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.
RN Magazine reported in 2009 that starting pay for nurses was $23 per hour, or $44,343 per year, on average. Nurses who have put in 11 to 15 years of experience see their pay jump considerably to an average of $33 an hour, or $71,459 a year.