New Georgia Nurse Practitioner looking for a job.

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Hello Everyone,

I am a new graduate nurse practitioner in the Atlanta area. Graduated Dec 2011, passed both ANCC and AANP 1st wek of April 2012, and just recieved my Georgia NP license. Problem is that eveyone I have applied with wants me to have had an NP experience. Where do I get this much-needed experience if no one is willing to give me a chance? Some of the jobs that are willing to accepts new grads are like 3-5 hours away. I am getting dejected, frustrated, and demoralized for spending all the money for my program and now facing this problem. My loan payment starts in June and I just don't know what to do. I am a very hardworking, smart, and independent person that always puts in my best in whatever job I do. Please, does anyone know of any practice/s that need an NP? I will be unable to relocate at this time due to family needs, but would not mind travelling up to 25 to 35 miles from Cobb county. Someone help me please!!!!

Specializes in family nurse practitioner.

Your welcome. Best wishes

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zenman, I agree with you somewhat but I disagree with you about the lack of planning making the degree not worth the money spent. Even if you are unable to find a Np job or even hate the role you can always fall back on teaching, or working in a hospital as an advanced practice nurse. I chose NP because I knew that if the NP role didn't work out I could always fall back on teaching or another form of advanced practice.

abiagirlnp, jobs are really hard to come by right now. So I am right there with you, I am anticipating an offer from a group this week getting called back for 4th time. My initial plan of attack was to make myself stand out to prospective employers in other ways that would compensate for my lack of NP(23 years of nursing exp) experience. So I made up a nice portfolio that contained my peer evaluations, clinical preceptor evals, letters of recommendation, awards/certificates, goals, GPA's etc. I purchased software to make a killer resume and cover letter. I reheorificed answers to interview questions and dressed very well for my interiews. You gotta go in with your game face, be organized and prepared. I have received great feedback about my portfolio and I think it made a difference.

good luck and keep us posted!

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Just my two cents but FNP programs do not have to cost 40k. I'm attending a state university (with a 100% pass rate) and for the 46 credits it'll be $15,000 for two years with added cost of books and equipment I'd push it up to 17 maybe 18. You don't have to go bankrupt to fund school. And for me the beauty of the masters program is the fact that you are already working in your field therefore there's no big hurry to find a job right away like there was in nursing school. I graduate in May 2014 and am open to going anywhere but would like to find a job with family friendly hours because I am a single parent. If it takes 6 months to a year to find then sobeit

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J And for me the beauty of the masters program is the fact that you are already working in your field therefore there's no big hurry to find a job right away like there was in nursing school.

No! You are lucky... Student loan and your potential employers won't wait for 6 months. My student loan will start rolling in soon. Not everyone has high RN salary. No way I can pay back my loan with my current RN salary. I have graduated for almost 4 week.. and still have no eligibility to take the test..

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Specializes in family nurse practitioner.

Harmonizer, what board are you going through? I took the AANP and was able to take the test 10 days after finishing classes.

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Harmonizer, what board are you going through? I took the AANP and was able to take the test 10 days after finishing classes.

ANCC. The requirement of "validation of education" form slows down the process. My school did not email it. They mailed it in :( They should do what is best for the student. I wish I could go through AANP but they don't credential my speciality.

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Hi! Does AANP test all year? I'm waiting for my auth from ANCC also:-(

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Specializes in family nurse practitioner.

Yes they test all year. The ANCC takes months to get the ATT. That is one of the main reasons why I did not test through them. Go to their website and look at the FAQs

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Hello. My name is Charity. I'm starting FNP school in August and was concerned about getting a job when I'm done and also salary. By the way congratulations on school and passing your exams. I live in Covington. I'm sure you have a job by now. Can you give me some insight on what to expect and what I sure do when looking for a job. Thanks in advance

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I seeking practitioners for our mental health practice in Montana. We do telemed so relocating wouldn't be a problem as long as you can get licensed in Montana. I would love to know where I can find more NP's! Feedback would be awesome- better yet if you are still seeking would you consider an opportunity like this?

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