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    Molluscum Contagiosum

    BostonFNP replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    I should say, oral antivirals, for cutaneous warts or MC. The exception being suppression for recurrent genital
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    BSN to DNP application advice

    BostonFNP replied to BSNstudent96's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You absolutely should. Its a big investment and it's not the right job for everyone. Ask aroudn with your network contacts at work about spending a half-day shadowing. You should feel very...
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    Molluscum Contagiosum

    BostonFNP replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    FYI we don't use antivirals for
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    Question for FNPs

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

    I don't regret it at all, but I can say with absolute confidence, it is not for everyone. Have you shadowed some FNPs to see if the role is something that makes a worthwhile investment for you? There...
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    Feeling overwhelmed

    BostonFNP replied to Miffy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It may sound strange to hear, but this is a good thing. Knowing what you don't know and self-reflective practice is an important component of practicing safely. There is not a provider out there that...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    BostonFNP replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    They did (at least superficially) base their requirements on outcomes data. I am sure it was also convenient to the bottom line to get some of the higher paid nurses a help out the door. I do believe...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    BostonFNP replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    From strictly a financial position: if nursing changed to a BSN or MSN entry right now it would create a shortage which would increase demand and give nurses some leverage to have some of these...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    BostonFNP replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    There are 3 million active RNs in this country, the fact these problems exist is evidence that nurses are doing a crappy job advocating for
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    BostonFNP replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying that they are not ready to be bedside RNs or ready for advanced practice when you said that they are not ready to be "independent practitioners"? If you work with them on the floor, are...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    BostonFNP replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you in your program? How do you know these other students aren't ready? What makes you think
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    BostonFNP replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    You can tell them that but you are 100%
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    BostonFNP replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I think Katie's point is (maybe not, but I've seen this happen many times) is that often times novice RNs that do have plants for APRN roles don't get treated well on the floor. I understand why the...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    BostonFNP replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    This is a huge problem. These novice RNs are trying to learn an RN role without their complete attention while also trying to go to didactic graduate classes and learn the NP role in clinic without...
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    Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    BostonFNP replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    One way to look at this is to consider the numbers: By graduates/education: The number of NP graduates between 2010-2013 is about 52,000. The number of RN graduates between 2010-2013 is about 144,000....
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    New FNP here. f/u's and quantity of pills

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

    How long would you expect the symptoms of bronchitis to
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    Disclosing former substance abuse for licensure.

    BostonFNP replied to MFf2017's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You may want to talk to a lawyer about this before you do anything. Per my read/knowledge (I am not a lawyer or legal expert, just reading the documents): "Individuals who answer yes” to the...
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    Hospitalist --- FNP or AGACNP?

    BostonFNP replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Your board certification doesn't dictate where you can work: your state practice act, your own ethics, and your employers policy does. The real question is do you feel you have the experience and...
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    FNP application scenario

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

    Don't just "google" it (and don't just blindly take advice from posters here either, myself included and perhaps least of all..)! You should have access to experienced providers/mentors,...
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    FNP application scenario

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

    Make sure you identify a mentor or mentors and utilize them frequently. Good luck. As a generalized FYI, make sure you check with your office protocol and the other providers in your clinic before...
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    Misconceptions in NP/PA/MD education: experiential requirements, online, and for-profits

    BostonFNP replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree that despite our training that we don't do tests where we can't do anything about, that at times, an answer is of significant importance to patients. This is part of caring for both the...
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    Positive UC

    BostonFNP replied to Bumex's topic in Advanced Practice

    Do you feel that asymtomatic bacteria caused the
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    Best books/resources to keep in your office

    BostonFNP replied to elizabell's topic in Advanced Practice

    UpToDate is one of the most valuable POC resources you can have as a new provider. The derm flashcard book is well worth the
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    Working as an RN, Learning as an NP?

    BostonFNP replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So you understand where I am coming from, I have spend a good many years as a practicing NP as well as a clinical and didactic educator for both NP students and medical students. First and foremost,...
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    Misconceptions in NP/PA/MD education: experiential requirements, online, and for-profits

    BostonFNP replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    What setting do you practice in? How long do you have with each patient? Did you just read or learn about this or something? It kinda reminds me of the scene in Good Will Hunting. Outside of very...
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    Misconceptions in NP/PA/MD education: experiential requirements, online, and for-profits

    BostonFNP replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    To be really honest, this is clinically (nearly) useless information. It is academically interesting but outside of one small possible implication I can't think of a single clinical reason this is...