SamIAm221

Thanks for info. I turned it down. Would have been a very nice place to work. I just need more $$$ and they were very low, even for college health.

Just got offer of $26-28/ hr for part time FNP position. The job sounds great. Close to home, great hours during school years, less hours over breaks, no weekends, holidays or on call. Lovely clinic and staff. I have young kids so the perks are great for me, but I can easily match this pay with an RN job. Anyone know any FNPs working in college based health centers and how this pay might compare? I am a new grad. I anticipated a less than great job offer due to no NP experience and college health centers are known to pay less, but this is MUCH lower than anticipated. They want me to come in to meet with other staff and administrators, but I don't know if I am wasting everyone's time at this point.

I am in the same boat. Here in Illinois, the state processes all professional licenses. I mailed in my application Sept 13th and still no license. When I was able to reach them by phone, I was told they have 2 people processing ALL Illinois nursing licenses! In the mean time, I have suspended the job search for the same reason. Employers don't want to hear your license is pending. I am waiting until I have my license in hand before I restart the job search. I have had to pass up 2 jobs that would have been a good fit for me due to not having my license!

Thanks for info. That's what I thought because the applications mention "current employer/collaborating physician". It seems, pretty consistently, the folks in human resources are misinformed in regards to this process. I really feel like HR has been an obstacle for me in the job search and if I was able to meet with clinical staff I might not have missed out on some great job opportunities. Grrrrrr!

Can anyone tell me the process that takes place after boards? I know the first step is applying for state license. I am in Illinois and do not have a job yet. There seems to be some confusion, on my part and the part of persons I have interviewed with, on the process of obtaining a DEA, NPI, and controlled substance license. I was under the impression that a new FNP needs to only have a license to start a new job and it is most beneficial (financially) to obtain other documents while employed.

Anyone in the process of job hunting? I just finished my FNP program. Taking boards next week. I have been interviewing all over. I am consistently finding a lack of orientation. My biggest fear is to be thrown into a full patient load on day one. I know this happens. Trying to decide if I want to do ER. That is my RN background. I know it pays very well and the hours are flexible, but I am nervous to perform new tasks like suturing etc. without a good orientation. I guess I am just looking for any direction or advice for a new FNP with over a decade do ER experience looking for a good part time gig. I have no idea what I'm doing!!