Transitioning to Practice Resources

AANP Resources

Successfully Transitioning from Graduation to Employment

• Learn about important factors to consider when starting a job

National Certification Expectations

• As NP students approach the end of their academic program, they must prepare to achieve national certification by an accredited NP certification body.

Employment Negotiations

• Explore important factors to consider when starting a job.

External Resources

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Seven Tips

• Prepare for the transition from school to practice with survival tips on budgeting, networking and more.

Transition from Registered Nurse to NP

• The transition from registered nurse to NP is often a stressful career change. This study examined the relationships between NP role transition, prior RN experience and formal orientation.

NP Week

NP Week 2018 is November 11-17. Find out how you can celebrate and help advance the NP role.

Discover NP Week