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Primary care dilemmaRating: (votes: 0) In my clinics I've enjoyed the care element of floor nursing, but the work loads and the acuity take out much of what I want to do. I am passionate about long term interventions and preventative care/education. My favorite job was working in an STD clinic. I'm curious if anyone has recommendations for a floor that might be more similar to primary care? I know I'm asking for too much ![]() I have thought about working at a university outpatient clinic, though that doesn't unfortunately include any community clinics. They have urology, cardiology, diabetes research, and outpatient oncology clinics. Mother-baby involves primarily the care of well mothers and newborns, all in need of support as they transition to a new role, assistance with breastfeeding and lots of teaching.Pediatrics also involves providing lots of guidance and teaching.Of the clinics you mention, I think diabetes and cardiology have the potential to enable you to develop long-term relationships with a consistent client base andprovide preventive care as well as teaching on prevention of complications.I admire you for having such a strong interest in primary care. Perhaps when your "pay back" time is over, you might want to consider a county health department in either prenatal care, well baby or peds. Comment: Those are good points I hadn't thought of. I am more directed towards adult health, probably because I haven't had much experience with children though I'm open to that changing. You nailed me, I would love to go into county health
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