So I'm surviving as a new NP. Last Thursday and today, I took 6 walk ins each day. They are usually the 'easy' ones, like sore throat, ear pain, or the ever dreaded headache. They can also be difficult because it's usually an 'oh, one more thing' type visit...as in, you're under the impression the visits done and have one hand on the door and then you hear,'oh, just one more thing. I need refills on x,y, z and i don't q is working anymore for these five reasons, can you switch me to something else? Also, I want referrals for a, b, c. ' It's times like those that you really have to put your foot down and remind them that the reason they came in was the sore throat and that you would be more than happy to schedule them for next week to come in and discuss the 17 other medical issues.
When I go in on Wednesday, I am scheduled to do 6 physicals and 1 pap, and I'll have labs and xrays that I sent out today that will be back by then. Wish me luck!
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