BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. How are RNs with Entry-Level MSN degrees received?

    BCgradnurse replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mya, I'm a 2009 grad of a direct entry program. This was a mid life career change for me, after having working 20+ years in another area of healthcare. I work as an FNP in an outpatient clinic. I...

  2. Job Offer--What do you think?

    BCgradnurse replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know...I'm no expert, but from what you're saying, I'd be very careful signing on with this place. First, I think you're being underpaid given the amount of responsibility you'll have. Most...

  3. Job Offer--What do you think?

    BCgradnurse replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It sounds like a really interesting job, but I'm not sure you're going to be compensated adequately for all you're going to be expected to do. Does the 24/7 on call entail just fielding phone calls,...

  4. ANA social policy...where to find?

    BCgradnurse replied to carachel2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think I heard back in about 5 weeks, but once I heard, I could have scheduled the test for the next day. I wish I still had my ANA social policy book so I could send it to you, but I sold it on...

  5. changing healthcare careers

    BCgradnurse replied to Sandpit3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was in the same boat a few years ago. 20+ years as a medical technologist, bored out of my mind, you know the drill. I had wanted to enter nursing for a while and did a lot of research. I...

  6. unusual NP jobs

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

    My job isn't unusual, but I am a true generalist. That's the beauty of Urgent Care/Primary Care....we see it all, do it all, including psych. Hopefully I'll come out of this experience as "well...

  7. ANA social policy...where to find?

    BCgradnurse replied to carachel2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I needed it for my ethics course, so my college bookstore carried it. It's a thin paperback-less than 100 pages if I remember correctly. Try looking on Amazon or some other web bookstore. You can...

  8. Pain Management-a vent

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So I've been practicing as an NP for a whopping 7 months, and the chief complaint I have come to hate the most is "pain". I work in an urgent care department in an urban community health center, and...

  9. Pain Management-a vent

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

    Thank you both for your replies. This is an issue that I'm going to have to walk a fine line on. I know that several of the patients we see are not using the drugs themselves, but are trying to get...

  10. FNP clinical questions?

    BCgradnurse replied to buster4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Make sure you take the initiative to ask questions and ensure you get what you need from your clinicals. Hopefully, your school uses good preceptors who like to teach. Don't stress about making...

  11. A day in the life...

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

    Hi, Wow!! You're ambitious-good for you for having such a clear picture of what you want to do. I'm a new FNP with only about 7 months of experience under my belt. I am married and have 2 teenagers,...

  12. The Concerns of My Loving Wife

    BCgradnurse replied to JohnWatson's topic in General Nursing

    John, If you already have a bachelor's degree, are considering nursing, and want a more regular schedule, I would investigate Direct Entry Master's Programs. You can get both your RN or BSN AND your...

  13. starting a new job

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

    Try to relax.... and don't be afraid to ask questions. Give yourself some time to get your "sea legs" and you'll be

  14. Entrance essay: I cannot write a 200 word essay!

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

    I had my admission essays professionally critqued. I found a service on the Web (can't remember the name) and they did a great job reviewing them and making suggestions. I also tend to be verbose...

  15. Drug seekers: where's the compassion?

    BCgradnurse replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, the ERs are notorious for giving pain meds like they're candy. I think they have a lot of pressure to move the patients through as quickly as possible, so perhaps they don't have the time...

  16. Anemia: am I the only one who thinks it's all complicated?

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

    A retic count is usually ordered separately and is not part of a regular CBC and differential. It will be interesting to see what you fins out-be sure to let us

  17. Drug seekers: where's the compassion?

    BCgradnurse replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, in my practice anyway, the not so few drug seekers make you suspicious of everyone. It's a shame, because there are patients who are truly in pain and need relief from narcotics. I am...

  18. Anemia: am I the only one who thinks it's all complicated?

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

    Hi, I hope I can help a bit. In my previous life I was a Medical Technologist and I worked for several years in a hematology lab. There are 5 parameters you need to look at when evaluating...

  19. ABSN vs. ELMSN

    BCgradnurse replied to Tigershell339's topic in General Nursing

    I chose to go the ELMSN route because I did really want to work as an NP, and I wanted to get all the schooling over with at once. I'm glad I chose to go this route, as when I graduated last May...

  20. Introduction - along with a few questions

    BCgradnurse replied to HusbandOfANurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, maybe I'm out of line here, but why are people nitpicking on what this poster said and questioning his intentions? So what if you don't like the way he has phrased some questions? He was...

  21. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    BCgradnurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I work as NP in a community health center and we have more than our share of drug seekers. I think it's easier to "say no" in an outpatient setting, because the patients are ambulatory and not usually...

  22. Introduction - along with a few questions

    BCgradnurse replied to HusbandOfANurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to allnurses!! It think it's wonderful that you've taken such an interest in your wife's career plans. You seem like a very supportive husband. Contrary to what most people will tell you,...

  23. What do you think about Retail medicine ?

    BCgradnurse replied to patrick1rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, I was pretty glad they existed on 2 occasions when my provider was out of town and I wasn't really sick enough to go to the ER. I think I got good care from the 2 NPs I saw. As a job, I have...

  24. FNP prescribing a C-II for a family member?

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

    I believe in MA that it is forbidden to write an Rx for any kind of a controlled substance for a family member. I'm surprised to hear you only have to wait 3 weeks to see a psychiatrist or psych...

  25. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    BCgradnurse replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    I got into nursing as my second career and became an RN at 46 and an FNP at 48. My life experiences definitely helped!! We'll all be working until we're well into our 70s, so go for