Re: Reimbusrement for precepting a new nurse
When I precepted with another nurse, I was paid an hourly rate. The nurse was paid her regular visit rate, and she was responsible for the charting, athough, we did a few charts together. I usually did the work, wound care, labs, etc. unless she was teaching me something then I watched (it had been a long time since I had dealt with a wound vac). I think that's the way it works around here.
Once I was doing an "insulin run" at a facility, and to get orientation on the patients, facility, and general routine, I did this on my own time. I felt it was to my advantage to go on the hour and a half ride with her, since I was doing her visits for a couple of days and this would make it easier on me.
Where I work, we all sorta chip in and help out. If someone needs some extra cash, we just tell the other nurses, and usually someone has some visits to give away .
I agree that you shouldn't make less than the nurse you are preceptor for. I would think that she would be the one that gets an hourly rate. How long is this preceptor position. I believe here you have to have at least a year med-surg before you can even do HH. So, it's not like you have someone new out of school.
Sometimes the boss needs to see it in black and white what each nurse is making. Maybe yours is just not aware that the other nurse is making more money.
Good luck.
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