Pay negotiation

RN1982 · Aug 20, 2008

I have 3 years of experience and make 27.11 if this helps. Pay will vary from state to state because of cost of living. What do you make now?

Crystal2dish · Aug 20, 2008

Hi, Everyone
I have a quick question, soon I'll be look for a new job, I have 2 years of med/surg experience. When negotiating my pay should I go a few dollars higher than my current salary, maybe 2-3 dollars? Thanks, I'd appreciate any response.

Here's my two bits: you will almost always get less than you ask for, so the rule of thumb in negotiations is to ask for more than you will settle for.

It will help to check with the state employment agency or other local authority to determine the pay range for your area. More experience usually will get more pay, but not always.

Another tried and truism is that it is the nature of people to lower their asking price to make the sale, but the quirk in the nature is that people also place more value on the same object if listed at a higher price.

You are your best asset, so don't sell yourself short! Good luck!

:)

noc4senuf · Aug 20, 2008

There is always the possibility that there is a scale in place where you apply. THat is what I have in place. I hire based on years of experience.

imanedrn · Aug 21, 2008

Here's my two bits: you will almost always get less than you ask for, so the rule of thumb in negotiations is to ask for more than you will settle for.

:yeahthat:

Also, many facilities (acute or sub) have standard pay scales. For example, when I got my first NG RN job at the hospital, the pay was a set rate for a full-time RN with no prior (healthcare) experience AND none at the hospital. (I think counted if you'd worked there previously as an LPN or CNA, but I'm not sure.)

Ask around (if people are willing to talk), and then request what you believe you deserve.

On a side note, I had to sign a paper at the rehab facility stating that I will NOT discuss my pay rate with co-workers, lest I be terminated.

Recently, I picked up a per diem job at a rehab facility and they pay a flat rate period -- not based on experience at all. When I applied for the job, though, I put a higher wage on my application (just in case...) even though I knew my friend (who referred me) told me what they started her at.

eugenia · Aug 21, 2008

Thanks, Everyone

I was a little confused, I would like to make more than what I make know, but I should probably check around and see what the going rate is for two years of experience. I don't want to short change myself, nurses work so hard for what we do.