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BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

allergy and asthma, urgent care
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BCgradnurse has 10 years experience as a MSN, RN, NP and specializes in allergy and asthma, urgent care.

mid-life career changer, FNP

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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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Will you get your DNP

    BCgradnurse replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Advanced

    Not worth the money, in my opinion.
  7. BCgradnurse

    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    What did you wish you knew as a new grad NP?

    BCgradnurse replied to MSNrunner's topic in NP

    Up to date, 5 minute clinical consult, and Dermnet.nz for all things skin.
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    Commute to your job?

    BCgradnurse replied to Power2020's topic in NP

    My average commute is 25 minutes (my practice has 3 offices and I rotate between them). I work 9-5 M-W, 10-6 Th, and 7:30-3 on Fridays and have 1 Friday off a month. I usually get out on time or pretty close to it. I hate long commutes, so distance has always been a big factor in my job searches. My kids are grown and flown, but my life outside of work is very important to me. I need the down time and 12 hour shifts are too long for me.
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    How to publish a clinical case?

    BCgradnurse replied to KatieMI's topic in Advanced

    Although this isn't a journal, you could present it on the Fig.1 app. I use it as a learning tool, and a lot of medical professionals will comment. There's no fee to join.
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