| One of the first questions that arises for anybody | | | | work where and when you want. Nursing pay rates |
| considering a career in nursing is, ‘how much do | | | | themselves vary from agency to agency, although it |
| nurses get paid?’ | | | | is worth noting that some companies will pay above |
| This is a good question and it depends on various | | | | the going market rate to the most qualified nurses. |
| factors but the long and short of it is, different | | | | Essentially, the more experienced you are and the |
| nurses earn different salaries. Like with most | | | | more flexible you are willing to be with your shift |
| careers, those nurses with more experience within | | | | patterns, the more you are likely to earn. |
| their chosen field tend to get paid a higher wage. It | | | | Guidance on nursing pay rates can be found through |
| is also true that some speciality nurses often get paid | | | | NHS websites and healthcare recruitment agencies. |
| more than others. | | | | The topic is also frequently up for discussion in the |
| So how can you make sure you get paid what you | | | | national press. To ensure you get the most |
| deserve? | | | | financially and professionally out of your nursing |
| Working through a nursing agency on temporary and | | | | career, it would be wise to discuss your career |
| contract jobs can often be the best way to earn the | | | | prospects with people ‘in the know’ |
| best money. It can also be a good way to travel | | | | whether that be colleagues, nursing agency recruiters |
| across the country, work in different environments | | | | or through healthcare blogs. |
| and expand on your experience. Nursing agencies | | | | I hope you have found this article a useful |
| work with both NHS and private sector hospitals as | | | | introduction on how to get the best nursing pay |
| well as prisons, nursing homes, community centres | | | | rates in town! |
| and schools. This gives you the opportunity to | | | | |