It's so refreshing to hear others say that shift work is their preferred work schedule, too! I recently started working on an inpatient unit as a TA working 12 hour shifts. I always thought that working 9-5 was the bread & butter... but then I realized it's not all it's cracked up to be. I have such a better work-life balance and life satisfaction doing shift work! It actually inspired me to go back to school to become an RN because I like the pace and style of the work so much more than the 9-5.
It’s bread and butter in the long run! I’ve worked 12-16+ hrs and it ages you fast! I’ve seen NPs fresh out of school aging 10yrs in the first year working long shifts hrs. 9-5pm is way better for your health long term!
I remember in NP school everyone would ask why I didn’t Pursue FNP . I decided to do adult gerontology because personally I did some preparatory part time work on the side with pedi patient home health agency to see if that was something enjoyable and it wasn’t for me. I enjoyed adults and my gero pt. Also I was groomed in oncology and enjoyed women’s health so started as an RN on this particular unit then after 5 years working and involving myself in leadership opportunities while in NP school transitioned to resource float pool . And People would say I would be limited if I didnt do FNP but I actually found a career quicker than most of my FNP peeps after graduation. I had an oncology background , certifications , leadership and also had experience in other areas since I was float pool. Well I’m happy as a GYN oncology NP and I’m happy with my decision. I was able to round inpatient and outpatient as well when called upon. Basically able to work inpatient and outpatient. I just learned follow your own path and don’t ever listen to people . I never felt limited but people would say all the time Its going be hard to find a job . Actually I do a lot of community outreach as well has practice in my career . Sky is the limit for all of us ! Expand self in various Specialties is key !
I am in the process of switching from family practice (4 years in) and transitioning to emergency medicine. This said everything I have been feeling. Thanks!
I work in California through local temens, you have more negotiation power. I do not work 5 days a week I work 4. No holidays or weekends. I will only see 20 patients and no scheduling patients after 4pm. I make way more than what is mentioned. I realize the cost of living plays a role, but there are some clinics that low ball your salary. Just bear in mind we generate 250-350k of revenue for these establishments so why tolerate pinchy compensation?
In the long run 9-5pm is way better on the mind & body, those long shift hours will wear you out sooner. With 12hr to 16+ hr shifts You will begin to age VERY rapidly!
I’ve been a clinician for several years but more recently I’ve worked as a nurse practitioner for over 23 years. 10 of those years have been at an urgent care. I’m burnt out. I’m considering a 9-to-5 position in a specialty
I am close to 3 months practicing as a new FNP. I feel since I started I have no breaks. I come in early and leave late. I go home and I am completing patients charts on my own time. I am an hourly paid employee, I clock in and out. I am not really allowed overtime, I am expected to complete my work regardless of the variability and complexity of the patients. It is very hard. I do not know how much longer I have before I burnout.
@@ahmed_np they likely will not be very supportive Where I am 2 providers see usually over 100 pts a shift There is CT lab and x-ray so acuity is widely variable We don t get a break there is no lunch time and expected to review and address previous cultures results etc It's nature if the beast We are not even acknowledge d at nurse practitioner week The nurses and ma s received raises nps did not .....there is alot of inequalities in this field and at this level
@@marisaperez1318 not getting a break is an issue and not sure if that is even legal. Seeing 50 patients a day is not sustainable and anyone will burnout with that. You have to set limits and include in contract what administration time to finish charting. NP’s have been accepting this which is why we are being overworked. People treat us the way we allow them. Other profesional does not allow this. Left a job that was doing this. Employer was saying after I left that the other NP’s should work the way I did. I set limits and refused to let them walk over me. Employer tried to get me to work with them again and was like no.
Thank you for your insight! I'm currently in school for FNP and currently as an ER nurse. I'm very interested in working in urgent care, and I think this would be a great transition from ER nursing to clinical practice.
Worked as a FNP for one year in an outpatient neurology clinic. Underpaid, overworked. Burned out quick and realized It wasn’t for me fast. went back to travel RN and for now 3x my pay. Will go back to FNP eventually but would have to be a 3x12 hourly position.
Yes! I was internal medicine with call and hospital rounds ....it never stopped ..did it 3 years and left for many of the reasons u mentioned My main rn background was ER that's what I wanted and got ...loved it Did it 12 years then covid hit after they used us they got rid of us due to financial issues so then went to urgent immediate care ..it's been 1 year COVID changed everything Been an NP 14 years My back ge
@@ahmed_np doing urgent/ immediate care it's ok ....many things like er tons of covid ....since er is always hammered and on by pass lots of pathology comes our way ..we have lab x-ray CT so can do alot ...dx many pulmonary embolism s Acute abdomens etc ....as u know our whole system has been ravaged
This is what I’m afraid of deciding which graduate school to go with. Don’t wanna spend time and money and not liking it at the end. Thanks for sharing.
Seems like many NP's here on YT regret perusing FNP careers. I wasn't able to get in a program, sound like my MSN in nurse education was best after all; good luck in the future.
Thank you for these very good points about the hours of work. I'm in the NP program and will be looking for a job soon, and you really put things into perspective.
Im an FNP working in fam practice... Yeah I feel you, this M-F is not my jam. Thinking about leaving which is probably why I TH-cam "different np opportunities".
I've read that DNP may be required for NPs in the future but there has not been anything set in stone yet. In the workforce I don't see any indication that a DNP is preferred. It's usually all about experience. The only place I see a push for DNP is academia. Currently I do "fast-track" and the main ED, just depends on what shift I'm scheduled for the day.
Hi, What’s the average number of patients you see at the urgent care? Were you the only provider? Did you take a skills course for procedures? Thank you!
Hi I took my exams last week and I checked my results after and found out I passed . I'm so happy and willing to share study materials, interested once can Pv me
@@yvrosebrown9242 congratulations!!!🎊🎉 i appreciate it. 🙏 i am not in a program, i was thinking about that route but, i am still not sure. Best of luck!
Well I’m only gonna make $105,000 a year I won’t beat my head against a brick wall for that looks like this year I’m on course I do and 50 yards of 130,000 a year as a registered nurse.
Yes I have when I first became a registered nurse in 1988 the doctor hated it now they love it because you do the weekends the holidays the Nike do all the prep work and then I want to pay for it every doctor asked to make 1 million a year and they don’t care if you’re making 110,000 a year I am leaving kiss my nurse practitioner ass on that one.
It's so refreshing to hear others say that shift work is their preferred work schedule, too! I recently started working on an inpatient unit as a TA working 12 hour shifts. I always thought that working 9-5 was the bread & butter... but then I realized it's not all it's cracked up to be. I have such a better work-life balance and life satisfaction doing shift work! It actually inspired me to go back to school to become an RN because I like the pace and style of the work so much more than the 9-5.
It’s bread and butter in the long run! I’ve worked 12-16+ hrs and it ages you fast! I’ve seen NPs fresh out of school aging 10yrs in the first year working long shifts hrs. 9-5pm is way better for your health long term!
I remember in NP school everyone would ask why I didn’t Pursue FNP . I decided to do adult gerontology because personally I did some preparatory part time work on the side with pedi patient home health agency to see if that was something enjoyable and it wasn’t for me. I enjoyed adults and my gero pt. Also I was groomed in oncology and enjoyed women’s health so started as an RN on this particular unit then after 5 years working and involving myself in leadership opportunities while in NP school transitioned to resource float pool . And People would say I would be limited if I didnt do FNP but I actually found a career quicker than most of my FNP peeps after graduation. I had an oncology background , certifications , leadership and also had experience in other areas since I was float pool. Well I’m happy as a GYN oncology NP and I’m happy with my decision. I was able to round inpatient and outpatient as well when called upon. Basically able to work inpatient and outpatient. I just learned follow your own path and don’t ever listen to people . I never felt limited but people would say all the time Its going be hard to find a job . Actually I do a lot of community outreach as well has practice in my career . Sky is the limit for all of us ! Expand self in various Specialties is key !
I am in the process of switching from family practice (4 years in) and transitioning to emergency medicine. This said everything I have been feeling. Thanks!
I work in California through local temens, you have more negotiation power. I do not work 5 days a week I work 4. No holidays or weekends. I will only see 20 patients and no scheduling patients after 4pm. I make way more than what is mentioned. I realize the cost of living plays a role, but there are some clinics that low ball your salary. Just bear in mind we generate 250-350k of revenue for these establishments so why tolerate pinchy compensation?
Way to go! That's great to hear. Thanks for your input
Yes, same here, and I still 20K in student loans 12 years after graduation. We work as "physicians" for nurses' pay. Sucks.
In the long run 9-5pm is way better on the mind & body, those long shift hours will wear you out sooner. With 12hr to 16+ hr shifts You will begin to age VERY rapidly!
I’ve been a clinician for several years but more recently I’ve worked as a nurse practitioner for over 23 years. 10 of those years have been at an urgent care. I’m burnt out. I’m considering a 9-to-5 position in a specialty
I am close to 3 months practicing as a new FNP. I feel since I started I have no breaks. I come in early and leave late. I go home and I am completing patients charts on my own time. I am an hourly paid employee, I clock in and out. I am not really allowed overtime, I am expected to complete my work regardless of the variability and complexity of the patients. It is very hard. I do not know how much longer I have before I burnout.
I'd voice these concerns with your employer. First year is always the hardest. You may need to see less patients until you get more comfortable.
@@ahmed_np they likely will not be very supportive
Where I am
2 providers see usually over 100 pts a shift
There is CT lab and x-ray so acuity is widely variable
We don t get a break there is no lunch time and expected to review and address previous cultures results etc
It's nature if the beast
We are not even acknowledge d at nurse practitioner week
The nurses and ma s received raises nps did not .....there is alot of inequalities in this field and at this level
@@marisaperez1318 not getting a break is an issue and not sure if that is even legal. Seeing 50 patients a day is not sustainable and anyone will burnout with that. You have to set limits and include in contract what administration time to finish charting. NP’s have been accepting this which is why we are being overworked. People treat us the way we allow them. Other profesional does not allow this. Left a job that was doing this. Employer was saying after I left that the other NP’s should work the way I did. I set limits and refused to let them walk over me. Employer tried to get me to work with them again and was like no.
Thank you for your insight! I'm currently in school for FNP and currently as an ER nurse. I'm very interested in working in urgent care, and I think this would be a great transition from ER nursing to clinical practice.
I am always interested in ER. Now I am now a Telemetry RN. I will move to ER eventually. Thanks for the tip!
Worked as a FNP for one year in an outpatient neurology clinic. Underpaid, overworked. Burned out quick and realized It wasn’t for me fast. went back to travel RN and for now 3x my pay. Will go back to FNP eventually but would have to be a 3x12 hourly position.
You could also work telehealth part time know a friend who prescribes male enhancement pills through zoom
Yes! I was internal medicine with call and hospital rounds ....it never stopped ..did it 3 years and left for many of the reasons u mentioned
My main rn background was ER that's what I wanted and got ...loved it
Did it 12 years then covid hit after they used us they got rid of us due to financial issues so then went to urgent immediate care ..it's been 1 year
COVID changed everything
Been an NP 14 years
My back ge
I agree, covid has changed everything. Unfortunately seems like the ER has been most effected. I hope you found something you like.
@@ahmed_np doing urgent/ immediate care it's ok ....many things like er tons of covid ....since er is always hammered and on by pass lots of pathology comes our way ..we have lab x-ray CT so can do alot ...dx many pulmonary embolism s
Acute abdomens etc ....as u know our whole system has been ravaged
This is what I’m afraid of deciding which graduate school to go with. Don’t wanna spend time and money and not liking it at the end. Thanks for sharing.
Videos are amazing. Thank you for doing this and providing more content for NPs
Thanks Fabio!
I am an FNP with 7 years of exp. Very well said
whats your annual pay like with that amount of experience if you dont mind me asking
Very informative you deez. Now I certainly don’t want to be an NP based on your assessment (and you make solid assessments)
It's still a good field, just need to be realistic with your expectations. There are definitely NPs thriving, but it's especially tough for new grads.
Great insight! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Seems like many NP's here on YT regret perusing FNP careers. I wasn't able to get in a program, sound like my MSN in nurse education was best after all; good luck in the future.
I over 12 hours shifts . And often working weekends and nightshifts
Thank you for these very good points about the hours of work. I'm in the NP program and will be looking for a job soon, and you really put things into perspective.
Glad to hear, good luck!
Am 5 months into my NP practice and am having the same issues with the hours and salary .☹
Get 1-2 yrs experience and more options will open up. You're already in the right direction by finding a job and working as an NP. Keep at it!
I wanna do emergency medicine too, I don’t see myself doing family. I work in dialysis so maybe I’ll do nephrology to gain my year of experience.
Im an FNP working in fam practice... Yeah I feel you, this M-F is not my jam. Thinking about leaving which is probably why I TH-cam "different np opportunities".
I am a new NP and will go to quit tomorrow. Too much overtime. No work life balance
Good video!
I love family medicine!
Can critical nurse practitioner do nerve blocks such as knee block sciatic nerve block for local anesthesia? I m not talking about crna I mean np
Yes, you'll just have to learn it either on the job or from a CME course. In school np's are taught the basic blocks, like a finger digital block.
@@ahmed_np thanks I give u like
Do you think the DNP will be required and are you seeing this degree preference in ERs? Also are you only assigned to fast track?
Thank you
I've read that DNP may be required for NPs in the future but there has not been anything set in stone yet. In the workforce I don't see any indication that a DNP is preferred. It's usually all about experience. The only place I see a push for DNP is academia. Currently I do "fast-track" and the main ED, just depends on what shift I'm scheduled for the day.
@@ahmed_np Thank you for the response!:)
Can you make a video about starting your own clinic and challenges of it compare to MD’s owned clinics.
Love your videos! Please keep them coming 🙂
Hi Ahmed, I wanted to ask to work in urgent care and ED would Family NP work? Thanks man
Hello, yes FNP is most accepted
@@ahmed_np good to know. Thanks man
so true
Hi! Great video. Are you working in the ER with your FNP? Or did you have to go back to get the ERNP?
Yes, with my FNP only. After 2000 hrs working in the ED and a certain amount of ER realted CME credits a FNP can sit for the ENP certification exam.
But you weren’t trained in emergency medicine .
Just saying . I am a AG-ACNP
Hi,
What’s the average number of patients you see at the urgent care? Were you the only provider? Did you take a skills course for procedures? Thank you!
Average is 3-4 an hour and yes only provider. I did take a skills course
@@ahmed_np What do you think about an emergency medicine NP residency?
@@ahmed_np that’s almost 50pts a day! Realistically this is not sustainable….you will age faster than a 9-5pm job!
I like your videos, 😊
Thank you!
Hi I took my exams last week and I checked my results after and found out I passed . I'm so happy and willing to share study materials, interested once can Pv me
@@yvrosebrown9242 congratulations!!!🎊🎉 i appreciate it. 🙏 i am not in a program, i was thinking about that route but, i am still not sure. Best of luck!
Hi,
Great video.
I'm curious what state are you? I'm very suprised the low salary
I've practiced in Texas and Michigan
So what's your plan now?
I'm doing emergency medicine
@@ahmed_np Do you have acute care/emergency certification? My apologies if you already mentioned it in the video
Where did you get your MSN?
UTMB Galveston
I am confused...??? how can you be a FNP and work in emergency medicine. Don't you need an acute care np degree for that...???
get a certificate
So your not a people’s person ?
I thought you said FNP shouldn’t be in the hospital ?
is an NP working independently a quack act. do you have the scientific foundation to accept such a responsibility
Bro you coulda got that info out in 1min. Stick to your day job.
Well I’m only gonna make $105,000 a year I won’t beat my head against a brick wall for that looks like this year I’m on course I do and 50 yards of 130,000 a year as a registered nurse.
Yes I have when I first became a registered nurse in 1988 the doctor hated it now they love it because you do the weekends the holidays the Nike do all the prep work and then I want to pay for it every doctor asked to make 1 million a year and they don’t care if you’re making 110,000 a year I am leaving kiss my nurse practitioner ass on that one.