BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

allergy and asthma, urgent care

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  1. Do You get Upset When you are Called a Physican Extender

    BCgradnurse replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It doesn't offend me. I refer to myself as a nurse practitioner. i care that I am treated with respect and the paycheck is made out to the correct

  2. WILTW 9/13: Social Calls and Social Justice

    BCgradnurse replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I learned (once again) that you can't fix stupid. I learned that I cannot work 6 days straight anymore without feeling totally wiped out. I work with a NP at my per diem job who is a full time...

  3. Taking Call out of State

    BCgradnurse replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I live in a different state from where I work. I am on call for the practice and will send in prescriptions as appropriate for my patients. I very rarely deal with controlled substances, so that is...

  4. Is there a market for tele-NPs?

    BCgradnurse replied to bstacy1313's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd be interested in a position like this. A good portion of my patients never want to come in for visits anyway, and jst want advice/treatment over the phone.

  5. How low would you go?

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

    Oh hell no!! I'd waitress before I'd take that salary. Sadly, someone will take

  6. Needing advice

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

    Have you tried connecting with your state's NP organization? Another good place to try are community health centers. As far as NPs not wanting to precept, yes, it does take a lot of time and slows...

  7. As EpiPen Prices Skyrocket, Nurses Suggesting Patients Use Syringes

    BCgradnurse replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Patient Medications

    While carrying a vial of epi and a syringe seems easy, I agree it's not a great idea for the general public. Anaphylaxis can come on fast and I know some panicked parents and patients who even have...

  8. I&D...sterile procedure?

    BCgradnurse replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    I use a disposable scalpel, which is sterile. I only touch the handle and never touch the site after it's cleaned. The sterile blade is the only thing that touches the

  9. I&D...sterile procedure?

    BCgradnurse replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    It is a clean procedure where I work. Instruments are sterile but sterile gloves are not used. I don't routinely culture unless the patient has recurrent abscesses. Antibiotics are not necessary...

  10. What professional resources do you subscribe to?

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

    I use Uptodate frequently. My practice also subscribes to a few allergy and asthma journals that I read in

  11. Have you ever saved someone/medically assisted someone away from work?

    BCgradnurse replied to briannaflavin's topic in General Nursing

    I responded at the beach to someone who had a cardiac event while swimming. 35 minutes of CPR til the rescue squad arrived. He didn't make it. His wife and kids were watching the whole time. It...

  12. Nurses with eating disorders?

    BCgradnurse replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I am an emotional eater. I eat when I'm happy to celebrate, and I eat when I'm sad to comfort. I was brought up in a family where food=love, but was also criticized when I put on a few pounds. My...

  13. Primary care PNPs in specialty practice?

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

    As far as I know, there is no certification for a primary care NP. Certification is based on the population you have studied-peds, adult-gero, family. Psych has its own certification. For instance,...

  14. 7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    BCgradnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your

  15. Career advice- to leave or not to leave?

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

    I would be very concerned about the high level of staff attrition. Why is that happening? First and foremost, you have to protect your license. If there are any questionable practices going on, I...

  16. Clinicals....how do you do it?

    BCgradnurse replied to Jessann5's topic in Advanced Practice

    I worked weekends and did my clinicals during the week. It was hard, but I had no other

  17. What is everyone's hourly rate these days?

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

    I'm an allergy NP (7 years exp) and I make $71/hr with full benefits in New

  18. PMHNP, FNP, or Psy D/LPC?

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

    I agree with Jules. In my area, most therapists are LICSWs. It's a fairly long process, but you will be able to have your own practice and bill

  19. Leaving Occupational Therapy for Nursing?

    BCgradnurse replied to love4frenchies's topic in General Nursing

    I would say stay as an OT. The working conditions and hours make for a more sane lifestyle, and you make a HUGE difference in patients' lives. As others have said, you get to work one on one with...

  20. 10 year old died after I performed CPR

    BCgradnurse replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry this happened. Your feelings are totally normal. I experienced something similar at the beach last summer with an adult. He had a cardiac event while swimming and we could not re-start...

  21. Accelerated Masters with no Nursing background

    BCgradnurse replied to Katie_dogluvr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not upset that people don't share my viewpoint. I couldn't care less. It does bother me when a new poster asks a very specific question to a certain audience, and is met with a wall of...

  22. Accelerated Masters with no Nursing background

    BCgradnurse replied to Katie_dogluvr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    She works for a medical device company. She is probably seeing designs and prototypes of things we cannot even imagine that will impact nurses and health care. She's actually working on the future,...

  23. Accelerated Masters with no Nursing background

    BCgradnurse replied to Katie_dogluvr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Um...she did ask for opinions from those who had taken the Direct Entry NP route. Go back and read the original post. "just wanted to see if anyone has taken this path and how it worked out.

  24. Accelerated Masters with no Nursing background

    BCgradnurse replied to Katie_dogluvr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Katie- I think you would make a great NP. You certainly have the intelligence and analytical/critical thinking skills to be successful. If becoming an NP is what you want, don't let the naysayers...

  25. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

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

    They are painting all on-line programs with a very broad brush. There are many long-standing reputable schools (Simmons and Frontier come to mind) that have on line programs. Then, there are the for...