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Hello. I recently discovered that there are student nurse positions available at the hospitals after you compelte you first semester of nursing school. Does anyone know what Strudent Nurses make hourly? Do you think it's the same as CNA or PCT or more...? I'm thinking at least $15/hr right..?

I thought at least $30.

Absolutely! A new LPN can start at $27/hr & be up to $30 in no time! Try Masonicare/or most LTC facilities. Tell them what you want & you will get it with 3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick time, plus personal time plus, health insurance and 401K. You can make even more, $35+ if you work weekend choice (every fri-sat-sun).

RN's at my work make about $2 more an hour in each area...don't be fooled by what others think...

You need to go to an interview & display your confidance. Tell them what your worth! Good Luck!

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60,000 for how many hours?? For 40 hours thats about 28 dollars and hour..??? not sure of your math..most nurses I know start out between 26 and 28 dollars an hour..depends on the county..thats just to start...as for student nurses..I make 13 dollars an hour..didnt expect more than that..student nurses implies that we will be moving forward to become a nurse...believe me I am aware that bills need to be paid( we have 4 kids, a mortgage, 2 dying cars, 2 kids in braces, tuition for school and hubby only one working)..but we knew that getting into the game.We braced ourselves for the sacrifice and we eat lots of hot dogs, macaroni, pancakes to feed us and get us through..

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Specializes in ED, Forensic, Long-term care.

I have been an RN for nearly five years. I've worked nights in the ED for going on three years. I am also scheduled to finish my MSN this May. I make a bit under $30 an hour, straight pay, and frankly have no idea where people get the idea that you start out at this rate. Nurses make decent wages these days in most places, but some of the expectations I read about are unrealistic. Most new RNs start out these days at around the mid-20's, and maybe bit over that depending on where you apply and your educational level (AS or BSN). I also used to work in LTC as an RN and didn't get paid nearly what I do now. Hope this helps.

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I have been an RN for nearly five years. I've worked nights in the ED for going on three years. I am also scheduled to finish my MSN this May. I make a bit under $30 an hour, straight pay, and frankly have no idea where people get the idea that you start out at this rate. Nurses make decent wages these days in most places, but some of the expectations I read about are unrealistic. Most new RNs start out these days at around the mid-20's, and maybe bit over that depending on where you apply and your educational level (AS or BSN). I also used to work in LTC as an RN and didn't get paid nearly what I do now. Hope this helps.

Thanks for that info, while I am aware that some healthcare facilities pay differently for BSN and ADN nurses, most pay everyone the same if you are a floor nurse..that being said..I agree with you that some people have unrealistic expectations for what they think they will be paid and it depends on where you work..for example Fairfield County in general pays higher. St Raphael's in New Haven starts at 27.50...

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St.Mary's in Waterbury starts their new grad RN's at around 28.00 dollars an hour, and add shift differentials to that and you can make a little OVER 30.00 dollars an hour. This information is right on their website too.:nurse:

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i am completely perplexed when i see how "experienced nurses" are responding to nursing students in these forums. the arrogance and pride is offensive and the sarcastic tones are belittling. nurses who are already in the field and have been in the field for some time need to remember that we were once students! in addition, we are getting older and will not always be a nurse. f.y.i. these nursing students are the ones who are going to be taking our positions when we are no longer physically able to work as an r.n. when nursing students come to us for help/advice they should feel welcomed and encouraged! afterall, they may very well be the r.n. who cares for us if we should happen to get sick or injured. nursing students: keep up the good work, learn all you can, and stay humble at all times...even after you get your licensure and gain experience.

my best advice to finding out salary wages is to ask the human resource department or personnel at your clinical rotation sites, at the hospitals in your area, or the hospital you desire to work at. you can email them or call. tell them that you are a nursing student, what level you are at, and what type of salary range do they normally provide for new grad students and specify the area you would like to work in. this will give you a more accurate response. do not ask other nurses...go to the appropriate department heads at your local hospitals.

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I wish I could give kudos more than once.

Kudos x10 for Brandi.

You are aweeesome!!!!!!!!!!!! :thankya:

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Specializes in NICU, ER, OR.

$39.35, 2 years at current hospital.

new grads where I work start at $28.00

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