BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. ixchel's 3/7/16 What Have I Learned This Week, with A Lil' Help From My Friends!

    BCgradnurse replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    I learned I made the right decision in taking a new job. My current practice is going downhill fast, and this rat is fleeing the sinking ship. I learned that my work friends will always be my...

  2. New job OFFER! help!!

    BCgradnurse replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd take the one closest to home for more money. You can always learn the EMR and you'll make new friends. Do you get another day off during the week for working

  3. Are their flexible schedules for mothers who are FNPs?

    BCgradnurse replied to JC ICU-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are definitely part time and week day only jobs out there. You are more likely to find these jobs in an out patient setting. Many Urgent care jobs have part time slots, but you will probably...

  4. 2/27 What I learned this week: crying on the job feels so much better when they're happy t

    BCgradnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to Far and OC... I learned that I was just another warm body filling a spot in my practice. I gave my boss my notice on Tues, and all he could say was "I guess I better get an ad posted right...

  5. Gave my first epi-pen yesterday...

    BCgradnurse replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Great job! I'm so glad you stock epi. I personally think it should be part of every first aid kit. I am very glad I had one at home when my son had a severe anaphlyactic reaction to pine nuts last...

  6. My patient committed suicide last night

    BCgradnurse replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry. Sending you

  7. Contract negotiations

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

    Psychguy- That's exactly what I asked for and what I got! Thanks to all for their

  8. Contract negotiations

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I need some advice. I'm interviewing for a position in a private practice, and really don't know what to ask for regarding a productivity bonus. I've never had one before, so I don't know where to...

  9. Which NP specialty is most in demand?

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

    I think psych NP is most in demand in my

  10. Contract negotiations

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

    Good Idea! What is a fair percentage to

  11. NP bonuses.Curious about others

    BCgradnurse replied to shell1bert's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can I ask what % you're

  12. Should I leave this racist town?

    BCgradnurse replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP- I am so sorry this is happening to you. I wish you the best of luck in finding a new position. You should not have to put up with this

  13. Nursing speciality for someone that hates people

    BCgradnurse replied to Gogol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What about becoming a Pathologist's Assistant? It's a graduate program, so you would need a BS or BA in something else first. You'd be working in the medical field doing incredibly interesting and...

  14. Perhaps it is time to re-evaluate. Why I am gravitating to Catholic universities.

    BCgradnurse replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Students

    I went to a Jesuit school for both RN and NP programs (and I am not Catholic). Religion never seemed to play into anything we were taught. If you think a Catholic school is a good fit for you, then...

  15. How far would you drive?

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have an interview next week at a practice that is 60 miles away from me. Assuming I get an offer and the salary/benefits are attractive, is 60 miles just too far? I currently have a 20 mile...

  16. derm & aesthetic NPs

    BCgradnurse replied to paul3489's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm also interested in working in derm. Unfortunately, the derm jobs are few and far between in my area, and they all want at least 2 years of Derm experience. I don't think it's going to happen for...

  17. The lesser of 2 annoyances

    BCgradnurse replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'd go with B. All the money in the world couldn't make up for the isolation and the unhappy husband. Yes, your job is just as important as his, but could you live on just your income if he can't...

  18. How far would you drive?

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

    I ended up withdrawing my application. The drive will take at least 1 hour with no traffic and no bad weather, and there is lots of traffic on weekdays.I would end up leaving at 6AM and not getting...

  19. 1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    BCgradnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Great news about the biopsy, Ixchel! Welcome back Esme!! Congrats NurseHaley!! This week I learned that I am getting paid significantly less than most NPs in my area. I let myself get complacent in...

  20. Free epi pens and locker

    BCgradnurse replied to tonih79's topic in School

    This is an awesome program. Mylan also offers free Epi-pens to individual patients if they have an rx and a coupon. It's enabled everyone who needs an Epi-pen to have one. Kudos to this company for...

  21. FNP wanting to specialize

    BCgradnurse replied to Newgradnurse14's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Working in an OB/GYN (outside of delivering babies) setting is within the scope of practice for a FNP. That being said, I think it can be very beneficial to work for a year or two in Primary Care...

  22. 1/23: What I learned this week: Long, long week. But the bagel was tasty.

    BCgradnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I was calm, cool, and collected while the reaction was occurring, but got really scared once I knew he was ok. I made sure he took the Epi-pen to work with him today. Poppy-I hope you're doing

  23. 1/23: What I learned this week: Long, long week. But the bagel was tasty.

    BCgradnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I thought you were my friend.....I love Tom Terrific no matter what shape his balls are

  24. 1/23: What I learned this week: Long, long week. But the bagel was tasty.

    BCgradnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned... That the new PA they hired at my per diem Urgent Care job is making significantly more per hour than any of the NPs cause he can do "procedures". I guess the powers that be...

  25. quality of work life balance

    BCgradnurse replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Advanced Practice

    I work 4 days-2 8s and 2 10s. I don't work weekends or holidays. I don't feel overworked and I'm never mandated to stay late or come in on my days off. It's a great balance for