Extended Care Facility /Nursing Home/Skilled Nursing Facility - In this setting, physical therapy is provided to individuals who are admitted to a facility that typically cares for elderly patients and provides long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services.
The starting salary of a Registered Nurse can range from around $28,000-$50,000 per year on average. The starting hourly wage of an RN can range from $16.50-26.00 per hour. This salary will increase over time, as nurses gain experience, certifications, and specialize in a specific area. Registered nurses can also advance their career to managment postions, in addition to regular raises offered by employers.
The BLS breaks down the information into categories of average nurse salary and high and low wages, and geographic profiles by states and regions of the US. Nationwide, the hourly wage for Registered Nurses range from the lowest 10% at $22.06 (or $45,880), to the highest 90% at $47.54 (or $98,880). The average hourly wage is$32.04 (or $66,640). Nurse starting salary is $51,719. Nurses who earn a Master of Degree in Nursing (MSN) may become advanced practice nurses and can earn significantly higher salaries, ranging from $67,350 to as high as $103,719.