Frustrated New Grad

[AshleelRenee]

I am beyond frustrated looking for a job. I graduated with my FNP in May. It's now 6 months later and I still don't have a job. I have applied for everything. I have sent my CV to countless number of clinics and made connections. No one will even interview me because I am a new grad and have less than 2 years experience as a NP.

Is anyone else having troubles? I'm thinking about just getting a RN job. I have a $1500 student loan payment that's kicking in in December. If I knew this was going to happen I wouldn't have gotten my master's. I'm just so frustrated and discouraged.

[Polly Peptide, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

According to HRSA, Tennessee has the greatest surplus of NPs of any state. Perhaps you can look for work in Kentucky? I read there is high demand for NPs there. Here in California, people sometimes live and work in physically distant cities. For example, in Silicon Valley, it is common for people to just rent a room or couch surf during the week for work and then commute home on weekends. Good luck.

Just curious - is this info available on their website for public consumption? And does it disclose type of NP? Like is it FNP or just a surplus of all NPs? Sorry to t/j

[Polly Peptide, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

I found it the info, NM!

[Nurse_Ratched]

Try major private insurance companies - many have positions for NPs doing pre-insurance physicals, as well as chronic disease follow-up. Definitely look into the healthcare provider shortage areas (HSPAs) as often that results in loan repayment.

[Lisalis]

Don't be discouraged. I graduated in May, took my boards in December and got my first job offer on Wednesday. Keep applying and pressing on. I have applied to many positions myself even the ones that required experience. Once you find the job that you're compassionate about, you will not regret obtaining your degree.