Did you feel prepared after graduation?

[Kahalaukane]

I am a recent grad of a FNP program in CA, and I have been talking with a variety of experienced and new grad FNPs about their experience coming out of school and starting practice. Most of them have expressed feeling inadequate in understanding their professional role, liability, employment contracts and malpractice insurance. These were topics I never discussed in my program and have been studying on my own time to try to understand.

Another common concern was the inability to recall information effectively, and the need for additional reviews after studying for boards. I personally found the Fitzgerald, Hollier and Leik reviews helpful, however, I cant say that I retained much useful information. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on how the reviews could be better utilized for students and new graduates? Looking for ways to improve the overall process of transitioning from a RN to a Nurse Practitioner.

[Reyval04, MSN, APRN]

Decided not to take any offers...so continuing on my search. I’m trying to get into a residency program instead. I had another offer for 94k plus monthly bonuses...that’s the highest so far.....I just want to make sure I get the support I need as a new grad.