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It took almost 6.5 weeks but they later told.me they needed my undergrad transcripts that's why it took that long... its but usually takes 3 weeks.

Riburn3 you are absolutely rightmentoring is important to a new grad's growth in this profession. If you are not careful you will get caught up in trying to make a quick buck which will end up costing you in the long run.

I guess as a new grad you take what you can get until you get you feet wet. There are other variables we will have to consider. I will probably take a 90k with good benefits over 110k with crappie benefits.

What type specialty are you working and are you a new grad..just found out I make more as a rn than a new grad np sad but true

My rn pay is salaried for 12 hours 3 days no overtime. It's night shift and that's by choice with very good benefits. Honestly I did not think I will get paid what I make now but I also was not expecting mid eighties either. I just want to start working as an np because I busted my tail for this

We all know as a new grad you sometimes do not have that much options especially in areas like Houston and Galveston. I have three job offers and can not decide on pay. One offer is from a state instution and I was so shocked. Let's say it's in mid eighties with state benefits and the other two are with private practice with pay based on productivity and RVU...Benefits not so great and possibly inpatient rounding. Currently make lower end of 100 as an RN with good benefits, should I just stay in my current job where I am very comfortable.

Sauce what state do you practice in?

Endorsement in Texas takes forever, I passed my boards in September, I applied for my NP license and I just got it last week. Buckle up ....give and take if you have everything they need 4 to 6 weeks. And you need a license before NPI, DPS, DEA, ETC.....Good luck

Just out of curiosity #reddgirl why is GRE a requirement unless you are applying to a BSN to DNP, the thought of taking a GRE for a post MS DNP education will just discourage me...I hated the whole GRE exam, I will take 10 NP board exams before I take another GRE.. But I agree with you the whole application process is a drag!

Still waiting on TX board of nursing to issue my license, this is just ridiculous. Now I am told not to call or email them because "that ****** them off" (I am not sure how true this is). Its almost 2 months and am still waiting and prospective employers have no time for this and so do I. I am this close applying to another state and moving there, 234 APRNs moved out of Texas in the last 2 years (TX BON website) and I wonder why! The texas BON is not friendly and the term "customer service" is not in their vocabulary. This to me is bullying, taking my application fee and not communicating to me? Where else is this done? I feel like I am in North korea right now!

Very interesting. ..well I went for a second interview, toured the place and it was no different than any long acute care unit with the exception of all the prisoners wearing white. The other cool thing is the providers do not work for the prison system they work for the teaching hospital that has a managed care contact . I a am still thinking about it, I have 3 other interviews to go to and then I will decide. Thanks for your input.

Sure shadowing will be great to get a feel of what actually goes on there as a provider. From what I understand as a provider you don't go to the inmates they come to you at the clinic/hospital inside the prison. The bit of going through shake down is not my cup of tea though. The jig on this is its also comes with competitive salary, state benefits plus loan forgiveness. All is nice and groovy but it's a prison that's what scares...

I met up with an old physician friend of mine and I asked him to help me find a new grad position as a FNP. Well he promised to have a friend call me and possibly help me find a position with well known university health system. Well I did get the call alright but to my surprise the position was in a well known prison in South Texas with hard core inmates. He tells me I will learn more in the prison system in a year than any where. As much as I want to be challenged as a new grad, I am not sure of working in the prison system. Has anyone worked in the prison system and if so do you care to share the pros and cons.

Thank you globalRN for your advise and insight. I have decided not to take the position and continue looking. As much as I wanted the position, I also want to provide safe care to the patients I come into contact with. At this point in my career my priority is to find a practice or group that I can grow with. Thank you all for your response and input, it was very much appreciated.

Great point and I totally agree that sometimes we have to put ourselves out there.