2012 PNP Salary Survey Results

Announcing the results of the 2012 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Salary Survey!  Melnic Consulting Group has conducted an ongoing survey for the benefit of Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurses and their employers. As the role of the advanced practice nurse becomes more and more critical to the access of health care, PNP salaries need to provide the necessary compensation for the amount of schooling, continued education, expertise, liability, responsibility, and workload that the position mandates.

View the results to find out what other pediatric nursing professionals are making within your state, specialty, and experience level. 

We need your help!  We are currently developing the 2013 Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing Salary Survey and would greatly appreciate your feedback and suggestions for this year’s survey.  Some of the suggestions we have received include:  Designation of Acute Care and Primary Care certification, separation of in-patient and out-patient positions, and separation of academic vs. non-academic roles.  This survey is created as an informative tool for you, your colleagues, and your employers.  Your input is extremely valuable and we will strive to incorporate all of your suggestions to create the most comprehensive pediatric advanced practice nursing salary survey for 2013. 

Thank you for your help. Please contact jill@melnic.com if you are considering a job change, would like to discuss hiring a pediatric advanced practice nurse or would like to discuss your pediatric nursing career options for 2013.  We look forward to supporting you in 2013.  Jill Gilliland, President Melnic Consulting Group (800) 886-7906 jill@melnic.com



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PNP Telephone Interview Tips

An advanced practice nursing telephone interview is most often a brief “get to know you” conversation, but it is still very important to do as much research as possible about the facility, position, unit, and interviewer.    The interviewer will ask questions such as, “Why do you want to work here?” and “Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this pediatric nursing position?”  See additional PNP interview questions.  You should be prepared to answer these questions and do so with enthusiasm!  This is your opportunity to convey your interest and excitement about the open pediatric nursing position.  Make sure you express not only why you want the job, but also how your experience, training, and specialties will benefit the employer and help them meet their objectives.  In addition, an interviewer may ask you to provide facts that support your advanced practice nursing resume.  Expect that they will want you to include some context about your performance in previous positions or situations.  Make sure you study your resume prior to the interview, and print a copy to reference throughout the call. 

So what are some good questions for you to ask during a telephone interview? 

If the person you are speaking with is in a role such as HR Manager, or Recruiter, you will want to ask more general questions such as “Who will the person in this role report to within the unit?” or “Can you please tell me a little about the culture at your organization.”  If you are speaking with the Physician or Director within the unit, you can ask more specific questions such as, “Can you please tell me about the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner within your unit” or “What is the patient population within the unit?” At this early stage of the interview process, do not ask questions about compensation, salary, benefits, vacation time, etc.  The purpose of the telephone interview is to get an in-person interview and the compensation specifics should not be brought up by you until an offer has been made and your PNP contract negotiations are in process. 

An advanced practice nursing telephone interview typically lasts between 30-45 minutes but could be as quick as 15 minutes.  At the completion of the interview, be sure to thank the interviewer for their time, let them know you enjoyed speaking with them, and ask what the next step is in the interview process. A best practice is to ask permission to follow-up with a phone call or e-mail if you have not heard back by a predetermined date.  Finally, be sure to write a thank you e-mail within 24 hours after the interview.  This is not only polite, but is also an essential communication that assures the interviewer you are still interested in the position and would like an invitation for an in-person interview. 

Check back for tips on overcoming a lack of "on-paper experience" to obtain your ideal pediatric nursing position. 

See more PNP interview tips!

Participate in our 2012 Advanced Practice Nursing Salary Survey
View the 2012 PNP Salary Survey Results

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Melnic Visits Chicago

Last week, Melnic Consulting Group held a new grad career workshop for the graduating class of pediatric advanced practice nursing students at Rush University, in Chicago, IL.  Jill Gilliland, President and CEO of Melnic, was honored to speak to such a remarkable group of nursing students who all have incredibly promising and inspiring futures in the medical field.  Jill shared tips on PNP resumes, advanced practice nursing salaries, utilizing your network, best practices for nursing interviews, negotiating advanced practice contracts, and ways to develop and maintain your professional portfolio. Melnic has nationwide Specialty Care PNP jobs, Primary Care PNP jobs, and Pediatric CNS jobs open to advanced practice new grads.  

Nearby, Children’s Memorial was preparing for their move to the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago located at 225 E Superior.  The city of Chicago lit the sky from 6/6-6/9, turning the top lights of skyscrapers and major landmark buildings blue to welcome Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago to downtown.  Patients were all successfully moved to the new facility on Saturday. Congratulations on this tremendous accomplishment!  

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Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurses: Salary negotiation during an interview

The advanced practice interview process is a time for you to shine and communicate all the qualities that make you the best candidate for the pediatric nursing position.  While salary and benefits may be on the top of your mind, the interview is not the time to discuss money. 

During an interview at a children’s hospital or primary care facility, you want to focus on whether or not the position and facility are right for you.  If they are, your number one goal is to receive an offer.  Once an offer is made, you can start to negotiate the pediatric advanced practice nursing salary and package for the position. 

It is important not to give the interviewer a specific salary number prior to receiving an offer.  This will avoid capping yourself at a lower salary than may have been presented.  If salary does come up in the interview, it is okay to ask what the salary range is for that particular position.  Let the interviewer know that your salary expectations are open without providing specifics. 

As a placement provider, Melnic Consulting Group has a great deal of experience negotiating the best possible salary and benefits for our PNP candidates.   When you utilize Melnic throughout your PNP job search, you have the comfort of knowing that we will negotiate on your behalf.   

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PNP New Grad Job Opportunities

Are you a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student graduating this May?  Now is the time to start applying and interviewing for PNP jobs!  Contact Melnic Consulting Group today to find the advanced practice nursing job you’ve worked so hard to achieve. 

We know that looking for a PNP job on your own can be time consuming, frustrating, and lengthy.  As a PNP student in your last few months of school, you’re focus is on studying and passing the boards.  Our job at Melnic Consulting Group is to find and match you with exceptional PNP jobopportunities so that you can start your advanced practice career right out of the gate.  We have close relationships with leading children’s hospitals and pediatric practices and are able present you as a top candidate for their organization and then walk you through the interview and negotiation process. 

Contact Melnic Consulting Group today to get a jump on your advanced practice nursing career!

Specialty PNP Jobs

Primary Care PNP Jobs

2011 PNP Salary Survey Results

Sample PNP Resume

Sample PNP Interview Questions


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Nurse Practitioner Employment Contract

Salary, Benefits, Protection, and Negotiating a Win-Win Situation!

Preparation is very important to the nurse practitioner hoping to conduct a successful interview and negotiate an employment contract. It is vital that you educate yourself before going into the negotiation phase so that you protect yourself and secure the package you deserve.

Utilize this comprehensive outline for Contract Negotiation for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Here are some important factors included in the outline: Nurse Practice Act, Practice Setting, Personal Needs Assessment, Negotiating Compensation, Worth of Service, Negotiating Benefits, and Contract Restrictions.

Not sure what your salary range should be? View our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner salary survey results

Written employment contracts are important, providing protection for both the nurse practitioner and the employer. Prior to signing a final agreement, the services of an attorney with experience writing medical or nurse practitioner contracts should be retained.

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Land the Pediatric Nursing Job of Your Dreams!

At Melnic Consulting Group, we realize that looking for a job in pediatric nursing can be a full time job of its own! Whether you are finishing up your masters degree or already working in the nursing field, you don’t have time to search through the mass amount of imperfect positions out there. We want to help you land the pediatric nursing job of your dreams and have provided you with the necessary tools to get started!

Here are some tools to get you started:

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sample Resume
• Nursing Job Search Success Strategies
• Successful In-person Interview Tips
• Advanced Practice Nurse Salaries

Melnic Consulting Group is the leader in pediatric nurse placement. We specialize in helping candidates, just like you, get the right position, salary, and location that they deserve. Take a look at the many pediatric nursing job opportunities on our website. Apply Today! We’ll match you with the perfect position and help you throughout the interview and negotiation process. You’ll have the job of your dreams in no time!


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Salary Update Rhode Island Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Salary Update Rhode Island Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Average Range for a pediatric nurse practitioner in Rhode Island $70,000-100,000

Here are some of the responses to a question about salaries in Rhode Island:
From a primary care pnp : I believe it is between $74,000 and $95,000.

A Primary Care Clinic: We pay PNP’s between $74,000,000 and $85,000.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners who are in the process of searching for a job in Rhode Island at this time will consider anything below 80,000. A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who was looking for a part time position is a little more flexible on the salary to have a practice situation that meets her requirements. Her priorities are her schedule, additional nurse practitioners in the practice for support and a practice environment that gives her the respect and wants to practice independently with access to physician collaboration.

The only way to increase salaries is for pediatric nurse practitioners are for them to ask for a salary that they would be happy with. It is important to remember that if you are not happy as an employee because of your salary, you will eventually leave. In addition, that unhappiness can impact your day to day functionality. If you ask, you will probably receive a higher salary and the employer will get a higher probability of a long term, satisfied employee. Everyone wins.

Asking can be hard, please consider working with Melnic Consulting Group. We ask for you in a professional, congenial presentation of you as a candidate.


To inquire about jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact:

Jill Gilliland
800-886-7906
jill@melnic.com

Salary Update Tennessee Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Salary Update Tennessee Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Average Range for a pediatric nurse practitioner in Tennessee $60,000-100,000+

Here is a set of responses to a question about salaries in Tennessee:
From a primary care pnp : Regarding Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs, I wish I could say Tennessee was competitive. As far as I know, the norm is $40,000-$60,000. There may be some above that, but I don't know about it. I just keep telling myself how much cheaper it is to live here (which it is).

A PNP from a children’s hospital: My salary is around 90K but the range here is quite wide. It can be as low as the high 60’s. Not sure what the top off is.
Another PNP from a children’s hospital: It is so dependent on responsibilities. I take call on holidays and weekends, round at the hospital and have hospital privileges, admit pt, manage very ill patients. I would expect a salary of $100,000 and above. For PNP’s who are in primary care, I would expect to start at $75,000.
PNP Tennessee: The average pay range is $70,000-88,900 for a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in TN. Most clinics pay closer to the $70,000 range while those that work in the hospital setting make closer to the $88,000 range. Specialty Care tends to pay a better salary.

A Primary Care Clinic: We pay PNP’s between $55,000 and $65,000.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners who are in the process of searching for a job in Tennessee at this time will not consider anything below $75,000 to 80,000. There is a wide range of salaries; primary care pnp’s account for the lower end of the range.

The only way to increase salaries is for pediatric nurse practitioners are for them to ask for a salary that they would be happy with. It is important to remember that if you are not happy as an employee because of your salary, you will eventually leave. In addition, that unhappiness can impact your day to day functionality. If you ask, you will probably receive a higher salary and the employer will get a higher probability of a long term, satisfied employee. Everyone wins.

Asking can be hard, please consider working with Melnic Consulting Group. We ask for you in a professional, congenial presentation of you as a candidate.


To inquire about jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact:

Jill Gilliland
800-886-7906
jill@melnic.com

Hiring a PNP -Salaries, Structure, and Profitability

Hiring a PNP, Salaries, Structure, and Profitability

The PNP Advantage: Guidelines for Hiring a PNP

Why Hire a PNP?

You want to expand care, increase patient satisfaction and control costs. It sounds like mission impossible-but there is a solution: make Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) part of your care team.

PNPs practice in a variety of settings: ambulatory, HMOs, private practices, specialty clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, schools, home care, rural and underserved areas.

The following example of two private practice models illustrate the benefits of adding PNPs to the clinician team. They are equally compelling in most care settings. For our models, we'll assume the Pediatricians have an annual salary of $120,000, while the Pediatric Nurse Practitioners have an annual salary of $60,000. See the discussion of typical salaries below.

Practice X: Four Pediatricians, each seeing 25 patients per day. Total patients per day: 100. Total salaries: $480,000.

Practice Y: Two Pediatricians and four Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, each seeing 20 patients per day. Total patients per day: 120. Total salaries: $480,000.

Which practice will have the highest patient satisfaction and most extensive hours?
Which practice will have the lowest per-patient provider cost?
Which practice will have the better cash flow and strongest bottom line?
Which practice will allow the Pediatricians to see the most interesting cases, and yet be less time-stressed?
You know our answer-but why not ask one of the many Pediatricians who have taken their practices to the next level by collaborating with PNPs? For example:

"Having Pediatric Nurse Practitioners is a win-win-win situation: our patients love them, they provide outstanding care and they are cost effective for our practice." -Doug Olk, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Medical Associates Clinic, Dubuque, IA.

More...

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, NAPNAP
20 Brace Road, Suite 200
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-2634
tel: (856) 857-9700 | fax: (856) 857-1600
Members Only: 1-877-662-7627


Please contact us if you are looking for a qualified, experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for your Primary Care Pediatric practice.


Jill Gilliland, President
Melnic Consulting Group
800-886-7906
www.melnic.com
jill@melnic.com

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Salaries

Click here for a brief Salary and Hospital update survey. We are collecting data that we will send out regarding salaries in different geographic area. We will break it down by primary and specialty care. Click here to email your contact information to receive the survey results.

Jill Gilliland
800-886-7906
jill@melnic.com