Wal-Mart Walk-in Clinic

[vintage_RN]

Today I was out with my mom at Walmart and she decided to get her flu shot at the walk-in clinic there. I was appauled and confused at what was going on there. There were only 2 people working...the doc and a girl who I'm not sure was a nurse or a receptionist or both. She was extremely monotone and rude and when my mom went to get her shot, she drew up the injection but then the doc went in and actually gave the shot. I've never heard of this....since when do docs give shots? The only thing I can think of is the girl actually wasn't a nurse...but that would be weird to have just a doc and a receptionist working in the clinic, wouldn't it? I don't have much experience with walk in clinics. But anyhow, both the girl and the doc were very impersonal and rude..the doc didn't even say hello or talk to my mom...just walked in, gave the shot and walked out. Weird.

Anyone else had a similar experience?

[sapphire18]

Okay, yes that was a judgmental statement. I apologize...no, your clothing or appearance certainly doesn't discern what your job title is....I was just referring to what I generally see most of the time.

I figured;) Wasn't making fun of you, just the stereotype!

[canned_bread]

I am more concerned as to why the receptionist lady could draw up the shot, but not deliver it? From the get go I was taught those who draw up, give the drug. Never administer what you didn't take out of the packet etc. I don't even need to mention why - it's pure common sense!

[MBrickle]

Even at my MD's office I get routine shots from the MA. Thy draw it up and give it...but not usually before I request they put gloves on. I would never, ever give a shot, hook up an IV without gloves. Baffles me how people never put them on half the time. Nurses included. I will say, every year I get a TB test ad at least 50% of the time the MA does it incorrectly.

[MBrickle]

I am more concerned as to why the receptionist lady could draw up the shot but not deliver it? From the get go I was taught those who draw up, give the drug. Never administer what you didn't take out of the packet etc. I don't even need to mention why - it's pure common sense![/quote']

This woman may not be a nurse. And likely isn't. Giving a med that you drew up is a nursing concept and may not apply to other medical and certainly non-medical professionals.

[sapphire18]

Even at my MD's office I get routine shots from the MA. Thy draw it up and give it...but not usually before I request they put gloves on. I would never ever give a shot, hook up an IV without gloves. Baffles me how people never put them on half the time. Nurses included. I will say, every year I get a TB test ad at least 50% of the time the MA does it incorrectly.[/quote']

Giving a shot actually doesn't require gloves- just handwashing. Same with hooking up an IV, to be honest.

[klone, MSN, RN]

Even at my MD's office I get routine shots from the MA. Thy draw it up and give it...but not usually before I request they put gloves on. I would never, ever give a shot, hook up an IV without gloves. Baffles me how people never put them on half the time. Nurses included. I will say, every year I get a TB test ad at least 50% of the time the MA does it incorrectly.

Unless you're going to be encountering blood, there's no need to wear gloves. Just wash your hands first.

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Agree with the above posters: as long as proper hand hygiene is performed, wearing gloves to give a shot is not mandatory. Doesn't mean it's always the most intelligent thing to do, though.

[BostonTerrierLover, BSN, RN]

What can't you get at Wal*mart now? That's an honest question:)

[Mulan]

What can't you get at Wal*mart now? That's an honest question:)

A colonoscopy?

[BostonTerrierLover, BSN, RN]

A colonoscopy?

Wow. Just wait, there could be a specialist consultation- but, technically your right:) Kudos!!