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    Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    BostonFNP replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's a big financial investment but it's also a huge investment of your time and life so don't focus on just the money but on the whole future and your whole
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    Online vs. Brick&Mortar NP Programs

    BostonFNP replied to kvisintine's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My two cents for what it's worth (which is probably a little less than a penny): There are many reputable and established programs with good local and national name recognition that now offer online...
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    Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    BostonFNP replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Much better option, IMHO, is the PSLF program on federal
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    Simmons College Sept. 16' Cohort

    BostonFNP replied to ncnurse08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do some research before you sign on the line on the HRSA
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    Moving to Massachussetts, 8 months experience

    BostonFNP replied to jpk22's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The job market is very competitive. If you don't mind commuting out of the city or working in sub-acute care then it may be a bit easier to find a job, but still expect the market to be fairly tight....
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    Attending NP school in a state that limits NP's autonomy?

    BostonFNP replied to DesertSky's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your clinical experience/education may differ based on the autonomy of the NPs you are working with. Your program would be the same or similar as they all prepare students to take a national board...
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    Can they do this to me?????

    BostonFNP replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly I would not do anything more about that clinical site, let it go. Your education and career, and time and money you have invested in it, are worth more than making waves about a single...
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    New Grad finally got a job offer!!!! What do you think of the details?

    BostonFNP replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It sounds like a pretty good deal, congrats. I would check on a few things if you could: 1. Who handles referrals and PAs? 2. How much do other providers have to chart at
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    RN transition to advance practice nursing

    BostonFNP replied to Spunkycgill32's topic in Advanced Practice

    There are few studies on this topic, however, it is discussed in the extant literature as "role confusion". I precept students will all sorts of different backgrounds. I have said it before, but one...
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    Administering Tylenol to a friend

    BostonFNP replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they have G6PD
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    Administering Tylenol to a friend

    BostonFNP replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    According to Mosby's Medical Dictionary, "medication administration" is defined as preparing, giving and evaluating theeffectiveness of prescription and non-prescription drugs. According to NIC it's...
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    Administering Tylenol to a friend

    BostonFNP replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I just missed it? Happens sometimes. Maybe the OP's instructor isn't the legal guardian of his/her kids? Though theoretically it's the same issue if the kid for some reason wanted to sue his/her...
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    Administering Tylenol to a friend

    BostonFNP replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    There is no problem with that scenario as described above, it's pretty clear. Where is gets murky is this scenario: Friend: "Hey, I have a headache" Nurse friend, in his own home: "I'll go get you...
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    Administering Tylenol to a friend

    BostonFNP replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference between a friend "taking" and a nurse "administering". Where that line is the
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    BostonFNP replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Annoy the "provider". Wait a
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    DEA License Question

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

    Oh, and on a semi-related note, if you applied for your NPI using your home address you want to change that ASAP once you get a
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    DEA License Question

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

    "If you are applying for an Individual Registration (Practitioner, MLP, Researcher) you are required to provide your Full Name, Address, Social Security Number, and Phone Number. If you are applying...
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    Recent ASN Becker College students/grads want to share experience about the program?

    BostonFNP replied to Maria Stacey's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    They have a 97-100% pass rate on NCLEX from 2011 to 2014, that's a good sign
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    Primary Care to inpatient?

    BostonFNP replied to amalay's topic in Advanced Practice

    And you want to work in the ED or hospital in pediatrics? I think either way you will need a post-masters certificate program to get acute care experience/certification or find a hospital with a...
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    Which online MSN program??

    BostonFNP replied to homehealthWCN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am glad Alicat asked the follow-up question because this is the info that really helps us point you in the right direction. I tell prospective students all the time that they need to shadow some...
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    Primary Care to inpatient?

    BostonFNP replied to amalay's topic in Advanced Practice

    What is your board certification?
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    Which online MSN program??

    BostonFNP replied to homehealthWCN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds like you have a lot going on right now, what is motivating you to consider/make the change
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    Inpatient NP hours

    BostonFNP replied to guest769224's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Our hospitalist NPs work 7 12s then 7
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    Administering Tylenol to a friend

    BostonFNP replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    APAP is worse on the liver than ibuprofen Ibuprofen is bad on the kidneys. SO don't give that out either unless your friend with a headache likes
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    FAQ For Student Nurse Practitioners (Part 2)

    BostonFNP posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Welcome student NPs and prospective student NPs! Part 2 This is the second part of a two part series, if you haven't read the first installment, start there, if you have, welcome back. First off, a...