Why Choose Entry Level
Start Your NP Career
Structured Mentorship
Work alongside experienced providers who guide your clinical decision-making, prescribing confidence, and diagnostic skills.
Career Growth
Rapid advancement from new grad to independent practitioner.
Mentorship
Structured onboarding with experienced provider supervision.
Gradual Ramp
Start with a manageable caseload that grows over 3-6 months.
Skill Building
Develop diagnostic and prescribing confidence in supportive settings.
Certification
Employers value your national NP certification; experience is built on the job.
Starting Salary
Average entry-level NP salary:
$0k
Before You Apply
What You Need
NP Certification
Active national certification — the key credential employers require.
State License
APRN licensure and prescriptive authority in your state.
DEA Registration
Required for prescribing controlled substances.
Clinical Hours
Your supervised clinical rotation hours count as experience at many employers.
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FAQ
Entry Level NP Questions
What is an entry-level NP role?
Positions designed for newly certified NPs with structured onboarding, mentorship, and gradual caseload ramp-up over 3-6 months.
What salary can new grad NPs expect?
Most entry-level NPs start around $95K-$120K, with meaningful increases over the first few years as caseloads and experience grow.
Do I need experience beyond clinical rotations?
Most entry-level roles accept new grads with an active APRN license and national NP certification. Clinical rotation hours count as experience at many employers.
What support do new NPs receive?
Expect structured mentorship, collaborative agreements, peer case consultation, and gradually increasing patient panels.
Which settings hire new grads most?
Community health centers, FQHCs, telehealth platforms, group practices, and hospital residency programs are among the most new-grad-friendly employers.