BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Accelerated non-nursing BS to MSN degree

    BCgradnurse replied to logel316's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I am a 2009 graduate of a direct entry program. I am now working as an FNP. I am so glad I went this route. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, in terms of intensity and amount of work, but...

  2. MD editor in chief of FP journal for embracing NPs

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

    Very refreshing! It also makes perfect sense. Thanks for posting this

  3. Oncology RN moving to Boston

    BCgradnurse replied to cm180's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would also look outside the city in places like Lahey Clinic, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, St. Elizabeth's, North Shore Medical Center, etc. More and more suburban hospitals are opening cancer...

  4. What "weight" did your graduate school carry in the job...

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

    I went to a "big name" school with a great reputation for nursing, and I definitely think it helped me be more competitive in my geographic area. I don't know if it would have carried the same clout...

  5. Jambu clogs

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just finished week 1 with my new Jambu clogs, and I think I like them better than my Danskos. Anyone ever try

  6. NP's with families...

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

    I worked part time, went to school full time, and put pretty much all else aside for 2 years. It did help that my kids were older (middle school and high school). We all had to make sacrifices, but...

  7. NP info

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

    I'm a Family NP working in adult primary care. I work 40 hours a week at the clinic, but spend an additional 15-20 hours at home charting and doing paperwork. On call

  8. Candid discussion about the Nurse Practitioner role by NP's only please.

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

    I came to nursing as a mid life career changer, and went right into the NP role. I love the work I do. I worked in another area of health care that required the same type of hours as bedside...

  9. Dont now what to do

    BCgradnurse replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Do you want to see patients or be an

  10. Unprofessional, inaccurate article

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

    I think he is more than a little threatened by the nursing profession and wants to make sure we inferior beings know our proper place. This article was so ridiculous and poorly researched that I had...

  11. Which is option is more realistic: RN-BSN or RN-MSN?

    BCgradnurse replied to HereAndLater's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My experience is limited, but I'll tell you what I encountered. I have an RN-MSN from a dierct entry program and am certified as an FNP. I looked for a part time RN job after passing NCLEX in 2008...

  12. Any preceptors??

    BCgradnurse replied to bayouchick02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Totally agree with you, David. There was huge variation in the quality of clinicals in my program. Fortunately, I was assigned to great preceptors, but others weren't so lucky. There's such a...

  13. Better psych education for FNPs?

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

    Will do, Zen. We were just awarded an $11 million grant to expand our center and increase services, so we will be looking for more providers in about a

  14. Do you go to work when you're sick?

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

    Viva, my workplace is like yours. They pretty much want to see your obituary before you call out sick. We start seeing patients at 8:15 AM, but there's no one there to take your sick call until 7:45...

  15. Do you go to work when you're sick?

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How sick do you have to be before you'll stay home from work? Do you get the mixed message of "you should stay home if you're ill", but then get reprimanded if you actually

  16. Better psych education for FNPs?

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

    I wish I had more education in psych. I see a lot of patients with psych issues who have nowhere else to go either because of insurance or lack of community resources. I do feel out of my league for...

  17. how far do you drive

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

    My commute is 30 min each way, which is about my limit. I hate being in the car, I hate traffic, and I especially hate being in the car in

  18. Any advice for your first NP job?

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

    First of all, take a deep breath.... I'd venture a guess that most, if not all of us had very similar feelings when looking for that first job. There's no guarantees that you're going to love it;...

  19. Loan repayment for ARNPs?

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

    Unfortunately, no. You have to submit proof of what you owe. And there's no guarantee that you'll get a job at a qualified center. Maybe you could take out loans and still put that 30 grand aside...

  20. Make Advanced Practice Nurses Independent

    BCgradnurse replied to Pete495's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "Until NP education comes in line with the rigor and length of medical training, NPs will always be second rate." Second rate??? I take great offense at that. I don't claim to be an MD or have the...

  21. Moving to different office

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

    I'd ask for the time off with pay. The transfer is by their request and it will temporarily disrupt your life, so they should allow you to move on their

  22. Loan repayment for ARNPs?

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

    I'm in the NHSC loan repayment program and I work at a health center in a medium sized city. Some of the areas of highest need are urban, not rural. Check out the job postings on their website and...

  23. Patients that make you love your job.

    BCgradnurse replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a primary care FNP and I have a patient I just love. She's 93 years old, does not speak a word of English, and has many health issues. At every appt. she hugs and kisses me, thanks me for...

  24. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

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

    The application prcoess has changed since I applied, but I think the criteria are the same. Keep in mind that I'm talking about the loan repayment program, NOT the NHSC scholar program. Job sites...

  25. Is your knowledge sufficient to support your prescribing?

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

    I second what Viva said. There are many resources which can aid in prescribing. The key is not memorizing every drug on the planet; it's knowing what you don't know and knowing where to get the...