FNP job search gone bad

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ghillbert, MSN, NP

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On 4/25/2020 at 1:58 AM, TravelNurseFNP said:

Hello,

I have been an FNP a year in May, an RN for 6. I took a travel assignment in Texas in hopes of finding a permanent position here. But its been a year and I can't seem to find a job anywhere. I had 1 close friend in FNP school with me who already has job and they have no openings where she works. I've applied to places that people don't want to work and they still won't throw me a bone. I have 2 APRN licenses (Texas and Florida) to broaden my chances. I've gone on 5 interviews of the 100+ jobs I've applied to and they all want someone with experience. I guess there are people who were born as FNPs, I'm just not one of them. Anyone have any tips or anything? At this point I'm willing to go to Timbuktu for some experience. I feel so frustrated with this and every month that goes on doesn't help.

Whats the average timeframe for landing an FNP job?

Where else can I get a license that would hire me?

Are recruiters helpful? Does anyone know any good ones?

You took a travel NP job as a new grad, or travel RN job?

I am in Pittsburgh and we have a lot of job opportunities, I would say more for ACNP than FNP but certainly for both. COL is low, and salaries can also be low though.

8 hours ago, ghillbert said:

You took a travel NP job as a new grad, or travel RN job?

I am in Pittsburgh and we have a lot of job opportunities, I would say more for ACNP than FNP but certainly for both. COL is low, and salaries can also be low though.

I took a travel RN job. I did try to take a travel NP job but needed experience for that as well. I'll look into Pittsburgh, maybe I'll get lucky. Thank you.

11 hours ago, AtomicWoman said:

Maybe this article in Medical Economics will give you some inspiration for other states to look at. If the state is short of PCPs, it might be a good place to look for a job as an FNP.

https://www.medicaleconomics.com/news/20-states-most-desperate-primary-care-physicians

I do agree with others that COVID-19 has ramped-down hiring. I am a PMHNP and normally Indeed emails 16-20 new job listings in my area every day. It has been 1-2 job listings per day for weeks and weeks. Every place is just sitting tight until things get "more normal". Try to hang in there!

Thank you, I'll give this article a read. What area are you from?

On 4/26/2020 at 9:30 PM, FullGlass said:

I'm in California and had no trouble getting a job as a new grad NP (but that was before COVID). Basically, anywhere that is not on the coast has a shortage of providers, so there will be more opportunities for new grads. The advantage of that is they will actually pay more than cities like L.A. or San Diego, and the cost of living is quite reasonable.

Look in these areas:

Bakersfield

Palmdale/Lancaster

Fresno

Modesto

Merced

Tracy

Stockton

Lodi

Sacramento

Chico

Redding

Eureka

There are also many small rural towns within 20 to 50 miles of these larger cities above that desperately need providers. And don't listen to people who say these places suck. Plenty of people love living in these places. Worst case, get at least 1 year of experience and then you can move to a more "desireable" area. My rural experience was a real asset in looking for a 2nd job, as I got great experience doing a bit of everything - had to, since we were in a remote location.

There are also FQHCs in the above areas that offer NP residencies.

Thank you so much!! I will check these cities out. I honestly prefer rural areas so this would be great to land a job in any of these places.

FullGlass, BSN, MSN, NP

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Specializes in Psychiatric and Mental Health NP (PMHNP).
16 hours ago, TravelNurseFNP said:

Thank you so much!! I will check these cities out. I honestly prefer rural areas so this would be great to land a job in any of these places.

Send me a private message and I'll give you more specific info

Dln14

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Perhaps complete a NP residency or fellowship to make yourself more marketable (and get your foot in the door somewhere).

Also, I’ve found looking on LinkedIn helps a lot. Recruiters are always on there sending me messages.

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