am i an idiot as a new FNP to work at minute clinic

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I think I may be offered a position at a minute clinic? I just graduated as a FNP, but have yet to take my boards. Would I be an idiot to accept this position? If I'm unsatisfied will I corner myself and be stuck working in retail forever? I feel like it may be a good stepping stone to primary care, but practices may not see it as such? Additionally, I may potentially be offered a job in in GI speciality, but my professor told me I would be limiting myself as a FNP. However, in this speciality practice I would at least be prescribing more independently and ordering labs.

Currently I have a job as a nurse so technically I don't have to rush into any new FNP job, but one recruiter told me it would look bad to wait to work as a NP. I honestly, wish I hadn't started applying to jobs, until I passed my boards because everything feels so rushed and uncertain now! My ideal situation would be to pass my boards and get an interview/job in a primary care providers office. Thoughts? Thanks in advance for easing my concerns! : )

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Specializes in DHSc, PA-C.

If you are questioning a minute clinic and really want to do primary care, then you should wait. You have a job, wish you had waited, and are stating that you don't need to rush. So, don't rush and apply for a job you really want.

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Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.

Retail health is a up-and-coming market. I know colleagues that have used it as a stepping stone to great NP jobs and I know colleagues that remained in retail health and absolutely love it.

There is absolutely nothing "wrong" with it.

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Hi do you think this would be a good job while doing a post-master's in Emergency/Trauma?

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I loved my work with a retail clinic as a new grad. I learned sooo much. How to do a quick accurate assessment, what drugs are best for what problem, how to operate simple diagnostic equipment, how to deal with truly obnoxious people. The experience is a good stepping stone to primary care. Cant go wrong, you are provided with a "cookbook" and the software will not allow you to misprescribe. And liability is paid by the company. Your colleagues are always a phone call away for help. Go for it!! if its a good time for you.

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Specializes in Surgery.

Also, had a good friend work there for years as her first FNP job and has since moved to an outpatient specialty. It worked for her quite well! Any update? What did you choose?

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On a positive note, you are working for a major corporation that will likely pay a decent wage with benefits reflective of working for such a corporation. If the support and structure is in place, it can be a good place for any NP regardless of being new or not. I wouldn't be worried about being pigeon-holed there because you are still doing some primary care (albeit probably mostly urgent care). All of those skills are transferable to to traditional clinics. If you were starting out in a specialty area then I would be more concerned.

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Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.
On a positive note, you are working for a major corporation that will likely pay a decent wage with benefits reflective of working for such a corporation. If the support and structure is in place, it can be a good place for any NP regardless of being new or not. I wouldn't be worried about being pigeon-holed there because you are still doing some primary care (albeit probably mostly urgent care). All of those skills are transferable to to traditional clinics. If you were starting out in a specialty area then I would be more concerned.

The MC here pays $55/hr I think plus bonus and good benefits. It has been a great stepping stone to other practices for a number of former students and it also is not a bad career job in a growing field.

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