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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? P.S. I live in Florida

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

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?