What is the job market for LPNs and RNs like, and how much money will I make?
We are projected to experience a nursing shortage within the next 10-15 years, as many nurses retire. In southeast Kansas, LPNs are paid $12-14 per hour. RNs in SEK earn 18-20 per hour as a beginning wage. These wages are low compared to what can be earned in area cities such as Joplin, Tulsa, and Wichita. As the nationwide nursing shortage evolves, an increase in pay will accompany the trend. The average age of an RN in the U.S. is 46 and 50% will be retiring within the next 20 years. Even more critical is the current and projected shortage of nurse educators. This typically requires a masters degree in nursing. 100% of our PN and RN graduates secure employment in nursing. 100% of our PN and RN graduates secure employment in nursing.
