asapa Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Hi all, I took the pance twice and failed, passed on the third attempt and did well. I need some help on how to navigate this during job interviews. I graduated in the fall of 2022 and I am now applying for jobs in spring of 2023. I'm concerned that I will be questioned on this gap in my career and don't know what to say. Is it best to avoid it unless they ask? Or should I address it myself? Are employers able to see how many times I took the PANCE and if I failed? Has anyone been asked about this during their interviews? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfw6er Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 If I were you I'd not bring it up and if asked about the gap just say you were searching for the right position/specialty/location 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 You passed. End of discussion. I have no idea if they can see failed attempts but, offhand, I'd say no. You are either certified or you aren't. Don't volunteer the information. Don't avoid it if it comes up...which is pretty unlikely. I remember taking my first board back in the late 1700s. We were all a dither about our scores and rankings and what that might mean for jobs and promotions etc. You know what it meant? Bupkiss. Nobody has ever asked about how many times I took boards or my score. My last recert I passed by 1 question. You know what that means? I'm certified. Nobody cares. It is like a light switch. Its either on or off. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted May 2, 2023 Administrator Share Posted May 2, 2023 Q: "Why did you have to take the PANCE three times to pass?" A: "I'm much better with people than clicking answers on a computer, and chose this field knowing that the testing would be challenging." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRate Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 (edited) If you apply for hospital privileges, they will ask about time gaps. You can explain that you were taking boards. This will also come up when getting a state license as they will require you to release your scores, although I don't think this will amount to anything since you passed. Edited May 2, 2023 by SedRate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted May 3, 2023 Moderator Share Posted May 3, 2023 honestly who cares?? You are now a PA-C!!! YAHOOOOO and Congrats!!!! don't volunteer it - if asked just state you were taking some time off to study. Around here people take 1-3 months after graduation to take PANCE then if they have a job lined up they wait another 1-3 months with credentialing, you are not far behind it behind at all..... Great job on passing PS(only thing to NOT EVER do is lie about the time off - just be honest if asked) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 No one has access to this info unless you choose to release it. All NCCPA will tell them is if you are PA-C or not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asapa Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Thank you all for your help! I feel significantly better about this situation after hearing your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlesrule Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 On 5/2/2023 at 3:34 PM, Hemmingway said: You passed. End of discussion. THIS! Done and dusted. No one sees what you see on your NCCPA dashboard. Have a great career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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