BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Unpaid internship to gain NP experience

    BCgradnurse replied to kguill975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I used an on-line service called resumeplanet. They were fast, relatively inexpensive, and did a great job on my

  2. Paying for grauate school

    BCgradnurse replied to Queen2u's topic in Advanced Practice

    You can also apply to the National Health Service Corp Scholar program. If accepted, they will pay for your tuition, but then you owe them 2-4 years of service in an underserved

  3. Unpaid internship to gain NP experience

    BCgradnurse replied to kguill975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Another hint-get your resume re-done by a professional. I thought I had a good one, but I wasn't getting many bites when I sent it out. I had it professionally done, and then I started getting phone...

  4. Unpaid internship to gain NP experience

    BCgradnurse replied to kguill975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you looked into any NP residency programs? I know they are small in number and very competitive, but it may be a way to get paid and gain

  5. Advice about accumulating debt or waiting a year to go to a cheaper NP program

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

    Can you defer your matriculation to the expensive school for 1 year while you see if you are admitted to your state program? That way, if things don't work out with the less expensive program, all...

  6. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    BCgradnurse replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ah yes, Donald Trump.....such a wise sage........ I live in a state that has mandatory health coverage and as a (recently) former primary care provider, I saw the difference it made. People started...

  7. Do you do this? entitlements for patients?

    BCgradnurse replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was asked to do this all the time in my previous job. There had to be a crystal clear, documented, currently valid medical reason for me to do a utility letter or school excuse. Social Services...

  8. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    BCgradnurse replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm very happy this act was upheld. As a Massachusetts resident and PCP, I have seen how our state's mandate has made healthcare more available to people over the last few years. People are now...

  9. NP Job Market and Pay in Boston Area?

    BCgradnurse replied to luckylady5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think needing $40,000 more a year is exaggerated. It's expensive here, but not by that much! Rents in certain areas are very high, but you can find nice housing outside the city or in smaller...

  10. New NP and Psych Pts

    BCgradnurse replied to newnp2012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's a combination of poor/no insurance and lack of providers. There were a few agencies that would see these patients, but they required the patients to have 3-4 visits with a therapist before they...

  11. New NP and Psych Pts

    BCgradnurse replied to newnp2012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was in your shoes 3 years ago. I worked as a primary care NP in an area where psych providers were scarce. I used the book Zenman mentioned as my go-to reference. Patients with any hint of...

  12. What FNP program did you attend and did you like it?

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

    I attended a Direct Entry program at Boston College. It was a total bricks and mortar program, and they arranged all our clinicals for us. Basically, I liked the program. It was far from perfect,...

  13. Naked Where I Work: Surgery

    BCgradnurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    So glad the surgery is over, Ruby!! Take care of

  14. Am I Crazy? Revaming the RN/NP school curriculum...

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

    I agree with others who think nursing and NP programs need to be improved. However, I am not convinced that adding more hard science courses is the way to do it. My undergrad degree is in Biology...

  15. What were your "dealbreakers" or "must haves" with your first job?

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

    I totally agree with TX RN. The most important thing to me was having a supportive environment where I could ask questions and ramp up my patient load slowly. You don't want to be thrown into a...

  16. Benefits

    BCgradnurse replied to RN97MSN10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think you're a whiner at all. Any idea about why you're being treated differently? It seems to me you should have the same or similar benefits as the other providers. I'd ask about

  17. starting clinicals!!

    BCgradnurse replied to lo2210's topic in Advanced Practice

    You are not alone! Everyone in my class was nervous before clinicals. Take a deep breath, keep your eyes and ears open, and you'll do

  18. Full time NP school and full time work?

    BCgradnurse replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to school full time and worked part time. I could only manage to work about 14-16 hours per week, and that was almost entirely on weekends. You need to make sure you have time for clinicals,...

  19. Grad school when kids are young or wait until they're older?

    BCgradnurse replied to sjsa82's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I vote for go now, because you never know what life will hand you. The opportunity may not exist years down the line. I waited until my kids were in middle school and high school, and got a lot of...

  20. do nurse practitioners, crna and other nurses with a masters degree drink soda?

    BCgradnurse replied to kht124's topic in General Nursing

    I drink way too much diet soda. I like the bubbles and I love the caffeine that Diet Coke provides. I did stop for 2 years once, but

  21. What kinds of patients do you see?

    BCgradnurse replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're not alone.....it annoys me

  22. Lifestyle/ what to expect

    BCgradnurse replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The Break

  23. Lifestyle/ what to expect

    BCgradnurse replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have I seen you post this question before on the "blue side"? If I remember correctly, people were reluctant to answer. Some may view this question as a bit too personal. I would suggest you research...

  24. What kinds of patients do you see?

    BCgradnurse replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my opinion, the best place for you to work is in a general pediatric practice. That way you will see kids for sick visits and for routine preventative care. You wouldn't get the well child piece...

  25. What kinds of patients do you see?

    BCgradnurse replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have always worked outpatient (I am a Direct Entry grad). My first job was in an Adult primary care practice at a community health center. I dealt with everything from diabetes to psych to derm....