MommaFNP2012

I agree with the others. I shadowed a prospective employer at their request and was so glad I did. By lunch time, I realized the fit was all wrong for me and, courteously, I left by noon. No guilt on myself nor the employer.

Did you ask to meet them? Perhaps they're away for some reason. I had the quickest interview with my physician as he was heading out the door for a vacation. I was pretty much hired by the other staff and the CNO.

I always based any offer I got as an NP on what I was making as an RN. I had no problem telling a prospective employer when salary was addressed, what I expected in compensation. After 3 job offers, I realized none offered what I wanted in salary nor what I wanted out of my first position. It took me moving to a different state, and the job, is a perfect fit for me and I make way more than I did as an RN. It took almost a year and a half to find the job I wanted, and I'm so glad that I never lowered my expectations. Good luck to you!

I agree with the others! I too was flown out to a job and they told me "they'd be in touch". A few days later they called and offered me the job. I'm actually packing up now to start on the 10th. Hang in there! I too graduated a little over a year ago and it took me a long time to find something...what did your recruiter say? Usually they have an "in" on what they're going to decide. My recruiter told me I got the job before they did.

After searching for almost a year and a half and not being satisfied with job market here in Florida, I just accepted my first job in New Hampshire. My whole family is relocating, and I'm super excited and nervous, but I know this is the perfect job for me and exactly what I was looking for. I had to use a recruiter though. I told him what I was looking for, and he pointed me in the right direction. I agree, being open to relocating will open up a lot opportunities. I've lived in Florida my entire life and am embracing the change; although, I'm hoping I can get used to the colder weather!

First off, I'm so sorry. Huge hugs to you! I've been out of school for over a year now with no job. My situation is a tad different than yours as I did have a couple of offers during that time but the benefits and salary were so pathetic that I just couldn't accept. But, as time passed I started regretting that decision and got even more depressed as I was no longer landing interviews. So, after several months, I picked up shifts at the local charity clinic as an NP, and I love it! They started me very slow with just two or three pts a day. I'm picking up a little and getting back into the swing of things. Doing this has been personally satisfying to me. And, having this on my resume has gotten me noticed. I got two interviews next week for jobs that I'm so hoping I will land. Hang in there! Don't give up! Start exercising (if you don't already) as this will help you mentally and physically! Take care!

Hi Reddgirl, Congratulations on getting your second interview. I am on the same boat as you (no job and one year since graduation). I haven't found the right job either. I guess after 16 years as an RN, I am sitting pretty comfortably job wise and financially. I haven't yet found a physician who can match my current salary and benefits. I have decided to volunteer at the local indigent health care clinic and they're happy to have me. Not only am I giving back to my community, but I'm also keeping my skills up while I wait for my dream job to come along. Is there anything like that in your area? I'd hate to see you unhappy with your first job.

Reddgirl, I too have been out of school for a year with no job (I live in Florida as well). I had one job offer post boards but the pay and benefits didn't even come close to my current job as an RN so I had to turn the job down. I've all but given up and have been thinking of applying in management as these are the type of jobs that offer a higher pay grade that I feel I deserve especially after all the years I have spent as a nurse! In order to relocate, I too, would have to.uproot my family, and I really don't want to do that right now. Good luck. Hoping we find a job soon!