Hey all... just wanted to get some feedback on people's experience with working alone as a new grad NP. I recently turned down a job offer (for many reasons), but one was that they changed the schedule and I was expected to work alone straight out of the gate. I have also had a few interviews for urgent care clinics that also wanted me to work independently and I shied away from them.
I have been a nurse for 13 years and have almost 12 years of emergency nursing. I have also worked as a travel nurse for the last 5 years. I'm used to being thrown head first into situations and sorting it out as I go. I know what the appropriate plans of care are, but am still a newbie when it comes to procedures like suturing and formally reading XRs and billing and coding are still a mystery to me.
I know that, ultimately, it comes down to comfort level, but has anyone worked alone from day one without any issues, or would others advise against it? Did you feel supported by the physician if you did have questions, or did you rely on online resources to help with decision making?