Whether you are a nurse fresh from the university or a practicing nurse with a few years of experience, it is crucial that you know what to look for in a job offer or employment contract when exploring new opportunities.
The changing dynamics of the healthcare sector on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the continuously aging population have resulted in a high demand for nurses. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the country will need more than 203,000 nurses annually until 2023.
The highly competitive nature of hiring nurses means you should ensure that you are getting what you deserve. When negotiating the terms of your employment specially for fresh graduates (and even for those without a degree) looking to start off their nursing career, it is important to make sure you take the time to review each item on the contract thoroughly and make sure everything you agree to is in your eventual employment contract.
Salary
The salary stated in your employment contract is one of, if not the biggest factor that could make or break your decision to seal the deal. Negotiating your salary should be at the top of your priority list.
According to Indeed, the average hourly rate for nurse practitioners is $88.12 as of the end of January 2023. This is equivalent to $118,618 yearly. Take note that this takes into account the salaries of all nurses, regardless of years of experience. For nurses with less than a year of experience, the average salary is around $104,339/year while those with three to five years of experience can expect an average pay of $126,961 annually.
If you want to know more about salaries based on experience and in each state, you can visit the US BLS’s Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics and other online resources such as Indeed and Salary.com.
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