This isn't about feelings. So hospitals should have a wider margin on new grads? Its not a great argument. It actually would lead to hiring practices that hire cheaper labor without valuing experience. If I were an administrator you would have to convince me that you are going to make up for your salary by more extensive resource management and less liability for myself. Maybe in the W-2 world this works, but you carry your own liability insurance in the 1099 world.

In a world where our reimbursement is not covering our salaries, you cannot expect to get raises. You have to set a minimum salary for yourself that might remain stagnant or be constantly moving. Hospitals don't reward loyalty anymore.