BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Is APN realistic at my age?

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

    I went back for my NP in my late 40s and it was the best thing I've done. I would look into RN to MSN programs, where you do not have to have a BSN to apply. It might save you some

  2. NP in a free clinic setting

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

    I work in a community health center that has many uninsured patients. It's a challenging job, but can also be very gratifying. However, I think I do a lot of damage control. Most of my patients have...

  3. Which review course is the best????

    BCgradnurse replied to buster4's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took the Fitzgerald review for FNP about 2 weeks after graduation and tested about 6 weeks after that. I thought it prepared me well for the ANCC exam, which I passed. I still use the review book...

  4. Any preceptors??

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

    Contact your state NP association and see if they can help you. You might also want to inquire at local college health services to see if they have NPs on staff who might be willing to precept. Good...

  5. My undergrad GPA will likely prohibit me from becoming a NP

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

    My undergrad NP was not stellar, but I had good references and good work expereince. I also had to take several pre-reqs before applying to NP school (I wnet to a direct entry program; I was not an...

  6. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    BCgradnurse replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm right there with ya!! I graduated from a Master's Entry program with no RN experience. All of my class found jobs very quickly and we're doing just fine as NPs. I think RN experience is...

  7. What kind of power does a NP have?

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

    Where I work, the NPs are not "under" the doctors. I have my own patients that I manage independently. That being said, I rely on my physician colleagues for advice and I am not afraid to ask when I...

  8. Prescription Monitoring?

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

    I am in MA, and we are in the process of establishing a real time database where prescribers can monitor the controlled substance prescriptions a patient fills. I work in a community with a very high...

  9. very badly behaved ped client

    BCgradnurse replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    This is a tough situation. The poor child is sick and I'm sure both she and her parents feel that their lives are out of control. The child may be trying to gain back some control in the only way...

  10. trying to get sick time off for a md appt

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

    I think you're going to have to call in sick. You've tried to do things the right way, and your health is suffering because of their inflexibility. You have to do what's best for

  11. "Comp's for Masters Program"

    BCgradnurse replied to buster4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had to take oral comps for my program. We were given a list of 10 questions from which the examiners picked three. Are yours written or oral? Do they give you any idea of what might be on the...

  12. Need help planning education to become NP

    BCgradnurse replied to momsgarden's topic in Post Graduate Students

    She might want to look into a direct entry MSN program now, so she can make sure she takes all the pre-requisites before she graduates. At the minimum, she'll need to have Anatomy and Physiology,...

  13. EKG help

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

    If you have an iPhone or IPod touch there's a decent app called Instant ECG. I believe it's free or else really cheap. It goes over basics and then quizzes you. I've found it helpful, although I'm...

  14. Schedule for schools - incl. summers?

    BCgradnurse replied to thenewguy8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My DE program required that you go full time the first year, and that meant we started in August and went through the end of June. You could choose to go part time at that point and not start again...

  15. NP with no experience vs. PA with no experience

    BCgradnurse replied to sunshine0509's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in the Greater Boston area. None of my FNP classmates had any trouble getting jobs when we graduated. The timing was perfect; MA had recently mandated health care coverage for all residents...

  16. NP with no experience vs. PA with no experience

    BCgradnurse replied to sunshine0509's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated from a DE NP program in 2009, have never worked as an RN, and had no trouble getting an NP job. I've been working for a little over a year now and have had no trouble performing my job....

  17. 1st NP job as Hospitalist? Input wanted

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

    As an NP with a whopping 1 year's experience, I have to say that the single biggest factor in my success to date is the support and mentoring I've received from my colleagues. There's no way I could...

  18. pocket reference guides

    BCgradnurse replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I also use my iPhone almost exclusively for reference apps, but I can't do without my Fitzpatrick derm book. I love the pics and it helps tremendously in differentiating rashes. Unfortunately, it's...

  19. How stressful is your job?

    BCgradnurse replied to Vtachy1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have never worked in an ICU or critical care setting, but I can't imagine my stress as an FNP comes anywhere close to what you've experienced. I work in a community health center and with few...

  20. studying for health assessment

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

    I completely agree with carachel in that you have to talk it through. I also had to do it from memory. I spent a lot of time doing head to toe assessments on anyone that would stand still long...

  21. Hours NP work a week?

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

    Yes, we can do charts at home. We're totally on EMR, so I just bring my laptop home. We're required to have all charts done within 24 hours of the visit. I started in Urgent Care, but switched to...

  22. Hours NP work a week?

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

    I work 4 ten hour shifts, one evening til 8, and 1 Sat. a month. No on-call or mjor holidays. I'm at the clinic for 40 hopurs, and probably put in an additional 15-20 hours per week at home doing...

  23. Attire for clinicals

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

    Danskos are great, but I also like the Born brand, which I can sometimes find in TJ Maxx and Marshalls. They also have them at DSW and Off Broadway shoes. Another good brand is Ariat, which can also...

  24. Attire for clinicals

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

    I didn't wear scrubs for any of my clinicals. Mine were all outpatient based and everyone just wore business casual. Just make sure you have comfy

  25. Proper use of credentials

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

    I just use my name and FNP-BC. I also have multiple degrees/certifications and I'd just look like a big geek if I used everything. Plus, it makes for an easier signature! I might add the CDE if...