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NP Negotiation Scripts
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Speak with Confidence, Even if You’re a New Grad
These scripts give you the exact language to use when talking about salary, admin time, and mentorship—so you don’t freeze up or fumble the ask during interviews.
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Advocate for a Sustainable Job, Not Just a Paycheck
Learn how to ask for protected admin time and a structured ramp-up plan that prevents burnout and sets you up for long-term success in your role.
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Position Yourself as a Professional, Not Just an Applicant
These talking points help you shift from “grateful to be here” to “valuable team member,” without sounding entitled, awkward, or unprepared.
End the After‑Hours Grind
Avoid the Hidden Burnout Traps
Burnout often starts long before the first day on the job; it starts at the interview, when job seekers don’t know how to ask for protected time, manageable workloads, or real support. These negotiation scripts give you the exact words to say so you don’t settle for a role that has you charting at midnight, drowning in inbox tasks, or working unpaid hours just to keep up.
Protect Your Career
Negotiate A
Sustainable Job
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Get Paid What You Deserve
Stop accepting the first number offered. Learn how to ask about salary and benefits in a way that shows confidence and professionalism. -
Secure Real Support
Understand how to talk about mentorship, onboarding, and team based care, so you are not left struggling on day one. -
Set Boundaries Early
Use scripts that help you discuss workload and admin time before you sign, so you do not end up drowning in inbox tasks.
About the Author
Hello, I'm Candice Elam and I’m a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner working as a primary care provider in a busy Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in New York City. I care deeply about patient outcomes, and I’ve also learned how important it is to protect my time, my well-being, and my energy outside of work.
As Primary Care Provider Workflow Strategist, I specialize in helping other PCPs (nurse practitioners, PAs, and physicians) problem-solve their daily workflow bottlenecks so they’re not stuck documenting after hours or buried in unfinished work on their days off.
Let’s be real: most of us don’t have the power to overhaul our clinic’s entire system. But that doesn’t mean we’re powerless. I help regular, hard-working providers take back control of their time and operate more efficiently within the systems they’re in, without giving away free labor on nights and weekends.
Through trial and error, I’ve also learned how to evaluate job offers and workplaces with a clearer lens. Because contrary to what we’re often told, job seekers need to be choosy. Choosing where you work is like choosing a roommate, romantic partner, or business partner; a bad match can affect your finances, your mental health, your reputation, and your entire quality of life.
That’s why I created the NP Negotiation Scripts, to help you start strong. These are the exact talking points I wish I had early in my career. They’ll help you ask for what you need (and deserve), without sounding awkward, pushy, or unprepared.
