Salary Survey Results

2012 Nursing Salary Survey

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Sadly this is the trend across the US. As a nurse educator I inform my students to begin taking classes toward higher degrees. My career began as a nursing assistant then LPN and so forth. Only to find teaching positions of higher education requires a PhD.

Deborah Biggs	April 06, 2013
FL

I have been reading the comments and do feel bad for those of you who are unable to find work. However, some of the blame goes to the school of nursing and the media. Most company's are not hiring nurses who do not have a BSN. Therefore when you graduate it will be difficult to find work. LPN's are limited to nursing homes, therefore go back to school and make yourself marketable. I hope new nurses are entering the profession because they care and not the salary posted by the media.

Moneaque , RN	March 06, 2013
NJ

Having worked different states and for more years than I care to admit, as well as being the one doing the hiring, I have found wide variations in each depending upon who you work for, what area/field, and the experience you do or do not have. Average earnings are all inclusive and do not reflect starting salaries vs experienced vs how many years with that particular employer vs the particular employer you happen to be working for, etc. Learn how to market yourself and know who you are applying to work for. If new grad ask not only about starting wages but also preceptor programs available and career ladder opportunities. Also, ask about department cross training, on call, and float policies. Teaching hospitals and Magnet hospitals are excellent choices for new RN grads although it may take some time to get on. Try for prn float pool if it'll help get a foot in the door. Often can apply online and phone interview for other states.

TJ , RN	October 23, 2012

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