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NP salaries in LA
Posted on 4/2/22 at 10:22 am
Posted on 4/2/22 at 10:22 am
Looking to get some feedback, and thought the Money Board would be my best bet for legitimate responses. In the process of applying to NP school, and was curious about salaries here in LA. I'm 36 and currently a house supervisor for a small cardiac hospital in Lafayette. Salary has ranged from $107k-113k the last few years putting in 36-44 hours a week on average. From talking to some cardiology NPs, it seems like I make about the same or more than them and work less hours (no weekends, no call, and when I clock out, I'm done). Some coworkers suggested psych NP is the way to go (salary range $140k-180k/year, but I could not get a concrete answer). Curious to see if anyone has first-hand knowledge about NP salaries, especially new grads working in ERs, rural clinics, and psych.
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Posted on 4/2/22 at 10:30 am to Crescent Connection
Depends, family memver works for a small clinic in Baton Rouge and makes 130ish
Posted on 4/2/22 at 12:04 pm to Crescent Connection
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36-44 hours a week on average
So 40 hours, on average?
Posted on 4/2/22 at 1:07 pm to Crescent Connection
Are these numbers base salary or total comp?
Posted on 4/2/22 at 1:36 pm to thegreatboudini
Numbers are base salary
Posted on 4/2/22 at 1:42 pm to Crescent Connection
We are a little unique but we have a pediatric practice and our NPs make $50-$55/hr. We also pay them 50% production on well visits after their salary is paid.
This post was edited on 4/2/22 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 4/2/22 at 2:25 pm to Crescent Connection
I'm an NP and those cardiology NPs are correct. I've been doing remote work overseas the past few years and have been debating on taking an RN assignment during my leave time because there are RN positions all over the country paying a higher rate than what you can currently make in the LA/TX/MS region as an NP.
Psych NP (PMHNP) is paying as much as your higher paying ER positions, but having to deal with psych issues all day...no way. Also, there are PMHNP positions all over these days.
Salary wise as a new NP grad: my first position was in an ED $70/hr, a RHC will pay about +/- $45-50/hr, and psych will be in that $140-180K range.
Psych NP (PMHNP) is paying as much as your higher paying ER positions, but having to deal with psych issues all day...no way. Also, there are PMHNP positions all over these days.
Salary wise as a new NP grad: my first position was in an ED $70/hr, a RHC will pay about +/- $45-50/hr, and psych will be in that $140-180K range.
This post was edited on 4/2/22 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 4/2/22 at 2:51 pm to Crescent Connection
It depends on the setting. Urgent cares pay a little more than hospitals on average. My wife has gotten offered between $50-65 an hour typically. Most places are between 36-48 hours a week
Psych does pay more from what I remember but there are some other certifications if I remember correctly.
Psych does pay more from what I remember but there are some other certifications if I remember correctly.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 2:55 pm to zzemme
Get into dermatology. I’m a Derm PA and it is a great career.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 2:59 pm to Crescent Connection
RNs are making crazy money right now. I want my wife to do NP but it’s kind of pointless with the wages they are being offered for RN
Posted on 4/3/22 at 11:47 am to Volt
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Salary wise as a new NP grad: my first position was in an ED $70/hr,
Was that benefit or non benefit rate? Also where and how long ago was that?
Posted on 4/3/22 at 12:46 pm to Scooby
I personally do not see the big appeal right now. Nursing salaries are currently very similar with less responsibility, risk, and more flexible hours.
I can understand wanting to get away from inpatient care, but this is the best time in history to be an inpatient nurse (financially).
I can understand wanting to get away from inpatient care, but this is the best time in history to be an inpatient nurse (financially).
Posted on 4/3/22 at 1:24 pm to buffbraz
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Get into dermatology. I’m a Derm PA and it is a great career.
Derm is a good cush gig. What’s your salary?
Posted on 4/3/22 at 2:22 pm to zzemme
quote:What kind of shift hours were offered? 4-12s? At $65/hr and 48hrs/wk, that’s roughly $160k/year. Not terrible.
Urgent cares pay a little more than hospitals on average. My wife has gotten offered between $50-65 an hour typically.
Posted on 4/3/22 at 4:35 pm to Crescent Connection
Kind of all over. Some were 36 a week, some were shift so 24 one week/ 60 the next. Pretty sure most places are somewhat short staffed in urgent care settings so usually there is OT shifts available to take as long as you are willing to travel to other clinics.
Posted on 4/3/22 at 9:17 pm to zzemme
NP is a good profession…Won’t be rich, but can definitely have a comfortable living.
This post was edited on 4/3/22 at 10:54 pm
Posted on 4/5/22 at 7:32 am to Crescent Connection
Psych is paying more now, but seems everyone going to NP school is going the Psych route. Pool will be come flooded soon, salaries are already seeing a dip.
My recommendation is to seek out the field you want, not chase the $$$.
My recommendation is to seek out the field you want, not chase the $$$.
This post was edited on 4/5/22 at 11:19 am
Posted on 4/5/22 at 7:39 am to Crescent Connection
Pretty sure we may know each other or have crossed paths in Laffy. ED NPs are around $70-$75hr in this area from what I have heard.
Posted on 4/5/22 at 10:30 am to Odinson
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Get into dermatology. I’m a Derm PA and it is a great career. Derm is a good cush gig. What’s your salary?
I am paid completely by commission. I am paid a percentage of my collections.
Posted on 4/5/22 at 11:35 am to Crescent Connection
I would agree with most people above. Your current salary is more than most NP's start out depending on the field. I do Occ Med. Started in the 90's and have worked myself up over the 6 figure mark rather quickly. I do take call but my call pay is extra money on top of my salary.
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