HOW MUCH I MAKE AS A NEW GRAD REGISTERED NURSE | my first paycheck + ER night shift differential

[@mcarlkv53]

i was a patient in the hospital and i was in the Heart section of ICU and this young 22 year old nurse, i was her first patient. I was the first patient that she ever put in an IV...She did it perfectly, and i told her to take a picture on her phone and text it to your mom... she did and she said "i did it".....her mom was so proud and happy...

[@heatherstevens3036]

Thank you for celebrating her!!! As a high school health science teacher, this warms my heart!!!!

[@thetrilingualnursernbsn3458]

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[@FunnyClips-po4tz]

That was wholesome asf

[@Yurilicious90]

Awww I love that thank you for giving a new grad confidence so many tear us down so thank you 😊

[@grace52506]

Beautiful

[@ImMentallyExhausted]

It’s 3,180.03 a paycheck. You’re welcome.

[@soulspirationgoddess]

That’s the gross..

[@prettyboishah2898]

​@soulspirationgoddess by gross you mean revenue?

[@soulspirationgoddess]

@@prettyboishah2898 gross meaning; before taxes.

[@enriquecarrasco1085]

Is that weekly? Bi-weekly? Monthly?

[@rosetyler2810]

2,200.68 net for 80 hrs

[@williamanderson8784]

As a 78 year old retiree, I can say the best thing you can do is put the max amount in your 401K and I promise you will never regret it. I also wish to add that it is totally refreshing to see a young person accomplish what you have. I'm sure you parents must be extremely proud of you - and rightfully so. Good luck to you,

[@vwgirlbeth]

Exactly! I was socking a good amount away. When I lost my job after being sick I had to cash it out, and take the tax hit. But we lived on that money for 9 months until I finally was hired again.

[@josemendoza1746]

78 years old?? Wow. God bless 🙏

[@lemurianchick]

@@vwgirlbeth But life is not about keeping the body alive. That is 3D thinking.

[@vwgirlbeth]

@@lemurianchick if your body is not alive there's not a whole lot more you can do, at least on this Earth.

[@lemurianchick]

@@vwgirlbeth I never said to stop eating. I said it's not the end-all, be-all. The person writing the parent comment thinks they have the answer but when they leave this world, that money can go with them: not one penny. 😂 Spending all one's time on amassing wealth is foolish.

[@mariannedressler6784]

Start right away with saving 10% in your 401k!!Your young and your older self will thank you! Congratulations on your job. I’ve been a nurse for 35 years best decision I ever made! Go get ‘em!

[@oliviaandreatta4006]

Thank you for sharing! I’m in nursing school and it’s so discouraging hearing all the nurses complaining saying they hate their job.

[@princess287love]

How do you do this

[@flashbang217]

@@princess287love talk to your HR department. You should be able to log into the financial institution that handles your 401K and choose the amount to put in per paycheck as well as which funds to buy. Mine uses Fidelity.

[@erinsytsma1285]

She needs to work on paying off debt before putting into retirement.

[@ALeighCee]

Exactly what I did when I started my nurse job. I immediately put 10% in my retirement account. Start as early as possible!

[@arymiddlebrook6697]

I love when people are into pay transparency! In Missouri, where I live, the new grade pay starts at $29/30. I love that they’re moving up wages for nurses because they deserve it. I wish for a time when nurses can make travel nursing pay as staff nursesn

[@rayzpluto01]

how much do travel nurses make in missouri?

[@LolDude179]

@@rayzpluto01 Depends on your agency and what the contract is, can be 2k-7k

[@lovedesign5521]

Are you a travel nurse?

[@cbt6876]

It’s so funny, i live in LA and the lowest wages I’ve heard of here is $39 an hour for psych nurses. Other specialties tend to scoff at that income. But psych nurses do a lot less, just more responsibility as only charge nurse on the floor. Psych pays way less here, I can’t imagine how much it pays in other less liberal states.

[@joannemoser3443]

@@cbt6876 The cost of living is so much more in ACA.

[@justin2208]

Quick math.... 43 an hour x 1.5 = 64.50$ for overtime, +$20 for shift incentive = $84.50 x 12 hrs = $1014 + $500 shift incentive = $1514 (before taxes) for ONE shift

[@auranacuran]

I wish

[@Ur_Mothas_Lova_716]

Maaaaaaaan sign me up

[@sabrinabowman9165]

Love the transparency!! I am currently in my senior year of nursing school (graduate in december🎉) and I have already gotten a job offer with a starting base pay of $45.67 an hour!! So excited for the night shift and weekend differentials!!

[@ritaberil7455]

I hope you are not in nursing for money.

[@yaboykev5627]

@@ritaberil7455 why lol

[@natalieolive9937]

I’m almost done with my CNA classes and I’m nervous that I I won’t be able to make it far, I want to be an RN I just need to figure out what to do exactly.

[@samiadukes9890]

@@ritaberil7455 don’t u work for money? the point of a job is to earn money

[@emmetriaakinlabi1634]

@@samiadukes9890 facts nurses definitely not getting the pay they deserve

[@hilarywoods17]

Congrats!!! I’m a teacher and I take home about $1600 every 2 weeks. I used to be a flight attendant and it was about the same. Thanks so much for all you do. An emergency room nurse or ICU nurse sounds completely out of my comfort zone but I’m so glad there are brave women and men who do it!

[@gigi_enItalie]

After three years on a teacher salary, I knew this was not sustainable for me! I've been in the education sphere but outside the classroom for many years now.

[@Beignetboy]

You guys are so underpaid 😳 thank you for what you do

[@Louis-lp7bq]

@@gigi_enItalie I'm sorry, but it took you three years, after beginning employment, to learn teaching dosen't pay!? I bet you're the same person that wants student loan forgiveness because of a poor degree choice. SMH.

[@gigi_enItalie]

@@Louis-lp7bq lol, different person. Paid all my loans within the first two years of teaching! Try again.

[@rockwallcares5084]

@@Louis-lp7bq Because of these "poor degree choices", we have teachers willing to put up with your littleshits attitudes in public schools. Teacher pay should be higher at a minimum, and I would be all for incentivized student loan re-payment for them....

[@MrSatyre1]

As someone in his 50s now dealing with an elderly parent whose health is failing, do yourself the biggest favor you possibly can now: get in the habit of saving and investing for the worst times in life, not the best times in life when you imagine yourself retired and on a beach somewhere. You may find yourself set for what remains of YOUR life, but a sick parent or child can wreck those dreams in an instant.

[@MyOwn2Wheels]

As an ED nurse, the thing I wish I would have done as a new grad (8 years in now) would have been to IMMEDIATELY initiate 10-15% into your 401k or other retirement account offered. you’ll never miss the money. Good-luck! Great video.

[@TonyEasler]

Just wanted to say be very careful about putting anything into a 401k. Back in 2008 the government caused people to lose whatever they had in their 401k's. Had a family member who lost 68,000+ dollars and to this day has never gotten a penny back in return. Look into better long term investment options.

[@TM-nu5vd]

Very smart recommendation. Listened to my Dad and contributed the annual max to my 401k every year for 35 years and had a great nest egg in the end. The market will fluctuate during the years but there are plenty of investment mixes from which to choose and vary your risk levels. At a bare minimum, you should contribute the maximum amount your company would match -- otherwise, you're throwing away free money.

[@DefiFreedomMaxi]

A 401K is a way to enslave you. Wake up!

[@thetrilingualnursernbsn3458]

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[@jasmine-August]

@@TonyEasler Sometimes 401k will only paralyze yourself, but you never know which one will come first, tomorrow or the accident. I like to see the benefits instead of waiting. No one can predict the future

[@sarahrn9574]

Congrats Sierra! It has been so nice watching your transition from a nursing student to a Registered Nurse!! So proud of you and all of your accomplishments!

[@SierraLyn]

Aw!! Thank you so much Sarah!🤍

[@LatoshaLeshae]

@@SierraLyndo you get pay weekly

[@mire77e]

Thank you! This was so helpful. I have three semesters left of nursing school and have been finding myself thinking about all of this a lot more often. You’re killin it!

[@SierraLyn]

Thanks girly, hope the next 3 semesters go wonderful!

[@gigi_enItalie]

Pay transparency!! I'm so glad the mindset is shifting across the nation. Thank you for sharing. I'm a an education professional currently talking prereqs to apply to nursing school. Trying to get SPECIFIC salaries (as you mentioned) is so tricky.

[@edhcb9359]

Pay transparency means that you view the job as a robotic series of tasks that all individuals perform exactly the same regardless of skill or effort.

[@veenakelly]

I am so glad new grad nurses are making this money coming out of school. Totally deserve it, especially given the horrible working conditions and the current state of health care.

[@susannicky]

I realized that the secret to making a million is making better investment. I always tell myself you don't need that new car or that vacation just yet and that mindset helps me make more money investing!

[@susannicky]

What I think everyone need is a Financial Adviser, who can help you get in and out of any investment at any time and you'd sure be in Profit!

[@susannicky]

*ROCHELLE DUNGCA-SCHREIBER,* That's whom i work with!

[@graywilliams_77.]

I'm surprised you know her too. I've been making a lot of profits learning and investing with her for a few months now. ROCHELLE DUNGCA-SCHREIBER is one of the best mentor/trader I have ever worked with in the past few years, she knows how best to deal with whatever market situation....

[@susannicky]

No she's not!... KZbin is a public place; i can't drop her information here but You can just put her name on google and you will be directed to her website and drop her your message.!

[@wowzatrishiebunz]

My sister works as a nurse in the ER in Oregon. You two may be co-workers!!! I am so proud of my little sister for her drive to help others and it’s wonderful of you to share this information for others to get some real data. Congrats to you!!!!!

[@Jacquelynm_]

Absolutely loved this video! I'm also a nurse in Oregon and it's so interesting to see how different hospitals pay us: my base is $41.02, night shift dif is $4.95, and weekend is $2.95! We used to have extra shift incentives as well but they stopped it a few months ago. When it was in effect, nurses got a $500 bonus if you picked up a full 12 hour shift, time and a half w/ an added $19.50 on top of base. Congrats on your paycheck Sierra! Keep it up

[@SierraLyn]

Thank you so much!🤍 & thank you for sharing!

[@iheomachieke9009]

Hey! may i ask what part of oregon? is the area diversified? i'm about to graduate in 3 weeks and looking to relocate but i want to move to a place that is diverse (I'm African American) and where the pay is also decent

[@sherkiaprather9273]

Oh wow!!! I’m a MS student I just started. I’m doing my diploma first then have to go back to get my associates degree but I think I want to go straight in to RN instead

[@treciroberts6665]

What part of MS ?

[@JohnJohn-co9yz]

Seems like over kill lol military folks don’t even get paid half that. Remember working 25 hours straight some months 9 days straight. Thank God I got out but military folks need to get a big raise before anyone. Most nurses complain but don’t know what hard work is.

[@luciem4562]

I also live in Oregon and I’m an associate medical laboratory scientist, so essentially a lab nurse. I make 34.16$ plus 2.50$ evening shift differential. I graduated from school five months ago. It’s a really fun job with zero patient interaction, so perfect for people with social anxiety. 😊

[@Kalavati.C]

This sounds lovely. What is the name of the role?

[@aviewer3261]

@@Kalavati.C Associate medical laboratory scientist

[@gr82bdanyelle]

Same! Except we’re called medical technologists. I wouldn’t say we’re lab nurses but we are def the sort of backbone for diagnosing patients.

[@CinemaDoll137]

That sounds amazing. How’d you end up in this role ?

[@luciem4562]

@@CinemaDoll137 I got a BS in biology, then I could not find a job after graduating. I got a job at a hospital as a pharmacy technician. While in the pharmacy I was playing with the job search tool on my hospital website and came across laboratory positions. I looked up the requirements for the job and found out I’d have to do a one year accelerated program at a university to become a medical laboratory scientist. So I applied to a program, got accepted, and now I work in a lab. 😃

[@Denisebemmett]

God bless you and all nurse's. My baby girl is a New RN getting ready to start her new position. I am so proud of her. This is one of the most valuable field in the world. Nurse's are earthly angels.

[@katishasturgis5195]

Thanks for being transparent! Alot of people say that they are going to tell you their pay but they beat around the bush. Wishing you much successful in your nursing career! I’m thinking about doing a career change from LE to Nursing. I’m excited and nervous but really I’m prayer about it. 🙏🏽

[@thetrilingualnursernbsn3458]

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[@margaretbaldwin4416]

thank you so much for this transparency!! I’m in nursing school right now and I think it’s crazy how hard it is to find this kind of information😅

[@manuioerthrtnakioertkui4669]

Have you been struggling with NCLEX be it LPN or RN, have you taken the exam for more than once? Are you taking it for the first time? Do you have a too busy schedule to study? Get to Dr Needham for your NCLEX assistance

[@SierraLyn]

Totally, it really shouldn't be! Best of luck on your nursing school journey!✨🤍

[@libertyd25]

Just finished my first nursing school class! Going to work so hard to get to this point. Thank you for sharing !

[@SierraLyn]

I'm so excited for you! SO worth it!

[@haleegrothouse2898]

I am a “new grad nurse” working in Ohio. I was offered 32.50, but my rate jumped up 34.50 within the first couple weeks. I also work in the OR and once my 6 month orientation is up, I will be put on call and make even a little more (couple bucks sitting at home and time and a half when called in). Absolutely love the OR even if I feel clueless some days 😂

[@DavidTranMCC]

Woooah! That's crazy. I think starting here in Arizona is 31 for new grads. Are those nights or day shifts?

[@haleegrothouse2898]

@@DavidTranMCC days!

[@billlee5755]

@@DavidTranMCC Really? Even some LVN in other states make more than 31. $50 for a new RN grad.

[@SierraLyn]

I think we all feel a little clueless some days!! Congrats on your position in the OR!!🤍

[@DavidTranMCC]

@@haleegrothouse2898 That's so awesome! I am truly happy for you! Get those coins, i think we really deserve it. Nursing school ain't easy.

[@JuJuForREAL]

Makes me feel better as an LPN when I hear that I’m making more or the same as new RNs. But I just passed my Hesi a few hours ago!!! RN here I come !!!

[@SierraLyn]

Woohoooo!

[@HeySydTheKid]

As a new LPN to RN, it’s insane how I made more as a nursing home LPN than my recent offer as an ICU RN.

[@eenchantress5113]

@@HeySydTheKidWHAT

[@billywilds1779]

Cheers and well done. When I retired from the Navy, becoming a nurse was my plan. I was basically a logistical and computer guy in the military for 20 years. I took night classes for years to obtain the basic Bio 101, AP 102/102, chem, etc, etc. Since my BS was in computers, I needed to get all of my pre-req courses for Nursing School done for the Application Process started. I applied and was accepted. I took one semester at Nursing School with a very nice college. During the winter break which was 4 weeks, I got a computer job to pay for the next round of books ($$$$). However while doing computer stuff, another person I knew offered me a full time computer job. That was a huge thing for me. I earned a B+ in Nursing school, which as you know is very good. Lot's of people when home and had to re-apply to the school because their grades. I really loved the nursing school, the teaching staff and administration was incredible. But, in 1998 the average starting pay was about 15 per hour/day shift. My computer job was 25/hour/part time. So I wrote a letter to the Ph.D Dean of our school and informed her I was leaving the school. She was very nice and really wanted my to stay. You make great friends with the students and staff, so It was like when I retired from the Navy, a sad day. Now moving forward, my computer positions moved me up to over 100K/ year within 8 years leaving. I had to to retire from computer programming. due to a neck injury. But, even though I am older than most, I would love to start that adventure again. Really, loved the way you broke down the pay process. So many folks don't under day, night, weekend or holiday pay schedules. I'm in a retirement age and still get offers for computer jobs, but having watched your video, I might go back to school! The medical field is in short supply and they help 'everyone'. Thanks and the best luck in your future assignments and growth.

[@jasmineartis5754]

So happy I saw your comment. I’m also in the navy and I’ve been thinking about gettting out coming back in as an officer. Maybe I’ll go to nursing school. You should definitely go to school to be a nurse age doesn’t matter when it comes to education.

[@andreaburg4842]

As a working PCA at a University Hospital in Ohio, I can't wait to be done with nursing school. This video was super helpful in breaking down the info that so many of us are afraid to ask. Congrats! And with these numbers, it makes me want to move out of state.

[@jg1296]

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[@Sebbo2524]

I’m moving to Ohio how much is new grad pay at your hospital?

[@thecuttinggardener361]

That’s an amazing base pay. My base as a new grad RN in 2012 was $22/hr. Working night shift amounted to an extra $10,000/yr.

[@Spiritualsurvivalguide]

That’s insane! Where is that? HCAs (American equivalent is CNA) start at $30 an hour plus differentials. I started at $38 an hour and now make $46 an hour plus differentials and we get $5 an hour extra if we are short staffed, which we pretty much always are 😅

[@thecuttinggardener361]

@@Spiritualsurvivalguide this was in Tennessee. My base pay when I lived in Oregon was $80,000, but I was not a new grad at that time.

[@msltoe15]

My base pay in NJ in 2002 as a new grad was about $22/hour. Nursing pay has always been very location dependent - larger, more metropolitan areas have much higher rates of pay.

[@robert4155]

when you consider inflation since 2012 it's really not great at all

[@Spiritualsurvivalguide]

@@msltoe15 in Canada it doesn’t matter, I live in a small town and that was my pay or if I lived up north in a tiny little community I’d get the same as well. It is different province to province, but in general much higher than the states almost double. Our province is one giant union though of almost 50,000 so shit gets done

[@shannonbacon817]

Congrats! I just started in the ED, last week, and I love it so far! Our wages sound about the same, and I will be working nights, and eves after my residency is over…Great job!

[@simoneturner88]

I just started nursing school so I’m nowhere near this point. But as far as overtime. I do know MANY places have another incentive. Even though you are only scheduled for 36 hours, the last four hours of your shift are overtime because you’ve worked over 8 hours in a single shift. So on every 36 hour week you STILL have 12 hours of overtime. Maybe it’s not a common thing in your state though. Congratulations on your journey and I can’t wait to get there

[@RavenAnderson253]

I think this is only in California where labor laws are very different than the rest of the US

[@simoneturner88]

@@RavenAnderson253 I stand corrected thank you

[@siltears]

I think most nursing jobs have a averaging agreement?

[@heather8643]

How is it going for you ??? because I’m a freshman nursing student. On week 6 currently. And this shit is RUFF

[@simoneturner88]

@@heather8643 girl already ready to cry. Week 8 coming up and how I’m gone make it 😭😭😂😂

[@ashleyliu5390]

When you said you’re hourly rate I about cried. It’s very different in every state!!! For example I am a BSN RN with 4 years of experience making 31.22/hr at an outpatient facility. My sister is a BSN RN in the ER in Alabama with over 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE making only 28.50$. And you’re making $40 with zero experience Crazy. You deserve every penny none of us are paid enough regardless of where you work

[@lemurianchick]

Alabama has a very low cost of living, though. It's probably one of the poorest states too. Your sister should be able to save money living there or she can always move.

[@theseagoat7842]

I’m a new LPN in Florida and they started me at $28. Y’all need to move lol

[@Txcowboy80]

Yeah that's trash pay for RN. I'm almost $40/hr in the middle of nowhere Texas. I do have a long RT experience but only 18/month BSN. You need to bounce around a few jobs to get 20-30% bump in pay. I personally seen ICU experienced coworkers making 30-31/hr and I was shocked, no way in blue hell would I work as a nurse at that pay scale.

[@Tylishapage]

Girl it’s time to move!

[@lemurianchick]

@@Tylishapage Not necessarily my sista. Alabamie has a low cost of living unlike many states. You can't compare solely on salary.

[@dereksande]

"nursing school is nursing school... and that's all I'm going to say about that"... never have truer words been spoken 👏

[@nclexbootcamp]

Thank you for opening up about this! This is super valuable information and not enough people are this transparent about it!

[@noelialovato554]

Thank you for sharing and being transparent because it’s so true no one shares this type of stuff ❤ so happy for you

[@SierraLyn]

Thank you so so much Noelia!

[@JayFriedrichs]

I share it (:

[@rhondadeakin8051]

Thank you for doing this video and encouraging all of us to look out for each other by inviting honest and transparent discussions about how much we make. I always hated the secretiveness of many Nurses (especially us older ones )who won't divulge and share this info with fellow Nurses and is a very selfish and self-centered thing to do. Keep up the good work Sierra Lyn and my blessings to all the younger or newer Nurses who are honest about this subject going forward you all deserve the best and gives me hope that the future for Nurses will get better.

[@Freedom17762]

Thanks for being honest about wages. I’m a union heavy equipment operator in Oregon and we make on average $45.26 an hour, and time and a half after eight hours with double time on Sunday or holidays. Four year apprenticeship starting at 80% of journeyman wage. I will say this though, our work in Oregon can be hit and miss due to weather. Average yearly income is around 75k to 110k. Congratulations on becoming a nurse!

[@indiataylor8761]

Thank you for being transparent!!! This only empowers everyone in the industry!!!

[@markezmcconnico8538]

I am so proud of you! You will be a great RN!

[@DevTheDudeRN]

That's different than what I'm used to. At my hospital you get the differential of whatever the majority of your shift is. So for 7p-7a you get night shift differential for the entire 12 hours since the majority of your shift is 3rd.

[@SierraLyn]

I wish! That's awesome!

[@entertainme2181]

In Florida, you make $20 per hour as a new grad. You could go work at Costco and get better benefits without all the stress that comes with the nursing job.

[@billr5842]

Why anyone works in Florida is beyond me or any of those red states lol. Move to california and you can get close to 200k and live in a great area far far nicer than Florida lol

[@dylanelizabeth7712]

@@billr5842I would take Florida over cali any day. The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 70.6% more expensive than Orlando, Florida. You would need a salary of $170,571 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orlando, Florida.

[@tweety7478]

As a new RN grad? $20? Wow.

[@genacostello5896]

And they just made it so much harder to travel nurse there. Sigh.

[@zachknicky6046]

ED nurse from Nebraska for the past 5 years, quick tip I wish I knew years ago… if you’re going to pickup and work 8 shifts in a pay period make sure to work 5 shifts in one week and then work 3 the next week. You’ll end up making more this way instead of 4 and 4

[@goguma3758]

Can you please explain why it’s like thatt

[@kristystoner9595]

@@goguma3758 overtime

[@boojames4424]

Congrats girl!!All your hardwork definitely paid off! Im pretty sure once you finish orientation you can work as much as u please which is awesome! 🎉🎉

[@SierraLyn]

Thank you!!

[@marcopalomino4601]

Congratulations... I am a new grad as well and my first paycheck is today... I was shocked at how much money they take away due to taxes.... very similar to yours... thank you for the transparency!!! We got this !!!🙂🙂🙂

[@mynameisleisa5288]

Hi! Thanks for sharing your base pay as a nurse in Oregon! I’m an LVN in California, I work as an MDS in a skilled nursing facility. I make about $39. I’m almost done with my RN, and in snf, starting pay is about $50-$55 as an RN!

[@SierraLyn]

That's amazing! Congratulations on being close to finishing your RN, so exciting!

[@rgardner5677]

Getting cheated We make $45 in California 12 hour

[@EverydayEboni]

This is such a supportive chat.❤❤

[@dianac1411]

Let’s put it this way, my husband is able to support a family of 4 very well.

[@icymmd7060]

Don’t worry you will be able to make as much as you want. I grind in the winter and work less in the summer.You can always pickup if u need something. 💛

[@TheArmedNurse]

I am making $41/hour as a new grad ICU nurse. The previous hospital I worked at as a CNA only offered me $35 to stay there as a nurse! It felt like an insult to all of the hard work I put in to become a nurse. I am glad that I did not stick with them.

[@tracygunit2]

Wow. What state do you live in? Or region?

[@yarigainsbrugh9507]

Thank you for your honest transparency. ppl are so afraid of this.

[@rn87mom94]

I was so excited to earn a good check my first 5 years because I made the most out of all my friends. However, after about 8 years, they began to move past me, had off weekends and holidays. After 15 years, everyone made more than me. Nurses max out quickly in healthcare. Plan ahead!

[@ERnurse22]

“Nursing school is nursing school and that’s all I’m gonna say about that.” 😭😭😭😭the way I gagged that was so funny

[@azdesertrat9104]

Congrats on your new professional career as an RN! There is such a nursing shortage in our country of nurses so it doesn't surprise me that hospitals and nursing homes are doing all they can to retain nursing staff. I thought about becoming a nurse myself at one point, but the idea of sticking a needle on someone's body was just too much for me 😂Stay with nursing, you obviously seem very passionate about it and that's what matters! I'm in healthcare as well, just not anything with providing direct medical care. I'm and administrator and that works best for me. Thanks for sharing. If your interested in ways to pay off your student loans I know how to do so by still being a nurse. Just FYI.

[@seleniumtraining]

Your determination is awe-inspiring! Thanks for showing us what it means to never give up. You're amazing! 💪💖

[@baobaivue9913]

Absolutely loved this video and the straight forwardness. I am a nursing student and graduating summer ‘23. This would be a $20 pay upgrade so im excited to see how much money i would be. Thank you so much for mentioning the website link. Also didnt know oregon did taxes like that, big sus.

[@SierraLyn]

Congratulations on being so close to graduating, I'm so happy for you!🤍

[@genacostello5896]

Kudos to you for your pay transparency! More of us should be doing this. I am making 65$ an hour with 37 years of experience. ED, OB, Peds . Currently working in an ED.

[@lindadickey9885]

As a graduate staff nurse in NYS in Albany in 1973 The pay was $4.72 per hour with a $0.20 per hour shift differential. After 6 mos there was a dime raise. An average take home check for 40 hrs. Was approximately $340.00.

[@carol86523]

Nurses used to be payed $4/hr in the 70s?! Oh my goodness how?

[@user-ui1zv8bd4y]

Times have changed. I have been a nurse 40 years this Dec. I started in the ICU in nursing shortage. We had to work 6 week rotating shifts of 8 hours. I had excellent training 3 months of classes and then additional 45 days after 6 months to be a transplant nurse recovering new heart, lung, or heart lung recipients- which sadly is not really happening at this time. My starting base was 9.18 cents/hr in WA state. 1.50 cents evening diff, 2.75 night diff, weekend 3.25/hr. Please do not go into this profession because of the salary alone. The patients will suffer. ALSO keep your work life and personal life in balance. I cannot stress that enough. I was honored to be able to help many patients in my work. TFS and stay blessed.

[@mechie2542]

I recommend going to the IRS withholdings calculator and adjusting how much is taken out of your check. I was paying way too much in taxes and I thought getting a tax return was good. now I'm getting way more in my checks and lowered how much I get during tax time.

[@michelepayton6922]

For those who don’t know, OT is calculated before shift differential is added.

[@annetted5435]

so sad to realize how underpaid we are. I am happy you are excited or at least that’s the energy I get. With time you will see how sad this is. Specially after covid this is unacceptable.

[@ashleighangelette]

😮 new grad wages in NC are between $23-$26/hr with shift diff being as high as $7-$10 (weekend nights). You have an amazing base pay!

[@billr5842]

That's horrible lol. Wouldn't even become a nurse with those wages. I live on the west coast and it's easily double or triple that for new grads.

[@Bribreezzzyy]

Jesus? Are you sure? I’m in NC too. Some of my friends just became nurses and they are in the low to mid 30s

[@AHMessentialsAnsara]

That is bad I'm a LPN in Georgia and I was making 25. I graduate with my RN/BSN next year. 23-26 is horrible.

[@josephgomez7368]

Thank you for your service, proud of you. Keep the grind going

[@autumnsun8640]

Love the transparency and your outlook. You have an amazing sweet personality.

[@judyg4566]

Congratulations!! Welcome to nursing!! It will be worth it in the long run. Trust me!!🥰

[@lrlapua8035]

My daughter is a RN about to finish Master's Degree, You will earn every dollar and it's still not what it should be....Thanks for becoming a Nurse.

[@ytubeytube3882]

I appreciate your transparency. I’m broke and I’ve been broke 😬 school was really expensive. I graduated a week and a half ago. I’ll be an RN in a month or so, as soon as I take the NCLEX. Talking money doesn’t bother me either. I took an ER residency, night shifts. Where I live I’ll start at $38/hr with night differential. Your paycheck kinda scares me, cause I have rent/bills/car/insurance/loans 🥲 I was nervous enough for this ER residency, but the money part makes it worse.

[@sedona3663]

Look into travel nursing. You can be pulling $2500 a week on the low end of the payscale and $4000 a week on the high end.

[@justinx8935]

I make about 40 an hour in Virginia for an ICU night shift, its def low but tbh i only have my ASN and ZERO experience so it kinda makes up for it. Luckily i plan on only doing this for 2-3 years and going to crna school also cant wait for that overtime! need to finish orientation for it, also gonna work all holidays - 2x pay!

[@nithyaclara]

that's awesome. i wanna go to crna school too, i currently have a year left of nursing school! i'm from florida and i've been seeing a varying range of salaries for ICU nurses here so i can't really gauge it. how do you like working night shift in comparison to day?

[@edithmoore5742]

40 an hour is literally the dream in Rhode Island as a new grad😭😭. And our cost of living is soo high so idk why it’s still like $30.

[@julieann2550]

VCU has one of the top CRNA programs in the country. Stupid competitive for obvious reasons. Good luck! We're on the same track!

[@smilestunner8820]

Your video showed up in my feed and I thought it was cool to see the breakdown in pay for someone different in my field. I’m in the technology field and I have about $800 taken from taxes. I get paid salary but if I did the calculation - my gross hourly pay would be $55 but after taxes it nets to about $37. It’s interesting to see the difference. Good luck and I wish you the best in your field! 😊

[@SierraLyn]

Thank you for sharing!

[@katherinemskipper]

As a new grad LPN in Florida, I make $20.60 / hr. I worked the night shift and made about $2 in the differential. I am working dayshift now since I went back to nursing school for my RN, just 2 months after beginning work. I wish I made more because I do almost everything an RN does, but it is only temporary. I did get a $5,5000 bonus (that includes a $2500 relocation bonus) because I had to do a major move when I started working. With that being said, almost $1500 was taken out in taxes, which stinks.

[@mikaylapham7371]

you are so real for this

[@roadrules3671]

Being a Nurse in 2023 America can be a Tough Gig. Good Luck in your Endeavor.

[@alo9717]

I feel like that’s such little pay for the work that you do. I’m just a teller at a bank (entry level, no educational requirements) and I started at $20 an hour in Florida. Biweekly pay, I work 30 hours a week and make around $1,100 each paycheck. So I make around $2,200k a month which is half of what you make a month but way less stress and no hard work is involved, also working good hours (8-5pm) I have weekends off and I also have holidays off and they are paid for. I have a bunch of great benefits and accrue so much PTO (Paid Time Off). I can’t believe you guys get paid so little and work such long shifts at terrible hours after all that studying. Kudos to you guys.

[@arlenehotep381]

I'm a nurse. I enjoyed reading this. Too many nurses focus on the salary. The reward comes from caregiving and from God. No earthly salary can compensate for what we do. God bless you.

[@Tori-Graves]

But your there Monday-Friday. I’ll love to work 12 hour shifts, only three to four days. I have kids that sound like a dream come true for single mother’s. I’ll work for two companies then hospital then a clinic of some kind. 🎉Studying is not that bad the grades you receive from studying is the benefits. I love seeing my A’s and B’s.

[@Yungwalt]

Nice! Oregon State Hospital starts at $45/ hour, and nothing beats State benefits either!

[@patriciajoyner9871]

More ya make the more they take. Congrats!!!! I am an lpn 30 yrs and in the south. Low pay. But all is well

[@SierraLyn]

Ain't that the truth! Thank you for all you do!

[@queenhayden7060]

I can’t wait to start the RN program thanks for all the info and hope your doing well 😊

[@ОксанаГрімм]

Oh, that smile before burn out.

[@OceanicGFX]

7:05 Is were she says what she earned total! :)

[@AJohnson0325]

That’s actually really good. In 2017, nurses where I worked made significantly less than that even with many years of ICU experience. Some of the clinical ladders to increase pay make it almost impossible after a certain point. A lot of hospitals will pay as little as possible and staff as little as possible. We got several “market raises” because our pay was behind everyone else. The raises are a joke too. Inflation used to be about 2% and our standard raise was 2% so really we weren’t even getting a real raise. I’ve changed careers but it’s nice to see that some of you all are at least getting paid better. Unfortunately, I feel like travel nursing or changing jobs every two years is the best way to make money as an RN because a lot of hospitals don’t take care of their nurses.

[@Tatisweetie02]

Thank you Sierra! I’m currently in my last semester of nursing school and I’m currently doing my practicum in ED, so this very helpful knowing pay salary that my future grad RN pay!! I can’t wait 🎉

[@manuioerthrtnakioertkui4669]

Have you been struggling with NCLEX be it LPN or RN, have you taken the exam for more than once? Are you taking it for the first time? Do you have a too busy schedule to study? Get to Dr Needham for your NCLEX assistance

[@SierraLyn]

Enjoy your last semester, it's going to fly by! So happy for you!

[@froggybug]

Pay tip! It’s only ever worth 1 extra shift per pay period. After that it bumps you into the next tax bracket and you’ll get less in your check.

[@carmelitaf.8580]

This was so informative! Thank you so much for sharing. Best of luck to you at your new job ❤

[@SierraLyn]

Thank you!!🤍

[@michelegeiger520]

I started at $5.92/hr plus $2/hr night shift differential in 1980 in the ICU. We were not allowed to discuss how much money we made. When I retired 8 years ago I was a sole RN in an 8 physician nephrology practice and making $34/hr. Good luck! And be sure to start saving a little each pay- you’ll appreciate it when it’s retirement time!

[@JamileeJamilee]

Wow! That’s so interesting, 5.92/hr. Was that considered “good” back then? Could people live on that salary? I’m just genuinely curious…

[@michelegeiger520]

@@JamileeJamilee I think it was a reasonable amount back then, I was able to share an apartment with a friend, pay my bills and still have spending money. We went on a couple nice vacations. Things were a lot cheaper back then, I think it was all relative. My parents paid my tuition, so I didn’t have any loans. My total tuition for 33 months (diploma program) was $4000, which included room/board! Nowadays that’s one semester lol.

[@JamileeJamilee]

@@michelegeiger520 very cool! I wish circumstances were still like that today. Or maybe I wish I would have been that generation. By the way, when I graduated nursing school we were also told not to discuss our salaries with colleagues. That was just 10 years ago. How quickly things have changed even since then. Thank you for the fascinating insight into 40+ years ago 🙂

[@ajwriter5699]

Still not enough money considering what you do. Congrats on surviving nursing school. You’ll do great!

[@SierraLyn]

Thank you so much!

[@whitneyfullerton4897]

I make $26 as a new grad nurse🙃

[@KeyaReneeMonroe]

@aj the wages for nurses period are extremely laughable in 2022z it’s a fight to even negotiate having crisis pay or getting paid more being the increased risk of contracting covid, vax or not at work and bringing it home. 😔

[@pianosonthebeachkeys4000]

They get paid more than enough. Don't be greedy.

[@KeyaReneeMonroe]

Mind your fucking business if you’re not a nurse this is something you should really sit your ass out on. i am on the receiving end of this conversation so I can’t speak on this.

[@elizabethl1270]

I'm glad you were kind enough to shed some much needed light on wages. Thank you and God Bless 🧡 Texas

[@luisvelasquezjr]

You're doing well! I'm a new grad too and I start my second week tomorrow. Same thing with me, I'm in orientation dying of boredom in classes. My pay is way lower: $30.14/hr base, $3.50/hr diff for night shift, and $5.50/hr if it's a weekend. No incentives, but I can get time and a half as well as a sign-on bonus of 15k for a one year contract. I feel like Florida doesn't pay nurses that high as I'm seeing many Floridian nurses make less on average. That's OK though, this pay is literally double my last job's pay with the base pay alone. My first paycheck will be exciting!

[@hollyfisher8811]

Congratulations, Luis, on being a Graduate R.N.👨‍🎓~What an exciting time in your life and sending many PRAYers and best WISHes as an amazing new chapter begins for you tomorrow🌠!! Plus, that fantastic first paycheck will be a special time for CELEBRATING🎉:) My Sweetest Mama was also a Registered Nurse~It takes a really compassionate person, like YOU, to devote a career in caring for others❤...

[@carrie893]

I don't know why I'm watching this as I am not a nurse, i am a homecare worker. Anyway, I'm thankful for the job I have which I only make $15 a hour, although with all the other incentives and overtime I usually bring home/net $2,000. I never thought about doing a job like the one I have now but my husband talked me into trying it. I work the night shift which for my company and the clients we have is a sleeping shift. So when the lady I'm caring for tonight goes to sleep, so do I. I am in college and is a great job especially for college students. I just do my studies here at work. For all you nurses do, you still deserve more than what you got paid

[@kristennicolosi]

you are glowing in this video!!! i love your pink scrubs 💗😊

[@SierraLyn]

Thank you girly!✨🤍

[@GodWokeMeUp]

That's good. I'm currently a medical assistant instructor and I'm in nursing school. I work 32 hours a week and make about 500 a week after taxes. So it sounds like I am definitely making a better choice for my life. I could barely survive right now if it weren't for my husband lol😂.

[@timk2853]

That's awesome! You guys and gals deserve the pay. It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse...I know I could not do it. You seem like a nice person with a good outlook and I am sure that will carry over to your interactions with patients. Good luck in your career! I have been in my career for 28 years and our pay is similar which tells you how long it took me to get there haha.

[@jodiwilliamsonwells8720]

Was this paycheck of 80 hours one week? How often are you paid? I need context to the numbers.

[@xobabycakes86xo]

Thank you for sharing w us. I’m in the process applying for nursing school.

[@kendallw7838]

This is the first video of yours i ran across and then i find out you’re in Oregon too!

[@laurazacharias210]

My base as a new grad 5 years ago was 55$ without differential . This is in Ca. Now with experience I make much more . Also keep in mind the incentive pay is great yes . But it’s only offered sometimes and it’s in horrible work conditions , no breaks , no charge etc. so often times nurses don’t even want to pick up because it’s not worth the extra. $700

[@Kt___1409]

Where in ca do you live ?

[@marcdumonceaux9610]

hi laura, what part of CA?

[@LALINGOOO]

Congrats on your journey. Get your experience and start trying out traveling agencies. I’m sooo happy for you . You seem very nice and bubbly.

[@jinsu0504]

what a stingy hospital. just by working nights you should get the full 4.75$ differential. should be compensation enough for the disruption of normal circadian rhythms.

[@Angelina-mw6zu]

Yes! My hospital pays 4.50 night diff plus additional 4.00 for weekends.

[@jinsu0504]

@@Angelina-mw6zu oh then, thats not too bad. so weekends are additional 9.50. nice!

[@hunterbergman9048]

I was the literal worst high school student but I am will do whatever it takes to get to this position. I'm 23 now so I have time.

[@chiefkeef8902]

Dude I am in the same position and age. We got this

[@melissajoy3689]

I just love you!!!!! 💜💜💜 Thank you for keeping us so motivated and inspired ☺️☺️

[@SierraLyn]

🤍🤍🤍

[@unicornsparkles0821]

Hi sierra Lyn...

[@ljaaraica3372]

Great info. It's interesting to hear about your experience in your current local market. As someone who recruits for a for an academic hospital system this is good insight and shows how companies' need to be more competitive in this current climate.

[@DabidRobinson]

Really appreciate the transparency and think there needs to be more of it

[@SierraLyn]

👏

[@joeturner4722]

I live in western New York. I graduate in may then start my first job as a graduate nurse in June. My base pay is 35.41 then after I get my license I jump to a base pay of 39.41. I’m so excited! Just have to remember one exam at a time tho!

[@AHMessentialsAnsara]

That is bad considering the price of living in New York

[@joeturner4722]

@@AHMessentialsAnsara cost if living where I’m at is not expensive. I’m not in New York City. I’m near the pa border which is grape growing country. I’m an hour from Buffalo and I will make more than the nurses there.

[@nyalenhard4642]

I love your transparency about your paycheck. This is a biweekly paycheck?

[@SierraLyn]

Yes!