What can I expect to make starting out??

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On every application for employment, I put expected pay $10...is that too high or low? please explain.

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Specializes in Oncology, Palliative Care.

That's waaaay too low. I always tried to either find out what that employer/position pays OR put 'negotiable' on my apps. I live in a fairly rural area & the lowest I've heard of a new grad starting at is $16.50/hr. Most pay rates, I think, are pretty set, so you aren't doing any harm by putting a too-low number... I've heard some electronic application systems automatically kick out apps that state a too-high salary.

Good luck!!

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Specializes in Oncology, Palliative Care.

You ARE talking about as a nurse, right? I can't really speak for a CNAs salary...

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

What type of position are you applying for?

What region of the country do you live in?

Is the position full-time, with benefits? Or PRN?

Days or nights?

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Specializes in Med-Surg, NICU.

For a nurse? WAY too low. For a CNA? Eh...depends. At one hospital, I only make 9.68/hr, but the other hospital I make 11.10. So I guess 10 bucks/hr is reasonable.

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I am training for CNA but I want to be an RN. I am just trying to get some experience under my belt first. Is that a bad idea to start out as a CNA & then move up to RN? I live in TX & I don't even know the salary around here for a CNA. Will I only be able to work in Hospice or Nursing Homes or can I work in Hospitals as well?

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Specializes in Oncology, Palliative Care.

As a CNA you could work in lots of settings, including hospitals. It's a good idea to work as a CNA before/during nursing school to get some patient care experience & to make sure you enjoy the field in the first place.

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Sorry guys, I should've included that. I mean as an CNA, I'm taking classes to become an RN. But everytime I put $10 on my app they look at me like I'm crazy.

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Thank you @helloberry now I feel better about my CNA training while I am in school to become an RN. Is BSN better than ADN?

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Specializes in Oncology, Palliative Care.

I'm nott a traditional student so I'm not a goo oneetk ask about thatm

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