A Guide to Nursing Salaries
By Lucinda Reynolds RN
If you are thinking about becoming a nurse the biggest question in your mind is probably is how much can you expect to be paid? This question has many different answers as you will soon find out when we take a closer look at nursing salaries.
A licensed practical nurse will make less than a registered nurse because they do not have a degree and their responsibilities are a little less than an RN. The average salary range for an LPN is $16-$17 per hour. This is not bad pay for completing a year’s worth of schooling.
A registered nurse can expect to make more because she holds a degree in nursing. An RN may have an associate’s degree, or they may continue through college until they get a master’s degree in nursing. The typical salary for an RN is right around $27 per hour. The rate of pay you receive will depend on the facility in which you work and the type of nursing you do. Larger facilities in the bigger cities will obviously pay more. However, the cost of living in the large cities is a lot more than the smaller towns.
Advanced practice nurses enjoy an even larger salary than those with a lesser degree. For example, a certified nurse anesthetist can make the average of $145,000 per year. A nurse practitioner can command a salary of $80,000 per year. So as you can see it really does pay to get an advanced degree in nursing.
One of the best things about being a nurse is the ability to start your own business. Forensic nursing is becoming popular these days. As a forensic nurse you will work with law enforcement agencies on cases that include sexual assault, murder and domestic violence. The forensic nurse is responsible for collecting evidence and caring for the emotional needs of the victim. A good forensic nurse can be employed by a law enforcement agency or an attorney’s office. She may be able to command fees of $100 per hour.
Another business a nurse may choose to get into is legal nurse consulting. You will work for attorneys or other legal agencies. It will be your job to review medical records and decipher medical records for the attorney. In some cases, you may be called upon as an expert witness. Legal nurse consultants can command a wage of $100-$125 per hour.
You need to keep in mind that these nursing salaries are just guidelines. The rate of pay you receive can depend upon many factors. But it doesn’t hurt to shop around to get the best salary possible.
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