BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Is this acceptable behavior I think not

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

    I would go to management about her, and then I'd be updating my resume. You deserve to work at a better

  2. Improving ways for acceptance to NP program

    BCgradnurse replied to NCcardiacNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, I was in a similar situation. My undergrad GPA was less than stellar (in a non-nursing program). However, I also had a 4.0 in my pre-reqs, had some great work experience, and wonderful...

  3. Does it matter where you obtain your master degree for NP?

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

    I got my degree from a fairly "big name" school in the East. It definitely opened doors for me in my area. I'm not sure it would have made the same impression in other parts of the country. It...

  4. Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

    BCgradnurse replied to hopefulnurse24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Commancer- I think where you do your rotations is important. For BC, you'll do your RN rotations at some of the best hospitals in the world. NP clinicals are done almost exclusively at outpatient...

  5. Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

    BCgradnurse replied to hopefulnurse24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm a 2009 grad (FNP) of Boston College's Masters Entry program. Yes, it is quick, one reason being that you don't get a BSN-MSN, you get a RN-MSN. You also have very little time off during the...

  6. Making more drugs non-prescription is bad for patients

    BCgradnurse replied to Esme12's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Totally agreed, plus I think it's unsafe. Many people have difficulty managing their meds when under a provider's care, so I can only imagine how much worse that will get if they can just go to CVS...

  7. NHSC scholarship, direct entry PNP, service fulfillment prospects

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

    To my knowledge, DE programs ARE eligible for the NHSC scholar program. We precepted a DE NHSC scholar at my former job. She did have to re-locate to find a job. I was a NHSC loan re-payer (I'm a...

  8. Great Learning Opportuity Often Missed

    BCgradnurse replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my previous life I worked in a hospital pathology lab. I observed several autopsies and it was one of the best learning experiences I ever had. Every medical professional should see one, at least...

  9. family nurse practitioner to psychiatric nurse practitioner

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

    I completely agree with Zenman. I'm an FNP and in my previous job, we had to do a ton of psych because there were no psych providers around. The FNP program did not prepare me for this. I could...

  10. Np stories of success

    BCgradnurse replied to jaznia15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I have absolutely no regrets in going back to school as an NP. I graduated in 2009 from a direct entry program and had a job before graduation. I stayed in my first primary care job for 2 1/2...

  11. How to sign my name and credential?

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

    In my state it's BCGradnurse,

  12. Your thoughts on specialty clinical sites.....

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

    I did OB-GYN for a specialty site. It was actually quite useful when I worked in Primary Care, as I was very comfortable doing Paps and pelvics, and dealing with birth control, STIs, menstrual...

  13. To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    BCgradnurse replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Illegal immigrants aside, there are plenty of legal residents and citizens of this country who try to manipulate the system, so they can have all of their wants and needs taken care of, free of...

  14. To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    BCgradnurse replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You have a point there. IMHO, I don't think obscene profits are ok for anyone, unless some of that profit is directed towards philanthropy of some sort. How much money does a person or corporation...

  15. Relatively New FNP in Urgent Care Setting

    BCgradnurse replied to DuncanBella2012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, Do you know exactly what procedures you'll be responsible for? I think it's really important that you are comfortable with these before doing them on your own. I know a lot of NP programs are...

  16. Baby during grad school

    BCgradnurse replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn't have a baby while in NP school (I was waaaaay too old!), but did get pregnant and have the baby while I was in another graduate program years ago. This program wasn't as strenuous as the NP...

  17. NP Age

    BCgradnurse replied to MBARN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Go for it!!! I got my NP at age 47 and it's the best thing I ever

  18. Thinking about going into a NP program and need some opinions!

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

    Go for it, Brandon!! You sound like you know what you want, so there's no point in delaying. I think you'll make a great

  19. Didn't get accepted- what to do next?

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

    OP- If ACNP is what you really want, then try to transfer to ER or ICU and get some experience, and re-apply in a year. And don't worry about your age....I went back to school at age 45 for my FNP!!...

  20. A landmark decision in my workplace

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

    Very interesting. I'm happy for you and your NP

  21. NP school while working full time?

    BCgradnurse replied to MichiganRNk8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was in an accelerated program full time and worked part time during the entire program. I worked 2nd shift on Fridays and every other weekend, so it did not interfere with clinicals/classes. My...

  22. To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    BCgradnurse replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You're stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place. There's something very wrong about this. You shouldn't have to choose. I don't have a solution, but I know what we're doing isn't

  23. Sigma Theta Tau: worth the money?

    BCgradnurse replied to muesli's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I paid $100 when I was invited to join, and have never paid again. It's listed on my resume but I don't get the newsletter, invites to functions, etc.. Once you're inducted they can't take it away...

  24. A proposal for the future of advance nursing practice

    BCgradnurse replied to hoosier guy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Benzos, I think it's to come out of the ivory tower you seem to be living in. There are many professionals in the health care world that do publish groundbreaking research, contribute to journals,...

  25. A proposal for the future of advance nursing practice

    BCgradnurse replied to hoosier guy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here's my take, and it may not be a popular view. I am not a physician. I don't want to be a physician. I chose the NP role for a reason-I wanted to do advanced practice nursing. I want to work...