CH_NP

Hi, No. I only worked at CVs Health for 6 months. It's a work from home type of job and I’ve worked as a nurse reviewer. I did not have any contacts in minute clinic since I really never met anyone in person.

Hi, I am not currently employed but I am planning to work as an RN for now. I see. Thanks for the advise.

I concur. NP education should be more rigorous and should require more hours. Unfortunately, it was also tough looking for a different clinical placement when COVID started since some clinics did not want to have students. You are correct, I definitely need a mentor. I am even thinking of paying a mentor so I can just have one. Do you know anyone?

Hi nitenurse, I can't deny that I am actually struggling with imposter syndrome. I graduated 2 years ago and it feels like I did not get adequate hands-on training. There were times I resorted to doing virtual clinicals during the peak of the pandemic. I also had a medical condition that prevented me from working and pursuing NP after graduation. I am interested in shadowing other providers while working as an RN. How does that work though? I thought you can only do that when you are employed.

I agree. Not everyone is in the position to be a provider. I will always prioritize my family over anything else even it means I have to go back to bedside. I always know it will be a hard transition but just didn’t expect this will happen to me as I was clear to them about my limitations as a new grad and I was told they would support and mentor me. Not all providers were like that, there was just one provider who really doesn’t want me to check the chart. He said he wants me to get used to talking to patients first which I somewhat understand. Nevertheless, I’m in a better headspace now compared to a few days ago. I realized that specific job was not really meant for me and that God has a better plan for me.

Hi, I was told that my coworkers like my work ethic it's just that I need extensive hands-on training and the clinic cannot provide that. They advised me to start working in urgent care first and to get can get in touch with them once I get more clinical experience. I honestly want to apply for NP residency but it requires to be a recent graduate of <18 months. I graduated in 2020 but only took the exam end of last year. I tried looking for jobs that welcome new NPs and willing to train but it's just super hard to find.

I actually worked at CVS as a nurse reviewer working from home for 6 months and did not want to leave the job because I just started there and I am more the type of person who likes to stay in the company longer. But because I wanted to work as an NP and I do not want to slip the opportunity I took the chance and accepted this NP job. Never did I realize I will be fired this quick. It was indeed a tough decision because I love the company and learned to love the job. Despite the fact that it is a different role, I don't know if CVS will still hire someone who just resigned, although I left on good terms with the company.

Yes, I agree. Primary care is extremely difficult. Normally, I would check the chart first before I see the patient but there's a specific provider who just wants me to go straight to the room without reviewing the chart or bringing my computer into the pt's room. To calm myself, I try to look on the bright side and as you have said, it may be a blessing in disguise. However, the stings stay there and now I am torn if I should continue working as NP or should I just go back to working as an RN as I am more comfortable in that role.

I worked in a primary care clinic. I admit was not very comfortable seeing most of the patients. There are some easy visits I feel I can handle but for the majority of the visits, I have to double-check with the doc. I didn't have my own patient load since I was technically "shadowing" the providers. What do you mean by CDM support?

It was chalenging for me because I was trying to learn everything. I know my limitations and I know I have so much to learn. I was honest with them that I need mentorship. For a new grad, I am most likely not “equipped” compared to the majority of the providers who were working there for 15-30 years.

seems like a good idea and thank you for the suggestion.. However, I have a baby and a 4 y/o and I don't think this will work for my family ?

I was let go today from my 1st NP job after working there for 10 days. I was told I wasn't a good fit and I needed more training. It is ironic that they have so many students in the clinic yet they won't spend enough time training me. I feel defeated and I am struggling emotionally. I was told they like me and I can get in touch with them when I am more equipped and have gained more experience. I was upfront with them that this is my first NP job. They should have not hired me if they will just let me go this quick. If only I would get fired I should have not resigned from my previous RN job. I don't know what to do. I don't know anymore if NP is for me or if should I just go back to working as an RN. Any advice?