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Yikes, like you, I didn't negotiate and it really hurt me in the end. I am with the same practice I started with 5.5 years ago. I am now part time but will give you my FT specs before I decreased my hours. As a NP with 5+ years experience.. Detroit MI, Cardio NP, M-F and every other weekend, all holidays except Easter and Christmas, 103k + 50% health insurance for me and my family, 401k with profit sharing (about 10-12k/year), paid maternity leave (4-8 weeks) see about 40 patients a day (Hospital rounds)

Hello! So to give you back story - I have been a NP with the same practice for 5.5 years. I started off (very poorly paid) as their first/only NP working 5 days a week, every other weekend and every holiday other than Christmas... I didn't negotiate well. Anyways, I proved my worth and slowly overtime things got better. In the past 5.5 years I had 2 paid maternity leaves (4 weeks and 8 weeks), 401k with some matching and better work hours. I am currently part time, I work a rotating schedule of tues or thur and then Friday and every other weekend. (SAT, SUN, TH, F, .....TUES, FRI, SAT SUN). I have asked for a consistent schedule (not rotating) for a while and with the kids starting schooling etc, its becoming difficult. I have also mentioned many times how as a part time employee I do not agree to every other weekend. I was told they'd hire another to help offload our workload (still trying to find the right fit), help with the schedule and the weekend rotation. Am I asking too much for a set schedule (work every Tuesday and Friday ie.) and less weekend expectations (I.e. maybe every 3rd weekend)?

Thank you for the feedback!

Anyone currently in the Post-Masters Acute Care NP streamlined program with UPenn? Anyone know specifics on this program? I would love to hear from someone who is in the program or has completed it.

Dumpins, MSN, RN, APN I am about to start my new job, the exact type of job as you- rounding with the physician, super supportive and helpful, and I will be rounding at 2-4 hospitals and doing charting. i may also eventually help with echo lab and have office hours. any words of advice? any books/ekg manuals you recommend?

Hi, I am about to start my new cardiology NP position, doing both outpatient and inpatient. Would love to hear from you about what you found helpful and what you found as the best tips and tricks. If you could email me i would appreciate it! [email protected]

I am interested in this! Can you tell me more or even email me? [email protected] I too am a primary care NP, i work with a cardiologist but strictly do our inpatient consults and h&ps, notes etc.

I like the sound of this post-masters Acute care cert in 3 months, have you done it?

Hello! Congratulations on graduation! I too, graduated in December 2017 and I took and passed both the ANCC and AANP. I used Barkley's review course ( home study ) and the 2018 Leik app on the iPhone. Overall, I felt the Leik app was the best investment, it is the book and 600+ questions. I also HIGHLY suggest taking the AANP practice test by PSI when you are about ready to test.. it was very similar to the AANP test (if you choose to take that one). Goodluck!

Thank you! I am working for a physician who is new to NPs.. so we are working together to try to figure this all out ! I appreciate the help :) thanks!

Hi! I am in the EXACT same position as you- but i paid the $88.60 and sent in the controlled substance license just for it to be returned to me lol. So where it asks for a michigan substance license number you put your NP License number again? And they automatically know to send a sheet out for the physician to sign?

I just accepted a NP position in cardiology, as a Adult-Gero Primary Care NP, working 50/50. Rounding with the physician in the mornings, staying after to complete paperwork etc, and then having office hours 1-2 times a week as well. I like the flexibility of it. I do not feel I'm going outside of my education, as I will not ever be completely alone to make acute/emergency decisions in the hospital setting.

Thank you! I used my new job's address! Definitely important to keep in mind tho. :)

Thank you everyone! I spoke with my employer and applied myself, using the business address. I now have my NPI number! Thanks for all your help :)

Maybe try an Urgent Care first? Im not sure where you are located but I know many urgent cares in Michigan hire new NPs? That gets your foot into the door with experience