What's your ANNUAL SALARY?

[indiawhitaker]

I am seventeen years old & I want to pursue nursing at a four year college to become an RN & earn my BSN. I want to specialize in pediatrics.

I am really excited to become a nurse & I'm not in it for the money.

But, I was just wondering what is your annual income from nursing?

I heard new grads are earning up to $60,000/year starting out!

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Hi! Glad you're considering nursing.

Nursing salaries vary widely depending on geographic location, with the west coast and NE USA making big bucks compared to the midwest and south.

Here's a good link: https://allnurses.com/forums/f195/nursing-2006-salary-survey-finds-salaries-leveling-off-189551.html

[RhodyGirl, RN]

I recall that you had posted the same exact question maybe a week or so ago. I have a friend who works in a PICU here in RI and makes about $70 K per year. Regardless, right now I would focus on finishing highschool, getting really high grades in all your college sciences, and then trying to apply to the program of your choice. Think about money stuff later. Nursing school is harder to get into now than ever....so work hard!

[RhodyGirl, RN]

Actually, every single post you have on allnurses.com has a question regarding annual salary in it. An easier way to get the info would be to go to www.salary.com and plug in the location of your choice.

[MikeyJ, RN]

I agree with the other poster who said focus on finishing high school and then focus on doing well in college so you can get into nursing school. Then worry about how much you will make. :)

Salaries vary across the country but anywhere you go you are going to make decent money -- some places will be better then decent.

[nurseby07]

Hi

New grads do make that much money in my area..

Good luck

[cupcake25]

I have been a nurse for over 29 years and I live in Maryland. My base rate is about $75,000. I make about $25,000 a year in overtime. I think I am doing pretty good.

[RN1989]

Nursing has a lot of responsibility. Salary is not the reason you should be thinking of being a nurse. Most people who become nurses merely for a better salary for a woman end up hating their jobs and either leaving the profession or becoming bitter people that no one wants to work with. Do some more homework. There are jobs with few responsibilities and less hassles than nursing. Nursing requires lifelong education to keep a license. Graduating from college doesn't end the classes you have to take.

[northwestwind]

I disagree with all posters. You need to go into a profession that pays you good money. That is your first concern, because you may be the primary breadwinner, may lose your primary breadwinner, etc. and you may have children to support. Women these days absolutely have to look at what pays the most. From that list, decide what you want to do. You'll earn more as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, PA and Nurse Practitioner. As a staff nurse, you will work hard for a long time to get to those salaries, AND work weekends, nights, holidays, fight for your vacation time, etc. Why not law school or medical school, or masters degree in something else? Nursing is at the bottom of the list if you are a bright young woman looking for a real career.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Nursing is at the bottom of the list if you are a bright young woman looking for a real career.

Not necessarily. . .

Nursing is a real career.

[hotmama2be]

First off its a personal question to ask someone how much they make in any profession. Salary per year is something you can research on your own, just give the info they need and they supply the answer.

P.S. Do something that makes feel fulfilled in life don't base everything on money, because if you do that you may find yourself very unhappy in the long run. Money isn't everything and it does not buy you happiness.

[bagladyrn, RN]

I disagree with all posters. You need to go into a profession that pays you good money. That is your first concern, because you may be the primary breadwinner, may lose your primary breadwinner, etc. and you may have children to support. Women these days absolutely have to look at what pays the most. From that list, decide what you want to do. You'll earn more as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, PA and Nurse Practitioner. As a staff nurse, you will work hard for a long time to get to those salaries, AND work weekends, nights, holidays, fight for your vacation time, etc. Why not law school or medical school, or masters degree in something else? Nursing is at the bottom of the list if you are a bright young woman looking for a real career.

Whoa! Your last line is a slap in the face! :angryfire I'm a reasonably bright (at least Mensa thinks so) not so young woman who has made an excellent CAREER as a staff nurse. I've managed, as the primary (only) breadwinner to buy several houses, raise a son and 4 other boys through college and now am traveling the country, all on this "bottom of the list" choice. I'm going to venture a guess that either you are not a nurse or are very unhappy in your choice of a career.