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An LPN makes $12.50 an hour?

posted 10 years ago by SuperJaded1
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In California?

I could see MAYBE a nurse making that much in some small village in North Dakota or Arkansas or something.

But do nurses really make that little in California? Don't they have unions?

[–] deepdarksea 10 years ago

I was wondering the same thing. I get making the nursing staff beleaguered because of all the stuff they have to put up with, but the writers are saying DiDi is barely making above minimum wage for a nursing position? I feel like the writers are piling on her character -- enough already and it's only the first episode of the season.

[–] anthonysevere 10 years ago

An LPN is paid much less than an RN, and $12.50 is actually very possible. As far as your question about unions, some hospitals are unionized and some are not.

[–] ow-3 9 years ago

I'm finishing up pre-reqs for an LPN program in Michigan and the starting pay is 17.50hr and it goes up from there. I hope to end up working in a prison or school though. That is more like CNA pay (12.50hr).

[–] deltakeys 9 years ago

No.

Not even in the "villages", where I'm currently powering my computer with duct tape, pinwheels, and three fighting roosters.

[–] Stirchley 9 years ago

do nurses really make that little in California? Don't they have unions?

We know they have unions since this show features a very funny union rep.