NP current and future job perspective

kim0208 · Apr 22, 2013

I have asked the same question but unable to find an answer

myelin · Apr 22, 2013

Really, really depends on where you live. If you are willing to relocate, there are jobs. I'd argue that in this economy, the NP market is actually pretty damn good, especially if you compare it to other fields. However, there definitely are oversatured markets. As FNP you will have a lot of flexibility, but you'll be competing against a lot of other people, since most NPs are FNPs.

Born_2BRN · Apr 22, 2013

My family and I hope to put down our root maybe in FL or CA so I don't know how the job market in CA mainly in SD area.

allnurses Guide · Apr 22, 2013

At least here, job market is ripe for NPs Nd very tight for RNs.

JeanettePNP, MSN, RN, NP · Apr 22, 2013

As a new grad np I'm getting many more interviews than I ever did as a new grad RN. I'm even getting unsolicited calls com people who saw my résumé posted online. No job offers yet but I hope that changes soon!

Born_2BRN · Apr 22, 2013

That's good to know. Something I have look forward to. I will not be picky as new NP as long as the pay is descent.

myelin · Apr 22, 2013

agree. In the bay area the job market is an absolute nightmare for RNs, but not as bad for NPs.

JeanettePNP, MSN, RN, NP · Apr 23, 2013

I wish you the best of luck, but keep in mind that it's difficult to predict the job market 2-3 years in advance. When I started nursing school they were still touting the nursing shortage and there were plenty of jobs for RNs. That changed completely by the time I finished school. If your heart is set on being an NP then go for it, but how the job market looks today really has no bearing on how it will look when you get out of school.