No, I think nurses are chronically overworked and under paid. Maybe transparency will help nurses advocate more for themselves.
Yes, I have found that it has the potential for people to expect a nurse to do more than her scope of practice will allow her to perform. As in other professions, the higher the pay the more people expect you to know. It is also an open door for monetary liabilities. It can also create unrealistic pay grades for entry level positions which causes a divide with seasoned nurses that have many years of experience. While an entry level nurse should be told what the long term earning potential is, it is also important to note that longevity and experience are the ultimate goals of patient care, not compensation.
No! It’s important that employers display what they’re offering from the get go. If it sparks negotiations; be it! That way, employees would not be lured into believing that the pay would be great, only to be told at the last minute, their low bailing “syndromes.”
It has the potential to create friction between team members. I have seen new graduate nurses with no experience hired 2 years after me and paid 6 dollars more per hour. And after training the nurses and serving as their charge nurse, I couldn't get a raise, not even a COL increase. I am in a HCOL area and that corporation required quarterly performance assessments.
I just recognize that moment, when it happens, as the moment it is time to search for new growth opportunities.
No drawbacks - I believe in salary transparency.
While there aren’t any drawbacks, some states simply don’t pay competitive rates. The hospital systems in the states keep the salaries low everywhere. Nurses max out their pay after they are experienced . Where does that leave an established nurse. Must we relocate to earn what we deserve?
No. I believe that all nurses should know the truth about salaries that their peers are making and have a known path to achieve the same salary.
No.
None, transparency encourages honest, fair professional interactions.
No
No it will make everyone accountable. Human Resources are not hiding behind salary ranges. Salary/ pay will be based upon education, years of experience, and certifications. Afterwards pay may differ based on an employee performance. However, that should not be a factor upon initial hire. A previous employer may lie or discredit an employee due to personal reasons. And maybe the employee did but want to pursue legal action. However the employee if it was a willful act may still seek legal action against the previous employer. A new employee should not be paid upon a previous employer input. And if there are questions or concerns; the new employer should ask the employee. There are two sides to every story. Lastly transparency forces honesty from the employee to either do their best and receive a justly and fair increase or not and understand the improvements needed for a higher yearly merit.
I believe upfront and honesty allows the accountability needed for all involved to be successful.
No, every job should have salary transparency. If you don't know how much everyone else is making, how do you know that you're being paid fairly?
