How to go about asking for a raise

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Hello everyone I'm a LPN and have been working for the same agency for about 7years. I haven't asked for a raise and I'm still making the same pay as when I started. My question.what's the best way to.ask for.a raise in writing? Do I list my skills? how long I've been with the company? Etc etc.

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

Does your agency do yearly evaluations? If they are certified by the Joint Commission they should be doing that.

Write down a list of your skills, your attendance, any positive feed back you've received from your patients. Ask to speak to the manager and request a raise. It's not that difficult if you're a good employee.

Just be aware, lots of companies aren't giving raises because of financial worries.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Many agencies aren't giving raises because insurance reimbursement is fixed and at times getting reduced. You can try but don't get your hopes up...

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Decide beforehand whether this is a reason to leave the employer or if you will suck up a negative reply. With me, it has something to do with how I am being treated in relation to other employees. If everyone is treated the same, then easier to put up with it. When I find out that I am being played the fool, then I think long and hard whether or not I want to be a fool with a paycheck, or a fool without a paycheck.

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Well My letter is all typed and ready to go. I have had the same salary for 9 years approaching 10. IM a private contractor with no benefits, If they dont see fit to give me a Raise I will definitely be loooking to leave.

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