Why Is Pay Increasing
Why Is Pay Increasing
NSC Sr. Staff Writer
Nursing pay is increasing because there are not enough nurses to fill the demand for nurses. The law of supply and demand has kicked in and nurses are the beneficiaries of a shortage of qualified nurses. Hospitals which employ 3 out of 5 Registered Nurses must compete with other hospitals and healthcare providers to not only attract recent graduates of nursing schools, but also retain the Nurses they already have on staff. Nurses are receiving the pay and benefits they deserve at a time our healthcare agencies need them most.

Increasing Nursing Pay


Nursing pay continues to increase as hospitals continue to find a shortage of nurses. In addition as baby boomers continue to age the need for nurses in hospitals and nursing homes is expected to rise dramatically over the coming years.

In California the typical starting wage for a Registered Nurse is $35.00 per hour. Notice I said starting. After a few years this rate climbs dramatically. The salary range of a Registered Nurse varies by state. Check out salary.com for an answer to what nurses make in your state and I think you’ll be very surprised to see the high rate of pay in your state.

Nursing pay is only one reason to consider a career in nursing. The benefits of being a nurse are numerous including getting the chance to help people in their time of need. The first step to becoming a nurse starts with you so consider enrolling in one of the many Nursing Colleges.

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