FloridaNP

Thanks reddgirl...I can't imagine ever giving up...I've been through too much and have way too much in student loan debt to have done all of this for nothing!!! I just can't believe the job market!

Even though you've already made your decision, I thought I'd give my input in case someone else with a similar question reads this. I had a 19 month old when I started the program and I was 6 months pregnant. So I had baby #2 in my first semester of NP school (no clinicals, all didactic). My instructors were fabulous and let me turn things in early so I could focus on my baby towards the end of the semester. I got pregnant with baby #3 at the start of my last year of school. In my 2nd/3rd trimester, I took two clinicals and two didactic courses. Had the baby during Xmas break and took the following semester off. Yes, it was stressful, but it was totally doable. I graduated with a 4.0. Granted, I didn't work during school at all and I highly recommend waiting if you have to work and go to school AND take care of babies. Additionally, it would be nice if you have excellent family support so you don't have to go into major debt (like I did) to pay for child care while you are in clinical.

Hi! I graduated in August, passed boards in September...and never in a million years thought it would be this difficult to find a job (I live in central Florida). I have applied to every (albeit rare) job that gets posted and have only had one interview. Even though I have roots in the area and my husband has a decent job here, I am so desperate that we are considering moving ANYWHERE just so I can find a job. I need to know where the market is excellent for NPs...where in this country can I find a job? Thank you!!