starting a new job before or after i take my board?

[jskim060]

Hello fellow NPs,

I am a new graduate and I was fortunate to have a job offer, which I accepted. The institution I will begin my new NP job allows me to start orientation/training without passing my board and credentialling. Of course, I would NOT be writing any orders, signing any prescriptions, or doing anything legally binding. Would you consider starting the job before taking your boards as long as you are covered and protected?

Thanks for your thoughts in advance!

[AtomicWoman]

Sounds good, as long as the doc is immediately responsive. As a new NP right off of orientation, I would have been pooping myself if I were alone. LOL I really leaned heavily on the other NPs for the first few months of practice. Still ask lots of questions, but I like to think they are smarter questions now. :)