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Check NP network for your area...i found most private offices post their jobs there

I relocated from ga to fla after graduation. I had no problem during the interview , employers just wanted to know what was my reason for relocating. I only started to get call backs for interviews once I was licensed as a np. I took boards before I left ga and already had the process going to obtain licensure ..Some states take longer than others. .so I'd reccommend getting the ball rolling as soon as possible bc many employers won't entertain your resume if your not licensed or taken boards yet.in my opinion, It is also more difficult as a new grad to gain employment outside the area where you did your clinicals and networking for obvious reasons. Initially I was only being contacted by recruiters who will sometimes lead to dead end. .which was frustrating. In the end I graduated in May took my boards in July ( moved ) was licensed by August and began working in sept. It's doable but It was such a humbling experience being that as a RN my resume spoke for itself and could get hired with my eyes closed . .as a new NP you really have to sell yourself. so start working on that cover letter and resume ..especially if your moving to a new area.

Endorse your RN license and then apply for NP licensure in the new state. You still have to become board certified before you can obtain/apply for NP licensure but all I know states require to you have RN licensure before you can apply for NP licensure too therfore you can at least have that part out the way. Was in similar situation graduated had a ga RN license and moved to Fla

Cds were great for me while commuting. They are basicly a live review recorded.I used Fitzgerald 2014 but they are adult gero so she doesn't talk about peds less than 12 or OB but covers . You can email me if you'd like more info. [email protected].

My point exactly student loans that MAY help fund the program !!! What percentage?? What does that small percent cover?? And this is debt incurred by the student as well. I'm speaking about additional funding to the school outside the students that med students have for their programs. Again base on your response you have not done any real research on the topic and therefore you are still assuming. And can't have a simple discussion without explicit language which btw adds no strength to your argument.:)have a nice day!

Any profession can aquire student loans, which is not what I'm referring to as government funding which medical students have the same privilege of obtaining as well. I'm speaking of actual funding toward the profession itself such as residency programs and clinical sites and designated preceptors. Med students sites and these many NP programs around the country have the ability to do this because of extra MONEY that pays the instructors and preceptors willing to take on this task. I agree and I would love to see this change as I think it would strengthen our profession. By chance have you done any research to "jus say" this theory doesn't hold any truth or are you jus assuming?

Yammar, have you tried community health centers, free health clinics , health departments or joining the NP network in your area? The clinic mentioned usually love students and you really learn alot be there is a wide variety of patients to see. The NP network usually has a list of people willing to precept in your area.

From what i understand med school students don't have to do this because there is govt funding provided to med school institutions. There is not funding provided for the education of NPs .So the issue is at a legislative level, and if there were funding schools would be able to secure clinical sites and preceptors for their students as med schools do.

I just relocated to central Florida due to my husband's military assignment right after taking my boards going on 2 months ago. That's is the case there were more than enough positions listed for RN but there were many listing for NPs as well. When i first began applying i was being offered interviews in other states mostly rural areas. So i know the jobs are out there for both, some places are just saturated and it's takes a little more effort. I know the minute clinics ,urgent care clinics they prefer FNP be of the wide range you are able to see.

Adult gero NP S can actually see children age 13 and older. I chose this certification because i have absolutely no desire to care for children younger than that age group. Not sure where you are located but there are an abundance of jobs for ANP and AG NPs too, location will have an impact on your job search as well.

I'm a new grad myself. While floating , is this your opportunity to be shadowing / training or you're starting out solo floating from clinic to clinic trying to see where/if you fit?

There are definitely many papers, power points, and group work during the first year. The instructors were very accessible and approachable some more leaniant than others. My pharm instructor was great with information dissemination but at times it was overwhelming .pharm and patho and health assessment is where you will start to feel like your really learning and you will see the difficulty. My biggest challenge was the group work and pairing with others with the same work ethic and geographical area because of obvious reasons.sometimes you were able to select your group members and other times you were not. I think it was a good program overall, nothing is without its kinks as we were the first online class but with any program you get out of it what you put in it. I felt like it gave me a good foundation but I would not have taken boards without additional review material. The program goes by so fast it's like so much info to retain, but I took and passed ANCC boards first try after pulling it all together with study material from fitzgerald ( wish I had the material while in the program would have been very helpful).

It's doable. I worked prn but FT hrs during the entire program, but mainly on the weekends it was easier that way for me. Mon thru Friday may become difficult when you start clinicals that would be the only issue I can say my other cohorts had. I graduated may and did the adult gerontology.

Nice article ryguyRn. I just interviewed with a gi specialty today .I only have experience as a student working in gi. I have applied and also interviewed for psych position as well. So I don't think it hurts to apply if it's a specialty you're really interested in. Who knows, if you are able to convey that in your cover letter, that may peak their interest and the may be willing to train certain candidates , just never know.

Fitzgerald cds and online component covered those topics well.I think Leik's book did a better job and the study hints in the books were very helpful in my opinion. I agree the non clinical questions were the trickiest. I can understand your confidence may be dampen but Don't be discouraged jump back in there,You've come to far. Wish you the best of luck!