As someone who has worked ltc, lt-acute care, and acute care including icu rotations, screw the "excitement". I just want a chill job that is good for my mental and physical health, good pay and allows a good work-life balance
I’m working in Ambulatory care. It’s a government hospital so we have a lot of patient also procedures but I like working in outpatient department than ward we don’t have bedside care like in the ward.
This was very insightful! I’ve been applying for outpatient jobs as well as school nursing (RN). Would you have any advice for school nursing? I just landed the job as a new grad and I’m super excited. Thanks!
Congrats! landing a job is a great feeling, especially as a new grad! My main advice for new grads it to not stop learning now that you're out of school! It's easy to want to slow down on the studies but once you get out of school is when the specific learning happens! Learn all about common pediatric illnesses and signs and symptoms to look out for! There are a lot of nuances when it come to kiddos that you'll hand to have in your toolbox asap! Congratulations again on the job and I hope it's going well! Thanks for the comment!
Hey great video I was looking for this information. I’m an international trained Rn My question is how do you get specialization skill to work in these different clinics. Can you do a video on different specialized skills for nurses to do and where do you get these experiences. The reason why I asked is because I’m my country if you work in a specific area you are offered courses to be trained in that area and it qualifies you as specialized. Thanks love yr video and your simple explanation.
Hey Beverly! Thanks for the comment! I don't have much experience with international laws or certifications but typically there is training on site at the hospital or clinic to train you on specific parts of your job. There are some things that are even more specialized though and you have to take a course and then a test to get a certifications. For example, many emergency rooms require a Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification and that takes completion of a course along with passing an in person exam to obtain it. However, in some clinics and outpatient offices, they will train you in the areas needed to perform your duties. It's different from place to place but I hope that helps! Thanks again for the comment!
Hello Joe. I've donated blood at American Red Cross blood drives several times over the past 5 years. I also started donating plasma a couple of months ago. Before donating blood and plasma, I go through screening, which is essentially a mini-physical. I get my hemoglobin, hematocrit, and protein levels checked with a finger prick blood test. My weight, blood pressure, and pulse are also checked. I also answer a series of questions about my past medical history. This is all to ensure that I am healthy enough to donate blood or plasma. I'm sure that there are nurses that help to collect blood at blood drives and source plasma from healthy donors. Would nurses working in these roles and settings be considered outpatient nurses?
Hey awofadeju1, To my knowledge, I believe most of the people working a blood drive through donation centers and drives are usually phlebotomists or specially trained technicians that are trained in blood drawing techniques. There may be an RN on site but I don't know quite enough about that to answer with much certainty. That said, I think if there are nurses there, you could consider that outpatient nursing. Thanks so much for your comment and please feel free to ask more questions if any pop up!
Hey Aylin! If I'm understanding your question you're wanting some information on Practice Nursing in the UK? I don't have any experience outside of the US but I'll look into it and see if I can gather enough information to put together a video! Thanks for the comment!
Hey! Thanks for the comment! I would say that they are not the same. In many clinics, in fact, RN's will oversee the work of Medical Assistants. In general, the training and schooling that RN's go through allows them to develop critical thinking and skills that are usually beyond the scope of a medical assistant. Nurses can utilize "nursing diagnoses" and a wide array of assessment skills to help the primary care practitioner develop a treatment plan. They can also teach on medications and procedures proficiently. It's very important to remember too, that the job of a nurse is very diverse. No nurses will have the exact same experience and depending on the location, type of clinic, and state laws among other things, the experience of a nurse will differ drastically. These videos are intended to give a broad overview for those that don't have any idea about the position. Thanks again for the comment and feel free to ask more questions! I'll do my best to respond to them promptly!
Thanks for the comment! These videos are made primarily for those not yet in the medical field (or those with little to no experience) so I try to use less medical jargon when I can. I couldn't decide if "outpatient" or "ambulatory" sounded more technical so I went with "outpatient." Many people who have been hospitalized and needed things like rehab or PT are referred to "outpatient rehab" for example so I thought it might be easier to understand for those without any knowledge of medicine. You're absolutely right though, thank you for commenting!
As someone who has worked ltc, lt-acute care, and acute care including icu rotations, screw the "excitement". I just want a chill job that is good for my mental and physical health, good pay and allows a good work-life balance
Thanks Joe
Very helpful. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! I'm planning on putting up a lot more content in the future, stay tuned!
Omg so helpful!
Solid!!
Like the sound of the outpatient nursing
Right! It is a path that a lot of RNs take in their career journey! Thanks for the comment!
I’m working in Ambulatory care. It’s a government hospital so we have a lot of patient also procedures but I like working in outpatient department than ward we don’t have bedside care like in the ward.
Hello, can I ask for a link about nursing update for outpatient adult? I can't find any in internet.
This was very insightful! I’ve been applying for outpatient jobs as well as school nursing (RN). Would you have any advice for school nursing? I just landed the job as a new grad and I’m super excited. Thanks!
Congrats! landing a job is a great feeling, especially as a new grad! My main advice for new grads it to not stop learning now that you're out of school! It's easy to want to slow down on the studies but once you get out of school is when the specific learning happens! Learn all about common pediatric illnesses and signs and symptoms to look out for! There are a lot of nuances when it come to kiddos that you'll hand to have in your toolbox asap! Congratulations again on the job and I hope it's going well! Thanks for the comment!
Hey great video I was looking for this information. I’m an international trained Rn My question is how do you get specialization skill to work in these different clinics. Can you do a video on different specialized skills for nurses to do and where do you get these experiences. The reason why I asked is because I’m my country if you work in a specific area you are offered courses to be trained in that area and it qualifies you as specialized. Thanks love yr video and your simple explanation.
Hey Beverly! Thanks for the comment! I don't have much experience with international laws or certifications but typically there is training on site at the hospital or clinic to train you on specific parts of your job. There are some things that are even more specialized though and you have to take a course and then a test to get a certifications. For example, many emergency rooms require a Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification and that takes completion of a course along with passing an in person exam to obtain it. However, in some clinics and outpatient offices, they will train you in the areas needed to perform your duties. It's different from place to place but I hope that helps! Thanks again for the comment!
Hello Joe. I've donated blood at American Red Cross blood drives several times over the past 5 years. I also started donating plasma a couple of months ago. Before donating blood and plasma, I go through screening, which is essentially a mini-physical. I get my hemoglobin, hematocrit, and protein levels checked with a finger prick blood test. My weight, blood pressure, and pulse are also checked. I also answer a series of questions about my past medical history. This is all to ensure that I am healthy enough to donate blood or plasma. I'm sure that there are nurses that help to collect blood at blood drives and source plasma from healthy donors. Would nurses working in these roles and settings be considered outpatient nurses?
Hey awofadeju1,
To my knowledge, I believe most of the people working a blood drive through donation centers and drives are usually phlebotomists or specially trained technicians that are trained in blood drawing techniques. There may be an RN on site but I don't know quite enough about that to answer with much certainty. That said, I think if there are nurses there, you could consider that outpatient nursing. Thanks so much for your comment and please feel free to ask more questions if any pop up!
Can you do a video on Practice Nursing please? (UK)
Hey Aylin! If I'm understanding your question you're wanting some information on Practice Nursing in the UK? I don't have any experience outside of the US but I'll look into it and see if I can gather enough information to put together a video! Thanks for the comment!
So it’s kinda of a medical assistant? Like the work they do? Hoping for a response
Hey! Thanks for the comment!
I would say that they are not the same. In many clinics, in fact, RN's will oversee the work of Medical Assistants. In general, the training and schooling that RN's go through allows them to develop critical thinking and skills that are usually beyond the scope of a medical assistant. Nurses can utilize "nursing diagnoses" and a wide array of assessment skills to help the primary care practitioner develop a treatment plan. They can also teach on medications and procedures proficiently.
It's very important to remember too, that the job of a nurse is very diverse. No nurses will have the exact same experience and depending on the location, type of clinic, and state laws among other things, the experience of a nurse will differ drastically. These videos are intended to give a broad overview for those that don't have any idea about the position.
Thanks again for the comment and feel free to ask more questions! I'll do my best to respond to them promptly!
It's called Ambulatory Nursing, not Outpatient Nursing😓
Thanks for the comment! These videos are made primarily for those not yet in the medical field (or those with little to no experience) so I try to use less medical jargon when I can. I couldn't decide if "outpatient" or "ambulatory" sounded more technical so I went with "outpatient." Many people who have been hospitalized and needed things like rehab or PT are referred to "outpatient rehab" for example so I thought it might be easier to understand for those without any knowledge of medicine. You're absolutely right though, thank you for commenting!