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Specializes in GI, internal medicine.

Hello all,

I have been a nurse practitioner for approximately 18 months. I took a new job in primary care last Fall. I have been in the position for about 5 months, and was just informed "that there is just not enough business to keep you". They have several NPs, and I was the last one hired. I am devastated, but trying to keep a positive attitude. Financial pressures are worrying me. My old job is not hiring. I haven't done floor nursing since Summer of 2010, so I don't think that is a viable option. There are several opportunities pending, but in my (brief) experience it can take several weeks from interview to hire. Has anyone else ever been through this before? Any words of advice?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

You should be able to collect unemployment.

Our practice hired an NP and then 5 months later had to let her go for that very reason: revamp of the practice. Our docs helped her to get another job immediately.

Is that an option?

I'm so sorry - this economy and the way our practices are being reimbursed is cutting many of us. All of us mid-levels took a pay cut last year so that we could all stay.

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Try to stay positive. Its a tough economy and market out there! If you have school loans get a deferment. DOnt be too proud to collect unemployment! Good luck!

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Specializes in GI, internal medicine.

Thank you all. I swallowed my pride and applied for unemployment. I also have one office who told me that they are currently putting together a contract for me to sign. I am very hopeful that this will go through!

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Best of luck!

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