BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Not sure if I should look for a new job

    BCgradnurse replied to PetuniaDaffodil's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're not going to find a perfect situation anywhere. That being said, no raises and very little vacation are deal breakers for me. Your salary is low to begin with, and every year you don't get a...

  2. Alternative/Holistic Medicine NP

    BCgradnurse replied to 2bNotAnotherMaleNurse7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can you shadow for a day to see what it's

  3. Thoughts on these job offers please!

    BCgradnurse replied to Freedomsong's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's definitely better than the original offer. Is health insurance an issue for you? If so, that's going to cut a lot out of your salary, so keep that in mind. Also, will you now be considered...

  4. B&M vs Online

    BCgradnurse replied to Owlgal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think just because a program is on-line automatically makes it inferior. Many people learn well in that format. I prefer the B&M format cause that is the best way for me to learn. I...

  5. Repealing ACA

    BCgradnurse replied to OnceMorewithFeeling's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think single payer is the way to go. Everyone gets healthcare regardless of socio-economic

  6. Do you ever feel like you 'settled' for being an APNP instead of an MD?

    BCgradnurse replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Please show me where I said nurses should replace physicians. I was commenting on your attitude and condescending manner. Are you a physician? Have you had a problematic encounter with an NP that...

  7. Do you ever feel like you 'settled' for being an APNP instead of an MD?

    BCgradnurse replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So as long as we don't get uppity and know our place we're okay? Wow. I think you must be very insecure in your role as whatever you are to be making statements like

  8. Are you a nurse practitioner without any nursing experience?

    BCgradnurse replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am "that" NP. I did a Direct Entry program and have not worked bedside, but went right into a NP position. That was 9 years ago. I've not had any issues working as a NP, and really don't use much...

  9. Needing encouragement: I think I regret being an FNP

    BCgradnurse replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have to agree. I love what I do and I was fortunate in that jobs were plentiful when I graduated. I've had some great experiences and I get calls daily from recruiters trying to entice me with big...

  10. Needing encouragement: I think I regret being an FNP

    BCgradnurse replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Only if you want to be a psych NP. I think you're doing yourself and your patients a disservice if it's not really want you

  11. ER nurse stabbed by patient

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    ER patient charged with stabbing nurse at Massachusetts

  12. Fellow NPs: What's your strategy for retirement?

    BCgradnurse replied to FNP_Lifer's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll work full time until I'm 67 or so, and then hope to work a few shifts a month at Urgent Care or at a college health service. I've saved, but I won't be comfortable without some income stream to...

  13. Thoughts on these job offers please!

    BCgradnurse replied to Freedomsong's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Is there any way you could negotiate for a 4 day workweek with

  14. Thoughts on these job offers please!

    BCgradnurse replied to Freedomsong's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The second job has better overall compensation, but the commute is pretty long. That being said, I don't think there is enough money in the world to get me to do pain mgmt, especially if you can't do...

  15. Dual roles under same employer

    BCgradnurse replied to Bkonasek's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm with Jules. As an FNP, I don't have nearly the breadth or depth of knowledge to adequately serve as a Psych provider. Frankly, I would feel unsafe dealing with complex psych issues. I also...

  16. For APRNs: What's your lifestyle like?

    BCgradnurse replied to CDC0810's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been a NP for 8 years, make six figures, work 4 days a week, and have 4 weeks vacation a year. I'm not wealthy, but I can pay all my bills, own a home (not a big McMansion), and travel some....

  17. What does your outside-of-work-life look like?

    BCgradnurse replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't usually feel mentally exhausted. That may come from working in a specialty where I treat a fairly narrow range of conditions, so I don't have to be all things to all patients. I was...

  18. Should NP training be standardized?

    BCgradnurse replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would like to see more standardized education that focused more on actual practice skills than some of the softer stuff. I also wish that residencies (paid) were more available and eventually,...

  19. How important is integrative practice to you?

    BCgradnurse replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I work in a practice that is looking towards integrating more functional medicine into our scope. I'll be taking some courses on the basics of functional medicine. My medical director is interested...

  20. Adding second job for extra income as a NP

    BCgradnurse replied to Darth Practicus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I moonlight in Urgent Care a few shifts a month. It's interesting and gives me the extra $$ I need with a kid in

  21. Hospital NPs & Lounge Access

    BCgradnurse replied to wyld~heart's topic in Advanced Practice

    It's all about respect (or the lack thereof). NPs and PAs are providers in our own rights. We should get to use the

  22. Brave or just stupid?

    BCgradnurse replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not all schools will take any paying customer. Some are like that, but there are respectable programs who do adhere to national standards and have a rigorous admission policy. I know of several who...

  23. An Eclectic Recovery Thread

    BCgradnurse replied to Davey Do's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thinking of you Davey, and sending warm thoughts and

  24. Brave or just stupid?

    BCgradnurse replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How do you know that she came here for approval only? She was looking for some insight and opinions from those who are NPs. There's no need for snark. This "real-life" NP has walked the road she is...

  25. Brave or just stupid?

    BCgradnurse replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sisemo, I sent you a