New grad, no job, need help.

[FloridaNP]

Hi! I graduated in August, passed boards in September...and never in a million years thought it would be this difficult to find a job (I live in central Florida). I have applied to every (albeit rare) job that gets posted and have only had one interview. Even though I have roots in the area and my husband has a decent job here, I am so desperate that we are considering moving ANYWHERE just so I can find a job.

I need to know where the market is excellent for NPs...where in this country can I find a job?

Thank you!!

[lmccrn62, MSN, RN]

As a new grad NP I was offered a position in a sub acute/nursing home. It is a great place to learn and build your basic skills.

[wildcatarnp]

I guess I am frustrated. I feel like I should be entering my prime time in nursing now that I have finished the grueling FNP. I thought about applying to psych np positions, but I worry that it will keep me from expanding to another position. Any thoughts?

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

have you looked into some of the home health companies? Many here in northern FL have gone to using ARNP's to do post discharge evals and treats...we use a company called YHA and i think they are based in central FL. I have seen MANY postings for long term care, skilled, and home health FNPs needed for things like this...it's what I'd like to do once I go to FNP school and graduate myself. Another thought if there is a Veterans Affairs or military base nearby you can check USA jobs dot gov...they are ALWAYS hurting for providers!!!

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

https://www.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-jobs/33231-nurse-practitioner?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

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Salary Information

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Positions Available

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[nursetim, NP]

The hospice I work for is looking for someone. Seems to be a pretty decent company to work for. Is sending me for education during my orientation. I'm in se North Carolina.

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

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***Looks like they set you up as an independent provider doing house calls...how cool is that? This is totally something I'd love to do!

[Barinbass]

I am having some difficulty too. I am AGNP and most want FNPS. There are many ads for NPs to work inpatient. They need ACNPs for that. I passed the exam in Sept too. I have not had an interview, and only one even responded that they received my resume. I have to find work. What is the problem with finding an NP job. I know experience may be part of it, but we have to start somewhere. I even sent my first preceptor a resume and she didn't even respond that she got it. I have gotten calls from those Locum Tenens co. that have openings for temporary positions. I did enough agency as an RN and need the security of a real job. I am going back through all those I contacted for a clinical site and having no luck there either. I wouldn't mind moving, but usually the job is place first before a move. Since my landlord wants to sell this place, I am not sure what to do first. My loans are due in a couple of months.

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

I am having some difficulty too. I am AGNP and most want FNPS. There are many ads for NPs to work inpatient. They need ACNPs for that. I passed the exam in Sept too. I have not had an interview and only one even responded that they received my resume. I have to find work. What is the problem with finding an NP job. I know experience may be part of it, but we have to start somewhere. I even sent my first preceptor a resume and she didn't even respond that she got it. I have gotten calls from those Locum Tenens co. that have openings for temporary positions. I did enough agency as an RN and need the security of a real job. I am going back through all those I contacted for a clinical site and having no luck there either. I wouldn't mind moving, but usually the job is place first before a move. Since my landlord wants to sell this place, I am not sure what to do first. My loans are due in a couple of months.[/quote']

Although working agency would be crummy ir may at least give you the ability to network a little more and you may stumble across a full time position that way... What about Home health?

[Barinbass]

As a new grad I want to have that initial experience of in an office setting to transfer into the new role. I have done a lot of home health as an RN, and maybe after getting used to the role and gaining the experience first, I can do house calls. I have a feeling that the home health as an NP may be a lot like RN home health. Done that. I wouldn't mind the temp positions if I would get the training I needed as a new grad, and I can't see the paying party supplying that. I do not want to get thrown into that position as a new grad.

I went to a symposium today all day and met some of the docs in that dept. I like that area and got to network. One gave me his card with his email and told me to contact him. They just hired an NP 2 weeks ago, but I will contact him anyway. I will try and stay up on what other symposiums are going on and attend if I am interested in that area.

[MagouRN]

Florida job market is probably the worse. I looked for NP position for over a year until I decided to to start looking else where. Just landed a job in NYC, will be relocating soon.

[MC1906]

Join local NP group

Ask your preceptors

Primary Care....Community health centers

Retail (target, cvs, walgreens...)

Home Health Assessments....

Talk to the physicians you work with on a daily basis...that is how I found my job. Network...network..network.