hi krnruby, i have been an np now for almost 4 yrs in a private practice neurology group in michigan. i see anywhere from 8-12 pts a day. i am the only np in a group of 6 md's. i am pretty autonomous for established pts. for new pts i bring the md in to do key parts of the h/p. salary is pretty good but i am in the process of renegotiating some salary issues...primarily bonus. my hours are good. 8-5 m-th and 8-12 on fridays. 2000 dollars CME money and 5 weeks vacation. good hours. no nights, weekends, holidays, or call hope this helps jasamidnp