Non-bedside Nursing: Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 เม.ย. 2019
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Hi! Thanks for stopping by. In this video, I am sharing what my role was in the primary care clinic I worked at. As you know, every clinic and position is different so I am only talking about my role in this clinic. This was my experience. I truly enjoyed working in the clinic environment. I was there for about 4 years until I decided to move on to my current position. And yes, I did make a video explaining what my new role is as a Utilization Review Registered Nurse. It will be posting next Sunday so be on the lookout for that if you are interested.
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this is so informative! thank you! Im looking into switching areas and applying as a primary care RN. Really nervous and dont know what to expect. This has relieved me! thanks again!
Julia Morente thank you! I’m glad my videos are helping someone 😊 good luck and keep me posted!
Thank you for this. This is where I feel would fit my skill set best and excited to move towards this direction. Thank you for this video
I’m glad this video was helpful!
Just got a clinic job, super helpful!!! Thank you!
congrats! I'm glad to hear it helped :)
Thanks for this video. I am a LPN and very tired of working in a LTC facility. Im starting a clinic job next week. I can’t wait!
Felicia are you really? I’m excited for you! Congrats and good luck!
How do you like it so far? I'm an LVN starting a clinic job next week lol
Thank you so much I’m a OR Nurse also worked in PaCu and Pre op. I’m switching to clinics now and was kind of curious about this job position, but thanks for the video.
Yarelis Acosta thank you for taking time to comment and share the different areas you’ve worked in 😊 nursing job opportunities are endless!
Hello I was thinking about either pacu or a Clinic, what are your thoughts? Yarelis Acosta
I worked as an icu and got injured and I decided to apply for a primary care clinic and got accepted im about to start but before that I was assigned in the psych clinic which I love to do to but since my background is medical icu primary was a fit for me im about to start on Monday and that's why I searched and found your blog thanks for the advice❤❤❤
Congrats on the job! 💕
Im a lowly CMA in primary care and I do all of this plus blood draws, ekgs, immunizations (IM injections), wound care (i just did clean up and dressage), paps ( assisted and sent out orders) and so much more and now i feel like I am not getting paid enough with the experience I have. Nursing school here i come. Lol
Nursing school would definitely open more doors for you including higher pay 🙃
I think I commented on one of your other videos saying how I was contemplating leaving nursing as a new grad because I left my inpatient (and first) job after three shifts. However- I decided to give outpatient nursing a try. I'm currently working in a primary care office and so far I really like it! Although it's still busy, the stress is a lot lower than bedside nursing. I work alongside an LVN and an MA.. also, I have the option to travel b/w different primary care and specialty offices if I find myself disliking the current office I am working in! I definitely have a lot to learn because there is a lot of autonomy involved, but the LVN precepting me says she thinks a new grad RN could most definitely be successful in this role.
Yesss, I remember you! I love that you decided to give outpatient nursing a try. There’s many options in nursing. If you get bored or burnt out in a specialty, try another. Thanks for sharing this big update 💓
Is it true that it’s less pay for clinic nurse in comparison to hospital nurses?
@@lupitaxbbyreyes425 For me, yes the pay is less but it depends on your area
@@haileym8073 thank you for the information, i live in Southern California
Hi Hailey, I know this video was from a couple years ago. But I’m now coming across it. I seen your comment and stood out to me, as I myself am currently a new grad. I’m almost at six months. But realizing that beside is not my passion. I did try to apply to clinics but a lot of them require a year experience. Any tips?
This sounds like the specialty for me
I got an interview for a primary care RN job and I was so excited because I thought it would be something like this! But when I learned more about the position, they said I would be the only RN in the clinic and it basically sounded like I was gonna be the “charge nurse” of the clinic and making sure it’s running smoothly and I would be doing administrative work while also doing patient care when needed. They said it would be super fast paced! It sounded so stressful, it seemed more stressful than my bedside job and sounded like I would be overworked! Still on the hunt for a clinic position that doesn’t try to overwork me as an RN 😬
Ooo yea sounds like you’d be super busy and take on a lot more responsibility. Would you have been managing others? Maybe MAs?
Keep looking and I hope you find something soon!
I'm a LPN & I just got hired at a Primary Care Clinic & I'm so excited !!!
Oreal Segrow, LPN congrats!! I think you’ll truly enjoy it because you’ll get to know your patients more.
Any suggestions on what questions they may ask in the interview ?
Eva Neufeld Eva Neufeld for me, it was more performance based questions. For example, tell me about a time when you thought outside of the box? What was the plan and outcome? It’s to assess your critical thinking skills. Of course there were more questions than that but maybe our friend Oreal can help you some more.
Oreal Segrow, LPN can you share with Eva in the comments what your interview was like?
@@LifeAsWendyRN That is great, thank you so much! I appreciate your response.
Thank you :) I am going from 5 years of UM nursing to primary care lol
Beautiful :)
I am considering going from bedside nursing to a clinic position. Firstly, I just need a break from bedside and secondly, it’s more family friendly for my situation.
Do you feel you learned a lot as a clinic nurse? I think there is something to be learned from every aspect of nursing but I’m nervous about losing some of my nursing skills.
You won’t lose your nursing skills. There’s something new to learn in every specialty.
Hi! I have a question if you don’t mind. Can I go straight to a clinic nurse or do I have to be a hospital nurse first? Also great video!
Nayely Avalos there’s people that start off as clinic nurses and don’t do bedside. It is possible to do 😉
Oh ok thank you✨
Beautiful
I am a new grad RN. Do you think having clinical experience is important for new RN? I'm currently working in a private clinic. I don't want to be a bedside nurse, but some friends recommend working in the hospital to gain more clinical experience.
It really depends on what your end nursing goal is. Not every nurse has to work bedside.
Hi! I know this video is old and you may not respond but I was curious! I'm a new grad RN and really want to work in the OB office and not do Hospital at all. The problem that's making me hesitate is the fact that most of the positions available for these offices are for LPNs but I was wondering if you think I should still apply and ask if they'll consider an RN?
Yea, doesn’t hurt to apply. You just never know.
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you!
Hiiii! Thank for watching. Are you tired of the bedside and have an interest in clinic nursing? Comment down below 😊
oh yess!!!
Sukh Kaur thank you for watching and I hope you find valuable info 😉 let me know if you have any questions
This was super helpful!! Thinking of a primary care route myself!
shivi yashi good I’m glad! This is why I make these videos to let others know about different opportunities out there for nurses 😊
Yes, i am making a switch from LTC to clinic. Interview is tomorrow
what was the job description of the LPN? What did they do in the clinics?
They checked in patients with appts. Did vitals, immunizations, wound care f/u,etc
What state are you in? In my area they use MA’s to do this 😭😭😭😭 I quit the hospital as a nurse tech bc I hate the work culture and am working as an MA to get through nursing school but I don’t know how things will pan out when I graduate bc I can’t live on this pay...
I’m in CA. Triaging patients is a part of the nursing process. What state are you in?
Im so late to this video BUT I'm a Medical Assistant and do EVERYTHING she mentioned in this video... Probably for a fourth of the pay😩. I'm currently enrolling in school to become a RN.
are you happy with pay? deciding between MRI technologist / RN/BSN
I am happy with the pay :) I would want to mention to you that if you are thinking of going into nursing for the money, do not do it. You will be very unhappy. I am sure there are other career options that pay very well too. Nurses do a lot and sometimes the amount of money we get, compared to what job we are doing, is not enough. Nursing is very rewarding though! Good luck!
@@LifeAsWendyRN I totally second that! I'm a nurse in the ER and I'm happy with my pay but... It's a shame most people don't know or understand that nursing is NO JOKE... And as nurses we earn EVERY penny of our pay.
Do you need to work in hospital before switching to primary care?
Not necessarily but sometimes it is preferred
Are you doing the fnp ?
Yes
I want to be a clinic nurse but is the pay way smaller than hospital nurses?
For me, it was an increase but that’s not the case for everyone
How do you become certified?? How long?? I’m wanting to become a nurse at primary cares
CC G I was not certified. If you are interested in becoming nationally certified in ambulatory care, you need to a minimum of 2000 hrs of clinical practice in ambulatory care within the last 3 years. This certification is through the American nurses credentialing center. In order to be certified, you need to already be working in primary care/ambulatory care settings. I hope this helped! 😊
Where are you from? I am so invested in specialising in PHC
California
Just curious, any drawbacks?
Letesha McKenzie it could get pretty repetitive but each pt has different comorbidities so not every tax might be the same. I do feel like we would get a lot of cold/flu sx but it was definitely a learning experience. Another thing was the schedule since I started school that wasn’t working out too well. I really enjoyed my time there though!
I mean tx not tax lol
@@LifeAsWendyRN Good to know, thank you!
@@LifeAsWendyRN I will start as a clinic nurse in 4 days transitioning from bedside nurse for 11 years and I have no triage experience. To me it's frustrating to know that is my role because that is a skill that you really need to know well.
@@skylar6818 I was overwhelmed at first. I remember asking my coworkers which book I should buy to help me with triaging but honestly there’s no need for it. Plus as an experienced nurse you know a lot of the sign and sx of diseases. The only thing is learning how to ask the questions and wording it in a way that the patient understands. After a while it becomes very repetitive and you learn which questions to ask. Just remember you know more than you think you do. Plus you’ll learn from providers what they specifically ask for and want to know when you triage. Good luck!
Did you start your first RN job at a clinic?
Sophia Gewarges my first RN job was a the bedside on the Med-Surg floor 😊 I was there almost 5 years
That makes complete sense! I think I’ll stick to hospital first, then make a year mark and switch to clinic (which I honestly always preferred to bedside), My end goal is to be a derm NP. That’s why I really want that clinic experience. Can full time NP school and part time clinic be doable?
Sophia Gewarges that’s a good idea! Being in the clinic will also give you an idea if you like outpatient and you’ll be able to work even closer with providers and at the same time see what their role entails.
@@LifeAsWendyRN Very true. Thank you for these videos! I feel more confident in the direction I want to take. Best wishes to you xxx
Can I work in a clinic as an EEN?
angelo amador not sure what an EEN is?
Life As Wendy RN endorsed enrolled nurse 😊 I’d prefer it than bed side nursing
How to be a phc nurse????
I had no clinic experience but i just applied anyway
@@LifeAsWendyRN means just an BSN degree😀