During an interview with a potential employee, the nurse manager tells the individual that an additional 10% of the hourly rate will be paid for working the 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shift. What is another way the manager could have described this difference in pay?
A) "You will receive an additional 10% for overtime."
B) "The night shift differential is 10%."
C) "Your evening premium is 10%."
D) "You will get a 10% cost-of-living raise for working the night shift."

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1. Overtime is paid to personnel who work more than 40 hours per week. Historically, overtime is calculated by multiplying the amount of overtime worked by 1.5 times the hourly rate.
2. Most facilities use a set percentage to be paid to personnel who work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, which is known as a shift differential.
3. Premiums are fixed dollar amounts added to the base rate of an employee who has earned a certification or has some advanced clinical achievement.
4. Cost-of-living raises are factored into budget projections and are not related to shift work.

During an Interview with a Potential Employee, the Nurse Manager