Any Internal Medicine Clinic Nurses?

blonde0140 · Aug 14, 2014

I have worked in Med/Peds for over 3 years now. I love how complex internal med can be. My only advice would be to learn and see all that you can! Out patient is a great place to lean about medications, test and labs. I have seen some great stuff in the office and at times I think that I am more well rounded than a hospital nurse specializing on one floor. Good luck!

Madras · Aug 14, 2014

Congrats!! My advice?? STAY!!! Learn everything you can? Take initiative on helping to diagnose patients with the team. Teach everyone!!! Patients, students etc.

and most of all. ENJOY.... The regular work hours and normal work/life balance!

Man I miss my office job:(

Cali2015 · Aug 26, 2014

Congratulations! I graduated from an ADN program in May and went to work right away as the RN in the campus health center. I'm going to stay for a year, work hard, learn as much as I can and be the good support person for the APRN in the clinic. When I move to another state next year, my plan is to seek employment in another clinic or doctor's office. I really enjoy this area of nursing.

PG2018 · Aug 26, 2014

Assuming lab and rad capabilities are equal, what are the differences in an IM versus family med clinic?

pfchang · Aug 27, 2014

Internal medicine does not see pediatrics or OB. Family medicine sees everything. Of course, there are exceptions such as a FP who no longer sees OB, but that's the simple explanation.

PG2018 · Aug 28, 2014

Internal medicine does not see pediatrics or OB. Family medicine sees everything. Of course, there are exceptions such as a FP who no longer sees OB, but that's the simple explanation.

I'm sorry. I should've explained my thought process better. My bad. I find most family practice clinics employ LPNs and wondered what the difference was in IM that would necessitate RNs in the office. I know they don't see OB or kiddies.

pfchang · Aug 29, 2014

My experience has been mostly medical assistants in IM and FP. A large clinic I worked in laid off most RNs long before I was hired due to financial concerns. Trying to keep those wage dollars down, you know? In my area, I have seen more RNs in some Cardiology offices but lots of medical assistants there, too. Example....I have had to spell out Xarelto to a cardiology med asst. It drives me nuts. Granted some are good but many are just message takers.