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I have been offered a position as a contract NP at a government military facility. One of the requirements is a DEA number. It is $510 for 3 years. Does anyone know if that is reimbursable through the government or is that a fee that I have to incur on my own? Any ideas? Any experience?

I am a FNP and was just given an offer to work in an urgent care center. The hours are M-F from 9-6p with every 4th Sunday from 1-5p.

I was recently offered a job at a Community Health Center with the NHSC program as well. Do you have to commit to the full two years, or can you commit for one year and get 25k instead of 50k?

Ok, so I went on the interview yesterday, and I either did really well in the interview or I bombed it. I TOTALLY feel it was a personality interview and one to decide whether or not I could fit into the hospital's framework of being able to work well with others, deal with change in a constantly changing environment and being able to effectively communicate with those around me. The gentleman that interviewed me was aware that I was a new practitioner and didn't seem to care that I didn't have any experience as a FNP other than what I received during my clinical practicums. The role I interviewed for was a new position they were developing and would be one that would be the sort of pilot program for the hospital. Seems to be an exciting role that I am very excited about. I am wonderering what an average day is like for any other Hospitalist NPs out there. I would really like some input from those that have done this or are doing this now. I haven't been in the hospital setting since 2004, and I don't want to get in over my head if the position is offered to me. I think this opportunity is a great opportunity, but I just don't really know much about the hospitalist position as a whole. It's a new role to me, and I wanted a little input from those that are in the role. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Well there are several factors... 1. My husband is AD Army and I didn't want to take a position not knowing what the Army was going to do with him. It appears that the Army is going to leave him where we are, so I am now ready to move forward with a position since we are in a stable place. 2. I had a baby 9 months ago and since he is bigger, I feel that I can take a position without the fear of him getting sick constantly. You all understand that fear. 3. I stayed at my current facility because of the promise from my current nursing management promising me that they would find a way to get me a NP position at my current facility. Well turns out that those were false hopes and I was promised something that never turned into anything. Basically empty words, and I was left with nothing. I realize its time to move on and find something that I can sink my teeth into because I am going nowhere here. I have to look out for myself. I am worried about what the future holds, but I am hopeful of what's out there. I know that eventually I will find the perfect job for me and my family. I am scared that I have lost a lot of my medication knowledge and some of my clinical skills, but I am hoping it will all come back once I'm back around patients. It's a scary thought, but I know I can do it.

I have an interview on Tuesday. The position is for a hospitalist type NP position in a local hospital working from 10a-10p. I graduated in May 2008 and made the decision not to immediately begin working as a NP following graduation. How do I combat the usual question/comment regarding wanting someone with NP experience? I have had my FNP Board Certification with the ANCC since September 2008, and I need to get some experience. I had an interview about a month ago and pretty much was told, "We're looking for someone with experience." I don't know how to combat this comment. I know that I can impress them if they give me a chance. Yes, I will need some OJT, and it will take a few months for me to get up-to-speed initially, but I will catch on. Any suggestions from some of you more seasoned veterans out there?