How Much Does a Nurse Practitioner Get Paid Per Hour?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who possesses advanced education and clinical training in the field. Additional education, coupled with a specialization, can result in higher hourly pay for practitioners.
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Benefits
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Hourly pay for NPs varies by experience and specialization. As of October 2010, an NP with less than one year of experience earned $29 to $40 an hour. Entry-level practitioners usually possess national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). NPs with a post-master's certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) tend to earn more. A family nurse practitioner (FNP) earned $35 to $47 an hour, the same rate an NP without a specialization with 10 to 19 years of nursing experience earned.
Geography
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An October 2010, a PayScale analysis of NP hourly pay in seven states showed practitioners who worked in Washington, Florida, California and Massachusetts earned more than $35 an hour. The reports showed Kentucky employers paid NPs the least, $26 an hour. Employers in Texas and Ohio paid practitioners at least $30 an hour.
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Fun Fact
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As of October 2010, practitioners who work for large private companies earn at least $37 an hour. NPs who work for state and local governments earned considerable less, at least $28 an hour.
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References
- PayScale: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Median Hourly Rate By Years Experience
- PayScale: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Median Hourly Rate By Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center: Family Nurse Practitioner Eligibility
- PayScale: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Median Hourly Rate by State
Resources
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Comments
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Given that RNs make nearly 30.00 /hr , the rate for NP will be escalating.
