Physician Substitute (Plasma Center RN) vs. Hospital RN

[ALLRN73]

So, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and lost. I recently graduated from nursing school and was offered a great opportunity on a critical care floor at a large, local hospital. After working there for the past couple of months, I'm growing to hate going to work - which is very unlike me. This is my second career and I have an outstanding work ethic however being overworked and underpaid is really getting the best of me.

Before making the decision to work in the hospital, I turned down a job as a Physician Substitute at a local plasma donation center. The pay was better, the atmosphere was better and the hours were better. But for some reason, I thought it wouldn't challenge me enough. I also had some push back from friends and family who didn't fully understand why I would want to "do assessments and draw blood" all day. Now I'm starting to regret that decision.

Is there anyone out there who is in a similar position? And can anyone share their experience as a physician substitute?

[roser13, ASN, RN]

I've never heard of a "Physician substitute." What is it?

[NurseGirl525, ASN, RN]

I've never heard of a "Physician substitute." What is it?

Was wondering the same thing?

[chare]

Nor have i, however thought this sounded familiar.

https://allnurses.com/nursing-first-job/physician-substitute-plasma-800644.html

[dirtyhippiegirl, BSN, RN]

Google is a glorious tool.

[ALLRN73]

You're basically working under the supervision of an MD. There is one doctor, 5 RN's and other supportive staff including phlebotomists and those that run the front desk. The RN's title is "Physician substitute" and your role is to do very in-depth physical exams, blood draws and other tasks associated with plasma donation.