Returning to nursing

Specialties Ambulatory

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I have been out of nursing for 13 years and considering returning.

I had previously worked as an RN in orthopaedics at a hospital for 8 years. I am looking at physician office nursing because I do not want shift work (that's what drove me away before!)

One of my concerns is do I have to know EVERYTHING about every drug out there, or do most physicians basically prescribe certain meds?

:)

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Specializes in Geriatrics/Oncology/Psych/College Health.

You can and do see just about anything in a doctor's office, but you aren't expected to know everything. I keep my drug book handy and refer to it as needed. I think you'll find that you learn all sorts of things in what many people presume to be a quiet job.

Good luck in your search :).

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Specializes in MS Home Health.

I agree keep the drug book handy. I have seen my doc look up meds in here book. Just to many..............to keep up with.

renerian

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