BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

allergy and asthma, urgent care

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  1. Brave or just stupid?

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

    Not to be discouraging, but many hospitals will not hire you as a part time RN if you tell them you are in a NP program. They do not want to put all that time and effort into training you only to...

  2. Brave or just stupid?

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

    I went to a Masters Entry NP program at a very well respected B&M school. I've been practicing as a NP for just under 8 years now. I did not work as a RN during or after my program. It just...

  3. Newly single :-) where to go in the US for a new and better NP job??

    BCgradnurse replied to Tony1790's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Tony- Rhode island is a good place for NPs. Pay is good, it's an independent practice state, and it's a nice place to live. Providence is a cool little city and Boston is close by. Cons-cost of...

  4. Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

    BCgradnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Boston College-Private University of Massachusetts (Boston, Worcester, Dartmouth, Amherst)-Public Curry College-Private Simmons College-Private Mass General Institute of

  5. lying about clinical hours

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

    It may be true that a lot of learning is done in practice, but it is not ok to fudge your hours. It's lying, pure and simple. You are testifying to your school, your preceptor, the BON, and the...

  6. Advise wanted. Considering 2nd career as NP

    BCgradnurse replied to elmtree's topic in Advanced Practice

    mw73-I went to Boston

  7. 5 8s or 4 10s???

    BCgradnurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I love working 4 10s. The day's not too long, plus I get a whole "extra" day off. Working 5 days a week would be a deal breaker for

  8. Advise wanted. Considering 2nd career as NP

    BCgradnurse replied to elmtree's topic in Advanced Practice

    Maybe, maybe not. I think OP is still kicking this idea around and wanted some input. I gave my perspective as someone who has been through a DE program, as OP had asked. OP-what about nursing...

  9. Advise wanted. Considering 2nd career as NP

    BCgradnurse replied to elmtree's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am a Direct Entry grad who has been practicing as a FNP since 2009. I had a lengthy career in another health profession, but really wanted to be involved in direct patient care. I have no regrets...

  10. Sick from roof leaks and water damage at nursing home?

    BCgradnurse replied to HappyCNA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I also think you should see your PCP and get a referral to an allergist. My guess is the place is loaded with

  11. Graduation Vacation?!

    BCgradnurse replied to rehric00's topic in Advanced Practice

    Europe!!! Biking tour in France, River cruises down the Rhine, Food tour of Italy. Croatia is the new hot spot in Europe. I haven't been yet, but it looks

  12. Insight into what some of you have done with an FNP degree

    BCgradnurse replied to Maverick07's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you don't want to learn about kids and men then Women's Health is your only option. You can't be in a FNP program and just pick and choose what population you want to learn about. I'm an FNP and...

  13. New grad opportunities in Boston

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

    Just saw a posting for a job at BI-Deaconess in Ortho looking for 0-1 years experience. Check out their website and see what else they might

  14. Students with severe food allergies

    BCgradnurse replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse, but I am an allergy NP. First of all, food allergies can be deadly and should never be taken lightly. I encourage parents and children to take control and responsibility, and...

  15. New grad opportunities in Boston

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

    Please don't pick a specialty based on money. You will be doing yourself and your patients a disservice. If you enjoy psych, go for it, but don't do it if you

  16. New grad opportunities in Boston

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

    Have you contacted community health centers? They are often willing to hire new

  17. FNPs don't let me down!!! Where's the Money?

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

    I work in a private allergy and asthma practice that is not owned by a hospital or a big healthcare system. The owner has complete discretion in terms of salary and bennies. I knew what I was worth,...

  18. FNPs don't let me down!!! Where's the Money?

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

    I agree with JellyDonut. I love specialty practice. I work 4-9 hour days, no major holidays, no nights, no weekends. I make well over $100K and I don't feel stressed or overworked. I know I really...

  19. Adult NP practicing in BH/psych?

    BCgradnurse replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I no longer work as a PCP, but have never felt comfortable treating more than simple depression/anxiety. There's no way I have the training or expertise to deal with more serious psychiatric...

  20. experience with Barton ?

    BCgradnurse replied to coast3coast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've found them to be extremely annoying. They kept trying to steer me away from positions I was interested in, to positions they were having difficulty filling. I decided not to go locums because...

  21. First NP job-toxic work environment vs. newbie blues

    BCgradnurse replied to FranFNP13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked in a FQHC for 3 years, and experienced many of the same things you mentioned. I had to stay for the 3 years because I had loan repayment from the National Health Service Corps. Providers...

  22. ENT NP

    BCgradnurse replied to Purrsx2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are they already doing allergy testing or do they expect you to start a program? You can try finding some info on the ACAAI or AAAAI websites. Are there any written protocols in the

  23. ENT NP

    BCgradnurse replied to Purrsx2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in allergy, and there's some overlap with ENT. I've been trained to do fiber optic nasal endoscopy. It is technically easy, but like Boston says, you do need to know what you're looking at....

  24. Don't be an Autobot

    BCgradnurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have filled out a patient satisfaction survey to that end. I said I wanted competent professionals who used their nursing experience and judgement to care for my medical needs, not overworked...

  25. Do NPs get training?

    BCgradnurse replied to EagerToBeFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I had a few days orientation, mostly to learn the EMR and organizational policies. I was started with 1 patient every 30 minutes, but was expected to ramp up to a full patient load within a few...