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    Confused

    BostonFNP replied to whitescrubsaremyfave's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Again, your ADN GPA at 3.0 shows that you are a student that would be borderline failing in a graduate program. The BSN would allow you to get the GPA up to a level the demonstrates you are capable of...
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    EMS talking down to Nurse

    BostonFNP replied to heynurse1996's topic in School

    The point is, that mindset is
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    Bored, Trying to figure out what to do.

    BostonFNP replied to deej394's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job, excited to get out of bed and go to work every
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    Bored, Trying to figure out what to do.

    BostonFNP replied to deej394's topic in General Nursing

    It may be most helpful to think about what you do find interesting and challenging in your current role and aim to expand on that. What are those things? Using the word "stagnated" here is...
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    What NP Specialty Should I Choose?

    BostonFNP replied to Bumex's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The DNP-entry issue is a problem in a number of aspects, and I agree it adds cost without any evidence it adds quality. I think the larger concern is that NP accreditation needs to be revisited to...
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    What NP Specialty Should I Choose?

    BostonFNP replied to Bumex's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It would make a major change to a successful model would be my biggest argument against it. It would also potentially result in increased cost, both to the profession and to the
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    Are NPs expected to be happy and cheerful?

    BostonFNP replied to Soliloquy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a partner in a practice I expect all my staff, providers, and myself to be professional and polite. We talk frequently that it patients are consistently abusive in any manner they will be...
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    BostonFNP replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Have people been watching Call the Midwife? Thoughts on the show, gender roles, and the nursing
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    Overwhelmed by the role of FNP

    BostonFNP replied to Black Coffee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is normal and expected, and to some degree, never goes away (nor should it). There is tremendous amounts of responsibility that goes with the role and the socialization to the new role is the...
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    Confused

    BostonFNP replied to whitescrubsaremyfave's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    All of our quality local programs require an 80-83 or better (and/or 3.0 GPA) to be considered "passing" in graduate NP school in core
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    Confused

    BostonFNP replied to whitescrubsaremyfave's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think the "easy" BSN would make you a stronger candidate for NP school, would allow you to apply to and be accepted by better programs. You could speak to local programs admissions departments and...
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    Confused

    BostonFNP replied to whitescrubsaremyfave's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You would be much better served by doing a ADN to BSN bridge program and really focusing on your grades (as well as continuing to try and graduate with at least a 3.5). Remember in most quality NP...
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    I really need advice

    BostonFNP replied to itswild's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Deciding between FNP and PMHNP is a big choice, and while you can always post-masters later on, it is the foundation of your practice. From the advice of a number of practicing PMHNPs here on AN,...
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    I really need advice

    BostonFNP replied to itswild's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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    NP being used as an RN

    BostonFNP replied to Adam18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Honestly I'd just find another job, but before that, I'd have a candid talk with my employer about my concerns from salary to hours to
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    Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    BostonFNP replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    What healthcare system do you work in that has no pharmacists, case managers, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, EMTs, medics, etc. Good luck with your MSN...that's a...
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    Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    BostonFNP replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    This about sums up the issue. Its not about what is true or not true, its about what the OP feels should be true . Facts, evidenced based practice, ethics, the scientific process yields to individual...
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    First time posters

    BostonFNP replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in General Students

    Wait she wants to basically challenge the NCLEX without having attended
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    CEU/CME for recertification with ANCC??

    BostonFNP replied to Tony1790's topic in Advanced Practice

    "Use of UpToDate is acceptable to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for renewal requirements. In addition, the ANCC has indicated that use of UpToDate meets the pharmacology requirement...
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    Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    BostonFNP replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    By this definition, the vast majority of APRNs are doing "bedside nursing". Statistically more APRNs meet this definition than RNs. So physicians don't "care" for/about patients? Legally,...
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    Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    BostonFNP replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    You really have a limited view of nurses and healthcare in general. You do realize that only 50-60% of RNs work in a hospital? Explain to us how non-nurses will replace school nurses, community health...
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    Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    BostonFNP replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    You can put it in ALL CAPS or bold or italics but you are still absolutely wrong. NPs are not MDs nor are they PAs nor do they exist to "primarily assist" a physician. If you want to underline your...
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    BostonFNP replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I don't follow the logic here at all. I follow you that while under-staffing is blamed on a non-existent shortage it is often rooted in saving the employer money. But then you go on to suggest there...
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    BostonFNP replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    please stop all the petty politics among yourselves! Let's all come together as one body and push our legislators for change!! We are in the millions and we are in demand!! That is power!! Aside from...
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    First time posters

    BostonFNP replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in General Students

    That's when I enjoy it the