What are the low stress nurse practitioner jobs

[Azureshunter]

I am currently working at a nursing home as a NP and trying to expand my career horizons . My NP friends are working at the physician offices and retail pharmacies are complaints of lots of stress. What are the low stress nurse practitioner jobs?

[myoglobin, ASN, BSN, MSN]

I think that providing "night time" telephone coverage for MD's (and NP's in independent practice states) might be reasonably low stress. This might be best with ACNP, but possible with FNP depending upon the area. Also, I believe that some of the CVS minute clinic jobs can be reasonably low stress given the limited gamut of services that they offer. Also, I believe that a private practice clinic in an independent practice state could ultimately be reasonably low stress, if you built towards lower volume (albeit at the cost of reduced income). Then again, perhaps you could augment income by having additional practitioners, although this would add stress/work/ managerial duties.

[db2xs]

Per diem hospice NP job. You would just be doing as-needed recertifications. No prescribing, no diagnosing. Just assessing.

[Future MSN]

I am applying to a nurse practitioner program and would like some advice on what specialties are like. Does anyone recommend a book or something that can help me learn more about what different specialties have to offer?

[bbcewalters, NP]

On 5/13/2019 at 5:13 PM, Oldmahubbard said:

LTC is where the low stress is at! Seriously, your employer may have some productivity expectations, but it is mostly at your own pace.

Even better to have a remote access EHR, you can look things up from home and get ready to go to work.

This really depends.... Now with the push to lower rehospitalization rates, and many families with very unrealistic expectations it can be stressful if you are not good with boundaries. Some patient's/families treat you as there personal HCP that should be at their beck and call no matter what time day or night.  "No my mom can't have an iron supplement it will make her constipated.... nevermind that medically she is iron deficient and it would dramatically help.... well Google said, oh and did you call her Dr..... Ms so and so I am the PCP who manages the medicine...... "

The families can be truly exhausting.... I love it but you really have to have boundaries clearly stated.....

[verene, MSN]

On 8/26/2020 at 2:13 PM, Future MSN said:

I am applying to a nurse practitioner program and would like some advice on what specialties are like. Does anyone recommend a book or something that can help me learn more about what different specialties have to offer?

Try local networking - if you aren't already part of of a professional nursing network look into it - this can be a great place to make connections. Do you know any NPs in person (through work or otherwise)? This can be a great first step to asking them about their jobs the pros/cons, and the pathway they took. It can also provided more individualized feedback if it is coming from people who know you and who can say "you are really great at Y - theses specialties would be a good fit for you. Working in X is going to drive you insane for mpq reasons"

As you look at schools to apply to, most have detailed descriptions of the different specialty tracks, this can be another way to learn about some of the similarities and differences between them.

Finally, the internet is your friend. There is LOTS of information on this site, and a few Google searches will also bring you a LOT of information. Try searching for professional organizations for different specialties you are interested in for more focused information - many of these organizations have pages/forums set aside specifically for students/prospective applicants to the field.

[BostonRN, BSN, RN]

How does one get into derm? 

[Future MSN]

On 5/10/2019 at 4:32 PM, offlabel said:

Gotta say, as a potential patient, this conversation has got me a little worried....

I also do not understand. Wishing to have a lower stress on the job is a benefit for patients. Clinicians can't do their job as well when they are stressed and unhappy. 

On 5/13/2019 at 3:13 PM, Oldmahubbard said:

LTC is where the low stress is at! Seriously, your employer may have some productivity expectations, but it is mostly at your own pace.

Even better to have a remote access EHR, you can look things up from home and get ready to go to work.

How long have you been working in long term care? Can you tell us more about it? Thank you

[Future MSN]

On 5/16/2019 at 7:00 PM, cer81 said:

Actually, you can get away with any of the adult specialties. Most aesthetic/dermatology jobs (at least in my state of FL) only require an unrestricted NP license- no mention of specialty. However, they typically do want some previous experience in the field. It is worth noting that you can't just "do" aesthetics- you would have to get your foot in the door through connections and either find a surgeon that is willing to train you to do laser treatments and injectables, or you would have to pay for that training and get certified on your own to become marketable for that field. I'm going through this right now that's how I know LOL.

Are patients less stressed out and irritable in aesthetics. I imagine so because its not "emergency" medicine. I am afraid that dealing with patients will be the most stressful part of the job. 

On 5/30/2019 at 6:07 AM, db2xs said:

Per diem hospice NP job. You would just be doing as-needed recertifications. No prescribing, no diagnosing. Just assessing.

Is hospice care also known as long term care? 

[Future MSN]

On 8/28/2020 at 5:15 PM, bbcewalters said:

This really depends.... Now with the push to lower rehospitalization rates, and many families with very unrealistic expectations it can be stressful if you are not good with boundaries. Some patient's/families treat you as there personal HCP that should be at their beck and call no matter what time day or night.  "No my mom can't have an iron supplement it will make her constipated.... nevermind that medically she is iron deficient and it would dramatically help.... well Google said, oh and did you call her Dr..... Ms so and so I am the PCP who manages the medicine...... "

The families can be truly exhausting.... I love it but you really have to have boundaries clearly stated.....

Do you have to have your phone available to patients and take their calls at any time of day or night as a nurse practitioner? Or only certain specialties?  

On 8/29/2020 at 11:27 AM, verene said:

Try local networking - if you aren't already part of of a professional nursing network look into it - this can be a great place to make connections. Do you know any NPs in person (through work or otherwise)? This can be a great first step to asking them about their jobs the pros/cons, and the pathway they took. It can also provided more individualized feedback if it is coming from people who know you and who can say "you are really great at Y - theses specialties would be a good fit for you. Working in X is going to drive you insane for mpq reasons"

As you look at schools to apply to, most have detailed descriptions of the different specialty tracks, this can be another way to learn about some of the similarities and differences between them.

Finally, the internet is your friend. There is LOTS of information on this site, and a few Google searches will also bring you a LOT of information. Try searching for professional organizations for different specialties you are interested in for more focused information - many of these organizations have pages/forums set aside specifically for students/prospective applicants to the field.

Thank you for these ideas. I am doing lots of internet searching and I am learning a lot. 

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