The overtime pay laws for nurses can be confusing but in general, the following nurses would be eligible for overtime pay if they worked longer than 40 hours within seven consecutive days:
- Registered nurses (RN) who are paid on an hourly basis. (However, registered nurses on a salary of at least $455 per week who are registered with a state examining board are typically ineligible for overtime pay under the learned professional exemption.)
- Most licensed practical nurses (LPN), as they do not need a specialized advanced degree, and therefore do not qualify for the professional exemption and must receive overtime pay.
- Most nursing home and assisted living employees, including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), who are paid on an hourly basis and who work more than 40 hours a week.
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