URGENT CARE 6 MONTHS UPDATE | My HONEST thoughts on working in the Urgent Care | Fromcnatonp

[@Vee-yc5ht]

FNP here, back in a post masters psych program. The abuse and disrespect we get from patients is at an all time high, and we have no resources, no support, no backup. Continue to speak up for yourself - no one else would. Much Grace to us all

[@paresaalizadeh2423]

I've been a NP for 7 years. I worked community health for 6 years and really started to feel that the role just wasn't for me. I took a chance and excepted a job in palliative medicine. This specialty is a perfect match for me. This job saved my career. I highly recommend you giving it a try. I've grown not only in my role but in my faith! Best of luck

[@Andrea-ct6fx]

You are way better than me. I’ve been an NP for 5 years and RN 23 years total and refuse to work in any environment such as this you describe. I became an NP in hopes that I would be able to have a better peace of mind in the last half of my career. And that’s exactly what it is. At 47 I’m finding I’m too sensitive to garbage and toxic work spaces. I would have resigned day 2. This is unhealthy.

[@ivybichon8582]

As an urgent care nurse practitioner, patients behave so differently in our department than they would at their physician’s office. Pediatricians are by far very conservative when it comes to the use antibiotics. Parents know that as well. If they continue to give me a hard time, I have no problem calling the doctor on call. The moment somebody starts using profanity and calling me names, I have no tolerance for that, and I quickly asked them to leave, and if they can’t, I’d be happy to have the police escort them out.

[@molessamurray5223]

I’m in np school and I’ve been watching your channel. I delight in the truth of your experiences. I was thinking of urgent care since I’ve worked as an er nurse for over 10 years. Hearing your experience gives me an idea what to look out for. I will try urgent care as my last clinical rotation to see if that’s a space for me. I think the population contributes to your experience. In fine neighborhoods, the disrespect is high.

[@fromcnatonp]

Congratulations to you. Yes, definitely do a clinical in the UC. You might like it. Everyone have a different perspective and experience. This is just mine. One 💚

[@molessamurray5223]

@@Mark-ks1rv I could imagine how hard that must be. Dont loose hope. Gather your thoughts and go get what you worked so hard for. What study tools did you use

[@divinemercy7331]

Well I've taken the exams for the second time now and still didn't succeed, i wonder how those who succeeded did it🥺😭

[@stephenmc8271]

After using uworld twice and failing, I never knew I could ever pass the NP exam but today I am very happy, I just passed my Nurse practitioner on my third attempt with a great help for Mrs Catherina..

[@susandorothy9883]

I'm not here to convince for her but to share my testimony for what I confirmed, she’s Trust worthy and best option ever seen, thanks Mrs Catherina Alison, God bless you, I've never seen or heard any of her clients has complain of failed. I think she's just too lucrative and perfect for this job

[@blousclus]

I just started and FNP program (reluctantly), I know i can't be at the bedside forever but these patients now a days make you want to leave nursing all together. I changed my pace recently from medsurge (4yrs) to PICU and just started this program. I love that you explored all these different areas and give your HONEST review. Hearing these reviews makes me feel nervous altogether pursuing an MSN. Have you ever considered education? You are so great at explaining your experience and very brief explanations of procedures. Please keep doing what you do. You are certainly appreciated on this platform. Have a great day and thank you for the reviews.😊

[@prosperousk5477]

I love your real ness. This is needed for some of us that are interested in the nursing field. Other nurses sugar coat stuff. You’re appreciated!

[@fromcnatonp]

Thank you so much!!

[@cami1392]

I like how you don’t give anyone the opportunity to disrespect you ! I follow since 1k subscribers. I’m happy for the channel growth! and you deserve more. I like the accent too❤

[@neriayllon7430]

I, a Hispanic NP, works with the Hispanic population. They are the nicest and open to Providers’ clinical judgement.

[@mrs.wilson2275]

My girl!! Lol. I love your candidness with us. As a FNP I feel you. I love what I do, but some days I’m like it has to be better than this lol.!

[@fromcnatonp]

Mrs Wilson, your are right, we love what we do but the shenanigans that come with it is exhausting.

[@paulakelly7389]

wheeee thank you for your honesty. I was thinking I may give urgent care a try because they pay well BUT I am not willing to trade my peace for that. I’m big on finding an environment that supports my attitude…I will not be talked to that way. so I will leave urgent care for those who has more tact than myself.

[@keybrewer82]

thanks for your honesty. we work too hard and are often unappreciated then add unhappiness in the workspace on top of that. it boggles my mind how people bring drama and negativity to people when they need help. I am currently in an RN program and I know for damn sure, I am NOT an inpatient nurse. I love helping people that want help and need an advocate, not nasty people on top of short staff, etc. I work in a specialty clinic and 9-5 Monday through Friday and work does not come home with me. I look forward to the rest of your journey, stay safe!

[@miriamanderson6146]

I remember one time a patient literally laid down on the floor outside the door because I did Not prescribe narcotics. She demanded the CEO. We finally called the security personnel to haul her out. 😢

[@veeblack5739]

So glad I switched to a MSN in education. You have really opened my eyes. Every other coworker of mine wants to be a Nurse practitioner.

[@4EVABLESSED7]

I love this sis!!! Thank you for always being honest. I'm an LPN in an urgent care setting as well and I'm ready to move on!!!! We will find our niche soon!

[@fromcnatonp]

Jessica, you know how these UC streets are, lol. We definitely will out niche. All the best to you. One 💚

[@judithpierre3925]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience so honestly. I’m a new PA grad considering urgent care. I do plan to boost my skills: suturing, injections, foreign body extraction, etc. Because of this gap, I’ve been thinking it’s best to start in a different specialty to get experience and give myself time to master the necessary skills. Your great advice has TOTALLY convinced me to follow this path. You will find the right specialty. Blessings🙏🙏🤗🥰❤

[@shadane1436]

Thanks for your honesty on the matter

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@veryvanessa]

I’m glad you’re speaking on this! Bc it’s truly the trenches and people don’t know unless they’ve actually worked at one 😩

[@fromcnatonp]

Vanessa, you are so right.. not many knows what goes on. I get some ppl telling me that I am negative in the nursing space, ppl really think its rainbows and butterflies out here.

[@veryvanessa]

@@fromcnatonp if only that were true but not the case for everyone and their experience.

[@miriamanderson6146]

I’m so glad nurses and nurse practitioners are not martyrs anymore. Sad to think that these new professionals don’t stick long to jobs that they don’t like, but I am also very happy for them because they’re not going to be psychologically and emotionally damaged, unlike those who are unhappy and bitchy in their jobs. That’s the beauty of the current fluidity in jobs. Congratulations to all gutsy people there. Never wait until you’re burned out.

[@amiesankareh4579]

I couldn’t agree more as an FNP who works in an urgent care. “ The wait time in the ER was too long so I came here. Can you just do a CT and give me antibiotics? “ 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@jenrn120]

Hey Laurie, it’s really something that despite your knowledge, skills and experience how hard it is for you to perform on your job and feels unsafe on top of that, I truly understand even though I’m not an NP. People are so unhappy, entitled and unsatisfied with everything these days it’s hard to really do the RIGHT things. Follow your gut feelings and do what you feel is best for you, thank You for the truth thank you for being you! You rock sis!😊🌹

[@fromcnatonp]

Hey Jen! I hope all went is well with you. I am trying to find my way sister 💚

[@miriamanderson6146]

Congratulations! Congratulations in the sense that you are going to not be a martyr. Million great wishes for your next job. 🎉

[@deniseharris8381]

Laurie you did good. I would have left after my first or second week. No lie. Kudos to you

[@fromcnatonp]

😂

[@JazzyJsworld]

Thank you for this. Just started NP school and I appreciate all the honest reviews.

[@fromcnatonp]

You are so welcome! Best of luck to you.

[@d.sscott8528]

haha. I just graduated NP school, haven't taken my test yet, but I am interested in Urgent Care simply because I would want the 3 days a week. You recommended not starting as a brand-new NP. I am actually shadowing today at UC. but I appreciate you for being honest. You got me second-guessing my decision. haha. Thanks again. Let us know if you find something different.

[@MelloneeKecia]

I love how honest your 6 month update was 👍🏾👏🏾🤗

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@gracembakop2813]

You are my absolute fav, I love your honesty and always have. I have 4 classes left to finish my NP degree, but I already know is going to be a roller coaster. I currently work as a clinical manager in a dialysis clinic and baby every single thing you said about patient is accurate. These folks will drive you nuts, so my tail is already wondering which setting will suit me best as an NP cuzz baby even administration is a problem for me at this point 💁‍♂️💁‍♂️

[@ANurseLikeMe]

Another great update. I admire the fact that you were willing to give it an honest try.

[@relaxationsoundsambience2724]

Thanks for your honesty, much appreciated. Had an 89 y/o female patient being checked in for, "my stomach and my leg hurt really bad." Sent them to the ED ASAP. I might get an earful for this, but why waste precious time "seeing" this patient. That stomach hurting "really bad" could be an aneurysm, and who's got time to wait for an imminent DVT in the urgent care setting?

[@XmXm999]

Your hair looks nice here. Watching your videos, first thing when I go to urgent care I apologize to the provider for taking the time. I then show empathy that I understand the volume of clients they have to see. As a new nursing student, I watch all this and I am grateful for the valuable information. Ohhh, everything that you said sounds very truthful and real.

[@MNP208]

Yep, you hit the nail on the head here! I can't speak for NP, but as a RN I prefer urgent care over primary care. Urgent care has a lot of variety. Primary care is boring. I might go back to urgent care if they provided the clinic a security guard.

[@ivybichon8582]

Don’t be afraid to call the local police.

[@MNP208]

@@ivybichon8582 Oh, we did!

[@ShelbyGunby]

Your honesty was great. You came, you saw, and you know it’s not for you🤷🏾‍♀️. Great video 🫶🏾

[@fromcnatonp]

I appreciate that! 💚

[@cbl6520]

Try dermatology, low acuity, no emergencies, regular hours, tons of procedures, big $$$ if you do cosmetics and no call. Best job ever!

[@ncarter9338]

Thanks for your honesty!

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks for watching

[@DrFaithRichard]

Thanks for sharing. I work in Urgent Care PRN and Family Medicine full-time. They all have different sets of challenges. Best wishes in your next move.

[@middlesys9180]

Great post! I've always wanted to work in urgent care but didn't have a realistic perspective. This helps!! Just started with an Interventional Cardiologist so I'm studying like crazy. My only complaint so far is volume. It's a killer pace. We'll see how it goes.

[@sherrylewin1540]

Hi Miss Laurie, I love your candor! I wish you every success in your search for a new NP position. Last Monday I too moved completely out of the Agency space here in the UK. I now have a new job where I will be in more of a managerial role, interviewing Nurses ensuring they are compliant, procuring nurses, with an option to also deliver training. So pastures new for both of us. I look forward to your next video, take care Miss Laurie 🇯🇲💗

[@eshycmwangi]

Wow! 6mos already? I lost track… Congratulations on bearing with the demands of urgent care! It takes a certain personality to do all that people pleasing with no merit for g reviews….I PASS🙋🏽‍♀️even as a staff nurse

[@didilinda100]

Great video as usual big up yourself !! we really need this info an your the only one giving us the facts!! TRY TO do 6more mths at urgent care for your resume then leave lol love you ❤️ 💙 dont let these people stress u out God bless 🙏🏿

[@pascalinekouamegui26]

thank you for sharing Laurie, I love your honesty. God bless your sweet heart

[@feleciabarnes6251]

Thank you for your input as evidenced through your experience. I am currently in school and initially thought I would start in a clinic but lately leaning towards ER or urgent care, as I currently work in ER. I definitely hear you and urgent care will not be where I start as a new NP! If I decide to give it a shot later it will be after other experiences. Thanks again!

[@Colt-ii4qn]

So on point, more nurses like you are needed 👍

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks for watching

[@ivybichon8582]

Don’t give up on the urgent care. It sounds like you work for a franchise. Your experience could be all together different if you work for a hospital or larger private organization. Keep your options open

[@bluefamily3937]

it's all good to hear an update. been a follower since 2018

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks for the support

[@kijaniroblox123]

Appreciate your honesty. Can you please refer me some wound care program? FNP student I would like to do palliative and hospice care or wound care .

[@kennypryce4617]

Occupational health and Safety must be the will of management. If they are going to wait until an employee is murdered to put things in place to make employees feel safe why stay there. Absolutely ridiculous. As long as the organization can earn well too bad. Meanwhile I xant wait to see your next adventure. Would you think about academia?

[@fromcnatonp]

I am a bit scared of academia, not gonna lie. They definitely need security. They have a panic button, saying it calls the cops. LOL, how long will it take the cops to come. Thanks for watching

[@lvj6788]

I love your channel I've watch you for awhile now you have great experience you should consider opening a some sort of nursing business and at night for 4 hours teach the skills like suturing, extractions many new nurses are just thrown to the wolves after nursing school you could even create an online course... Keep going! You're the BEST!

[@marycallender5200]

Stand your ground honey. I feel you are a great professional and knowledgeable. Love your style. Be safe.

[@kingchrisworld4468]

WOW I am in PA school you got me thinking 💭

[@prettyspice13]

Thank you so much for this video, I'm currently a NP student and just looking at different settings that I maybe considering after graduation. Definitely sounds like UC is not for me lol

[@fromcnatonp]

Congratulations to you, I wish you all the best on your NP journey. UC is tough

[@HermannTheGreat]

Thanks for sharing honestly, love these stories.

[@fromcnatonp]

My pleasure!

[@zipporahngigi4532]

I like how open you are. Thanks

[@fromcnatonp]

Thanks for watching

[@lifeaccordingtodiamond240]

Laurie, have you ever thought about working in dermatology? 🤔 love your videos btw!

[@marisaabsi]

I love watching your videos and take everything you say into consideration! I know you said you wouldn’t consider urgent care as a new grad. I’m graduating in March with my BSN (hopefully NP In the future) and I’m still trying to figure out the best setting for me as a new grad to still work on my skills. Where would you recommend? The med surg floor? Thank you ❤❤❤

[@jamieb5626]

Love your honesty!!! If you knew what you did now, would you still become a NP?!

[@fromcnatonp]

I have never regretted becoming a NP, lots of opportunities I would have chosen Acute care

[@Paula30563]

Have you ever thought about working in substance use treatment as a FNP?

[@Tanyan1026]

Atleast you made it to 6 months 😄

[@fromcnatonp]

That is true…

[@phyllism2479]

Hi girl. I am new here and I like your content already. Which products do you use on your skin? Can you share a video on your skin care routine? You are so nicely moisturized.

[@omegasage777]

Even my own parents have the habit of wanting antibiotics for any illness...and as an RN I have to explain that it is usually not necessary!! LOL. Old habits die hard I guess. But seriously, these patients are just getting crazier and crazier. I got cursed out for not giving a pain med within 5 minutes of the patient asking for it LMAO

[@aliciaroundtree7064]

Is that a 💚💖 bracelet?

[@maxxedtfout]

Healthcare needs an overhaul…. It’s garbage and that’s why I’m gone. Maybe when it’s crickets people will get it. I love your candidness. I’m not an NP but I’ve done enough to understand that 99% of these jobs are unsafe and kinda miserable. What’s interesting is that you see everybody? When I did a little stint in urgent care here [ DMV] patients fill out a form and any suspected serious issues went straight to the ED. Now that had its downsides too but I’m not sure there’s a middle ground here

[@sharondawilliams7707]

How are you preparing differently for your next move?👩🏽‍⚕️🩺

[@fromcnatonp]

I am truly taking my time to re evaluate what I really love doing. I know that there will not be a job that will be 100%, but I will find my way, I believe that.

[@sharondawilliams7707]

@@fromcnatonp You have too much knowledge, passion, & dedication to the medical field. I’m a new nurse on a Med-Surge floor. I don’t love it either but I will find my niche after some trials & errors. I’ll do my BEST today!♥️

[@xiomaragomez6649]

Thank you so much for your honesty. Would you say 6 months is good enough for new NP to see if it's working out or wait 1yr for experience and then move to something else?

[@fromcnatonp]

I will say a year, when you are a brand new NP a year is sufficient, especially bc you need that on your resume. Unless, the work place is unbearable, try and stay a year.

[@astridjolie4330]

Love your contents. We don't minced wrong as Caribbean grls . 😂😊😊

[@fromcnatonp]

😁 we sure don’t! Lol

[@shereewilliams2887]

Yep knock who dung cauzzz u sista madda dan dem helllloooo where… on mi way (like wi did back in di day) 😂😂😂😂😂say less

[@fromcnatonp]

😂😂😆😆! Sheree we know you a fighter! 💕

[@harlinnp9213]

Girl, I need you to RUN NOT skip, walk or hop. BUT RRRUUUUUNNNNNN!!!!!

[@fromcnatonp]

You know, I am putting the running shoes on 😩

[@harlinnp9213]

@@fromcnatonp not jog either

[@ashleydufrenne6301]

Girl, maybe all urgent care clinics are the same or we work for the same company😂😂

[@fromcnatonp]

LOL! let me find out, we might. Thanks for watching

[@sandrazzzz403]

Girl, I dislike it for you! Idk how you are doing it to see so many pts in one day. I hope they give you a scribe. I would’ve quit after having to stay late just a couple of times. 8pm is already so late. You basically go home shower and sleep. I work at a FQHC clinic and they basically expect us to see everything that walks in the door too. Frustrating. Are you looking unto specialty?

[@Honeygraham215]

Everything you said is absolutely 💯!!! With 30 years of experience these last 3 years have been the hardest in my career. The sense of entitlement, profits over patients, work place violence is pushing more of us off the edge....and they still wonder why there is a nursing crisis...SMH

[@bernyddessy4992]

I really appreciate the honesty in all your experiences as a Healthcare provider. This whole thing of peaches and roses just is not reality. I'm sure you will find your niche soon!