How much should I ask for?

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So...Im applying for other nursing jobs....and I just wanted to know how much of a change in pay I should ask for since I have some experience now...what is appropriate?

Specializes in LTC, Memory loss, PDN.
So,,, how much does she need to ask for?

Can you guys give some numbers? 1 yr exp for $XX, 2 yr exp for $XX..

what is the local economic factor?

urban vs rural

unemployment rate, etc., etc.

It never fails to amaze me how little research people do on prospective employers or employment opportunities.

Also, I'm a strong believer in marketing (yourself). You maybe a fantastic nurse, but you have to convince your prospective employer of this first. The more convincing you are, the more you can ask for, even in this economy.

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Specializes in Med Surge, Tele, Oncology, Wound Care.

DON't do the "calcuate your job salary online" thingy....it embarassed me during my interview!

According to those websites (several of them) I put down $35.00 an hour (I just moved to the Seattle area) and they all said between $32.00-$37.00 so I went with the middle range because I have experience.

I was so embarassed when the HR said "Um I dont think I can offer you what you are looking for" with a strange look on his face. Said unless I had "10 years of critical care experience" I would not get paid that.

I am a very humble person, so this was embarassing for me :)

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Specializes in Trauma ICU, Peds ICU.

$1,000,000,000 O.B.O.

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