BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

allergy and asthma, urgent care

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  1. Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    BCgradnurse replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I ask about guns, smoke and CO detectors, seat belt use, sunscreen use, domestic abuse etc at every well adult visit. It's just part of our screening. It's not meant to be punitive and judge...

  2. Salaried vs hourly

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

    I'm salaried with productivity bonus. I also have all of my licensing fees paid for by the practice. 5 CME days, $1500 CME, 401K plus match, vacation and sick time. My week is 36 hours and I never...

  3. New Grad - First Job

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

    My first job was similar to the one you are describing, OP. I burned out fast...but had to stay for 2 years as I was in the National Health Service loan repayment program. 30 patients a day, at...

  4. Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    Have you apologized to her directly? is she open to sitting down and talking about how you can work

  5. teenagers and pot

    BCgradnurse replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    That's awful, Spidey's mom...what are people thinking???? As far as your stoner relative, I guess sometimes the Doritos just have have to come

  6. Direct Entry MSN Program Opinion

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

    I went to a Direct Entry NP program. It was tough, but worth it. I've been working as a NP for 6.5 years now and have been very successful. I never had a problem finding a job due to my lack of RN...

  7. FNP program, on campus vs online

    BCgradnurse replied to svetlanaa89's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I chose an on campus program. I do better with structure, and found the ability to meet and work with classmates

  8. teenagers and pot

    BCgradnurse replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    My teenager/young adult children do think pot is harmless...after all, it's "natural"... I also believe in legalization for most of the reasons stated by other posters, but like alcohol, it is not a...

  9. So fed up with my coworker

    BCgradnurse replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, Your co-worker owes you nothing. PRN does not mean being available to switch hours or work when other coworkers want time off. Why and how she does it are none of your business. As many others...

  10. Alternative career tracks for FNPs

    BCgradnurse replied to ghostbird's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Pharma reps, medical device

  11. Moving from primary care into specialty practice

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a little over one year into my first FNP job, and I have another year to go to fulfill my obligation to the National Health Service Corps. I'm reasonably certain I won't stay at my current...

  12. Prescribers vs Providers

    BCgradnurse replied to Mavrick's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm having lots of butter on my popcorn..... Yeah, being an NP sucks. I really hate it when a sick person comes into my office, I figure out what their issues are, and I help them feel better or be...

  13. 11/7: what I learned this week: Trey Anastasio wants to weigh your head; Cerner is stupid

    BCgradnurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that even though I hate the idea of working a second job, once I'm there I have a blast and truly enjoy my co-workers. We really work as a team and it makes all the difference, no matter...

  14. Question about meds

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

    And once you know all of that, you will then prescribe whatever the patient's insurance will pay

  15. NP attire

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

    I hate the white coat. It's just another layer that this woman of a certain age (who is already hot enough!) doesn't need, and I don't think they ever look clean. I stick to business casual, with...

  16. Difficulty of NP education

    BCgradnurse replied to studentFNP16's topic in Advanced Practice

    I didn't find NP school to be terribly difficult-the volume of work was more challenging than the subject matter. I went into it with a BS in Biology/Medical Technology, so I had a lot of the hard...

  17. Where do you work as an NP?

    BCgradnurse replied to kaylom9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Full-time in a private asthma. allergy, immunology practice. I also work per diem in Urgent Care. In the past I worked in primary care in a community health

  18. Ethical dilemma

    BCgradnurse replied to hotflashion's topic in General Nursing

    Get out now. You're essentially working for free if he's behind on paying you, and so you owe him nothing. Put on your big girl pants, give 2 weeks notice and start sending out

  19. New job and I am happy = WIN!

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

    Congratulations!

  20. NP school reputation

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

    There are many well established reputable NP programs that have on-line options. Those are not the same as a for-profit "career school", but are often confused with them. They are 2 different...

  21. The Real Brian Short - Words from a Friend

    BCgradnurse replied to allnurses Admin Team's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting this. No one knows what goes on in the mind of another, or what kind of pain someone is facing. While I condemn the act, I cannot hate the person. He created something...

  22. Nurses don't know the lab

    BCgradnurse replied to ezpzpizzi's topic in General Nursing

    I was a Medical Technologist (MT (ASCP)), with a bachelor's degree, for 26 years before becoming a nurse. Like nursing, laboratory medicine has become more complex. We have more technology to assist...

  23. New job

    BCgradnurse replied to canchaser's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think it's totally appropriate, and a smart thing to do. It will help you get a sense of what the job is, so you can see if making the move is the right thing to do. Best of luck with your...

  24. THANK YOU, to the staff, mods, and admins....

    BCgradnurse replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

    I want to add my thanks and condolences to the admins, mods, and staff of AN. Thank you for always being here for us, especially through this difficult time. Allnurses has been my go-to place for...

  25. Brian Short News

    BCgradnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all touched by this tragic