Phil RosenthalContact ReporterChicago Tribune. When Cubs baseball is played in Bears weather, the air is thick with more than just anticipation. For all the talk about Chicago winds and Wrigley Field, other factors affect would-be home runs in the autumn chill of Wrigley Field in October.
When you graduate from a registered-nurse education program, you qualify for an entry-level position as a staff nurse. In 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the lowest 10 percent of RN salaries, those often associated with starting out in the industry, was $44,190 per year.s a registered nurse (RN) with a bachelor's degree, you qualify for a higher salary range as compared to registered or licensed practical nurses (LPN) with associate degrees only. Some nursing career paths are only open to nurses who have a bachelor's degree, so education is a big plus in this competitive industry.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that as of May 2008 licensed vocational nurses earned a median annual salary of $39,300. The middle 50 percent of LVNs earned between $33,360 and $46,710. According to Health Careers Center, the average annual salary for an RN with an associate degree is $50,200.The average salary ranges from $41,300 to $58,400. Note that this is clearly on the low range of what RNs earn, as RNs with a BSN and other specialized training earn significantly higher salaries.verage Salary for an RN with Associate Degree. According to Health Careers Center, the average annual salary for an RN with an associate degree is $50,200.