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How much should I ask for?

I am a new grad nurse looking for my first job. I had an interview today with the hospital I really want to work for. The only problem is that they told me starting pay was 17.85 an hour. That sound's low to me. Although I have no prior experience as a nurse, I graduated with a BSN and i'll be working in the emergency room. They also have no sign-on bonus. the salary does not increase when I pass my boards either. How much more can I get away with asking for?

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Hi grad,

I am also a new grad (Dec) from a BSN program, and I'm taking boards in Feb. I just accepted my first job today in the nicu. I don't know where you live, but I am in Louisiana and that pay is about right for here-I will be starting off at $17.38/hr. But remember that as a new nurse you will be working nights, weekends, and even some weekend nights (which will pay an additional $13.60/hr)! This will all add up to a lot of pay over your pay period. As for negotiation, I'm not sure what to do since I'm new. I was just delighted to be able to work in the area I want. Good luck to you and congrats on graduating.

Laura

Originally posted by blondielaine7rn

But remember that as a new nurse you will be working nights, weekends, and even some weekend nights (

And..even after you've been nurse for twenty years, you will be working nights, weekends, weekend nocs and holidays.:D

That is true-I will be looking forward to a lifetime of altered sleep patterns!

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Thanks for the help. Now i won't feel so bad accepting the pay. Differential pay is good there so it might not be so bad. Good luck in the NICU:roll

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