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Interesting, and so frustrating!! Ugh, I guess I'm in for the 6-month long haul!

Thanks, SkiBum! I wonder why I keep hearing that people get it before the 6 months as long as they complete the required hours. Thoughts?

I wish someone would reply to this question, because I'd like details about the answer to it as well.

Thanks so much . . . I definitely will need to do some kind of work to keep money in, and would be grateful for a PRN RN job. I'm in California if that matters (and I think it does in regards to the DEA license -- I think I need 6 months MD supervision before I can apply for DEA -- not thrilled about this). Thanks!!

Sandnnw, An urgent clinic would be terrific. Can you share why not a Minute Clinic? I've been told this before, but don't know why it's a bad idea. Volunteering/shadowing really sounds like the way to go. I'm hoping someone will just give me the chance to do that! Thanks for the advice. I definitely do not have the luxury of waiting around for the dream job. Those loans will be kicking in before I know it.

Thank you! I appreciate the insights, and you guys have convinced me -- no mixing roles. It totally makes sense now that you've explained why. I'm going to do my best to find an MD/PA/NP in San Diego who will let me shadow in the ER. If you know of anyone, please let me know! :)

Thank you, PNP! I like the idea of shadowing to gain further experience and make some connections. I realized rather early into my program what a huge downside it was to go to school on the east coast when I intended to work in California! Ah well, live and learn. I appreciate everyone's advice!

Thank you all for your kind responses! I'm attending school on the east coast (almost finished) and have received zero time in the ER (and it doesn't look like I'll get anything in the 11th hour, despite my pleading). I'll be moving back to California soon, so I wonder - maybe getting an RN position in the ER would be a good first step in my case?

Hello! I'm very interested in working in the ER as a nurse practitioner. Do we have any ER NPs here? I could use advice on how to go about getting the right combination of experience. I'm a new grad FNP with no RN ER experience. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. Many thanks, fnpjenn