Advice about pay increase.

Hey fellow LPNs! I need some advice. I have been currently working at an ICF/DD for the past 5 years. Due to budget cuts, our whole facility has had our annual raise frozen for the past two years. About a year and a half ago, we started having a difficult time acquiring and retaining nurses. Nursing management felt it was because our pay was too low in comparison to similar facilities. We have been constantly working short staffed. There have been several times on my day off I've been asked to come in and help out and I would come in so others wouldn't suffer. I've stayed over my shift to help. I feel I have gone above and beyond to help ensure we have coverage.

A couple of months ago nursing management said "hang in there. We are trying to get everybody a raise." Today a memo came out stating that everybody's base pay will be $x amount. My problem is that I already make $x due to receiving a raise my past three years with the company. So I am technically not receiving a raise.

I feel like I deserve a raise. What is the best way to bring this matter to the attention of management?

It never hurts to ask but be prepared because that base rate is probably due to federal or state increases in minimum wage. You'll get lectures about Medicare reimbursement rates and wage compaction. I worked in that industry as an RN for 6 years - finally got a clue and left.

HPPY

Today a memo came out stating that everybody's base pay will be $x amount. My problem is that I already make $x due to receiving a raise my past three years with the company. So I am technically not receiving a raise.

I feel like I deserve a raise. What is the best way to bring this matter to the attention of management?

What's the worst thing they could say? "No." However, you will not be receiving a pay increase if you remain silent. Good luck to you.