BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Need Some Academic Advice (Primary Care NPs)

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

    Well, it all depends who you ask.....I attended a direct entry RN-MSN program and went right into an NP job, so MY answer is "none"! It all depends on what you're comfortable with, and what employers...

  2. If you had to do it again... would you become!?

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

    I came to nursing relatively late in my career, and I'm only sorry I didn't do it earlier. I'm not sure I would have done med school, even if I was younger....just not my cup of tea. Veterinary...

  3. Need Some Academic Advice (Primary Care NPs)

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

    I work in primary care, and we manage a lot of afib patients in respect to their coumadin. We have an RN that sees the patients, but the PCPs review all the results and make any adjustments to their...

  4. Calling all New Grad NPs in Boston!

    BCgradnurse replied to RockFish71's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I started one year ago as a Direct Entry grad in a community health center. Salary was in the upper $70s. I interviewed for other positions in private practice that ranged from $84K to

  5. About to start clinicals... A little freaked out!

    BCgradnurse replied to jkpowell23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You have all the right feelings. I remember being a wreck before I started clinicals and being afraid I would totally screw up. A few weeks into my rotations I was loving it! You've gotten some...

  6. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

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

    I make about $9000 a year less than I was offered in a private practice. However, the 50,000 over 2 years means I come out 16,000 ahead. Unfortunately, I won't be able to stay in my current position...

  7. Survey: FNP Schedules

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

    I work in primary care, and I do 4 ten hour shifts. I don't usually stay late, but I spend a substantial amount of time doing charts at

  8. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    BCgradnurse replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Nope----I wholeheartedly believe in organ donation but I'm not ready to be a donor yet!! My husband has one and although he is extremely cautious, his bike hit a patch of wet leaves a few years ago,...

  9. FNP working in mental health

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

    I'm an FNP who has been "forced" (for lack of a better term) into doing much more psych than I bargained for. This is due to lack of resources for a community with non-existent psych services. I am...

  10. Going to school for NP at 52 yrs old-am I crazy?

    BCgradnurse replied to lynn5707's topic in Advanced Practice

    Go for it!!! I finished my RN-MSN program (as an FNP) last year at age 47 and it's one of the best moves I ever made. I was fortunate to get a job in a community health center that was eligible for...

  11. Massachusetts FNP student looking for NP preceptors!

    BCgradnurse replied to SoonToBeFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you tried contacting the MA League of Community Health Centers? My health center is precepting 2-3 students that were matched with us through this group. I'd also try contacting the MA...

  12. First ARNP job offer

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

    Congrats on the offer!! Now is the time to try new things, go new places-before kids and other responsibilities limit you. Take it from someone who has lived in the same 50 mile radius for her whole...

  13. 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

    What I say...."No, I will not complete disability forms for you, you are not disabled. That is a good thing." What I'm thinking....."Get off your lazy butt and stop your whining. Millions of people...

  14. The most depressing conversation with my instructor

    BCgradnurse replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, SydneyJo...to put it bluntly, your instructor gave you a lot of crap!!! As the others said, there is no mandate for the DNP, and it's unlikely to happen in the next few years. And just to let...

  15. Most common disorders seen in practice

    BCgradnurse replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know how I could have forgotten this.....lady partsl

  16. PLEASE HELP..What methods for continuing education do you use as an NP?

    BCgradnurse replied to 143love my job's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do conferences and CEUs on line. Medscape has free CE

  17. I know this is a sticky thread but....

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

    I am a graduate of a direct entry RN/MSN program (note-I do not have a BSN/MSN). Full time-it was 22 months straight through. BSN/MSN programs do take longer. Please PM me if you'd like to talk...

  18. I need help charting skin issues!!

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

    Not sure if this helps, but our EMR system charts skin stuff by first organizing it into rash vs. visible lesion, vs. palpable lesion. Then we have to describe it (macule vs. papule vs. nevus, etc.)....

  19. Most common disorders seen in practice

    BCgradnurse replied to MERCEDES674's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Without question, it's diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. I also see a lot of depression, STIs, and

  20. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    BCgradnurse replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes, grammar and spelling mistakes make me crazy!! My pet peeve is the improper use of apostrophes. I cringe when I see someone use it to signify a plural instead of the

  21. Retail clinics, your thoughts?

    BCgradnurse replied to eradak1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think I'd want to do it full time, but I know several people who work per diem and it's a nice little addition to the

  22. Physical requirements of NP jobs

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

    I don't think job is that physically demanding. I'm on my feet all day, but there's no heavy lifting/moving. Get some good shoes and you'll be

  23. Study question

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

    I worked between 14-20 hrs a week for 2 years while I went to school full time. I studied for at least 2 hours a day during the week, and 5-6 hours a day on weekends. I was able to do some studying...

  24. non-psych NPs and psych meds

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was wondering how many FNPs, ANPs, PNPs prescribe psych meds to their patients. I'm finding myself dealing with more and more complicated psych patients that I'm not really comfortable rx'ing meds...

  25. am i paranoid

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

    I'm sure it's just to touch base and see how things are going. But I'm the "nervous" type, too....so I understand how you