Vent/trach pay

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I have a question if you are vent/trach certified is it true pay is $25/hr in home health(Private duty nursing)?

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Specializes in Pediatric.

I don't think so... Are you referring to a specific company

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No I know someone who did home health years ago and she said$25 was standard for vent and trach certified nurse due to the higher liability... I thought it was too good to be true

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Pay is totally dependent upon the employer. And no, they don't pay more for vent skills or trach skills. At one time, maybe, but no longer. They have figured out that they can train the uninitiated and with the surplus of nurses without jobs, it is no longer necessary to pay a premium for those with experience and desirable skills.

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Specializes in Pediatric.
Pay is totally dependent upon the employer. And no, they don't pay more for vent skills or trach skills. At one time, maybe, but no longer. They have figured out that they can train the uninitiated and with the surplus of nurses without jobs, it is no longer necessary to pay a premium for those with experience and desirable skills.

Well stated.

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

I am vent/trach certified. My first pdn position paid $35 per hour

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If I may ask can you pm the county you live in?

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Or was it as an RN?

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