New grad, no job, need help.

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Hi! I graduated in August, passed boards in September...and never in a million years thought it would be this difficult to find a job (I live in central Florida). I have applied to every (albeit rare) job that gets posted and have only had one interview. Even though I have roots in the area and my husband has a decent job here, I am so desperate that we are considering moving ANYWHERE just so I can find a job.

I need to know where the market is excellent for NPs...where in this country can I find a job?

Thank you!!

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Alaska. I just saw a job ad for $150,000/ year minimum + sign-on bonus. Unfortunately, it will the last state I consider moving to.

Golden rule. The more rural and the less undesirable the place is (extreme heat/ extreme cold), the more demand it will be.

If you like idyllic town, you will find a job easily.

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Thats horrible... I was thinking about moving there :/ (to Orlando). Good luck! Keep us posted.

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It took me one year to land my first NP job and I was referred in by a good friend. I still consider myself lucky. They had three openings. I love in south florida. The market is terrible for us here and the pay is dismal. Good luck and whatever you do, never give up!

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Thanks reddgirl...I can't imagine ever giving up...I've been through too much and have way too much in student loan debt to have done all of this for nothing!!! I just can't believe the job market! :(

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I understand. I am in Seattle, and all the positions require "experience". I am not sure if it is worth to uproot the family for a position. I am considering the laser hair removal clinics! Yet, I do not think that position will help me in the future.

Sigh.

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Hang in there!!! It took me a year to find a NP job even though I had a few years of bedside nursing experience by the time I graduated with my NP certificate. The position wasn't even posted and I had to take a pay cut but it was a start. I was recommended by one of my NP classmates who were leaving the position. Make sure to keep in touch with your classmates. Almost all of the interviews/offers I got were because my classmate referred me to the MD. It may take some time but don't give up. Good luck!!!

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I agree with the above posts. Keep in contact with people, you never know. Most of my offers came from word of mouth.

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Thank you, everyone. I am just frustrated. I am not sure if I am seeking a job or a career

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Thanks reddgirl...I can't imagine ever giving up...I've been through too much and have way too much in student loan debt to have done all of this for nothing!!! I just can't believe the job market! :(

Try Highlands county Florida. (Sebring and lake placid,etc) they are always in need of psych NPs and usually offer sign on bonuses too!!!

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North Dakota? They are having the biggest economic growth in the US right now from from the energy boom . Apparently Walmart workers are making $20/hr. There HAS to be a need for NPs with all the new residents taking advantage of opportunities like that..

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Have you considered doing a locum/travel assignment? Some assignments take new grads . It could help you get some NP experience and locums always pays way more than a regular job. Just a thought. The FL job market is awful :-/ and most jobs here want you to be fluent in Spanish.

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