SurgicalNP

Did you end up taking a course from Empire? If so what was your experience?

In addition to receiving formal education for First Assist, I received training from the surgeons. I see preop and post op surgical patients in office. I do know many NPs working in surgery in some aspect ( first assist, post surgical oncology plastics in office, gyn onc surgery etc.) Also, insurance companies reimburse for my role as first assist.

I do not see any recent post specifically about NP salaries. Anyone can share they're compensation packages from any state region and we can compare to those in our areas. I haven't seen any NPs post salaries in my area, hence why I made this post. I am not a new grad any longer. I am 3.5 years practicing with this compensation in a Houston suburb. I believe it's comparable to others in Houston, but I'm certain. I'm originally from San Francisco where NPs are payed significantly higher and cost of living is also significantly higher. Thanks for sharing

Transparency is important so we can negotiate. As a new grad nurse practitioner I accepted a ridiculously low paying position and I assumed that was the pay in the new city I move to. I have grown over the past couple years and I understand I was taken advantage of. I hope that this doesn't happen to others. Therefore, I believe it is critical we know what other nurse practitioners are being compensated so we are able to negotiate our salary and benefits packages. I'm an FNP-C in Houston area working in Surgery (first assist, preop, and follow up post op care) Salary is 110k (negotiating to 115k), 3 weeks pto, 9 paid holidays, 1500 CME/yr, paid DEA, malpractice, 401k without match, 4 day work week (40-50hrs), on-call practically all the time (but only get calls on surgery days 2-3days/week). Overall I'm happy with the work I do. What is your compensation package look like?

I’m an FNP-C in Houston area working in Surgery (first assist, preop, and follow up post op care) Salary is 110k (negotiating to 115k), 3weeks pto, 9 paid holidays, 1500 CME/yr, paid DEA, malpractice, 401k without match, 4 day work week (40-50hrs), on-call practically all the time (but only get calls on surgery days 2-3days/week). Overall I’m happy with the work I do. Not sure how my compensation/labor compares to other NPs in Houston.

Hired into LD as a new grad in 2014 in CA. You can do it!

I was told the position is 3 12's and in the paperwork for orientation the dress code says business casual (and to wear comfy shoes the first day for a tour).

I am hired on now! thanks guys

nope, just the background one

What are the next emails... not sure if this means I've been hired or not.

Thanks, I just got the background email...but they also said one of the hiring mangers was going to contact me. Just trying to figure out what's going on.

Did anyone have a second interview for the CIS position or just one?

Haven't heard back yet, my interview was Friday last week.

He got contacted for the CIS position.

Also, one of my friends that applied to the new grad program was just contacted for an interview. He has no oncology experience and they are also advertising for this job on indeed. Realistically, I'm not quiet sure what the odds are for a spot in the next RN program, but if you have no other leads for a job...I'd do it.