tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10954031.post7239126522667063880..comments2024-03-08T10:45:45.702-05:00Comments on The Nurse Practitioner's Place: Should You Shadow At A Location Before Working There?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879069463960748178noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10954031.post-4228578566650181012013-11-24T02:30:43.521-05:002013-11-24T02:30:43.521-05:00That is actually a great idea, I have known many n...That is actually a great idea, I have known many nurse practitioners who are unhappy with their current employers, and yes, they have not tried to shadow first before they accepted the work. There are a lot of great deals offered for nurse practitioners but when you're actually there, you'll realize that the cons are far more intimidating for nurses.<br /><br />In an effort to help nurses pass the NCLEX examination, I have developed a free mobile application where nurses can study for the NCLEX examination even while on the go and gauge their readiness to take the NCLEX Examination. I am also offering an ebook that tackles the top 20 drug classifications commonly tackled in the NCLEX exam. All these and more can be found at www.nclexpreceptor.comNCLEX Preceptorhttp://www.nclexpreceptor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10954031.post-55647990545371955812013-10-31T18:27:05.694-04:002013-10-31T18:27:05.694-04:00I had a similar experience. The place looked good ...I had a similar experience. The place looked good on paper, but 3 weeks in I knew this wasn't the place for me. The Physician I worked with was looking for someone to do all her lab work follow-up, not see patients, and the office dynamics were off. I stuck it out until I was offered another job in an urgent care. I knew I was inthe right place after a few hours of shadowing. Since then I have been a happy camper.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02271877175236793677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10954031.post-13332766205583001552013-10-28T17:28:07.736-04:002013-10-28T17:28:07.736-04:00Shadowing is fine, but personally I wouldn't w...Shadowing is fine, but personally I wouldn't want some shadowing me for more than a day. I think you can get a pretty good feel for an environment after spending 8 hours there.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10954031.post-12676860051628969852013-10-28T13:49:16.543-04:002013-10-28T13:49:16.543-04:00Wow. You must be a yogi with mind-reading capabili...Wow. You must be a yogi with mind-reading capabilites. I quit my job recently because I took it immediately after graduation without ever shadowing or looking further into the logistics of what the position. Didn't even examine the dynamics involved in the office setting. When I took the position, it seemed like a great opportunity on paper. Also, the physician/employer had personally sought me out during the last semester of clinical preceptorship. <br /><br />Three weeks in, and I already began to feel suffocated (the spouse was the office manager)... I felt as if I were in the employer's house (not a clinic)-- and every little move I made was being monitored like a hawk.. (i.e. "Why did you print that paper? The inflection of your voice when you talk to your patients is not correct", etc.). I learned quickly that I needed to get out or else my own mental state was at stake (ironically, like my patients). <br /><br />Now I am unemployed, but happier than ever. I have learned so much about myself as a provider during a short amount of time. I am currently looking for employment and will make certain to shadow the next position.<br /><br />My only question: Let's say you go for a job interview. When and how would you word the opportunity to shadow a position to the employer? This may be easier for a private practice.. but what about for a county position? Where the organization is larger and the hiring committee is vast. Any tips on that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com