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kiah
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what’s the annual salary for a hospice nurse?
how much do you get paid per year and month?
#hospice #nursing
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Doc Frick
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HOSPICE NURSE: SALARY INFORMATION AND CAREER OUTLOOK
The average Hospice Registered Nurse salary in the United States is $81,250 as of September 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $73,500 and $92,900. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS, (www.bls.gov), predicts that jobs will increase by 12% for registered nurses between 2018 and 2028. Those interested in hospice nursing may be required by their state or some employers to obtain national certification in hospice nursing. For nurses with an interest in end-of-life hospice care, pursuing a certificate or degree program in hospice nurse training may be the right step towards finding a fulfilling and important career in the field. The path to becoming a home care nurse involves earning a diploma or undergraduate degree in nursing and then passing the NCLEX-RN exam to become licensed.
Complete a Nursing Program – To become a nurse, a student must complete a diploma, associate's, or bachelor's degree program in nursing. Diploma and associate's degree programs are available at 2-year community, vocational, and technical colleges and combine nursing study with general education units. These courses require that students complete coursework, laboratory work, and clinical practicums. Bachelor's degree programs generally consist of two years of general education requirements and two years of upper-division nursing units. These programs also have clinical and laboratory components. To be successful during this step, find volunteer opportunities. Organizations offer home visiting volunteer opportunities, which can give prospective nurses a chance to build skills interacting with clients in home environments. In addition to helping aspiring home care nurses build skills, these opportunities can help volunteers determine whether or not home health care is the right career for them.
Become Licensed – After obtaining a nursing degree and meeting other state requirements, students may sit for the NCLEX-RN, administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Students who pass this test are eligible to become licensed registered nurses (RNs) through the states in which they reside. To be successful getting licensed, be sure to study for the exam. Testing organizations and colleges offer NCLEX-RN exam prep courses. Enrolling on one of these courses could increase a student's chance's of passing the exam. Also, you should prepare for the exam. Before your test day, review the testing procedures and exam format. Additionally, you should locate your test site prior to the exam day.
The average Hospice Registered Nurse salary in the United States is $81,250 as of September 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $73,500 and $92,900. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS, (www.bls.gov), predicts that jobs will increase by 12% for registered nurses between 2018 and 2028. Those interested in hospice nursing may be required by their state or some employers to obtain national certification in hospice nursing. For nurses with an interest in end-of-life hospice care, pursuing a certificate or degree program in hospice nurse training may be the right step towards finding a fulfilling and important career in the field. The path to becoming a home care nurse involves earning a diploma or undergraduate degree in nursing and then passing the NCLEX-RN exam to become licensed.
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Mariah Manuel-Berry
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You can check out the income averages for many companies and roles on the payscale.com
Nancy Curtis BSN, RN, CHPN
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I worked as a Hospice nurse for 15 years in many capacities. I started as a LPN in the Continuous Care department, working with one patient for 8-12 hours. I was full time, so I accrued vacation time and was eligible for benefits of 403b retirement program, health insurance, tuition reimbursement and other perks. My starting pay (in 2005) was $18/hr. It increased once I achieved my certification in Hospice, CHPNLN.
When I became a RN (2009) I transferred to the Hospice House and became salaried with a base rate of $24/hr plus benefits. I worked three 12-hour shifts per week. In 2010 I changed to PRN staff (as needed) and my rate was $28/hr with no benefits. I could work as many or few shifts as I wanted, and I could choose my days to work. (My elderly parents became more frail, so I needed to be on-call for them.) I left for a break in 2013 and returned in 2015 when I worked PRN as a Case Manager, seeing individual patients in their homes. My salary was $32/hr. Again I could work as many, or few, days as I chose.
In 2016 I decided to work as a Travel Nurse (which was a blast! Summers in Vermont! Winters in Florida!) which paid a basic per hour rate plus per diem (cost of living). Only the hourly rate was taxed, while the per diem was not. In 2017 I made in excess of $100k but only paid tax on about $40k. (Travel Nursing is a subject that can fill many volumes.) You need to be very experienced to work as a Travel Nurse. Everyone expects you to hit the ground running, independently.
I have recently retired (August 2020) and my hourly rate was $34/hour.
Keep in mind that Hospice uses CNAs, LPNs, RNs, APRNs and more. You can start as a CNA (great idea!) and receive great benefits like tuition reimbursement!
When I became a RN (2009) I transferred to the Hospice House and became salaried with a base rate of $24/hr plus benefits. I worked three 12-hour shifts per week. In 2010 I changed to PRN staff (as needed) and my rate was $28/hr with no benefits. I could work as many or few shifts as I wanted, and I could choose my days to work. (My elderly parents became more frail, so I needed to be on-call for them.) I left for a break in 2013 and returned in 2015 when I worked PRN as a Case Manager, seeing individual patients in their homes. My salary was $32/hr. Again I could work as many, or few, days as I chose.
In 2016 I decided to work as a Travel Nurse (which was a blast! Summers in Vermont! Winters in Florida!) which paid a basic per hour rate plus per diem (cost of living). Only the hourly rate was taxed, while the per diem was not. In 2017 I made in excess of $100k but only paid tax on about $40k. (Travel Nursing is a subject that can fill many volumes.) You need to be very experienced to work as a Travel Nurse. Everyone expects you to hit the ground running, independently.
I have recently retired (August 2020) and my hourly rate was $34/hour.
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