BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

allergy and asthma, urgent care

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  1. What's your specialty?

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

    I'm an FNP who currently works in an Allergy/Asthma practice. I worked in primary care for a few years, and I got burned out being all things to everyone. My background before nursing was in...

  2. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

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

    Lynn2, I have to respectfully disagree. First, there is no requirement for an NP to have a doctorate, much as there is no requirement for an RN to have a BSN. A lot of NP programs have switched from...

  3. Advice or Ideas Regarding Patient Compliance...

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

    Has anyone talked to the individual offenders about their behavior? Perhaps they think it's ok if no one has approached them about it

  4. Need advice

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

    I don't think you're being a baby at all. It really sounds like the new schedule will cut into your life. Have they told you what your obligations will be re: evenings and weekends, or is that all up...

  5. Internal Medicine is scary!

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

    My first NP job was in internal medicine, and I understand how you feel. The breadth of what you have to know is really wide. It took a good 8 months before I was no longer abjectly terrified, and...

  6. Direct Entry MSN... Enough experience to be APNs??

    BCgradnurse replied to Amistad's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm a direct entry grad and have been in practice for a few years now. You raise some valid questions about needing RN experience beofre becoming an NP. I agree with Dembitz that some experience...

  7. Would you do it over again?

    BCgradnurse replied to kelmc0824's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I've been a NP for just over 3 years . Bedside nursing was not for me from the word Go. I have nothing but respect and admiration for those who provide bedside care, but I did not like it. I...

  8. Following Your Path, Finding My Own, RN to NP

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

    Hi, My experience is a little different from those who have already posted here. Nursing is a second career for me. I completed a direct entry program in 2009 for FNP. My program did not grant a...

  9. How old is too old to become an APRN? I am 57. is that too old?

    BCgradnurse replied to viragoablaze's topic in Advanced Practice

    No way is 57 too old! We'll all be working well into our 70s, so you might as well be doing what you

  10. Advice needed about NP school

    BCgradnurse replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to NP school as an older student with teenagers. I chose to go to school fulltime, so I could get back into the workforce as soon as possible. I was able to work about 14 hours per week ( on...

  11. Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

    BCgradnurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was assigned to an elderly gentleman with dementia in my first med-surg clinical. I'd go in to check on him, and he would take my hand and say "what is it about me that attracts you so?" He was so...

  12. First FNP job

    BCgradnurse replied to Sweetee313's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The ïdeal"first job is one where you are encouraged and supported to learn. That means having colleagues and supervisors who are willing to mentor. I don't think any particular type of...

  13. ACNP without research, theory, etc

    BCgradnurse replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Another thing to consider-you're getting a degree, not just a certification. You need to do all the theory and background stuff to fulfill the requirements. I'm still not convinced the nursing...

  14. Am I too old to become an NP?

    BCgradnurse replied to SeaH20RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I became an FNP at 47....believe me, you're not too

  15. SO mad...and not sure I should be.

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

    It's ok to be upset and have your feelings and opinions about the situation. You treated the patient appropriately and professionally, so there's no issues in that department. I think we're all...

  16. So confused about whether to continue in FNP or transfer to WHNP help me please!!!!!!

    BCgradnurse replied to Jonesy37's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you should do what you love. You seem to be very certain that WHNP is what you really want, so don't waste anymore time on the FNP. FNP might be more marketable, but it's not good if you...

  17. Advice on NP job offers: challenging vs easy

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

    Congrats on having 2 offers to choose from! My first job after graduation was extremely challenging, high stress, high patient volume, with not a lot of support from administration. I put in 40-45...

  18. NP... specialty?

    BCgradnurse replied to Missy89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm an FNP and I worked for a few years in adult primary care. That gave me the opportunity to see a broad range of conditions, and see what I liked. I discovered that I hated diabetes, cardiology,...

  19. Direct entry Msn for non-nursing BA?

    BCgradnurse replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Students

    There are 5 DE programs in the Boston area, all at well known schools that also offer traditional MSN

  20. Direct entry Msn for non-nursing BA?

    BCgradnurse replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Students

    I'm a direct entry grad from a very well known and respected school. My classmates and I had no trouble getting jobs. Prospective employers were more concerned about a lack of NP experience than...

  21. CCBs vs BBs

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

    I also would look at side effect profiles. I avoid BBs in male patients (without compelling indications) because of the increased risk of sexual dysfunction. Some CCBs can cause significant...

  22. Fifty-four and I start school on Monday

    BCgradnurse replied to cindyjo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good for you! I went back to nursing school in my mid 40s, and I have no regrets. I was a better, more focused student than I had been in my younger years. You'll do

  23. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

    BCgradnurse replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Google "National Health Service Corps"to get to their website. They will list jobs that qualify for loan forgiveness. Just keep in mind that you may have to re-locate to find a job that qualifies....

  24. Income potential as private practice nurse practitioner?

    BCgradnurse replied to marbear28's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    marbear, Like you, I went back to nursing school later in life and did become an NP in my mid 40s. Personally, I would need many years of practice before going out completely on my own. You also...

  25. Epi for all?

    BCgradnurse replied to grownuprosie's topic in Patient Medications

    I work in an allergy practice and we will only rx epi-pens to those with documented food allergies, stinging insect allergies, and some chemical allergies. We do rx them to all patients receiving...