How hard is it to get a job as a nurse practitioner in san francisco?

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FOR ACUTE CARE ADULT NP, I wanted to see if any of the community has experience applying to this part of the US. I am not familiar, and just want to see other's opinions. Also how early for CA do you apply for licensure/what are the steps? I am still in school so want to get organized.

Compared to NyC yes, it's all relative. I have visited many times and am familiar what I am getting into.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.
In comparison to NYC is it harder to find a job in SF? I'm just wondering more about the hospital systems there and the supply and demand. NYC has quite a few NP students, and few residencies.

In comparison, SF/Bay Area has one AGACNP program whereas NYC has many. There are jobs here but there are many applicants including those from out of state. LOL about SF being clean! However, it does depend on the specific neighborhood you're in.

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Yeah once you've been a New Yorker any city looks sterile lol

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I also agree there are so many grads in NYC looking for jobs.

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The last time I was in NYC (about 2 years ago) my husband I and were wondering where all the trash and needles were. If you move here, just choose your neighborhood wisely!

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Oh yeah I know every big city is like that. Depends where you visited and when, there are trash days that become trash week ha!

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

I'll take this opportunity to post that one of the attendings at work approached me about 2 job openings for ACNP's (PA's also considered) to work with mechanical circulatory device patients (Impella, LVAD's with Heart Mate II and III, Heartware HVAD's) and ECMO service in an academic setting. Requires strong CCU and device experience as a nurse, if NP. PM me for details

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.
The last time I was in NYC (about 2 years ago) my husband I and were wondering where all the trash and needles were. If you move here, just choose your neighborhood wisely!

Word is that they moved to SF! LOL

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