Np pay related to years as an RN

[adamRn79]

I've noticed that where I work, the minimum starting pay for an Np is about $5 more an hour than what I make with 4 yrs of being an RN with my BSN and a speciality certification. My question is, would a graduate NP make the minimum or does nursing experience count? Obviously, a veteren nurse would make a lot more than a new NP if that were the case ( and the FNP presumably works more hours).

Any thoughts/experiences?

[pbajil]

BostonFNP - thanks for the info, and I agree. I know I could make a decent amount of $ as a bedside RN, but what's the trade for the same or hopefully more? More respect and satisfaction in a job. I'm done putting up with crap and being tossed aside BECAUSE I have years of experience. I've decided I've had enough and going for my FNP.

[BostonFNP, APRN]

BostonFNP - thanks for the info and I agree. I know I could make a decent amount of $ as a bedside RN, but what's the trade for the same or hopefully more? More respect and satisfaction in a job. I'm done putting up with crap and being tossed aside BECAUSE I have years of experience. I've decided I've had enough and going for my FNP.[/quote']

Go get'em!