New FNPs Finding Jobs?

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Hi! Im waiting to hear back from a school for their Direct Entry Program to become an FNP. I know that the RNs are having trouble finding jobs but Im wondering how the new grad FNPs are doing? I sometimes try to find stuff online just to see whats out there here in Boston and it seems that everything needs 2-5 years experience as an NP at least... Are you new FNP grads finding job?

Thanks!

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I have the same question about NP job opportunities.

I can't find a job as an RN, so I decided to go for FNP. However, I am afraid that it is also hard to find a job for a new grad FNP.

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I know! No one seems to be replying.. maybe its because they are all working!

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At the Univ of Virginia Medical Center, all Direct Entry NPs are competing for the same Clinician I (entry level nurses) as are ADN and BSN graduates. The only place I have heard that are hiring the direct entry FNP grads are in ReadyClinics in CVS stores to work weekends.

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Specializes in Emergency, Cardiac, PAT/SPU, Urgent Care.

I graduated in August 2009, passed the ANCC FNP exam late November, and received my license in late December, 2009. I landed my first job in the beginning of February 2010. I also have over 12 years of RN experience, with 10 being in the ED.

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Specializes in allergy and asthma, urgent care.

I had no trouble finding a job as a direct entry NP grad in MA when I graduated last May. However, I don't know if the market has changed since then.

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Specializes in Emergency, Cardiac, PAT/SPU, Urgent Care.

I should also add that I did not begin my job search until after New Year's.

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