Members are discussing the salaries and job opportunities for nurse practitioners in different specialties, such as primary care and psychiatric mental health. Some members are comparing the pay differences between different NP specialties, while others are sharing their personal experiences and reasons for choosing a specific specialty. Overall, the discussion revolves around the factors influencing NP career choices, including salary, job satisfaction, and personal interest in a particular field.
Transparency is important so we can negotiate. As a new grad nurse practitioner I accepted a ridiculously low paying position and I assumed that was the pay in the new city I move to. I have grown over the past couple years and I understand I was taken advantage of. I hope that this doesn't happen to others. Therefore, I believe it is critical we know what other nurse practitioners are being compensated so we are able to negotiate our salary and benefits packages.
I'm an FNP-C in Houston area working in Surgery (first assist, preop, and follow up post op care) Salary is 110k (negotiating to 115k), 3 weeks pto, 9 paid holidays, 1500 CME/yr, paid DEA, malpractice, 401k without match, 4 day work week (40-50hrs), on-call practically all the time (but only get calls on surgery days 2-3days/week). Overall I'm happy with the work I do.
I can't send a PM either. Not sure of your questions regarding transitioning into derm but is possible if you find a dermatologist willing to train you. You might have to relocate to more rural areas as the need is always higher there.
Specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
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I do recall seeing an admin post somewhere that you need a certain total number of posts (I think it's like 5 or 10) before you have access to Private Message someone.
New NP here that recently started. I am a sub contractor and I do home visits (tele, and soon to be office visits) for annual wellness exams. I get paid per patient, $125 (with a few $$$ here and there if I do additional exams like a spirometry, etc) for home visits and $90 for tele. No benefits at all. I get my schedule confirmed the afternoon-night before. If I need time off, I just tell my schedule what days I need off. I think I got real lucky finding this gig. Next week, I'll be doing C&P Exam appointments for the VA for $100/hr 2/week then doing the wellness visits the remainder of the week. A bit nervous about being a C&P examiner, so we'll see how it goes.
......New NP here that recently started. I am a sub contractor and I do home visits (tele, and soon to be office visits) for annual wellness exams. I get paid per patient, $125.....
Out of curiosity, did you seek out this job or did the contracting company find you (Linkedin or some other website)? Sounds like a great job.
Do you feel the pay you are getting is inline with what you would be paid if you were working in a standard outpatient/primary clinic?
Specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Mergirlc said:
Out of curiosity, did you seek out this job or did the contracting company find you (Linkedin or some other website)? Sounds like a great job.
Do you feel the pay you are getting is inline with what you would be paid if you were working in a standard outpatient/primary clinic?
I found it on indeed actually. I got really lucky in applying when I saw the initial posting because the owner only hired I think 3 of us and there were hundreds of applicants (after checking the listing on indeed a few weeks later). While I was precepting in NP school, my doc had me do a bunch of annual wellness visits for medicare patients and she mentioned to me that sometimes a contractor comes to her office to do the visit (and I actually got to shadow her a few times). Mentioned it paid really well. When I finished school, I wasn't initially headed in that direction, but ended up giving a try and I love it. It's easy, flexible, and great pay.
The biggest downside is that you are not necessarily guaranteed a full schedule each day/week. But I have unintended day offs are kind of nice LOL, get to sleep in, hit the gym, etc.
I found it on indeed actually. I got really lucky in applying when I saw the initial posting because the owner only hired I think 3 of us and there were hundreds of applicants (after checking the listing on indeed a few weeks later).......
The biggest downside is that you are not necessarily guaranteed a full schedule each day/week. But I have unintended day offs are kind of nice LOL, get to sleep in, hit the gym, etc.
Sounds awesome!! I'm currently midway in my clinical preceptorship and also have to do annual wellness exams (regular adult and Medicare) from time to time. It's just nice to hear how exams you actually learn and do can turn into actual employment! ? Congratulations!
Specializes in ICU nurse, general surgery nurse practitioner.
General surgery nurse practitioner with a first assist with about 2 year experience and an NP and 6 years experience as RN before. Located in upstate NY. When I first got hired I got offered $125k base, $10k yearly retention bonus, $1500 CME, 5.5 weeks of PTO, and some matching for 403B. I negotiated a raise last year and got my base up to $135k and made over $180k total last year including call pay.
working hours are usually M-F 7a-5p. Call about 7 days/month but there is room to pick up more calls.
job includes OR, inpatient, and some outpatient.
I'm happy with my current job and compensation but I'm thinking about negotiating another raise
Primary Care FQHC in Los Angeles. Average 21 patients per day. Full time. 4 weeks PTO plus 1 week CME, $3k CME, 4% 403b match, low cost health benefits. $160k
General surgery nurse practitioner with a first assist with about 2 year experience and an NP and 6 years experience as RN before. Located in upstate NY. When I first got hired I got offered $125k base, $10k yearly retention bonus, $1500 CME, 5.5 weeks of PTO, and some matching for 403B. I negotiated a raise last year and got my base up to $135k and made over $180k total last year including call pay.
working hours are usually M-F 7a-5p. Call about 7 days/month but there is room to pick up more calls.
job includes OR, inpatient, and some outpatient.
I'm happy with my current job and compensation but I'm thinking about negotiating another raise
Can I ask what your path to becoming a surgical NP was? IM currently a BSN in the OR and my initial plan was to do my 2 years then go for RNFA training to get more patient care. Circulating isn't it for me. But I'm wondering if NP should be my attention
Specializes in ICU nurse, general surgery nurse practitioner.
dparasiliti said:
Can I ask what your path to becoming a surgical NP was? IM currently a BSN in the OR and my initial plan was to do my 2 years then go for RNFA training to get more patient care. Circulating isn't it for me. But I'm wondering if NP should be my attention
I was an ICU nurse before becoming an NP and I never worked in the OR before. When I started my new NP position I was trained on the job for inpatient, outpatient, and OR and I had to get my RNFA certification within a year per my contract.
Specializes in ICU nurse, general surgery nurse practitioner.
Question for the NPs that take call. Do you guys just have a base call pay or call pay plus extra when you actually have to go in? And if so, how much?
Question for the NPs that take call. Do you guys just have a base call pay or call pay plus extra when you actually have to go in? And if so, how much?
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I can't send a PM either. Not sure of your questions regarding transitioning into derm but is possible if you find a dermatologist willing to train you. You might have to relocate to more rural areas as the need is always higher there.