Did you get a raise with IV certification?

I currently completed a basic/advanced IV course and am just waiting for it to post to the state board. I was curious to see if anyone who got advanced IV certified as a LPN received a raise after doing so? I only ask due to it being an entirely new skill set at a higher level. Thanks :)

[caliotter3]

No. Not required for the job. For those jobs that require it, you usually have to have it to apply. No reason to pay extra. Looks nice on a resume though.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I obtained my LVN licensure in 2006 and became IV-certified in 2007. I did not receive a pay raise for becoming IV-certified. Employers in my area have no need to increase nurses' wages for IV certification.

[bebbjo]

I work at a LTC facility on the rehab wing. It is not required to have IV certification however it is extremely helpful seeing as there are some days we have 1 RN working and typically have 2-5 PICC lines with antibiotics. I can see the point where since it isn't required it shouldn't earn a raise due to needing it to apply. But at the same time it is an advanced skill set so I guess I assumed with higher skill and responsibility a slight pay raise would follow. I suppose I assumed it would be like any job where you have more education or specialty it would be recognized and compensated.

[Fiona59]

No. Every year my scope of practice increases and no raise.

[Elladora]

I work in an LTC vent unit. My facility paid for my class and I got a raise when I completed the class.

[Scottishtape]

In Missouri, IV certification is part of the LPN programs, so there was no need to get the cert after.

Once I moved to a different state, they didn't honor that part of my program, so I had to get the IV cert again. No pay raise, it just opened up more job opportunities.

[Fiona59]

In Missouri, IV certification is part of the LPN programs, so there was no need to get the cert after.

Once I moved to a different state, they didn't honor that part of my program, so I had to get the IV cert again. No pay raise, it just opened up more job opportunities.

If if I move to a sister hospital across tow, I have recertify. Just a condition of employment

[Wannabeeinscrubs, ADN, LPN, RN]

Nope, no raise. Just a $230 bill from the company I took the class from.

[IVRUS, BSN, RN]

In Missouri, IV certification is part of the LPN programs, so there was no need to get the cert after.

Once I moved to a different state, they didn't honor that part of my program, so I had to get the IV cert again. No pay raise, it just opened up more job opportunities.

Not entirely true... If the LPN received her nrsg license before 2000, then he/she was NOT grandfathered in and therefore, in order to work with IVT, must go to an approved class to get certified. Or, if he/she moves to the state of MO, reciprocity isn't automatically granted from another state. Where ever the individual graduated from, their syllabus must be assessed to see if it matches MISSOURI guidelines.

[Donitajoy]

Nope never just get to do IV stuff. 😆