Which offer? ED or URGENT CARE?

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  1. WHICH JOB OFFER?

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Specializes in ED/UC.

I need advice as I have been offered amazing positions. Pay is similar. One is a critical access hospital and the other is a family clinic. I was very excited to be offered the ER position at first but it is a fast paced (high volume) ER and the UC is more laid back and actually like a walk in clinic. I have worked in primary care and UC (fast paced) in the past. I also worked in the ER and ICU as an RN but it has been years. Both locations also have excellent supporting staff. Decisions, decisions??? Any advice would be appreciated!

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Specializes in Outpatient Psychiatry.

Where you have the best quality of life is where you should go.

For me, laid back, coughs and craps, autonomy points to UC.

For you maybe, anal retentive. IV pump using,, micromanaging nurse managers and doctors point to ED.

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not enough info, fast paced can mean a lot of different things.

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Specializes in allergy and asthma, urgent care.

I'm all about what makes my life easier at this stage of the game. I would go for the position that will give you regular hours, good pay and bennies, and that won't consume your life with staying late and working too many holidays and weekends.

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Where you have the best quality of life is where you should go.

For me, laid back, coughs and craps, autonomy points to UC.

For you maybe, anal retentive. IV pump using,, micromanaging nurse managers and doctors point to ED.

HA! I love that

Truth is there, I have been in both, in ED fair amount of expected supervisor just as the residents and interns get though of course I am not one!

UC on my own. Truth be I think as I am a FNP that the UC is more in my scope of practice it might be argued and I could go a couple of ways on it. I di find it a bit err.... I say carefully boring, though one had to always keep your eyes open and always work things up as I encountered many sick folks that did not think they were that sick hence presenting to the UC with...its just a cough.

Left it all to work nice hrs and make some reasonable money at the same time...to have a life

its all good

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Specializes in ED/UC.

I like the idea of laid back. I also like the idea of learning more! I have A LOT to learn in the ER. It is a little scary! There is something about saying you work in " THE ER/ED." People seem to think it is the end all be all type of place?!?

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Specializes in ED/UC.

I am working the UC for now and love it. I thought it was temp position only but then they offered full time. The pay is less than the ED but no holidays....I plan to follow in the ED For a day to see exactly what I will be expected to manage.

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Specializes in ED/UC.

Allennp, I can't imagine not working as a NP. I really do love it. I feel like I have the opportunity to help people everyday without the "compassion burnout" of primary care.

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Allennp, I can't imagine not working as a NP. I really do love it. I feel like I have the opportunity to help people everyday without the "compassion burnout" of primary care.

Oh my, no you misunderstand. I took a inpatient position trauma services to many advantages to describe. I also love what I do!!

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