We have an hourly differential for certification but its not a blanket. We have a policy for what certifications apply to which specific area. For example if you are certified in pediatrics but move to an area that does not care for pediatrics that certification would not apply. However if you are certified in Med-Surg and move to ambulatory that would count since you would still be using that skill set.
Our BSN and ASN have separate job codes so they are compensated differently on the hospital side. The ambulatory side does not require BSN so we do not have the 2 separate job codes.
We also have a career ladder for our RNs. We are looking at implementing something for our LPNs and CMAs. We allow our receptionists to do the CHAA certification and they also get a differential.
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Ryan Taylor MSN, RN, CPN, NE-BC
Director of Medical Practice Management
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
Jasper, Indiana
812-996-8489
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-20-2022 18:07
From: Carrie Karcz
Subject: Pay differential for BSN/Certification
Hello,
We are looking at redesigning our RN Advancement Program. We currently do not give hourly stipends or bonuses for BSN or certification, however RNs can move to a higher level in our current advancement program if they have a BSN and certifications. I am wondering what other organizations are doing for RNs with BSN and/or certifications.
In your organization, do RNs with their BSN or certifications get stipends or bonuses? If so, do they need to apply for this through an advancement/clinical ladder program or is that something that your organization pays regardless of advancement/clinical ladder program participation?
Thanks in advance,
Carrie Karcz, BSN, RN, AMB-BC
Ambulatory Nurse Educator
Bellin Health
Carrie.Karcz@bellin.org
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Carrie Karcz, BSN, RN, AMB-BC
Ambulatory Care Nurse Educator
Bellin Health
Green Bay, WI
carrie.karcz@bellin.org
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