Ryan508

Hi, I just completed my second day working as a NP; now I can't sleep because I keep second guessing myself (my diagnoses and treatment plans, etc.) and hoping I was correct. I am just wondering from the more experienced NPs out there if they ever had this feeling...and if so about how long did it take until you really felt comfortable with the role/responsibilities of being a practitioner? I am a little concerned that some doubt (in addition to the always present possibility of malpractice lawsuits, etc.) will always be there, which may make for a long and sleepless career! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

The job market seems rather competitive, and most jobs seem to specify that they want an experienced NP. Thanks for your reply.

Hi, I graduated from my NP program this past August and am scheduled to take the ANCC NP exam in December. While I am hoping to eventually get an NP job, I have recently been offered a RN position with good benefits and a great salary (higher than most new NPs in this area seem to make, according to the few I've spoken to). I am wondering if it would be a mistake to continue working as a RN and hold off on pursuing a job as an NP for awhile (possibly a year or so). Although I would rather work as an NP, this RN job would start soon (which would be very helpful due to outstanding grad school debt); I am guessing I wouldn't be able to secure a job as an NP until early next year at the earliest (and that is contingent on passing the exam!). Is it detrimental to my future career as an NP to continue working as an RN for awhile? Will it affect my clinical skills (and everything I just learned in NP school?). Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi, I graduated from my NP program this past August and am scheduled to take the ANCC NP exam in December. While I am hoping to eventually get an NP job, I have recently been offered a RN position with good benefits and a great salary (higher than most new NPs in this area seem to make, according to the few I've spoken to). I am wondering if it would be a mistake to continue working as a RN and hold off on pursuing a job as an NP for awhile (possibly a year or so). Although I would rather work as an NP, this RN job would start soon (which would be very helpful due to outstanding grad school debt); I am guessing I wouldn't be able to secure a job as an NP until early next year at the earliest (and that is contingent on passing the exam!). Is it detrimental to my future career as an NP to continue working as an RN for awhile? Will it affect my clinical skills (and everything I just learned in NP school?). Any thoughts or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hello, I am currently an NP student in the middle of clinical rotations. I am having trouble finding a Women's Health NP to do clinical hours with this summer. I live in New Jersey. If anyone could provide any assistance it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.