Working hard to get a raise!

I am currently studying for a test. If I pass the test I get a raise of $1 an hour. Health care doesn't pay unless you are a surgeon, drug company or insurance company. Is there anything you can do to get a raise, other than work hard and ask for one?

Quest for a raise

I am seeking a raise at work. There is a program that I am eligible for that allows me to get paid $1 an hour more. Doesn't sound like much but that comes out to a couple thousand dollars a year. I met with my supervisor yesterday and voiced my intentions, she seemed pleased and pointed me in the right direction.