ACNP job question - please advise

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I live in Mississippi. I am scheduled to graduate from an AGACNP program next month. I have a job offer with a hospitalist group. They have offered a rate of $44.15/hr. Is this the average beginning salary or should I ask for more? Just starting off I really don't want to push my luck. But, I've been a RN for >20 years and my hourly rate is 32/hr. I guess I was hoping for more. Please advise. Thank you.

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Location, location, location - just like real estate.

You have to say your geographical location for people to know if that's a good salary. In SoCal or NYC? Probably not.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

What else is included in the compensation package? Sometimes a low-ish hourly salary can be offset by a substantial CME allowance, generous vacation days, great healthcare coverage, pension plan, malpractice coverage, and bonuses. I don't personally know what a good NP salary is in Mississippi, however.

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Specializes in Surgery,Critical Care,ICU,CCU.

I have a friend who works in Mississippi and has been an NP for 5 years. She makes less than that an hour. Pay is lower in the South. I think that is a very good starting salary. Of course, as previously posted, you must also consider the benefits.

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I lived in Georgia and was just visualizing a starting pay of 45.00/hr. So I would say that

starting salary isn't bad. Gain some experience then move on if you need too.

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Op,

Do some research on the going salary rate in your area. And please clue us in on your other benefits they offered.

Do you get a productivity bonus based on how many patients seen? On-call pay? Etc...

I would advise negotiating if you're not happy with that rate.. You never know what they would say unless you ask.

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