What is the pay rate for a LPN ?

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I'm starting nursing school and I have had others tell me that LPN don't make but like $10.00 an hour. And I'm thinking they are way wrong I. What they are saying.

I keep hearing that a lot of hospitals won't hire new grad RN's.

Would preference be given to those new grads that started from the bottom? CNA > LPN > RN > BSN?

I'd like to know, as well. Thanks for asking that question.

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Specializes in Critical care.

It's like 13-15 per hour here in NC

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^ that's a lie.

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@lillady04 where in Chicago if you dont mind me asking, also when did you pass nclex/Get hired at this position?

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West palm beach. Recovery center for women

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13.40 new grad LPN at hospital on Med-Surg floor in Arkansas...

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I make 14.23 an hour in Baton Rouge..Other places offered me 11.00 $

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Specializes in hospice.

Some of the posts on this thread are scaring the bejeezus out of me. I am not going through all the stupid crap that comes with school to get a not even $1 an hour raise!

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The job I applied for at a healthcare center pays 17$ starting off in Pa

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Wow, you guys make more than a new grad RN here in PA...

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Specializes in Critical care.

It is not! I'll post the job with the pay. Y'all need to stop selling this young lady false dreams telling her LPN's make the amount y'all are saying.

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It is not! I'll post the job with the pay. Y'all need to stop selling this young lady false dreams telling her LPN's make the amount y'all are saying.

Who exactly are you speaking to? I'm not selling anyone false dreams.

I most certainly made the money I did as a new grad LPN in CT. However, the cost of living in CT is much higher than most places in the Nation. The minimum wage in CT starting Jan 1, 2015 is now $9.15/hr. There are only 3 other States with a higher minimum wage than us (Oregon, Washington and Washington DC) and one the same as ours (Vermont). Yes, I made more as an LPN in CT than some do as RNs in other places. I also make more as an RN in CT than others do in other places.

State Minimum Wages | 2015 Minimum Wage by State

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