BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Am I too old????

    BCgradnurse replied to Roxy Simms's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went back to school at 44 and got my ADN and then my MSN. Graduated at age 47. It's the best thing I've ever

  2. School Bus Tragedy

    BCgradnurse replied to fawnmarie's topic in School

    I am so sad to read about this. Sending warm thoughts and love to your

  3. Thankful To Be A Nurse On Thanksgiving

    BCgradnurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am thankful for good health for me and my family, the roof over my head, and the food on my table. For 2 smart, beautiful, and caring young adult children who are making their way in this world....

  4. Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    BCgradnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Thanksgiving could be interesting this year. My kitchen is being remodeled and is supposed to be done enough to cook on Tuesday. We'll see about that. If all goes well we will be having: Arancini...

  5. On call pay

    BCgradnurse replied to nikkif75's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm on call for an outpatient practice. I rarely get called and never have to go into the office. I do not get paid extra for this-all of the providers rotate call and it's part of the job

  6. Helping patients kill themselves

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

    I watched this documentary and found it to be incredibly moving. It only reinforced my support of a patient's choice to end his or her own life on their terms. We are so much kinder to our pets than...

  7. America, party of 2

    BCgradnurse replied to Cwoods's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    This isn't the place to attack someone's beliefs, whether you agree with them or not. The OP asked a legitimate question on whether the new administration would have an impact on the NP profession....

  8. America, party of 2

    BCgradnurse replied to Cwoods's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Rocknurse-check your

  9. Helping patients kill themselves

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

    I fully support allowing terminally ill patients to choose the time of their death. I am a firm believer in quality over quantity of life. There are many circumstances in which cessation of treatment...

  10. Bringing the hospital to the home

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    A pilot "Hospital at Home" project in Boston. Do you think this is a safe and effective way to treat patients? Hospitals at home launch in Boston - The Boston

  11. abusive yelling husband, new baby, not sure what to do

    BCgradnurse replied to Noodle28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Noodle-get out now! Your life is at risk. Get to safety and then seek legal advice. Wishing you

  12. America, party of 2

    BCgradnurse replied to Cwoods's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Getting back on topic here, it remains to be seen how the healthcare system will evolve under a new regime. I don't see the federal government legislating NP scope of practice. It has always been...

  13. What type of shifts do you work?

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

    M-Th 8:30-5:30. Outpatient private practice. No weekends, nights, or major

  14. Nasal endoscopy in office?

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

    I work in an allergy practice and do nasal endoscopies. I was taught by one of the physicians in the group. I primarily do them to evaluate chronic cough and voice changes. Honestly, I don't see...

  15. On the chopping block? Need some encouragement

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

    I'm so sorry that you are going through this. Something smells very fishy to me. It seems that they are trying to push you out and really have no legal reason to terminate you. Have they showed you...

  16. omg...fish oil!

    BCgradnurse replied to beckster_01's topic in Patient Medications

    Leaving small dishes of ground coffee around the med room might help. It works wonders for covering up the smell of

  17. New NP: Nervous, need resources and advice!

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

    OP- Starting practice can seem a bit overwhelming. I would be much more concerned if you were starting out overconfident-that makes for a dangerous provider. As others have pointed out, you will see...

  18. Interview

    BCgradnurse replied to icumurse122's topic in Advanced Practice

    Contact your state's NP association and see if they have someone who can meet with you. It's a great way to network. While you're at it, see if they have student memberships. It's worth joining and...

  19. FNP Program...scam or worthwhile?

    BCgradnurse replied to Valcorie34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Simmons is a long standing, very reputable program. One thing to consider-what do you do about clinicals? Do you have to find your own preceptors or do they have contacts in all 50

  20. holidays... sick call...

    BCgradnurse replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    This ^^^^. Do you really think this is ok to do to your co-workers? If you do this, be prepared for some very unhappy co-workers, who will likely never do a thing to help you again, let alone speak...

  21. Challenging specialities

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

    I would find psych to be the most challenging specialty. As JulesA said, there's not a lot of concrete labs or data you can use. I also find emotional pain to be incredibly heartbreaking, and I...

  22. What do NP's wear

    BCgradnurse replied to FutureNP111315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just want to scare them. They're aggressive and come after my dog. Loud noises and beeping my car horn does nothing. They are a mutant sub-species. Maybe they are zombie turkeys. Hey, I could...

  23. What do NP's wear

    BCgradnurse replied to FutureNP111315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My issue is wild turkeys....they're everywhere and they are mean! What kind of dress and equipment can help me deal with these

  24. What do NP's wear

    BCgradnurse replied to FutureNP111315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wear business casual clothing with a lab coat embroidered with my practice logo and my name. I don't wear anything outrageous or unprofessional, but I do like color and clothes that are just a...

  25. NP vs CRNA vs CNM

    BCgradnurse replied to Mpompo838's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Totally agree with above. Good NP programs are extremely competitive and you won't get in with mediocre grades, and you won't stay in if you don't work hard and get top grades. Advanced practice...