I remember the day I took my certification exam. I was so nervous I left work with the narcotic keys after counting off with the oncoming nurse and almost got put on probation because of it! But, I passed and got my RN,C. I never got a pay raise. I did get a rose that I was given on Nurse's Day when it came around the next year that I got to wear that day at work. The next year after getting my BSN as well I was promoted into supervision. What I also got was a feeling of accomplishment. No one can take that away from me. I also went on later and got a CRNI, national certification in IV therapy. Same thing. Great feeling of accomplishment. Within my IV Therapy Department it was looked on as quite a feather in my cap since this is not an easy test to pass, but we did not get more pay for it. I do have one sister-in-law who I will trot out all my certifications and degrees when she is around if she starts up on me with her lying and BS just to run her out of my site. 
Don't worry about getting paid more. Do this for yourself so you will smile inside. See if work will reimburse you for the cost of the test (worth a try).
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