I have been an RN 25 years. 2% raise is pretty standard, many places don't even give raises on a regular basis. At my last ED 10 yrs, no raises the last 6! I make about 18.00 more per hour now than 25 yrs ago! This is not a profession you go in to in order to retire young or rich..it's a calling and a passion. Can you make a "decent" living? Yes....