7-3 with frills = at least $21 an hour. Agency = $30 an hour.

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Please don't be under paid. If you're under paid, change jobs.

DON'T LET THEM UNDER PAY US... CHANGE JOB.

There's a nursing shortage. Use that to your advantage and get the best pay. We work our asses off!!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Easier said than done when the "market" seems to pay the same wherever you go. I was offered three jobs with ten cents of an hour of each other. I found that by staying loyal and keeping my job and getting raises and "market adjustments" I now make as much as some per diem/agency nurses who have no benefits.

But if one can jump ship and make a significant raise, then it's worth it and it sends a message to the low paying people.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I also wanted to add that from what I've read your health insurance benefits etc. can account for 35% of your salary so in the same respect don't sell yourself short when going agency with what may sound like "big bucks".

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I'd rather accept lower pay rates to have my health insurance and other benefits fully paid for by the workplace. But thanks for your reminder. :)

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