Abstract

The nurse practitioner profession is dominated by females, yet studies demonstrate that male nurse practitioners out earn female nurse practitioners by approximately $13,000. The question posed is why does this phenomenon exist. Do negotiation practices differ among genders and do these differences play a role in the gender wage gap?

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Christy M. Lenahan, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, CNE; Donna M. Gauthier, PhD, RN -- College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Gender Wage Gap, Negotiation, Nurse Practitioners

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Negotiating practices among nurse practitioners: Is there a gender component and does it affect salary?

Washington, DC, USA

The nurse practitioner profession is dominated by females, yet studies demonstrate that male nurse practitioners out earn female nurse practitioners by approximately $13,000. The question posed is why does this phenomenon exist. Do negotiation practices differ among genders and do these differences play a role in the gender wage gap?