BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

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

    PICU, I apologize if I've offended you. That was not my intent. I'll leave it at

  2. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

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

    I've been in healthcare for more than 25 years, so I think I do understand. You did directly say patients know zero, which I find to be untrue and narrow minded. Patients may not always know if...

  3. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

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

    Wow, why all the hostility?? Patients aren't experts, but they don't know "zero". If you treat them as such, then in my opinion, you're a lousy provider. Of course the patients rely on us to treat...

  4. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

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

    You're entitled to your opinion but I think you're wrong. Patients are not experts, but they are not at the complete other end of the spectrum either. Patients are not stupid and to say they are...

  5. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

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

    I hate to nit-pick but I see this very often on this site and especially in some journal articles. Patient reviews tell you nothing about your competency as a provider. They just tell you that you are...

  6. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

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

    I did more clinical hours than were required. My preceptors were great about letting me come in extra days and weekends. I would also recommend looking into an NP residency after graduation. There...

  7. (DISMAL) GRE Score Question and Boston College

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

    I think it's doable. Just be sure to check out the bus and subway routes before you decide on a place. you'll have to be at the hospitals pretty early in the AM for clinicals, so you want to make...

  8. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

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

    Getting a little off track here, but as a Direct Entry grad I have to say that I am not "dangerous", "inappropriate", nor do I "cheapen" the profession. I may not have years of RN experience, but I...

  9. Consulting the gurus.

    BCgradnurse replied to Wutangryder's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, Are you planning on getting your NP or your CNS? Do you want to provide direct patient care or deal more with policy? There are more jobs out there for those wanting to provide direct patient...

  10. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

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

    Yeah, the fluff was frustrating. But, as we were constantly reminded by the faculty, we were getting a Master's degree, not just working for NP certification. I could have done without the theory...

  11. I don't get it.......vent

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just for some background......I work in an urban community health center in a relatively high crime area. Many of our patients have substance abuse issues coupled with other psychiatric issues. So...

  12. I don't get it.......vent

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

    First, my contract is not with my place of employment but with the National Health Service Corps. If I leave before my allotted time I have to pay back the lovely $50,000 loan repayment they gave me....

  13. FNP hours

    BCgradnurse replied to misha12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I also need to add that I probably put in anywhere from 10-15 additional hours per week at home doing patient charts. Not the ideal situation, but I'm already at work for 10 hours a day and I don't...

  14. BSN/MSN, or direct-entry?

    BCgradnurse replied to KM1118's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did a direct entry program, and I have no regrets about going that route. I have not worked as a bedside RN, but went right into an FNP position, and have done just fine. I felt well prepared and...

  15. scholarships/grants

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

    If you are willing to work in a community health center with an underserved population, I would look into the National Health Service Corps. I took out loans to pay for school, but the NHSC gave me...

  16. FNP hours

    BCgradnurse replied to misha12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in a 100% outpatient clinic and I work 4 ten hour shifts- 3 days 8-6 and 1 day 10-8. The days are long, but I always know what my schedule will be, and I love having that 1 full day off per...

  17. when a patient gets upset

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

    I run into this situation at least once or twice a week. It's incredibly frustrating, especially when a colleague has ignored or hasn't bothered to read the chart. I stay polite and firm.."I...

  18. I don't get it.......vent

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

    Well, my issue is not with the lifestyle choices people make, but purely with working in an unsafe environment. I just don't believe staff (and other patients') safety should play second fiddle to...

  19. just because i am your moms friend don't assume that i will get meds for your child

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

    My sister has asked me for cipro to "have on hand" in case she gets a UTI. Um...sorry...I love you but I'm not your provider...call your own

  20. NP attire

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

    Business casual for me...khakis, corduroys, or dress pants with an occasional skirt thrown in. Comfortable shoes are a must. Right now I'm addicted to my Skecher's Shape Ups, even thought they're...

  21. scheduling and late arrivals

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

    It's a huge problem where I work, also. We give the patients 30 minutes past their appt. time (15 min for last appt. before lunch or end of day) to show up. If they're later than that, they have to...

  22. Lower income pts and a litigious society - vent

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

    I hear ya, Viva....I work in a similar environment. In my case, the patients aren't looking to sue us, but want us to "embellish" their exams when they have an MVA and are looking to sue the driver....

  23. When to apply for first FNP job, in relation to graduation

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

    I started applying about 1 month before graduation. I had several interviews and a couple of offers before graduation day. I'd go on as many interviews as you can, for the experience in both...

  24. Do physician attitudes online against NPs reflect real life?

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

    I'm only in my first year and first job as an NP, but there have been no issues with the MDs I work with. We truly work as collaborative team. I hope my situation isn't the

  25. Anyone here work fast track/urgent care?

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

    I work urgent care and primary care in an urban community health center. I work 10 hour shifts and see about 24 patients a day, not 40. My patients tend to be a bit more complicated than the UTI,...