I am a new grad FNP. Long story short, I found a doctor who is looking for an NP who can work at his busy Internal Med clinic. However, when I initially met him, he told me that he would prefer me to shadow him/volunteer at the clinic for a month or two. Basically, he is asking me to do "clinical hours" (just like in school) for free. He would like me to observe how he practices medicine and at the same time wants to know if I would be a successful NP at his clinic. He said that he hired NPs/PAs before (without shadowing experience with him) and they all did not do well. He believes that this volunteer experience will benefit both of us.
He did not promise me the job. All he said was that the position is currently available. He alse stated that "Worst case scenario, if i do not work there, i will gain the valuable knowledge and experience by following him." I like the practice. I wish I would be able to work there someday. But at the same time, i would like to hear opinions from NPs regarding this matter. I feel like it's unfair to do clinicals again (after already graduating) without any type of compensation or even verbal promise that I am getting a job offer.
Question is: Would you be willing to do clinicals (again) for 2 months without any promise of getting the job? For free? He requires two to three full clinic days per week.
Thank you very much in advance! I would appreciate any input.
I think that's crazy he would even ask that - 2 months is ridiculous! It seems like if he's trying to take advantage of you right now, it will only continue. If you feel like it really is your dream job, I would offer something like others have suggested - some kind of short term probationary period with reduced pay. If he won't accept it, then he's nuts and it would probably end up being a nightmare job!
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I think that's crazy he would even ask that - 2 months is ridiculous! It seems like if he's trying to take advantage of you right now, it will only continue. If you feel like it really is your dream job, I would offer something like others have suggested - some kind of short term probationary period with reduced pay. If he won't accept it, then he's nuts and it would probably end up being a nightmare job!