BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Why have you decided to become a NP and not a Doctor?

    BCgradnurse replied to Lightning90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I came out of school with less than $10,000 of debt. I went through the National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and had the majority of my debt forgiven (thank you, Pres. Obama), and my...

  2. Nurse Practitioner Contract Negotiation

    BCgradnurse replied to Combative's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think the base salary is way too low. And correct me if I'm wrong, but will you be working 6 days a week, in addition to call? If so, then they are really not paying you enough. It sounds like...

  3. Starting a new job while 9 weeks pregnant. How to disclose and deal with nausea at work

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

    Congratulations!!! I wouldn't say anything until your first trimester is complete. I hope it is an easy pregnancy for

  4. Would you still become a NP or would you go the MD route?

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

    Of course you do. I second Dodongo's

  5. Would you still become a NP or would you go the MD route?

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

    I took both and got As in both. Next

  6. For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    BCgradnurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    The improper use of the apostrophe drives me crazy. The use of "loose" instead of "lose" is a close second. I also use a broom to chase those darn kids off my

  7. How not to suck!

    BCgradnurse replied to NP2bman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Then why go to NP school? Just sit for the exam and be done with it if you already know what to do? I'm being facetious of course, but that just seems a bit over the top. Anyone who thinks they...

  8. Locum tenens for 3 mo as first PMHNP job?

    BCgradnurse replied to spooner2014's topic in Advanced Practice

    Also, keep in mind that the recruiter does not necessarily have your best interests in mind. He needs to fill a position and does not get paid until that position is filled, so of course he wants you...

  9. Considering Urgent Care

    BCgradnurse replied to tcat42's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My first NP job was Family Practice/Urgent Care. I still work per diem in Urgent Care in addition to a full time job in a specialty practice. I really like Urgent Care. You never know what you'll...

  10. Kaplan for NP?

    BCgradnurse replied to RkeRN1980's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Please don't go to a for profit school. They don't have the best reputations and are very expensive. Look into reputable local programs that have an online component, and will help you find...

  11. Grad-entry NP or RN first?

    BCgradnurse replied to ericanursing12's topic in General Students

    I graduated from a Direct Entry NP program, and have no regrets about going this route. My program was very rigorous and I have never worked harder at anything in my life. I use very little of what...

  12. What age is "too old" to switch from RN to APRN?

    BCgradnurse replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    The sharpest and most competent NP I know just turned 80. She obtained 2 PhDs in her 40s, teaches full time, and moonlights a few weekends/evenings a month. She has more energy and smarts than...

  13. How not to suck!

    BCgradnurse replied to NP2bman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it's a bit of an exaggeration and somewhat dramatic to say all NP programs suck. Many do, but some do have stringent admission criteria and give adequate preparation for a novice. I would...

  14. What are you like as a patient/the sick one?

    BCgradnurse replied to renardeau's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Put my meds by the door and leave me alone! I'm not very good at being cared for by others. I've been hospitalized twice since becoming a nurse, and felt weird having other people do things for me....

  15. What age is "too old" to switch from RN to APRN?

    BCgradnurse replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I went back in my mid

  16. prescription drug addiction

    BCgradnurse replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with ladySolo. Methadone can be very dangerous and should not be prescribed as a first or even second line pain treatment. Too little and the pain isn't controlled. Too much and you can die....

  17. How not to suck!

    BCgradnurse replied to NP2bman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd rather you feel that you're going to "suck", then feeling you're going to graduate as the best NP on the planet. Overconfidence is so dangerous. Remember that you graduate as a novice NP, and...

  18. Taking AANP *AND* ANCC?!

    BCgradnurse replied to MILOBRI's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Save yourself some money and cancel the ANCC. You don't need both

  19. Why have you decided to become a NP and not a Doctor?

    BCgradnurse replied to Lightning90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Similar story to those above. I went to college right from high school, but viewed it as a place to have fun and be social. I did well, but I certainly didn't want to go to school any longer than 4...

  20. Transfusion reaction treated by IVIG?

    BCgradnurse replied to Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    As a former blood banker, I have read about it being used in the case of a life threatening hemolytic transfusion reaction in conjunction with IV steroids. In this particular case, the patient had...

  21. prescription drug addiction

    BCgradnurse replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

    I have no words, Esme. You've been through hell and back. I pray that you heal and find some relief. It's criminal what you went

  22. Keeping your maiden name

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

    I was already married when I became a NP, and I had hyphenated my last name. I wish I had kept my birth name. It's a pain in the butt to sign, people never remember it, and I ended up divorcing the...

  23. Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    BCgradnurse replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The NP route is not for everyone. It sounds like you derive a lot of satisfaction with your current role. No one should feel pressured to move from RN to

  24. Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    BCgradnurse replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in an outpatient specialty practice and I have a pretty sweet deal. I make good money, work 4 days a week, and see and manage my own patients (for more than 5 minutes). The office staff deal...

  25. Gun Owning Nurses

    BCgradnurse replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I am a dyed in the wool liberal who doesn't live under a rock, and has no issues with anyone legally owning a gun, nurse or not. Sweeping generalizations are usually inaccurate,