BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Psych Nurses. Do you hug your patients?

    BCgradnurse replied to Yahni's topic in Psychiatric

    I would never hug a patient. I'm a strong believer in boundaries. I can show compassion with my words. I also would never want my actions to be misconstrued and end up with a lawsuit for sexual...

  2. Will you get your DNP

    BCgradnurse replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Advanced Practice

    Not worth the money, in my

  3. Family medicine needs in Rhode Island?

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

    There are several NP owned practices in the state that I know of, and probably more that I don't. I think you could do well here. It is a beautiful place to live, especially in the summer. Winters...

  4. Family medicine needs in Rhode Island?

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

    I work in RI, but in a specialty practice. I have a NP friend who owns her own specialty practice in the state, and loves the autonomy. Her only complaint is that insurance reimbursements, for...

  5. DEA, should employer pay?

    BCgradnurse replied to lovely07's topic in Advanced Practice

    My practice pays for all licensing and registration fees. I'm in a private practice, so I just use the practice's credit card to pay the

  6. How did your program teach physical assessment?

    BCgradnurse replied to Ready2GradMay09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Mine was face to face. I attended a 100% on campus program. We had to do a complete adult and pediatric exam within a set time to pass the

  7. Can I work with specialist as FNP or should I pursue AGNP

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

    I'm an FNP and work in a specialty (outpatient only). I see all ages, so having the FNP was essential in getting this

  8. What did you wish you knew as a new grad NP?

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

    Up to date, 5 minute clinical consult, and Dermnet.nz for all things

  9. Commute to your job?

    BCgradnurse replied to Power2020's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My average commute is 25 minutes (my practice has 3 offices and I rotate between them). I work 9-5 M-W, 10-6 Th, and 7:30-3 on Fridays and have 1 Friday off a month. I usually get out on time or...

  10. How to publish a clinical case?

    BCgradnurse replied to KatieMI's topic in Advanced Practice

    Although this isn't a journal, you could present it on the Fig.1 app. I use it as a learning tool, and a lot of medical professionals will comment. There's no fee to

  11. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    BCgradnurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    A mandatory waiting period may have saved this man if it was in place. Parents of suicide victim push for gun waiting period in son's obituary |

  12. Influenza vaccine

    BCgradnurse replied to Grobyc82's topic in Patient Education

    Or diffused essential oils. That'll cure what ails

  13. What's a Nurse Practitioner?!

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

    I also get, "So, are you going to finish school and become a doctor?". *bangs head against

  14. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    BCgradnurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I guess i'll amend your post to gun fanatics. I have nothing against responsible gun owners who are open to honest debate and discussion, and care about keeping everyone safe. I have no use for the...

  15. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    BCgradnurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the most ignorant posts I've ever

  16. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    BCgradnurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I also want the strictest laws possible, but I believe there are a lot of responsible owners like Dude who should be able to have a handgun or hunting rifle. I don't see the need for an orificenal....

  17. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    BCgradnurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    What are everyone's thoughts on Red Flag or Extreme Risk Protective Order laws, designed to temporarily remove guns from a person who is thought to be an immediate danger to themselves or others? My...

  18. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    BCgradnurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Alrighty, then......I guess I'm just a tool who is tired of seeing the mass shooting and school shooting headlines. So be it. Keep your thoughts and prayers

  19. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    BCgradnurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Dude-you are a perfect example of what I think a responsible gun owner

  20. Understanding the Risk of Firearms: Suicide vs. Homicide

    BCgradnurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Well, then maybe guns should be licensed and insured just like cars. Users should have to demonstrate proficiency in their use, just like when someone gets their driver's license. There's a lot of...

  21. Thoughts on doctors and management styles

    BCgradnurse replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Advanced Practice

    I work in a private, single physician owned practice and find that I have to take the initiative when it come to performance reviews. Every year on my anniversary, I write up a list of my...

  22. NP Jobs still looking pretty good.

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

    The job market is good in my area if you are an experienced NP. New grads are having some trouble finding that first job, but I have heard anecdotally that most are employed as a NP within 6 months...

  23. Pros & Cons of Physician-Owned Clinics?

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

    I currently work in a physician owned practice and prefer it over working for a large medical system. There's far less bureaucracy and more flexibility. I was able to negotiate a salary that is...

  24. FNP in urgent care

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

    What about looking for a RN job in Urgent Care? You won't see the acuity of patients that you see in the ER, but it will give you a first hand look at what the day to day workload is like. I worked...

  25. Internal Medicine vs specialty (pain management)

    BCgradnurse replied to islandsyndrome's topic in Advanced Practice

    Have you called the IM office to see if you're still being considered? I'd do that first before making any