I am about to graduate in November as an FNP. Money is definitely not everything, however, I work for Kaiser in San Diego and my hourly wage is pretty good. I fear working as a NP is just going to give me a huge pay cut. I've thought about relocating and I am pretty open to anything. My goal is to have a decent house that doesn't break the bank. Are there any kaiser NPs that know the hourly wages for San Diego, Seattle, Portland, or even Hawaii?
DrCOVID, DNP 461 Posts Specializes in psych/medical-surgical. Has 14 years experience. Jul 23, 2017 Nurse Practitioners
shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP 3 Articles; 583 Posts Has 1 years experience. Jul 23, 2017 Shouldn't you have thought of this before going to NP school?! You didn't say what you did before or what you were making before. But I live in San Diego County and am a new grad NP - all the jobs I'm looking at pay about 100K to start. You are a new grad FNP - and $100K is extremely good money for a starting salary in a profession. I don't know of any new grad RNs that get 100K per year.
emetcal1 48 Posts Has 9 years experience. Jul 23, 2017 Well I didn't consider it much because I wanted to become an NP to be happier at my job. The money isn't what is driving me although I don't think I know of anyone who wants to find a new job making less than what they make now. Have you found an NP job yet? Even if I make less I know I will be happier as a provider. Thank you for the feedback.
shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP 3 Articles; 583 Posts Has 1 years experience. Jul 25, 2017 Yes, I got an NP job within 2 months of graduating. During the training period $90K per year, going up to $140 K within 18 months, based on performance, in a very affordable area. 4 10 hour days, no OT, no on call. I don't know of any new grad RNs who can expect that.
shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP 3 Articles; 583 Posts Has 1 years experience. Jul 26, 2017 My job is in Redding CA. It is in far northern CA, near the Oregon border. 2 hours north of Sacramento. The two major industries are tourism and healthcare. There are a lot of jobs going begging in California in the more inland and rural areas. Those are also very affordable areas.
