BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. New NP...second-guessing diagnosis

    BCgradnurse replied to Ryan508's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, Congrats on your new job! I think you'll find that everyone felt the same way you're feeling now. I know I certainly did. I've been an NP for a year now, and I have a lot more confidence than I...

  2. non-psych NPs and psych meds

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

    I'm in MA. I think the biggest challenge is that most of my patients are poor, with crappy or no health insurance. No one wants to see them..... The two agencies we use require a series of meetings...

  3. FNP, ACNP, CRNA What is everyones opinion?

    BCgradnurse replied to bluejay2823's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have no great wisdom to offer, but I would advise also looking at the lifestyle (not the $$) that each job demands. ACNP and CRNA are usually in-patient hospital jobs, that may require nights,...

  4. direct entry NP programs out there?

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

    I always thought direct entry programs referred to those that admit people with non-nursing degrees (I'm a grad of one). I have seen RN to MSN programs referred to as "bridge programs", and I don't...

  5. Does where you go to school really impt?

    BCgradnurse replied to blueindigo79's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think going to a big name school opened some doors for me, but I would rather have saved the $$$ and gone to a state school if that had been an option. Overall, it probably doesn't matter that...

  6. online BSN acceptable for NP admission??

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

    Have you looked into NP programs that let you bridge from an RN to MSN? That way you don't have to do a separate

  7. Fear Factor

    BCgradnurse replied to Rensoul's topic in Patient Education

    As a primary care FNP, I am appalled at the way your MIL was treated. I can't imagine how someone could say "oh, you're not dead yet?" and think it's ok. You are totally justified in being angry and...

  8. Must haves for grad school

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

    Other free apps I like are Insulin DM2 (for initiating and adjusting insulin), MD ez labs, Instant ECG, AHRQ ePSS (which gives preventative care guidelines based on age, sex, and lifestyle factors)....

  9. Must haves for grad school

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

    Sweatpants.....so you can be comfy in your classes, and to hide the extra pounds you gain when you no longer have time to exercise...LOL....hopefully, that won't happen to

  10. Learning EMR

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

    My clinic is 100% EMR. We use the Next-Gen system, which is not the most user friendly system out there. The only way I got comfortable with it was to use it. I still find it a challenge to talk...

  11. social networks and work

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

    I am "friends" with several co-workers on FB, but would never put anything on my FB page that I would rather keep to myself. I also have the strictest privacy settings, so the general public can't...

  12. the chance to find a NP job for new graduate without experience

    BCgradnurse replied to cymphilly's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I completed a direct entry FNP program last year and had no trouble finding a job as an FNP. I had tried to find a part time RN job while I was finishing school, but no one was hiring RNs. Virtually...

  13. Psych nurse practitioner

    BCgradnurse replied to bumblebeegaga's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats, Zen......one less thing to worry about! I'm sure you'll be

  14. Am I too old?

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

    Did a complete midlife career change and got my NP at 47. Employers loved my "maturity" and my years of life experience. Go for

  15. Got my dream job!

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

    Congratulations!! And don't worry about being scared....you're supposed to be!! Take your time, ask questions, look up what you don't remember. You'll be

  16. (DISMAL) GRE Score Question and Boston College

    BCgradnurse replied to luckylady5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, clinicals will be in the city for the most part. Some of the psych and pedi clinicals were in the burbs, but you have a say in where you go, particularly if you're depending on public...

  17. (DISMAL) GRE Score Question and Boston College

    BCgradnurse replied to luckylady5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For the first year you'll be on campus three days a week, and have clinicals either one day a week (first semester) and 1 or 2 days per week (half of 2nd semester is 2 days) during the second...

  18. is it possible to work as an NP w/o MD's hours?

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

    It's definitely possible. I work in primary care in an urban community health center. I work 4 ten hour shifts, 1 Saturday a month, and I don't have to take call. I do have to add that I probably...

  19. Proper salutation for a NP?

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

    I have tried to get my patients (who are mostly immigrants and non-English speaking) to call me by my first name, but they almost all insist on calling me Dr. and my first name. I've given up... I...

  20. Sketchers Shape Ups

    BCgradnurse replied to NGeorgia's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am in love with mine, too!! My back has never felt better. I even went out and bought the flip-flops to wear "off-duty". I prefer these over my

  21. diaper and insurance

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

    I am constantly amazed at what people have the nerve to ask for. My latest favorite is the young man who came into our clinic asking my colleague to sign disability papers because he is a ___ addict...

  22. Psych nurse practitioner

    BCgradnurse replied to bumblebeegaga's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Psych NPs are in high demand in the Boston area, and are making good money. We have a psych NP osition at the clinic I work in, and we can't fill it. Bad for us, but great for the job

  23. "Not a Good Fit"

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

    I'm really sorry this happened to you. I think it's incredibly unprofessional for them to spring this on you like this. Annual reviews should never contain surprises-if they had a problem with you...

  24. Studying Patho????

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

    I used Fitzgerald's review book during my entire program. It was a good concise way to review what was important. And Florida.....a high B in patho is nothing to be ashamed of!! It sounds like you...

  25. Mass NPs, help me out-ANCC Application (Boston new grad)

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

    I don't know anything about the new ANCC application, but have you looked at the MA Board of Registration in Nursing web site? They should have all the info you need to get documentation from the...