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Six months into a new position, I sat across from my manager as she looked me straight in the eye.
“I don’t remember us having that conversation about a salary increase.”
My heart sank.
But, I had an email.
đź’°And practically overnight… I secured the salary increase that I had expected and asked for.
Here’s what I’ve learned through multiple salary negotiations — from $88,000 up to the tune of $200,000 (and all with only a BSN):
The biggest mistakes nurses make when negotiating salary:
đź“ŤThrowing out a number too soon – Before you even know what the role truly entails or what they’re willing to pay.
đź“ŤNot using what I call my Condition + Deflection Method – When they ask “What salary are you looking for,” this Method becomes a very important tool.
đź“ŤAccepting the first “no” – When they say “This is the salary, we can’t offer more,” that’s not the end. It’s the beginning of a strategic conversation about when you can revisit it.
đź“ŤForgetting to document everything – No email trail = no leverage. Always confirm verbal agreements in writing.
đź“ŤNot positioning yourself as the final candidate first – Your negotiating power skyrockets when they’ve already decided you’re the one they want.
Most nurses leave thousands of dollars on the table because we’re uncomfortable asking for more.
- We worry they’ll think we’re ungrateful.
- We convince ourselves we don’t work that hard.
- We fear they’ll fire us… or simply not hire us at all.
But here’s what I know after negotiating my salary EVERY. SINGLE. TIME:
🎯You don’t get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate.🎯
So, I just updated my free “Show Me The Money” guide with 7 TIPS and SCRIPTS you can use beginning today, whether you’re job hunting or asking for a raise in your current role.
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