BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. PTSD

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

    Thanks...will

  2. (DISMAL) GRE Score Question and Boston College

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

    Congratulations on your acceptance!! I graduated last May and am working as a FNP now. I did not live near the school, but commuted from a pretty fair distance a way (already owned a home in the...

  3. Acceptance into USA, worried for my buddy.

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

    GPA is important, but isn't everything. Most schools look at the applicant as a whole, including experience (both job and life) and recommendations. Does USA interview applicants? Perhaps he could...

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

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

    Katie, I went right into an NP job. I have not worked as an

  5. Drug-Seekers

    BCgradnurse replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I don't work in an ED, but we see similar issues in my community health center. I work in Urgent Care as an NP and probably get 4-5 patients per day requesting opiates. I fully believe that pain...

  6. Do Nurses Use Abdominal Percussion in the Field?

    BCgradnurse replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an FNP who uses it every day. It's not the most sensitive diagnostic test in the world, but it's helpful to hear if something is "off". I also percuss backs if there are respiratory issues.

  7. Have patients here ever refused service from you for being an NP?

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

    I haven't had anyone refuse service, but have had several people say "I thought I was going to see a REAL doctor". I explain what I can do for them, and give them the option of rescheduling with an...

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

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

    I worked part time as a medical technologist (my original career) while I went to school. I got my RN after 1 year in the program, and did look for a part time RN job but had no success, so I stayed...

  9. NP school or pharmacy

    BCgradnurse replied to rapidash425's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I also researched both career tracks before deciding on NP. The bottom line for me was that I wanted to provide direct patient care, so NP was the best choice for me. Think about what you want to be...

  10. Passed ACNP exam

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

    Congrats to both of

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

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

    Hi, Congrats on your acceptance! I'm a May 2009 grad of a direct entry MSN program (FNP track). I honestly had no trouble getting a job-I had 3 decent offers before graduation. I'm not sure if...

  12. Help with decididing the future

    BCgradnurse replied to odinhoub2422's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work as an FNP in a community health center and my job is 100% direct patient care-diagnosing, treating, and educating patients with acute and chronic illnesses. I really enjoy it, and have grown...

  13. Thinking about grad school

    BCgradnurse replied to smb84's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I went full time for my FNP, and was able to work 20 hours a week during the first year, but had to go to per diem while I was doing my NP clinicals. It just wasn't possible to work more between...

  14. Help with decididing the future

    BCgradnurse replied to odinhoub2422's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, It sounds to me like you're ambivalent about going to back to school. I don't think you should go back just because your employer will pay for it. You should go back because you want to do...

  15. Scared to start a real NP job

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

    It would be strange if you felt totally confident and ready to conquer the NP world...lol. We all felt overwhelmed and scared with our first jobs. I just started working as an NP 7 months ago and I...

  16. What is your PDA?

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

    I have a Palm TX and along with Epocrates and Up to Date, I use Sanford Guide and Tarascon. I also have an ICD-9 code program I refer to

  17. Direct Entry Masters, NP Graduates

    BCgradnurse replied to ntw523's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I graduated in May 2009 from a Master's Entry NP program, and am currently working as an FNP. I didn't have any trouble finding a job after graduation-I had three offers before I graduated. That...

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

    BCgradnurse replied to beaconshome's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I graduated from a direct entry MSN program last year. My undergrad GPA was not great, but I had some very valuable work experience and did get all As on my pre-reqs. I had to re-take a bunch of...

  19. Coumadin, yes or no?

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a patient who was admitted to the hospital today for a DVT (his 2nd) in his thigh. He has all sorts of medical issues, and should be on anticoagulant therapy for the rest of his life. But...

  20. Coumadin, yes or no?

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

    I am this patient's PCP-I don't work in a hospital setting so I don't have an attending to turn to. Fortunately, I have great colleagues (MD and NP) whom I have discussed this situation with ad...

  21. Food is my Drug of Choice

    BCgradnurse replied to Nurs0706's topic in General Nursing

    I love my food...boy, do I love it... I love to cook, eat, smell, think about, and look at food. I've been fortunate in that my metabolism was very forgiving until I hit 40, but things have changed....

  22. Coumadin, yes or no?

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

    ANPFNPGNP- I did not intend for this to ignite a debate on mental illness. You have significant experience in psych, which I do not, which has shaped and influenced your perspective. I feel it's my...

  23. How Does the Obama Health Care Plan Affect NP's?

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

    I work in a federally funded community health center and it's not like that at all. Providers work very hard, and I think we genuinely try to do our best for the patients. It's certainly not perfect...

  24. Coumadin, yes or no?

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

    That's certainly your prerogative, and I can see how someone might feel that way. These people are frustrating as hell to work with. I am a firm believer in personal responsibility and accountability,...

  25. Resume Question - Include previous career employment?

    BCgradnurse replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should definitely include it. You don't have to go into any great detail about your previous position, but emphasize any experiences you had with problem solving, critical thinking, and...