Okay I have a vent about the business of LTC

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Specializes in Case Management.

Let me explain my story first. I have been working LTC off and on for the past 10 years. Currently, I have been at my current employer for the past 3 years. I started my career as a CNA, then LPN, and finally this year, I received my RN. It was a great feeling to have accomplished this. I thought surely I would get some type of a raise at my current job. Wrong!! My evaluation was due in July, and I was told I may get a 50:twocents: cent raise at that time. Big deal. I immediately started looking for a new job. I hate changing jobs, and finally gave up, and decided to wait until my evaluation was due, trying to be optimistic. In the mean time, one of the places I applied gave me a call. I thought why not, I will go for the interview just to see what they are talking about. Great opportunity for me. More money, better working environment, great benefits. So, I put my notice in, and planned on continuing PRN for them. So my evaluation came and went, no raise...Today I called HR. I was told, well, you are quitting, so the Administrator said you get no raise. What kind of crap is this?:down: This place has left such a bad taste in my mouth. I am seething mad:devil: about this. I told the HR person, which happens to be related to the Administrator how ****** off I was. There are LPNs in the building making more money than I am. She said, well they have worked at the facility longer than you have. I explained to her, if I am the only RN in the building, then by default, I am in charge. Also, the facility gets higher ratings based on how many RNs are in the building. So why should a LPN be making more than me? I am so discouraged. I am regretting ever wanting to better myself. To all the LPNs reading this who think they can make more money as a RN, think again. You may have a rude awakening!!:eek:

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Congratulations on getting the RN. But seriously, did you really think you'd get a raise after you quit? After they planned to screw you even if you stayed?

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Specializes in Hem/Onc, LTC, AL, Homecare, Mgmt, Psych.

Don't badmouth LTC, lots of places have bad business ethics. I do not think it's strange that you didn't get a raise after you put in your notice. I am kinda on the same path as you, 10+ years I worked as CNA, LPN and then not too long ago finished with my RN. I did get a $5/hour raise after I received my RN though. I have not received any type of raise in 1 1/2 years though... I get glowing reviews. I find it's best to not try to find out what coworkers are making. Most of the time they are lying. I get by on what I make and that's all that matters to me right now.

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Specializes in Case Management.

I was trying to stay optimistic, and I planned on staying PRN. So much for optimism. I am a firm believer in "When one door closes another one opens.";)

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Specializes in Case Management.

Im not bad mouthing all LTC. Just the one I currently am employed at. I love LTC. I had planned on working at this facility for a very long time. I too have received glowing reviews, never call in, never late, flexible, etc, etc, This facility is privately owned and run by a family. I think this has alot to do with the decisions they make. They manage with their emotions, not their business sense.

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This is the strange thing in nursing, those who stay with a company long term seem to lag in pay than new high. There was a big CNA fight with admin at one of my old facilities. The town i went to school in was notorious for nurses rotating through the hospitals in the city to bump up their pay. One of my old professors was actually moving close to every two years chasing pay raises. It is crazy but it feels like the old mentality of, if i already got you, and you ain't going anywhere why pay you more.

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Specializes in Addiction / Pain Management.

Just the quite the other place and congrats on the new job.

How much your boss/company respects you is directly proportional to the size of your paycheck.

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This LTC facility does not deserve you, or your loyalty, or your professionalism. Quit and don't look back!! Good luck to you in your new RN position!!

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Specializes in drug seekers and the incurably insane..

To NCRN2010: I think you are in for a rude awakening with the uppity,elitist attitude.... I commend your efforts in obtaining RN licensure; I'm trying to do the same but you're not going to receive a six-figure salary overnight. When I finish my degree in 18 mos. I'll still make less than the nurse manager of a dementia unit where I work, and she's an LPN of 30 yrs.. It's just the way it works, get over yourself.

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Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.

In my facility there is a $2 difference between LPN and RN STARTING pay.

At one time, I was an LPN with 19 years of experience in that facility and certainly making a lot more than any new RN that came in the place. I had easily earned 3% annual raises to bump me way past the $2 difference in pay. I also had many many more years of experience than a new grad.

Eventually I got my RN. Unfortunately it timed out that I was due for my annual raise the exact week I passed NCLEX. That year they tried to give me a total of a $1/raise. They said it was 1/2 annual, 1/2 RN. I explained after my annual 3% raise, I was left with $.21 as an RN increase. Fought and won that battle (but still not worth bragging much about) :yeah:

I got my RN 5 years ago. In that time, I have shuffled positions, quit and come back, etc. In that 5 years time as an RN, I have gained nearly $9/hr in increases. Was it worth all of it...hell yeah!

Be patient, it will all work out.

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Specializes in Gastroenterology; and Primary Care.

It was worth it too me...doubled my pay. I had 10 years of experience as an LPN when I became a RN. :yeah:

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Specializes in Case Management.
I think you are in for a rude awakening with the uppity,elitist attitude.... I'm trying to do the same but you're not going to receive a six-figure salary overnight. When I finish my degree in 18 mos. I'll still make less than the nurse manager of a dementia unit where I work, and she's an LPN of 30 yrs.. It's just the way it works, get over yourself.
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Excuse me if my comments have come across uppity or elitist. I am sorry if I am disappointed for not receiving compensation for all the hard work it has taken me to achieve what I have achieved. I don't expect to ever receive a six figure salary as a nurse, but it would be nice if companies would reward their employees for further advancing their knowledge, expertise, and career. Oh, and I will not settle for "It's just the way it works." I question authority, buck at rules, and refuse to conform. This is why I am a damn good nurse, and a great patient advocate.:nurse:

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