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BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. How do you feel about the NP "haters"?

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

    I have not found it to be an issue in real life. I get along just fine with the docs I work with, and I am thrilled to have them there as a resource. I certainly don't think an NP is the equivalent...

  2. Education Q: Any MSN/NP programs 4 non-BSN RN (who has a bachelors in another field)

    BCgradnurse replied to wih02906's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Boston College also accepts ADN directly into the MSN

  3. Classic Texts

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

    I love my "Primary Care Medicine" textbook by Goroll and Mulley. It's a med school textbook, but I use it every day for a

  4. Considering Entry-MSN/FNP Program - Questions about FNP career

    BCgradnurse replied to Juliet417's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First month-Health Assessment 5 days a week (August). First semester-classes 3 days, clinical 1 day, 1 day off. Second semester-classes 3 days, clinicals 1 or 2 days. Summer-synthesis (practicum)...

  5. Considering Entry-MSN/FNP Program - Questions about FNP career

    BCgradnurse replied to Juliet417's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sure...either post something here or PM

  6. Considering Entry-MSN/FNP Program - Questions about FNP career

    BCgradnurse replied to Juliet417's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I went to Boston College. I worked for many years in another area of healthcare prior to going to nursing school. I had some direct patient experience, but most of my work was...

  7. precepting with MD vs. FNP?

    BCgradnurse replied to Betty004's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I precepted with both, and like others said, it's very much depends on the individual. However, I have to say I enjoyed my time with the NPs more. They "got" what being an NP is all about and were...

  8. FNP Certification

    BCgradnurse replied to beherenow's topic in Advanced Practice

    I did ANCC. I was told this was the most widely recognized certification. Even saw a couple of jobs requesting ANCC

  9. (DISMAL) GRE Score Question and Boston College

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

    Overall I was satisfied with the program. I really didn't have a lot of opportunity to enjoy the campus because after the first semester, I wasn't there that much, and I didn't live nearby. I'm also...

  10. question on becoming a NP

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

    SOme schools have an RN to MSN program, so it's not always necessary to have a BSN

  11. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    BCgradnurse replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I used to work at a hospital that had a Dr. Rock E. Ripple on staff. What were his parents

  12. (DISMAL) GRE Score Question and Boston College

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

    Congrats on the fellowship, NP to be!! kp, the program at BC is pretty intense. You don't have the summer off between first and second years, and you're doing clinical and didactic courses at the...

  13. Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing VS Physician Assistant School.

    BCgradnurse replied to John Roe's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I'm a Direct Entry grad (May 2009). Personally, I had no trouble getting a job nor did my classmates. Employers seemed to be more concerned with our lack of NP experience vs. lack of RN...

  14. best hospital for L&D

    BCgradnurse replied to elleRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I second Beth Israel-Deaconess-did my my clinical and synthesis there and thought it was fabulous. I can also recommend Newton-Wellesley from the patient side-had both my kids there and received...

  15. New FNPs Finding Jobs?

    BCgradnurse replied to careerchanger22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had no trouble finding a job as a direct entry NP grad in MA when I graduated last May. However, I don't know if the market has changed since

  16. advice please sports pe on pts you will never see again

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

    We will not treat patients at my health center who are a "one shot deal". At least not knowingly, anyway. We always ask if they are transferring care to our center, and will direct them elsewhere if...

  17. Work rant

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

    It always stinks when things change, and your opinion isn't solicited, especially when the change will impact you so directly. I really hope that things work out when the dust settles. It may turn...

  18. working during clinicals

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

    I managed to work about 14 hours a week while I was doing both clinicals and didactic together. Those 14 hours were comprised of 6 hours on Firday eves, and every other weekend 3-11. I would have...

  19. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

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

    The minimum commitment is 2

  20. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

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

    If you don't complete your commitment, you have to pay back the award, but it's pro-rated for the length of service completed. You are also not allowed to be away form your site for more than 35 days...

  21. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

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

    I hope that turns out to be a good place to work...it sounds like they really want to help the kids. Anyway, you get the money up front, which is really nice. For just a few short moments, my bank...

  22. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

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

    Hi Sheri, I'm in the loan repayment program. I would highly recommend it, if you find a position you like. I was hoping to stay at least 2 years at my job regardless of whether I got the award or...

  23. Looking into direct entry MSN programs. I need help with thoughts and chances

    BCgradnurse replied to beaconshome's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I did my pre-reqs at Mass Bay CC and Massasoit CC. Don't waste your money taking them at big name schools. You'll need it for the NP

  24. Looking into direct entry MSN programs. I need help with thoughts and chances

    BCgradnurse replied to beaconshome's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, you definitely have a chance if you ace your pre-reqs. That's what I did and I was accepted to every program I applied to. Your current work and volunteer experience will also carry a lot of...

  25. PTSD

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My community health center is starting to see a large influx of refugees from the Haiti earthquake. We are trying to meet their medical as well as mental health needs. We have support groups set up...