Would you be willing to walk away?

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Hypothetical question. If you were happy in your NP role but were encouraged by a company to apply for a Non-NP position that would compensate similarly but require less hours a week and give more vacation a year.......would you consider it? (a job that could also be rewarding ....but in a different way)

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Yes at this point in my career, I might....(13+ years exp as an APRN)

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Specializes in allergy and asthma, urgent care.

I might. All depends on the job. I like what I do, but I'm all about quality of life at this point.

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For what I do and the quality I bring, no. I could not bring the current salary and benefits for more money. Or fewer hours . No.

Now if you are a average NP making 100k, hilariously low, considering our value, you could probably do better.

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Oldmahubbard, if $100,000 is ridiculously low, what we be considered a reasonable NP salary?

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You will bring in 300-400, depending on how hard you work.

Have at the math. Factor in benefits.

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The place I work does regular "chats" regarding numbers, revenue, and cost. They do this quarterly. Albeit I do think they over estimate what the overhead is. They claim my salary, benefits, and clinic overhead portion come to $284,000.

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No I wouldn't but I am a new grad (9 months in) and have much to learn. Plus I like patient care ( at least right now I do).

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Specializes in New Critical care NP, Critical care, Med-surg, LTC.

Life is all about a balance. Right now, still working towards my APRN degree, I can't see moving away from what I'm investing in based upon hours/salary/vacation. I'm planning to practice because it's a role that I want. I could probably be in management at this point and make a much better salary than I do now, but it wouldn't be the job I want. However, if you would find it equally satisfying, with the extra bonuses, sounds like a good option.

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Less work hours a week and more vacation a year? Sign me up! I can always go back to the clinical side if the job doesn't suit me. No one's going to give a poop at the end of the day, anyway.

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The question is too vague to answer well, but I would be hesitant to leave a profession that requires giving up a license. Renewing your NP requires a certain number of direct patient care hours per annum I believe. At least now, that license entitles you to a job with a better chance of good pay, security, and personal reward than many others.

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On 10/1/2019 at 3:41 PM, Pachinko said:

The question is too vague to answer well, but I would be hesitant to leave a profession that requires giving up a license. Renewing your NP requires a certain number of direct patient care hours per annum I believe. At least now, that license entitles you to a job with a better chance of good pay, security, and personal reward than many others.

At least for my certifying body, you only need to work 1000 hours every 5 years and meet the CME requirements .

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