Learning Patience in the NP Job Hunt
I have just been informed by the ANCC that my paperwork is under review so I still continue to study and wait for the letter permitting me to sit for my exam. As you can see I am very anxious to get my career underway, but I know "patience is a virtue."
Did anyone else feel this way? Over the last few weeks I have had interview after interview and was close to accepting my first position in the ED in a rural hospital setting. Even though I was not totally excited about the position, it would be a great opportunity and learning experience. Unfortunately, the drive was forty five minutes one way, and I was already contemplating what my next job would look like... that is not good.
Then it happened, my best friend called me telling me how she was having a conversation with the medical secretary making small talk when she casually brought up my name and was telling her about my recent graduation from the acute care NP program. She was excited when she learned that they were looking for an NP in a hospitalist role!
When my friend called me and informed me of this position I was soo excited, I had a new renewed energy. I contemplated what this would mean for me; 1. a hospital system where all I had to do was transfer, no starting over in a new system 2. I knew the staff because I was the clinical educator two years ago, and 3. the drive was absolutely beautiful and one I am very familiar with.
Since, I have been on three interviews meeting the physicians that I could potentially be working, learning and growing with, including the DNP of the group. For some reason I believed this to be a slam dunk position for me. In my opinion, it was a no brainer.
Then after the third and final interview, my potential employer stated, "We have another candidate." What!?!! I had just turned down two offers for this one! But I remained calm on the outside while my potential employer stated, " I will call you next week, I just need to talk to the other physicians."
My heart sank, well that ‘s fair... I guess. The disappointing part is, I am telling my friends and family that I have this great job. Oh well, in the meantime I remain positive, and in my heart I believe I have the position, but again PATIENCE! I must learn PATIENCE! Whatever happens this will make me stronger.