Dialysis New Grad Pay.....HELP!!!!

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Hi everyone,

I am currently an lpn in philadelphia working in dialysis. I take my NCLEX-RN boards in a few weeks. I want to re-negotiate my salary/hourly pay after I pass but, I don't know how much to "appropriately" ask for. I don't want to undercut myself or to overshoot myself.

Is there anyone who can give me the current pay rates for New grads in dialysis. I feel very fortunate to have a job lined up as a new grad but, I don't want to keep being paid as an lpn (Kinda dismisses the whole idea of going back to school).

Also, should I ask for more pay than a traditional new grad since, I already have dialysis experience. I just wanted to bounce these ideas off of a few people and get your opinions. I really appreciate any of your thoughts.

Thank you:redbeathe (I also posted this under the Renal specialty forum)

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Are there any RNs there that you can ask? I think it is very different regionally. How much do new grads make at hospitals in your area? I would shoot for the high end of that range, since you have experience. Don't let them discount the experience! I def think you are worth more. I think it might be worth applying at another dialysis place in your area to compare and see what the pay/benefits are. If you like your current job though, I'd def take it.

Do you, as someone with experience in Dialysis, think it is something a new grad can learn? Or do you think it is a bad start for a new grad? I have blood banking experience, and am really interested in Dialysis. :) Sorry I could not be more help!

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I don't know anything about the pay in your area, but you absolutely should be getting paid more to be an RN... and like you mentioned, you have experience... definitely highlight that!

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@mjb2010

I think anyone who earned a nursing degree can learn dialysis. The true question is will you like it.

Dialysis always has a lot of opportunities and they seem to be willing to hire and train new grads. It is definitely an avenue to investigate if, more traditional nursing jobs aren't available in your area.

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Yes, I am curious how you got started in dialysis because I'm still a nursing student but i am interested in dialysis/diabetes nursing

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I have a friend that started as a new RN in dialysis @ 28/hr but that was in GA. I understand that nurses up there make more because of the higher cost in living so it is hard to say. Why don't you investigate what hospitals are paying first. Many have dialysis units. Then you can determine how to negotiate your pay. If you don't like what your employer ise offering. Ask to go PRN and start looking for other employment while you still keep opportunity to continue working in dialysis. As a new grad RN, I would recommend that you do at least a year in a hospital doing med surg if you can. It is very important to establish that basic foundation before you branch off into specialties.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

In my experience, if you are a new grad, whether or not you are technically "experienced," you get new grad pay.

It goes with the change in status.

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In my experience, if you are a new grad, whether or not you are technically "experienced," you get new grad pay.

It goes with the change in status.

This is not necessarily true. Many hospitals give credit for LPN exp: Depending on the chain it is as little as 2:1 but most don't go over 3:1. Meaning for every 2 years you were a LPN you get one year exp credit. this is definitely the case for hospitals is the metropolitan Atlanta area. I was an LPN for approximately 13 years prior to getting my RN. And EVERYONE that offered me a position (even ones I did not accept) gave me at least 6 years exp credit. So I really beg to differ with you Jo.:twocents:

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Specializes in GU/surgical, Bariatrics, Endoscopy.

Yeah Zimsaint is right, my friend got credit one year for every two years she had as an LVN. She was a new grad RN going through a internship but made more money because of her LVN experience.

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Specializes in Emergency.

I am a new grad RN working in dialysis (in Philadelphia), I started at $25 and am now making $27.50 6 months in. Hope that helps.

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@Eldrad

Yes, this is a great help. Thank you so much.:hug:

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I live in new england and the new grad starting pay in my area is $30/hr for day shift

I have heard dialysis nurses are one of the highest payed specialties and in my area make about $7 an hour more to start but the jobs do state they want 6months experience.

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