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You are only as old as you make yourself. I say go for it! I bet you would rock it. And your experience will carry you further than graduate FNPs with very little to no experience.

I have met some FNPs who are going back to get the DNP. Mostly I am finding they want to do it for personal goals or to teach. I have however been approached and asked to teach and I will not have my DNP. I can't seem to fathom a reason to go back for it? To be honest not sure I want to but wanted to see if anyone else has experienced something similar. Thanks!

The employment for the WHNP is definitely more difficult. I have met FNPs who work in women's health however. You could try this avenue and still be marketable to practice family medicine, peds, or urgent care. Also once you get your FNP you could consider a post masters certificate for WH. Just a thought. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

I live in East TN and this area is flooded and I am looking to move to get a job. (I graduate in 9 days!) It seems as though Raleigh does not have as many opportunities as other areas however you have experience. I have saw more posts for other areas however. I spoke with a recruiter over the phone who informed me that the southwest is in more of a need that the southeast. Good luck!

Thanks for responding. I have definitely considered asking to speak to someone who is there now. The agency did inform me that many places are needing help and are very willing to accept a new graduate. One place in particular is willing to start you out only seeing ten patients per day. It is located in a very rural area and I was informed I would have to be sufficient at self entertainment when I am not at work. I wont argue that it could be a hard start. I just need somewhere to start though and with FNPs in my area waiting two years to even get a job I feel as though because I am mobile I can at least work in someway. I have applied to many places but can only seem to get interviews with pain clinics which is far from what I desire. Thanks for your input!

Hey! I tried to find a way to send you a message on here. Have you tried locum tenens? I am considering it b/c like you the area I live in is flooded and I need to find a job. I need feedback.

I graduate from FNP school in 2 weeks. The area I live in has 10 FNP schools and 2 PA schools within 100 miles and so it is saturated here. I have friends who have been out of school for 2 years and can not find a FNP job and can not relocate. I am in a position to relocate. At this point in time I have placed my resume on monster.com and sent it out through indeed and all the local health systems. I am considering giving Locum Tenens a shot. I would be doing it as a new graduate however I do have 5 years of experience in ICU/ER. Has anyone did travelling FNP? Especially as a new grad? I need feedback. The recruiters are good at selling the business but I need someone to tell me those things I do not want to hear. I can deal with a less than ideal work environment. I inform the recruiters I do not want to work alone in an area rather be somewhere with people I can consult for help. They say this is no problem. Thanks again!