I currently have my BSN and want to pursue a masters in FNP. While doing a ton of research I've seen a lot of pros and cons. I wanted to hear some personal experiences from nurses about pros and cons to becoming an FNP. Some things I've heard include:
Cons
1. NP do not make that much, that their increase in pay is equivilant to a bedside nurse picking up one shift a week.
2. NPs have a lot of responsibility and that it can be too much at times.
Pros
1. Autonomy in field
2. Less physicial work
3. NP Hospitalist can make a ton of $ ( not something I'm personally interested in but good to know).
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Also, if you're an NP can you tell me how much you like your job and what field you work in!
For what it is worth, I am at the twilight of my nursing/NP career.
I am glad that I am where I am now...I can work part-time and make decent $, easily employed due to years of experience.
The bad: would never have chosen nursing at all if I could go back ....
NP: too much responsibility for the pay you actually get....
had an excellent job evaluation but told no pay raises....haven't had a pay increase in over 2.5yrs as NPs do not belong to unions but to out of scope
Excellent points and if you are at the end of your career, like your place of employment and flexible schedule I'd be OK with this. In my area where the jobs are plentiful and I have a ton of contacts I would let them know my salary requirements and if they didn't oblige I'd find another job.
I think most NP jobs look really boring. You do the job that the doctor doesn't want. In Cali, RNs make more than NPS. Maybe as their role expands beyond clinic care, it could be exciting. There are also not as many jobs to choose from.
I think most NP jobs look really boring. You do the job that the doctor doesn't want. In Cali, RNs make more than NPS. Maybe as their role expands beyond clinic care, it could be exciting. There are also not as many jobs to choose from.
It makes me sad to know in California there aren't many NP jobs available for those who want them...there are plenty here, and in many states when I look just out of curiosity. Also, there are plenty of NPs that work outside of clinics.
NPs where I am ....are on a payscale....due to budget concerns....this year the organization I work for is not giving non-union staff any pay increases.
The organization, I had left to join my current employer...took over 2 yrs to decide the NP payscale increases...the caveat being in order to get the increases once the decision was made...you had to still be working with them.
These 2 organizations are pretty much the main NP employers in the region.
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Bro I always PWN. Aww my World of Warcraft days....
Who am I kidding I still game lol