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Hello, It is not always about the job market but rather being a novice NP and finding the right environment to begin your practice. Supportive and positive comments would be helpful towards new NP graduates.

Hello, It is not always about the job market but rather being a novice NP. Being supportive towards new NP graduates would be helpful.

Hello, I was in same position as you when I started looking in January and within the last 2 months I have had job offers. It seems that people disregard your prior nursing experience. As a novice NP graduate you should never be expected to 'hit the ground running' especially if you want to practice safely and competently. I found that most of the recruiters that I had contact with were not helpful or supportive. You will find a physician and or clinic that will be happy to mentor you for a period of time and especially with your years of experience you will learn quickly. You just started your search so try not to get discouraged; something with work out. Have you thought about putting your resume on Linkedin?

Hi and thank you for your positive thoughts. I hopefully have a position with a company out of Texas doing home assessment visits for elderly clients. I want to work with seniors so I hope it will be a good start. How is your new position going? Nanette

Hi Patti, Thank you for your feedback. When I graduated from Canada with my BScN degree I had no problem finding work in the United States. On the AANP site I am completing my CEs and there are courses about the coding, billing etc,. and when I completed the Fitzgerald on-line course there was information about Medicare and Medicaid so I am not sure that this is the reason. It seems that when you apply for a job as a recent graduate prospective employers seem to bypass the fact that you have worked as an RN especially in the field you want to work as an NP. It is a ridiculous situation because the patients' and families are the ones to suffer from the lack of NPs in the field. Nanette

Hi, Great idea. In South Florida it seems to be hospitals and private clinics but I will investigate any community health centers. I am new to this area so it has been challenging. Thank you, Nanette

Hello everyone, I recently graduated from a Family NP program and received my certification through the AANP and I am awaiting licensure. I have been applying to various NP jobs specifically working with adults and seniors with no luck. Nobody tells you in these programs that it would be tough but it seems that being a new graduate makes it very difficult to get your foot in the door even for the interview process. How is one supposed to gain experience and feel more confident and competent in your role if employers won't give you that chance? I would appreciate any feedback or advice. Thank you, Nanette