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First Contract

Hi,

I have just been offered my first job out of school (I have been an RN for 4 years) in Tampa, FL as an ARNP in a general practice clinic of a medium sized company (around 50 locations). They have offered me $91k with opportunity for what seems to be an easy $5k bonus for showing up to meetings, being a good citizen, etc. They have 401k, health, etc. Their malpractice insurance is provided but the limits are only $250k/$750k and is claims made. The offer 3 weeks PTO that is inclusive of my CME and they give me $1k towards CME.

I want to ask for $99k, $1500 CME and 3 weeks PTO + 1 week CME time. Should I also purchase additional insurance. Please let me know your thoughts on this offer. Thanks!

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    Not from your area but from what I hear about the paid in sunshine state that sounds like a reasonable offer. I'm all for getting top wages but when negotiating be very careful throwing in everything but the kitchen sink because it can cause a deal to sour. Others will say who cares if you irritate them but what I can say is while I have no shame insisting on a top rate dickering around with $500 here and $1,000 there won't do you any favors. My strategy is to pick one item, usually my gross, and ask for whatever amount all the Chinese menu things add up to. Good luck.

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    I agree with Jules. Pick one thing. That starting salary for a new grad is pretty reasonable. Even better if the extra $5k is that easily obtained. Do you have a plan for how you will get your CEUs? For instance, if you know for sure you want to attend a conference every year, then your focus should be on increased monies and getting a few days paid off to attend. I've never attended a conference as I have too much free CME via UpToDate, monthly magazine CME quizzes, ACLS/PALS, etc...So, having $500 vs $5,000 doesn't really matter to me. One exception is an ER group I worked for used to pay out any unused CME funds. Most places are use it or lose it. Also, find out if those funds are needed to cover your DEA/licensure or does the company pay those separately? That is important to know and plays into how much money you really have. If it is a DEA renewal year then there goes $771.

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    Always always always have your OWN malpractice insurance. You want someone who is only in your corner, working for you.

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