BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. HRSA Loan Repayment?

    BCgradnurse replied to HikingNinja's topic in Advanced Practice

    I was awarded the loan repayment back in 2009. I had a 2 year obligation to my site, which stretched out to almost three years since they took so long to award the grants. I started my job in July,...

  2. New Grad Job Offers Advice

    BCgradnurse replied to newFNP2015's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree with the above poster. I think the cardiology job would best utilize your skills and give you a more broad based experience. Pain management can suck the life out of you if a clinic is not...

  3. Inhalers?

    BCgradnurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    It is very frustrating when the parents aren't on board with their child's asthma action plan. As an asthma and allergy NP, I get a lot of frustrated calls from school nurses (and you are saints!)...

  4. If you wear Danskos.... How often do you replace shoes?

    BCgradnurse replied to dannygirl04's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've been wearing Danskos for years-even before I was a nurse. Mine usually last about 4-5 years. I now own Dansko boots, too. My only complaint about the clogs is that it's easy to roll an ankle....

  5. So...what do you do after burnout ?

    BCgradnurse replied to carachel2's topic in Advanced Practice

    Trauma-you bring up a good point. A specialty practice can be "boring" if you prefer a large amount of variety. There are days that I think I'll scream if I talk to one more patient with chronic...

  6. So...what do you do after burnout ?

    BCgradnurse replied to carachel2's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm in a private specialty practice (owned by 1 MD, and not a corporation), and I love it. I have a 4 day work schedule (2 8 hour days and 2 10 hour days) and rarely stay late. No weekends, no...

  7. PMHNP or FNP ?

    BCgradnurse replied to Chocolate_RN85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work 2 8 hour days and 2 10 hour days. My base pay is in the low 6 figures, plus a few thousand more with my bonus. I also moonlight 1-2 shifts a month at an Urgent Care center. It's a nice little...

  8. Support Kaci Hickox

    BCgradnurse replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm going tonight after work. I hope the fruit bats are on sale so I can stock

  9. FNP - PMHNP required vaccinations

    BCgradnurse replied to 3**835Y's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Every place I have ever worked has required proof of immunizations. Everyone at my place of employment gets their flu shots, with the exception of one staff member with a severe egg allergy. I...

  10. PMHNP or FNP ?

    BCgradnurse replied to Chocolate_RN85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PMHNP or FNP? FNP Why?-I don't like psych very much and would not want to do it exclusively. I wanted to be a PCP, and that did include doing some psych. I did a few years of primary care and now...

  11. Is employer-provided malpractice enough coverage?

    BCgradnurse replied to christinaFNP4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ^^^^^ What they

  12. Feeling very disheartened...please help!

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

    I can understand why you're so frustrated. I agree with Trauma...take a locums job and get some useful experience until you move. Can you increase your hours at Walgreen, or maybe find something at...

  13. Question for those of you who precept NP students

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

    I've precepted FNP students for a few years. It seems to me that their ability to succeed is independent of their nursing background. I've had really sharp students with no nursing experience, and...

  14. Pharmaceutical reps in the clinic

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

    I've had a different experience with drug reps. I work in a private specialty practice, and there aren't many generics available for the conditions we treat. I've found the vast majority of our reps...

  15. new grad job decision

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

    My thoughts-i also graduated as a FNP with no hospital experience. I would not have considered an inpatient hospitalist position, let alone an intensivist position. My training did not encompass...

  16. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    BCgradnurse replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I never met a carb I didn't like-both sweet and savory. I'm also on the bacon bandwagon. I feel really sorry for

  17. Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    BCgradnurse replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Oh. Dear.

  18. Does the prestige of your BSN/MSN school matter?

    BCgradnurse replied to snailszy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I really don't think it matters. As others have stated, stay away from the for-profit schools. Also, I would find a school that will set up your clinical sites for you. It can be very challenging...

  19. Asthma treatment

    BCgradnurse replied to Leegc's topic in School

    Completely agree. I'm an Asthma and Allergy NP, and we frequently run into issues with kids who are not on controller meds for various reasons (not prescribed by PCP, parents feel kid is doing well...

  20. Frustrated

    BCgradnurse replied to pedspnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agreed. You need to set limits as to how many patients can be booked. My office staff know never to double book me without asking me first. More often than not I'll say yes, but sometimes I can't....

  21. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

    BCgradnurse replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There have been a lot of nasty comments on the internet about Nina Pham and her decision to sue. Some saying she's a gold digger and others saying that every nurse knows and accepts the risks when...

  22. Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    BCgradnurse replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Unvaccinated child dies from measles. This is a tragedy that did not have to happen. Toddler Dies of Measles in Berlin, First Death in Outbreak - ABC

  23. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

    BCgradnurse replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

    I got my NP in my late 40s. I'm in my 50s now, and occasionally toy with the idea of going back for my DNP. If you can afford it, then go for it. You will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge...

  24. Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    BCgradnurse replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is awesome.....my whole office just watched

  25. Schooling

    BCgradnurse replied to kcassoday's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually, you don't have to have your BSN. There are programs out there that bridge from RN to MSN. Some involve getting a BSn as part of the program, but don't require you to have it