BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Internal Medicine vs specialty (pain management)

    BCgradnurse replied to islandsyndrome's topic in Advanced Practice

    All things being equal, I would choose internal medicine. It would give you a good, comprehensive experience that you could use in the future to move into a specialty, if you so desire. If you...

  2. Direct Entry NP Programs

    BCgradnurse replied to ajwaid17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not true. There are many DE programs that train you to be a NP. You do clinical work for both RN and NP licensure. They have different requirements for work experience as a RN. OP- I second...

  3. Pay

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

    No way. That's

  4. What diagnostics can NPs order independently

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

    I can order anything I need to. I do not require physician approval or oversight to order whatever diagnostics I deem appropriate. Some practices may have their own rules where they require some...

  5. FNP to PA?

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

    I'm a direct entry FNP who works in a specialty. I had 4 years of primary care experience before moving over into a specialty practice. I know of very few specialty practices (at least in my area)...

  6. FNP to Psych NP

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

    You are going to have to go back to school and do additional clinical hours in psych. Not sure how long it will take, but it will be additional time and another board

  7. For Reelz

    BCgradnurse replied to NutmegNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    You must be one of the highest paid MAs around. What a waste of your experience and skills. Will you have the opportunity to do an exit interview? If so, let them know this was not ok. Did all the...

  8. NP preceptor programs at Boston College

    BCgradnurse replied to astuteRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also look at Mass General Institute of Health Professions, along with BC and

  9. Np calling in an Rx?

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

    In RI, I have to give the patient a hard copy of a schedule II drug. If the drug is an opiate, I also have to give the patient a rx for Narcan. Fortunately, I almost never prescribe

  10. Taking call, do NPs get paid call pay?

    BCgradnurse replied to mep7296's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My practice does not pay extra for call. I'm on call one week out of 4, and rarely get called. We never have to go into the office off

  11. Should I bother applying to CRNA school?

    BCgradnurse replied to go_jets82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did not have the greatest GPA in my original undergrad transcripts (that were over 25 years old!) when I applied to nursing school. However, I had a 4.0 in my pre-reqs and in a previous graduate...

  12. Standardization of NP Education

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

    I agree with much of what you say. However, not all NP programs, be it Direct Entry or traditional, are sign up and go. Maybe that's changed in the almost 10 years since I attended. I had to submit...

  13. Standardization of NP Education

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

    We had a nurse teach our undergrad pharm course, and a PharmD pharmacologist teach our grad level course. I learned so much more from the PharmD and came out with a better understanding of...

  14. Standardization of NP Education

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

    And we're beating a dead horse again. Haven't we discussed the Direct Entry thing ad nauseum? Or do people think that is the only thing wrong with NP education? As a DE grad, I don't think I'm...

  15. Medical mission trips

    BCgradnurse replied to BCgradnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm leaving the day after tomorrow! I was able to get my vaccines through my PCP, which saved a lot of money. I'm taking Cipro with me, along with Pepto and Immodium. I'm also bringing a jar of...

  16. Medical mission trips

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will be going on my first medical mission trip to Central America this summer. I am beyond excited, and would like to hear from others who have done similar trips. Any tips, or anything I should...

  17. Investigating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

    BCgradnurse replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Saw it in a patient that was not a heavy user. I did some research, and found it can also occur in light users who cannot clear the CBD molecules from their system (perhaps due to a genetic...

  18. Med school to NP

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

    Done! Check your

  19. Med school to NP

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

    PM me if you have questions. The school I attended, a reputable brick and mortar program, does have a Direct Entry PMHNP program. Most of the students had some sort of mental health experience. My...

  20. Gave up DNP

    BCgradnurse replied to LookForward's topic in Advanced Practice

    I've been an NP for 9 years. I will not be going back for a DNP for several reasons. 1)-I'm not convinced it will add anything to my practice and allow me to better care for patients. 2)-It doesn't...

  21. Evaluation and Treatment of Mental Illness in Primary Care

    BCgradnurse replied to MJC2118's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I misunderstood what you meant by early referral. Our patients were referred immediately. There was just no way to expedite the process of having them seen by

  22. Evaluation and Treatment of Mental Illness in Primary Care

    BCgradnurse replied to MJC2118's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I 100% agree that FNPs and other PCPs are not trained to manage complex psychiatric conditions. Harm can often be done despite the best intentions. However, many PCPs are in situations where...

  23. Need help deciding on an FNP school- feedback wanted!

    BCgradnurse replied to Terryb1985's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I echo what the others have said. Also find out if they find your clinical preceptors for you. I've seen too many posts from students who cannot find preceptors, or did not realize how challenging...

  24. Need some advice!

    BCgradnurse replied to kimpup123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Add me to the list who agree with the above. I think it's crucial that you find different ways of coping with stress that won't endanger your career. Given that you are scared to go without the...

  25. Do you wear open toed shoes as an NP?

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

    I will sometimes wear flat sandals in the summer if I don't have procedures scheduled. Nothing sexy, no high heels. I can't walk in them