The Job Search

• Where and when to start the application process

• How to make yourself stand out — even without experience

• Learn to lean into your network

• How to prepare for an interview and what questions to ask

• How to advocate for a shadow day — and why you shouldn’t skip it

• Knowing when to trust your gut and giving yourself permission to say no

• How to deal with rejection — don’t take it personally. Use it as a tool

Contract Negotiaitons

• What to negotiate — even when you feel you can’t

• Don’t miss out on pay, CME, PTO, schedule, bonus, RVUs, admin, retirement, loan repayment options — negotiations can be creative, even for new grads

• Sometimes it’s not about the pay. How to make your lower paying job more appealing and worth the trade-off

• How to know what’s fair and what your worth is

• Ask for mentorship funding or protected time with a mentor — that’s a form of compensation too

Burnout, Boundaries & Healthy Habits

• Setting boundaries before you need them

• Learning to say no — without the guilt

• Managing burnout before it starts

• What to do when you feel yourself slipping, identify concerns as they happen

• Managing your own expectations and everyone else’s

• PROTECT YOUR TIME OFF — YOU NEED IT!

Your First Years In Practice

• When to ask for help — and why it’s important to do so. Working to see this as a strength not a weakness

• Learning to trust your gut

• Learning to advocate for what you need and what is right

• How to navigate being the only NP in the room

• Building strong relationships with your collaborating providers

• What to do when imposter syndrome hits

• How to take a step back to evaluate what’s working and what’s not

Still Uncertain?

You don’t need to have it all figured out, just a willingness to start the conversation

The number one rule is to always be honest with yourself

It’s okay if the first job isn’t perfect — this gives you an idea of what you want

Have questions outside of these? We’ve got you covered