This is absolutely horrible!!!

Don't forget it's going to be a minimum of 3 months after graduation before you can take your boards and get licensed. Perhaps the job market will change. It's slow in my area of south Florida as well. I think summer's tend to be slow overall.

Just so you know, I graduated on May 18th and I'm taking my boards July 13th, so it's been less than 2 months. I picked up my final transcript the day I graduated and overnighted my application to ANCC. I got my authorization within 4 weeks and could have tested the last week of June, but I didn't feel ready. Fortunately, I'm able to work boards pending-I don't know if that's allowed in every state.
I hope things move quickly for you!!

I am in MA, and am working as an FNP in an urban community health center (in urgent care). There's a fairly strong demand here for NPs, as all residents are mandated to have health insurance and a primary care provider. A lot of practices are hiring to meet the increased patient load. Hopefully, I'll pass my boards on Monday and will be able to keep my job!!! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

I feel exactly the same way...I am so ready to be "official". I graduated 5/22, mailed my application for certification to AANP 3/25ish and got my permission to test the end of June. Took the test 7/8. My school STILL has not filled out their part of my state licensing paperwork and it takes AANP a minimum of 3 weeks to finalize scores. Basically, I am in limbo although I have done everything in my power to speed things along. Luckily I have found a great job, but if things don't get moving I don't know how much longer they are going to be willing to wait. There is a lengthy hospital and insurance company credentialing process for my position and nothing can start until I am licensed. So frustrating

It is unfortunate about the crunch for jobs now; especially in nursing and for advanced practice nurses. I am aloso running into the same situation, but I have to say that some of it is due to my refusal for the position. All things being equal, however, I do believe that the market for APNs is a bit stagnant if you're looking for something that best fits your professional and personal goals. I hope that you find something...it is a terrible feeling not having a position that you're properly trained for. I am in the same situation, except that I have been graduated for 2 months and still have no APN role. Keep searching and hang in there...