As an APN looking for a job, in addition to income is an important factor, the working environment or benefits also has a significant influence on the decision of the job seeker. Currently, there are evaluation criteria such as salary, Bonuses, Schedule Flexibility, Continuing Education Allowance, Insurance Benefits, Retirement Benefits, vacations day ...There are many factors in looking for a job and we also need to consider negotiating these factors on contracts such as compensation and benefits, job expectations, length of relationship and effect of leaving. These are common concerns-ones that must be set aside to ensure a successful employment relationship. A savvy nurse practitioner will put discomfort aside and face the negotiation process head-on. I think we can negotiate a matter of determined whether the position is paid or whether the contract is hourly, per day, or patient. We also need to figure out the value of services is based on practice fee per visit and the expected number of patients (per day, per week, etc.). Moreover, certain benefits should be negotiated in addition to your salary. They include health insurance, vacation (at least three to four weeks per year), sick leave (generally two weeks or one day per month, per year), travel allowance if we are expected to make house calls, continuing education allowance, and leave. Most recruiters provide APN with a continuing education grant to help pay for the licensing fees as well as the continuing education courses needed to maintain a nurse's practice certificate. This is an excellent perk as licensing can be expensive. Regular educational conferences are also a great way to vacation and meet other nurse initiates. Normally, for APN, the continuing education allowance ranges from $ 1,000 to $ 4,000 per year. The average subsidy is about $1,500. I wouldn't consider this a backup job, but it's definitely something I should consider when negotiating my contract. References: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Employment Negotiations. Retrieve from https://www.aanp.org/practice/practice-management/employment-negotiations Joel, L.A. (2018). Advanced Practice Nursing Essentials for Role Development 4th ed. F.A. Davis Company.