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I need some feedback. I have been offered a position with a Minute Clinic. I have read some of the older posts on Minute Clinics, but nothing really recent. I know the down sides, ie - limited autonomy, etc.. but is it terrible that I consider this position b/c of the schedule and money? I have 3 small kids and need to work full time for financial reasons but am burdened with guilt working 5 days a week.

I guess my question is would taking this type of position hurt me in the long run? My plan is to do it for a few years until all of my children are in school.

p.s. - I have one yr of NP experience.

Thanks in advance.

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Out of curiosity, which state is your minute clinic in?

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There are seasons in everyone's life and career. If you are an NP who is at the "oh my gosh I want to work 70 hours a week and deal with insurance and billing and staffing and be all autonomous then hopefully they can go off somewhere and run their own clinic all by themselves and enjoy all the splendors of running a solo practice and everyone will be happy and they can intubate, trach, A-line and operate on everyone who comes in and all the autonomy promoting NPs will be gloriously happy.

IF you aren't in that stage of your career then don't beat yourself up just because you need a flexible, well paying job that will allow you to see your kids and perhaps have some degree of sanity. This is your season to be a mom and to keep your household going!

I do not personally work for Minuteclinic but I know NPs who HAVE and they are for the most part happy and they are seemingly well paid (at least the ones down here in Texas). The schedules seem flexible for the most part and you can pick and choose the hours that will allow you to be with your family the most. I work part-time now and I can say with certainty if the CVS around the corner opened up with a Minute Clinic I would take on some extra hours just for the extra $$.

So NO...I don't think there is any harm in proverbially selling your NP autonomy in order to be there for your kids!!

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I totally agree with Carachel2. Go with your instinct and be happy. Opportunities will arise when you are ready.

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Specializes in Family NP, OB Nursing.

New NP here and I agree, do what you need to for your family. You only have that time with your kids NOW. Your career will be there when the kids are older and you can make a change then if you need it.

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I worked there for three years and found the schedule very rough on my family. I have 5 little ones and the problem for me was the long hours, the isolation all day(usually only NP), and it just wasn't my "thing". I had many years in when I took the job so the experience factor was not as much an issue. I was only casual PT and could never do FT-just found it too boring. That being said, i guess I am glad I tried it but to this day I regret leaving my peds job--tried to get it back but just not hiring:(

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Hello,

I think you have to do what is best for your family; you can always find a more challenging position in a few years. I would like to work PRN in minute clinic does anyone what the minimum shift requirements are. Does one just apply on line for a PRN position?

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Thank you all for your feedback. I found it helpful. I constantly feel stuck between my career and being a mom but you all we right...they are only young once. That is the beauty of our profession..there are opportunities no matter what you're looking for

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Specializes in Nursing Education, CVICU, Float Pool.

I like the concept of the Minute Clinic and the fact that they are really interested in Hiring NPs, and PAs. I would love to know more about how NP enjoy such jobs even with other retail clinics such as Redi-Clinic, Take Care Clinic, and Quik Care Clinic. Thanks!!!!! I do not have one of these retail clinics locally, so I can't readily go up and ask the NP, or PA, how they like there job, plus I am not sure how genuine of an answer I would get while they were still at work.

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I am looking at Minute clinics very seriously after graduation. I know we went through a lot of education, and it may not be the BEST use of all that knowledge, but I, too, am a mom, and my kid needs a lot of time and attention. I have also basically neglected him for the past 3 years and would like a mom friendly job where I just didn't have to totally fry my brain every single day at work. If it pays well and it's cookie cutter cut and dry, I might just enjoy it, honestly. I have enough to occupy myself in my personal and private life that I will absolutely NEVER be bored with life ...EVER ... a job is great ..but a job is a job and if the money is good and the work stable, I'm there. I'd rather NOT deal with the politics of a doctor's office, or try to tiptoe around the personalities of 10 different staff nurses ... some of us LIKE working alone . ..besides, you've always got patients coming in, so it's not like you're entirely isolated!

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So what did you end up doing NJ-RN? I dont think any of us should feel "guilty" about picking certain positions. We all have our reasons.

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I have worked for CVS MC as a provider for a year, and I LOVEEEEEEEE it! I love the company, I love the clinic and the environment it has, I love working on my own, I love being in control of what supplies I order, how I market, etc. The hours are pretty great, and the pay is exceptional. I will admit my BCBS insurance is a bit pricey and it's not great, but other than that, where else can you have holidays off, not take charts home, and have no one breathing down your back. Plus, there is an unlimited possibility for growth in this company. I am very happy with my decision.

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