BostonFNP APRN

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    Doctors vs NP's?

    BostonFNP replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    But my old doctor used to give me a Z-Pak with a refill (because sometimes the first one didn't
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    Doctors vs NP's?

    BostonFNP replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    This is a huge issue in primary care: many patients feel like there is/should be a pill for every problem and are unwilling to even listen to non-pharmacologic treatment (i.e. lifestyle...
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    Nursing pay..Check this out!

    BostonFNP replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in the
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    Doctors vs NP's?

    BostonFNP replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Please, explain how the OPs post relates in any way to DE programs or prior RN experience... Please, explain how the OPs post relates in any way to DE programs or prior RN
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    Doctors vs NP's?

    BostonFNP replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    There could be many reasons for this including concern for abuse, a concern for an ADR, inappropriate prescribing by prior provider(s), concern for secondary etiology, an inappropriate patient group,...
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    Disappointed

    BostonFNP replied to CardiacDork's topic in Advanced Practice

    Very few positive comments are made and they are usually from other nurses that have no clue about NP education, preparation, or job
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    The Struggle for Preceptors

    BostonFNP replied to smileyfacefee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Then hit pause and wait for a bit; this is a big investment, don't pt yourself in a bad position starting
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    NP vs. PA

    BostonFNP replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you are unable to relocate then you need to do an extensive job market evaluation before you consider
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    12 Month ADN Program-No Bachelors or Waitlist

    BostonFNP replied to AspiringNurseP's topic in General Students

    This is not the route you want to take to the end
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    NP vs. PA

    BostonFNP replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you are not planning on working in the surgical field in the provider role, than PA and NP have a very similar role and often function interchangeably. PA programs are 3 years, full-time, and they...
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    I'm Sorry

    BostonFNP replied to vintagemother's topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday a patient asked me for a cup of water. I looked around for help but there wasn't anyone around so I reluctantly walked down the hall to the watercooler and got it for him. But I wasn't happy...
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    FNP Course Descriptions

    BostonFNP replied to trj524's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most of the technical skills are taught in workshops, provided the program offers them, and are normally just general introductions to technique. You will not find central line placement as a FNP...
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    Mandatory flu shots????

    BostonFNP replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Blame
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    A Feminist Approach to the Opioid Epidemic

    BostonFNP replied to Issaiah1332's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to debate the OP, post some links to your
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    A Feminist Approach to the Opioid Epidemic

    BostonFNP replied to Issaiah1332's topic in General Nursing

    Feminist does not mean "war between the sexes"! Feminism is a movement for equality between the
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    Got to Change my Sig/Title :)

    BostonFNP replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!
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    Mandatory flu shots????

    BostonFNP replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This shows a gross misunderstanding of how influenza vaccines
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    Mandatory flu shots????

    BostonFNP replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The only appropriate use of the term "woke" is in
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    NP Rx

    BostonFNP replied to punjaban25's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is nothing illegal about it, it is just not good practice to script for your family. Friends is probably more of a gray area and you best make sure if you do write a script that you have your...
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    Not sure how to deal with this future classmate...

    BostonFNP replied to tulipsupontulips's topic in General Students

    As I said before, if you are uncomfortable you should be very comfortable telling him that and moving on. No one should have to feel uncomfortable without speaking up for themselves. You say you are...
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    Not sure how to deal with this future classmate...

    BostonFNP replied to tulipsupontulips's topic in General Students

    Cut him off slowly? No way, don't pander to this crap. If he is annoying you or if he is creeping you out don't appease him, just tell him not to bother you anymore. You don't have any obligation to...
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    Smelly Kid

    BostonFNP replied to tch1920's topic in School

    Make sure the pedi knows! As other have said, could potentially be a sign of
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    FNP job outlook

    BostonFNP replied to CommunityOB's topic in Advanced Practice

    Make sure you join the AANP as a student prior to graduating so you can use those discounts on your board exams. The reimbursement for these costs can be negotiated as part of the job offer but...
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    FNP job outlook

    BostonFNP replied to CommunityOB's topic in Advanced Practice

    Overall salaries are still on the rise though, perhaps they have slowed a small
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    Do Nurse Practitioners get drug tested?

    BostonFNP replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I get that and I think the topic is a good one, it just came off to me like you were upset at the fact that you were and your colleague