I used to work at a family practice clinic that also ran a walk-in. I was the only nurse there and frequently worked with 3 or 4 doctors together along with helping with the walk-in. I enjoyed the work but the pace was killing me. If I was 21 years old, it would have been easier, but I'm not, I'm 41. The nurse they hired to replace me is 22...she'll do okay.
I'm now off to another clinic with 7 family practice docs, 1 gyne, 1 dietitian and a pharmacist on staff. I'll be one of 6 nurses. Better pay, better working conditions...I know I'll be happy.
My last day was today and after working there for 13 months I came to realize just how much I've come to care for some of the patients and how much a lot of those (especially elderly) patients came to rely on me. Several cried when I told them I was leaving. I said goodbye to one of them today and nearly broke down and cried when I hugged him goodbye. I held it together until I got into my car and then cried all the way home. I won't miss the job, the staff, the docs or the pace...but I will miss my patients.
barefootlady, ADN, RN
2,174 Posts
Things sound great for you. Good luck on the new job. Glad you stood your ground on the money issue.