BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. University/Student Health Nurse Practitioner

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

    I did a clinical rotation in a University health service when I was an NP student. I loved it, as the clinic was totally NP run and was extremely well run. You see a variety of mostly acute illnesses...

  2. Job Search Blues and Questions

    BCgradnurse replied to max66's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you looked into community health centers? They often hire new grad NPs and there are many in the Boston area. Check out (google) the National Health Service Corp website if you're...

  3. How do you deal with suspected addicts?

    BCgradnurse replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    OP- I can see why you may have concerns about this patient. It's perfectly ok for you to bring this up for discussion. However, you do need to follow orders as they are written. Maybe you can bring...

  4. Terms used to describe APNs - what do people call you?

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

    In my clinic we are all referred to as providers-NPs, CNMs, PAs, MDs. A lot of my patients insist on calling me "doctor", although I am quick to correct

  5. Cons of master's entry NP programs?

    BCgradnurse replied to t_heart's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm a Direct Entry grad (2009). I had no problems finding an NP job, and I've done just fine, thank you very much. Also, Direct Entry programs do not take anyone who can pay the tuition. These...

  6. Working while doing clinical hours

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

    I did 3 days of clinical per week plus 1.5 days of classes. I worked 14 hours per week while doing that. That was about all I could manage. I am married with 2 kids and it was tough on all of us....

  7. How did you survive right out of school?

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

    I agree with Carachel-picking your first job is very important. You need to be in an environment that is supportive and conducive to bringing along new grads. It's even better if you have an...

  8. Is it possible to work 40hrs while in ANP online program?

    BCgradnurse replied to majik91's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Best of luck to you Mike. You sound like you've carefully weighed all your options. Please let us know how things

  9. Is it possible to work 40hrs while in ANP online program?

    BCgradnurse replied to majik91's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to NP school fulltime and found I was only able to work 14 hours per week. Sometimes that was even a bit much. If you're going to do school full time, I would say you won't be able to work...

  10. NP...doing the right thing?

    BCgradnurse replied to Babbott72's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went into nursing as a second career and did the Direct Entry route. I really didn't want to do bedside nursing, except in a few specific areas, and RN jobs just weren't available in my area. I...

  11. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    I did say this last Monday...... Don't you scream at me for ruining your high by giving you Narcan. Your respiratory rate was virtually non-existent and you're lucky to be alive right now. No, you...

  12. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Really, there is no need to get naked when your chief complaint is an earache. I've seen it before, I don't want to see it again, and for heaven's sake, please stop fondling your junk while I'm...

  13. THE DOORS

    BCgradnurse replied to kc87t's topic in Emergency

    COme on, come on, come on, comeon, now touch me,

  14. Haven't even graduated and already burned out...

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

    I work in Primary Care in a community health center. Narcotics are a huge problem in this particular city. I wont rx controlled substances just based on a patient's request. I request medical...

  15. Diabetes

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

    If the patient is willing to test 4 times a day I would go with sliding scale short acting before

  16. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    It must be very hard to afford your diabetic mother's insulin. After all, your cigarettes, manicures, and jewelry are definitely more important than your mother's health. Get your effing priorities...

  17. Advanced nursing vs. MD

    BCgradnurse replied to 10yearreunion's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm an FNP who did consider med school vs. MSN. I'm happy I went the NP route. I was done in a couple of years, I don't have enormous debt, and I have a life. I work in Primary Care and I don't...

  18. Bad Decision -- Huge Amount of Debt, Need Advice

    BCgradnurse replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    Cogath, Have you looked into the National Health Service Corp or other loan repayment programs? Basically, you have to work with an underserved population for a couple of years and they give you...

  19. How to Study for the Theory Portion of the ANCC exam?

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

    By theory do you mean ethics, practice guidelines, etc? If so, look at the ANA publications that cover ethics, standards of conduct,

  20. Flexibility of FNP sub-specialties

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

    I've been an FNP in Primary Care for 2 years and was hoping to move into a specialty ( hematology) in the next few years. However, I've found I really like working with the elderly and I'm also...

  21. Direct entery FNP for businessman?

    BCgradnurse replied to signal23's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't think it would be any problem to do pre-reqs on line, but how do you do labs on-line? Also, make sure any school you take a course at is accredited, or the NP programs may not accept the...

  22. Which FNP Certification Exam?

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

    I also did ANCC. Faculty at my school recommended it as it has been around longer. They also said that the renewal process is

  23. Demerol 75 mg was given IV instead of IM. Fired!!!

    BCgradnurse replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    Cultural differences aside, we are all human and all make mistakes. I think everyone agrees on that point. What separates those who ultimately go on to be successful from those who don't, is the...

  24. Considering career as NP

    BCgradnurse replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One caveat to that.....It can be hard to find sites. It's nice to have your school find you sites, provided you get veto

  25. Lab Interpretation

    BCgradnurse replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you have an iPhone/iPod touch I recommend the MD ezLabs app. It's