Members are discussing various aspects of nurse practitioner (NP) programs, salaries, and job satisfaction. Some members are sharing their personal experiences with NP programs and salaries, while others are referencing reports on NP salaries by state and specialty. Additionally, there is a conversation about the perception of certain cities and the impact of location on salary and job satisfaction.
Hi everyone. I'm curious as to see what an actual paycheck (before taxes) looks like from an NP. I find salary websites to be not very helpful. So...
What type NP are you?
Where (state)(rural/urban) do you practice?
Are you independent or in a group?
How many years experience?
What is your before tax paycheck amount?
Monthly or bi-weekly?
Salary/hourly/other(explain)?
Avg hours on check?
What are the perks of your contract? (ie. PTO/vacation/bonuses)
I know this is very personal, but if you are able to provide input, I would appreciate it! I'm mainly interested also to see after the gov/operational costs etc have taken their share, how much are you left with?
Thank you to everyone who shared their information, it was very motivating and enlightening…with that being said, I'd better get back to my homework…one down, two to go in a three year psych/DNP program…see you on the other side colleagues!
I just want to thank everyone for their participation. This really does help professionals make sure that their compensation is fair and in line with the market in their area. Ignorance of this information is used so much in my region by hospitals to low-ball RNs and NPs alike. Thank you.
Maybe you should shadow NPs first prior to making that determination. I do medication management. Counseling is of no interest to me, although I do psychoeducation all the time. Most programs do not adequately prepare you for that anyway. I work in community mental health and it is very fast paced and I spend my time juggling unexpected interruptions from case managers and therapist needing my assistance to put out lots of fires. One day I was petitioning 3 patients all at once within 45 minutes, trying to juggle calls to the local authorities for assistance as only two were cooperative. More recently, I felt threatened and stalked by a psychotic patient. I see those that are recently released from prison, like yesterday, after long stints for horrific crimes. My population is highly drug seeking and come up with the most creative ways to make their case for benzos and stimulants. Some seem to be studying the DSM out in the parking lot. I serve a highly marginalized population (multiple sub-cultures really) that the average nurse might never know exists. Yet, I truly enjoy my work and learn something new everyday. Please know that there are more cushier, less stressful, jobs than the one I have. With Psych you can work in multiple settings. It all depends on what you want to do. Get your education and write your own ticket!
Where do you work? Sounds like a regular day in Phoenix Psych.
Specializes in Mom/baby; Pediatrics; Public Health; etc.
This post is AWESOME!!! I found it very enlightening, motivating and educational. I am currently in my 3rd semester of an FNP program in Milwaukee, WI. I am totally interested in Derm and hoping to relocate to AZ upon passing boards. Any sugestions for breaking into the world of Derm? I currently work in a Family Practice clinic, I have been a nurse for 10 years. Any pointers would be much appreciated as well as how to go about the move. Also interested in Peds/women's health...any NP's from those specialties I would love to hear from you!
Maybe you should shadow NPs first prior to making that determination. I do medication management. Counseling is of no interest to me, although I do psychoeducation all the time. Most programs do not adequately prepare you for that anyway. I work in community mental health and it is very fast paced and I spend my time juggling unexpected interruptions from case managers and therapist needing my assistance to put out lots of fires. One day I was petitioning 3 patients all at once within 45 minutes, trying to juggle calls to the local authorities for assistance as only two were cooperative. More recently, I felt threatened and stalked by a psychotic patient. I see those that are recently released from prison, like yesterday, after long stints for horrific crimes. My population is highly drug seeking and come up with the most creative ways to make their case for benzos and stimulants. Some seem to be studying the DSM out in the parking lot. I serve a highly marginalized population (multiple sub-cultures really) that the average nurse might never know exists. Yet, I truly enjoy my work and learn something new everyday. Please know that there are more cushier, less stressful, jobs than the one I have. With Psych you can work in multiple settings. It all depends on what you want to do. Get your education and write your own ticket!
Thank you for all the information. Ive decided to apply to a FNP and psych NP then decide based which program I get accepted into.
Any new NP grads who are recently employed care to share? I want to know what an exact amount after your taxes, 401k etc are taken out. How much money goes directly to your bank account each paycheck?
Any new NP grads who are recently employed care to share? I want to know what an exact amount after your taxes, 401k etc are taken out. How much money goes directly to your bank account each paycheck?
Curious, why would you care what amount goes to their bank account? That is so specific to an individual's financial situation and not going to be reflective of anything that is useful information unless you know the specifics of each benefit program they participate in, their state's tax rates, their W-4 and family situation and much more information.
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curious what part of CA and is this private practice? also are you billing independently?