BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Comic relief...

    BCgradnurse replied to SGroRN87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I took this as a story where the OP was laughing at her own words. No one was demeaning or making fun of the patient. In that light, I think it's funny. I'm sure we've all had a little taste of our...

  2. In Support of Independent NP Practice

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

    I worked as a primary care NP in a very poor, very urban setting. The majority of the PCPs at this clinic were NPs and made it possible for greater numbers of patients to access quality care. The...

  3. Life after the Boston Marathon Bombing - Coping with the Trauma

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

    I was not in Boston on April 15th, but the events of that day have affected all in the area and across the country. It was unthinkable that anyone could do such a thing on any day, but especially...

  4. What if the Boston bomber was your pt

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

    Wow-you missed a lot! He was identifed in other surveillance photos leaving the backpack on the ground at the bombing site, and then was involved in a deadly shoot out with police yesterday before...

  5. What if the Boston bomber was your pt

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

    I would care for him as any other patient, but would absolutely have some negative feelings about him. On one hand, I'd want to do my best to make sure he stayed alive for the appropriate people to...

  6. Dr Oz's show on antidepressants...your thoughts?

    BCgradnurse replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I also think he did a tremendous disservice to those with depression and other MH issues. How many people will now be sitting at home, thinking themselves complete failures because diet, exercise,...

  7. NP, hospital or doctors office?

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

    I work in an outpatient private specialty clinic. I love my regular hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays off, the continuity of care, my salary, and the autonomy. It may not be as exciting as...

  8. NP for Med/Peds???

    BCgradnurse replied to blonde0140's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This sounds like an ideal FNP job. Mix of peds and adults, which I would have killed for out of school. This seems like a great opportunity for

  9. Needing help! Trying to find a second degree rn to np program

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

    My alma mater, Boston College, has such a program. I believe there are many schools around the country that offer RN to MSN bridge programs. You can always call local schools and see what they have...

  10. Jobs that require both MSN and BSN

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

    Exactly! I had a bachelors and master's in a non-nursing field. I went through the equivalent of an ADN program my first year of school and then sat for NCLEX and became licensed as a RN. I then...

  11. Loan Repayment-National Health Service Corps

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

    I had loan repayment through the NHSC, and it wa a great help to me. The people at NHSC were very helpful. The two year commitment was well worth

  12. Trivial detail...rainbow stethoscope chespiece?

    BCgradnurse replied to fnpL's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it's really cool. It's no loud or unprofessional in any way. Enjoy

  13. Jobs that require both MSN and BSN

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

    I'm a direct entry grad and I do not have a BSN. My program was RN-MSN. It was never an issue when I applied for jobs. I am an FNP, and I really don't think it's much of an issue in the outpatient...

  14. Do you (Active NP's) feel respected by MD's/DO's/PA'S

    BCgradnurse replied to KansasFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I've never had any issues with other medical providers, just from administrators who thought we were cheap

  15. Utterly Exhausted...

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

    My advice is to find another job. I know that doesn't help immediately, but I've read a lot of your posts, and it seems like there are so many problems at your current workplace. As for the current...

  16. Graduates of Direct Entry MSN Programs in Massachusetts

    BCgradnurse replied to bosfnp2b's topic in Advanced Practice

    In this case, yes. UMASS is a great program and you will save a lot of money if you are a MA resident vs. MGH. As long as UMASS has the track/specialty that you want. Good

  17. Graduates of Direct Entry MSN Programs in Massachusetts

    BCgradnurse replied to bosfnp2b's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi, I have precepted students from both schools (and also from Boston College), and didn't see any difference. One had many years of RN experience (not a direct entry student), one had less than a...

  18. Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    BCgradnurse replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    A quick Google search will find a deep connection between Christianity and Nursing. An almost non-existant relationship between Christianity and Banking. Which is probably why the banking industry...

  19. Prevalence of Christians in the field of nursing

    BCgradnurse replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    OP, I'm having a little trouble with your remark that nursing draws more Christians to its ranks due to the nature of the job. Compassion and caring is not limited to those of the Christian faith, or...

  20. Direct entry Master's with no BSN (BC and MGH), good idea?

    BCgradnurse replied to Valeria7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I graduated several years ago from BC as an FNP. Not having a BSN has not made a bit of difference, and I think it becomes less and less of an issue once you get NP experience. I had no trouble...

  21. Boston College Master's Entry or Simmons Direct Entry?

    BCgradnurse replied to lauzzyb's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did extra clinical hours by working with my preceptors and coming in on extra days, evenings, weekends-whenever the practices were open and I had time. I also kept my normal clinical schedule over...

  22. Want a Master's Degree With an Oncology Focus but Don't Want to Leave Bedside!

    BCgradnurse replied to DuskaRN's topic in Oncology

    A friend from NP school works inpatient oncology at a major medical center in NYC. She works primarily with BMT patients, but also with other cancers. She sees patients daily, does procedures, and...

  23. How is it that some NP programs are so much longer and some are so much shorter?

    BCgradnurse replied to priorities2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It also depends on what pre-requisites are required. My program was on the shorter end of the spectrum, but required more completed pre-reqs that werew not going to be taught in the program. I also...

  24. Getting the "feel" of different direct-entry programs?

    BCgradnurse replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to Boston College, which was a 100% campus based program (except for clinicals). I liked getting to know my classmates. It was important to me to have a peer group that was there for both...

  25. NPs ever have to take call?

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

    I'm on call one week out of 5. It's phone consultation only, and I usually only get 3-4 calls per