How to go about asking for a raise

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Hello everyone I'm a LPN and have been working for the same agency for about 7years. I haven't asked for a raise and I'm still making the same pay as when I started. My question.what's the best way to.ask for.a raise in writing? Do I list my skills? how long I've been with the company? Etc etc.

CapeCodMermaid, RN

6,090 Posts

Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

Does your agency do yearly evaluations? If they are certified by the Joint Commission they should be doing that.

Write down a list of your skills, your attendance, any positive feed back you've received from your patients. Ask to speak to the manager and request a raise. It's not that difficult if you're a good employee.

Just be aware, lots of companies aren't giving raises because of financial worries.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN

13,952 Posts

Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Many agencies aren't giving raises because insurance reimbursement is fixed and at times getting reduced. You can try but don't get your hopes up...

caliotter3

38,333 Posts

Decide beforehand whether this is a reason to leave the employer or if you will suck up a negative reply. With me, it has something to do with how I am being treated in relation to other employees. If everyone is treated the same, then easier to put up with it. When I find out that I am being played the fool, then I think long and hard whether or not I want to be a fool with a paycheck, or a fool without a paycheck.

maddyfan4

59 Posts

Well My letter is all typed and ready to go. I have had the same salary for 9 years approaching 10. IM a private contractor with no benefits, If they dont see fit to give me a Raise I will definitely be loooking to leave.

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