Should I Try and Negotiate for a Higher Pay?

[respectnerds]

Hello!

So my CNA instructor suggested I apply to this one LTC/Assisted Living Facility and she said it pays $14/hour. She says they're incredibly desperate for CNAs and I have uni classes on Tuesday and Thursday so that leaves about 5 days for me to work their 12 hour shifts. Should I negotiate for a higher pay and if so, what's the best way to go about doing that?

*Note: She said they pretty much accept you on the spot*

Thanks!

[respectnerds]

You're all absolutely right. I was told that I should negotiate always but you're right that I have no basis for negotiation. I am so incredibly sorry - I really didn't mean to offend anyone. I'll be more careful on the questions I ask.

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

You're all absolutely right. I was told that I should negotiate always but you're right that I have no basis for negotiation. I am so incredibly sorry - I really didn't mean to offend anyone. I'll be more careful on the questions I ask.

Please don't apologize. Salary ranges vary widely based on location and cost of living. Worth is based primarily on supply and demand. If the facility is in desperate need of help and you're willing to commit to working regular overtime, you absolutely have grounds to negotiate, whether you have experience or not.

[applesxoranges, BSN, RN]

In general, healthcare rarely will negotiate, especially if they are a chain nursing home.

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

In general, healthcare rarely will negotiate, especially if they are a chain nursing home.

Then the worst they can say is no.” If the place is really that desperate for help, they aren't going to pull the job offer because he/she asks for an extra dollar per hour. There's nothing to lose by asking.