Am I able to get a raise once I get my BSN?

[nightflower]

Hello everyone!

I'll be getting my BSN soon and I'm wondering if I should talk to my HR department about getting a raise after I graduate. Does getting my Bachelors degree qualify me for more money if I'm already in the position?

Thanks for your advice :)

[bugya90, ASN, BSN, LVN, RN]

My facility used to pay the same for ADN and BSN. At the beginning of this year they gave a 2% raise for BSN. Ask HR, the worst they can do is tell you no.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

At the time I earned my BSN (last year), my workplace did not pay one red cent extra for baccalaureate degrees. ADNs, BSNs and entry-level MSNs received the exact same starting rates of pay. Experience was the only variable that resulted in more or less money per hour.

[WKShadowNP, DNP, APRN]

While my facility makes no distinction between ADN, BSN, MSN as far as wage goes (they base that on experience and market fluctuations), they do prefer BSN. There is the clinical ladder that may make up the difference, though. I got a bonus for two years in a row for my higher education. I didn't last year because I didn't have time (with FNP school) to do the extra work to prove I met requirements. (I am/was an RN III).

My facility also required a BSN or an agreement to transition from ADN/AASN to BSN within three years of higher/transfer. But due to critical staffing, that requirement has been suspended for now.

[Pca_85revived, LPN]

Wow, and I thought the fifty cent difference for ASN vs BSN offered by the hospital in my old city was insanely unfair.

[CelticGoddess, BSN, RN]

Entirely up to your facility. Last time I checked.. BSN prepared nurses received a whopping 25 cents an hour extra.

I made a whole $.50hr more at the facility I worked at before. I was so excited, I could actually afford a second squirt of vanilla in my coffee. LOL

Where I work now, BSN is entry level. (Even though that hs worked so well for them). Base pay is the same for all new RN's

[beekee]

A BSN can get you nothing in some places or can be a minimum requirement for the job in others. My employer offers nothing (but has amazing tuition reimbursement to get a BSN, go figure) but I've seen similar facilities offer $1 and change more per hour for a BSN.

[riaeg]

It really just depends on your employer. When I was LPN and went back for RN diploma, the hospital initially gave me 25 cents per hr more than new grad RNs for having LPN. Then about 1-2 mo later, they took back their quarter as they said policy said that I couldn't make more than new grads despite being employed there 2 yr at that point. I felt like if that 25 cents meant that much to them, then they could keep it. I didn't make any additional money when I graduated with my BSN.

Now with my doctorate as a NP, I make the same as everyone else in that position. Although, my previous employer was going to give me $5000 per year incentive for getting it. Unfortunately, I had to leave that position to move closer to my parents due to my sibling's unexpected death. So, I think it is going to just be dependent on your employer. Good luck:)

[cocoa_puff]

Nope, at my facility, ADNs and BSNs with the same amount of nursing experience are paid the same.

[Mhsrnbsn]

Where I work I got a one time taxed 1,000.00 bonus... And I get .50 more an hour

[That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

We get nothing from it since we are pushing for magnet status so it is a "requirement"

[danielle2000, MSN, RN]

It varies from company to company. Many hospitals want BSN nurses to look good for their MAGNET status but unfortunately for the nurse you are not compensated well at all for your endeavor.

[kskarzin91]

My facility gives $1 more per hour to BSN nurses. Highway robbery comes when you try to get more money for your MSN. Because I believe it's $2 for a freaking masters