Its too low?

how are you? Last edit by lifein08 on Apr 5, '12
Can you live with that salary?How badly do you want the position?

Are you an RN ... 28 - 29 what ... a year, a month, a week etc...

Quote from lifein08Hello? What should be the salary for staff education director at a long term care facility? The facility is in IL and they told me 28 - 29. I think its too low. I am from a different state? What do you think? Advice please.

Quote from tyvinAre you an RN ... 28 - 29 what ... a year, a month, a week etc...

Where I live the new grads get $32.50 nurse I ... that's also the union wage estimate for new grads as well. It them increases with experience. I am a RN IV ... sorry, not tellin.

Quote from xtxrnI'm in IL.... grab it. With 18 years of experience, I got hired to the floor at 25/hr (2003), moved to MDSs (no change in rate even though an administrative position). With this state being a total joke with Medicaid, I'd be surprised to find higher rates unless MAYBE in the city- and then you won't see much change over the last few years w/economic situation.

LTC doesn't pay all that much in IL but...Are you around Chicago now or outside of the 6 county metro area?I'd try salary.com and/or http://www.indeed.com/salary to get some numbers but indeed's numbers seem to vary depending on how you tweak the job title.If they want you, you may be able to negotiate up a bit if you provide them a rationale to do so

Quote from MrChicagoRNLTC doesn't pay all that much in IL but...Are you around Chicago now or outside of the 6 county metro area?I'd try salary.com and/or http://www.indeed.com/salary to get some numbers but indeed's numbers seem to vary depending on how you tweak the job title.If they want you, you may be able to negotiate up a bit if you provide them a rationale to do so

Quote from lifein08I see. Why are the nursing wages so low in IL. I am here in Texas where educators make 70,000 and higher.

Quote from lifein08The facility is in one of the 6 county metro area. Thanks. Do you think they will pay for tuition for Master's in Nursing education?

Quote from xtxrnStaff education at an LTC is an inservice coordinator- not a nursing instructor. Been there , done that (LOVE TX!!! ) IL also has state taxes- so you get even less- the gov just increased that, so next year we get to pay more for less...

There's a wide range, depending on where in IL. Are you talking Rockford (or another similar farming community) or Chicago?ETA: Sorry, I see now that you're talking the Chicago metro.