BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

BCgradnurse has 11 years experience as a MSN, RN, NP and specializes in allergy and asthma, urgent care.

BCgradnurse's Latest Activity

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   Boston Area NP Salary

   BCgradnurse replied to mrabinov's topic in Advanced

   I just got the same response from a Boston hospital, despite having 8 years experience in the particular specialty I was applying for. They only cared about my total years of practice. I would think the ability to pretty much hit the ground running would count for something. There was no flexibility whatsoever. Anyway, I digress... 103K is low for Boston. You may do better in the suburbs, or in adjoining states. I make a lot more in RI than I did in MA. Best of luck to you.
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   Farewell Esme - In Loving Memory

   BCgradnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so sad to hear of Esme's death. May her memory be a blessing to all who love her.
3. 

   Lost New NP

   BCgradnurse replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in NP

   Fingers crossed you get this position. I don't know what your employer was thinking placing you in the Cardiac role. Best of luck to you.
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   Best States for RN's and NP's both in terms of pay and practice?

   BCgradnurse replied to myoglobin's topic in NP

   Rhode Island is a good state to practice in as a NP. It's an independent practice state, and salaries are just about on par with MA., but housing costs are lower. Licenses are processed fairly quickly.
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   Where are NPs most/least in demand?

   BCgradnurse replied to Aliens05's topic in NP

   I live in the metropolitan Boston/Providence area, and there are a lot of jobs for NPs with experience. New grads are having challenges finding a job.
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   Would you be willing to walk away?

   BCgradnurse replied to Rnis's topic in Advanced

   I might. All depends on the job. I like what I do, but I'm all about quality of life at this point.
7. 

   Vitamin infusions

   BCgradnurse replied to lovely07's topic in Advanced

   You could check out the Institute of Functional Medicine website, or try to talk to someone who works in a Functional Medicine practice.
8. 

   Psych Nurses. Do you hug your patients?

   BCgradnurse replied to Yahni's topic in Psychiatric

   I would never hug a patient. I'm a strong believer in boundaries. I can show compassion with my words. I also would never want my actions to be misconstrued and end up with a lawsuit for sexual assault. My pedi patients get fistbumps if they initiate it, but nothing more.
9. 

   Will you get your DNP

   BCgradnurse replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Advanced

   Not worth the money, in my opinion.
10. 

    Family medicine needs in Rhode Island?

    BCgradnurse replied to djmatte's topic in NP

    There are several NP owned practices in the state that I know of, and probably more that I don't. I think you could do well here. It is a beautiful place to live, especially in the summer. Winters won't bother you, seeing that you currently withstand Michigan winter weather!
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    Family medicine needs in Rhode Island?

    BCgradnurse replied to djmatte's topic in NP

    I work in RI, but in a specialty practice. I have a NP friend who owns her own specialty practice in the state, and loves the autonomy. Her only complaint is that insurance reimbursements, for whatever reason, are on the lower side in the state. Both my boss and I like that he doesn't have to review my charts, and I have full autonomy and prescriptive authority. I used to practice in MA and I prefer working in RI. I see lots of jobs posted for Primary Care NPs, but I haven't seen too many jobs for family practice. I know the community health centers do have family practice departments, but I haven't looked into whether or not they are hiring.
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    DEA, should employer pay?

    BCgradnurse replied to lovely07's topic in Advanced

    My practice pays for all licensing and registration fees. I'm in a private practice, so I just use the practice's credit card to pay the fees.
13. 

    How did your program teach physical assessment?

    BCgradnurse replied to Ready2GradMay09's topic in NP

    Mine was face to face. I attended a 100% on campus program. We had to do a complete adult and pediatric exam within a set time to pass the class.
14. 

    Report a post?

    BCgradnurse replied to Emergent's topic in Feedback

    I can't even navigate this site on my phone. Maybe you're not getting the full screen view.
15. 

    Report a post?

    BCgradnurse replied to Emergent's topic in Feedback

    Me too. Just reported that poster.
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    Can I work with specialist as FNP or should I pursue AGNP

    BCgradnurse replied to rearviewmirror's topic in NP

    I'm an FNP and work in a specialty (outpatient only). I see all ages, so having the FNP was essential in getting this position.