I am in need of some advice regarding hourly pay for a new grad registered nurse with a BSN degree. According to the bureau of labor and statistics website, the average wage for RNs in my area is about $33/hour. That being said, what can a new grad expect to make? I don't want to go into an interview and be laughed at or be "taken." Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

depends on where you are..........if you could give me a general location I can find out for you

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Well I am from Mississippi and new graduates start of with $18.95 for first shift and if you work evening and nights its a differential of $2 to $5. It is not worth it. We put in so much work and i know people who did not attend a four year college and they are making $18.00!

I am from Wisconsin and am also wondering what the new grads start out at. What do you think about working for a traveling company as a new grad nurse? Would it be better to get experience in a hospital setting prior to working for any of the companies?