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not sure if this is still active. there definitely needs to be more transparency in NP pay. An FQHC in Washington, they pay $55/hour for NP without NP experience. $70 something is the highest end

My heart belongs to the community health center and the population it serves, but as a new provider, I find myself feeling torn because the pay is so low and we are so overworked. For those of you who work in FQHCs/CHCs, what is your advice so that I can continue to work where my heart is? I also like to think that this will get better as I become a more efficient provider but that might be 2-3 years down the road.

Thank you and apologies for the late response. this is a community health clinic, primary care residency for FNPs. It's tough because we see patients 3 (if not 4) days a week. We see a lot of patients

do you recommend a specific bootcamp? there seems to be quite a few and very expensive but seems worth it

I fortunately got into a residency program, so I’m in the middle of it right now. It’s tough but im learning so much! Good luck on your future endeavors

Thank you so much for this article! This is just what I needed to read right now.

I am waiting to hear from one this week and will let you know. There are a couple of them in my area and are all reputable. I am an FNP student graduating in June. My plan B is if I don't get this residency, I will do a self-enroll with ThriveAP while working as a new NP.

ANCC. This is my reason: I was under the impression that you can continue to have your license or renew if you don't practice anymore with a BC (ANCC) certification. Please correct me if I'm mistaken. Because I can see myself teaching at the age of 65-70 years but not practicing as an NP, I plan on taking the ANCC because I understand that I can continue to renew my license because practice hours are not required for renewal with ANCC.

I’m sorry that has been your experience. I hope it has gotten better for you. I can only imagine how hard that could be

Let's be kind to one another and stay professional please. Thank you!

Thank you, Etoile. I'm glad you're doing just fine without having done one. I'm starting to get my cohort together and see if we could all sign up for ThriveAP as a group. How are you liking Pediatric Primary care? I'm an FNP and currently doing a clinical rotation in pediatrics. I was set on doing adults or geriatrics, but I did not know I would love this demographic!

We have very limited number of clinics that provide residency programs, so I plan on signing up to do Thrive AP (formerly known as MidlevelU) for a year as a novice NP. Has anybody done this program? What are your thoughts? For those of you who did not do a residency program, what was it that made you succeed and continue to thrive as an NP? I plan on doing primary care as an FNP. Thanks!

what an interesting advise, phil. Unfortunately, my current university does not have a PMHNP program ? I think that would've been a really good option otherwise. Thanks!

I maybe a minority here. I have two kids, work part time, with a spouse who is supporting us, and I'm in my last year of 3 year DNP program. I took a loan to pay 50% of my tuition. The other 50% was through scholarship and my own money. In between breaks, I'd work extra to pay to save up for tuition. I still will owe a lot of student loan. It's gonna suck to pay for this, but I'm thankful for the advancement opportunity, knowledge, and skills that I'm gaining.

Thank you for such a solid advice and for giving me some creative ways on how I can incorporate psych into my clinicals & future practice as an FNP. Yes, I do see some opportunities for NPs (regardless whether they're FNP or PMHNP) to work in psych, but I wouldn't be comfortable doing that as a new FNP. Thanks again, FullGlass!