BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. 72 hours psych hold

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, Sadly, in my practice, I frequently have to have a patient admitted involuntarily for a 72 hour psych evaluation (AKA as "being sectioned" in MA). However, in MA, NPs cannot do this under their...

  2. 72 hours psych hold

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

    Thanks, al dente. Actually, as I re-read the forms, a certified mental health NP CAN sign the forms in MA. However, I am an FNP so I still need an MD's signature. I wish we had MH NPs in my...

  3. Corrected Serum Calcium

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

    Hi, In my previous life (before becoming a FNP) I was a medical technologist, so hopefully I can help. You are correct in that ionized calcium specimens have to be drawn in the correct tube as...

  4. I was accepted

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

    Congrats!! Best of luck as you begin your

  5. NPP news from the PA side of the aisle

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

    If doctors are so much better than non-physician providers, then why do so many patients prefer to see NPs or PAs over an

  6. FNP with little inpatient/hospital experience

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

    Hi, I'm an FNP working in urgent care/primary care and I have never worked as an RN. I honestly don't think my lack of RN experience hurts me in my job. I do get very sick patients from time to...

  7. Got accepted to RN to MSN Program at BC! Any current students? Alumni?

    BCgradnurse replied to skim410's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I can only speak to BC. I didn't apply to Northeastern's program because it was just too long for this middle aged career changer!! I don't know too much about BCs PNP program, but my PNP...

  8. take exam tomorrow

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

    Good luck!! Now go get some sleep!! Enjoy your celebratory lobster tail after you

  9. help need advice on exam and soon

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

    Oh yeah...all of the PNPs from my class did pass.... I'm sure you'll do

  10. help need advice on exam and soon

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

    I took the ANCC FNP exam, and it was easier than I thought it would be. It was much easier compared to NCLEX. I took a review course, and studied a couple of hours most for days for about 6 weeks....

  11. Need Advice on FNP school!

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

    Now that just makes me angry!!! Once again, it perpetuates the notion that we are doctors' handmaidens and their opinion counts so much more than people who acutally know you well and can speak to...

  12. Need Advice on FNP school!

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

    Hi, A lot of people will probably disagree with my advice, but why wait to apply to NP school? If this is truly what you want, then I don't see any point in waiting. I am a direct entry grad with no...

  13. NP Salary vs. RN salary

    BCgradnurse replied to Health-Nut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I haven't worked as an RN so I can't speak to their salary, but I became an NP so I could have autonomy and a better lifestyle than I could have as an RN (hospital based). I don't work holidays,...

  14. Help did not pass the ANCC

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

    Congrats, helper!!! Way to go!!! NP2b, I will be thinking of you on the 16th...let us know how it

  15. Help did not pass the ANCC

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

    I took a review course right after graduation in mid-May, and took my test the first week of July. That gave me enough time to do a couple of hours of studying a day and still have free time before I...

  16. Advice Please

    BCgradnurse replied to Suzanne44's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Suzanne, No, I did not have a BSN first. I had a BS (non-nursing) and an MBA before I started the direct entry program. Direct entry programs are for people that have degrees in other fields....

  17. Advice Please

    BCgradnurse replied to Suzanne44's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you want to be a PA, then why are you going through nursing?? Why not become an EMT and then apply to PA school? I did a direct-entry MSN/NP program and completed it in 2 years, while still...

  18. FNP graduating today...thoughts on jobs, salary, school, etc.

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

    Congratulations!! Best of luck to

  19. First NP job, what do you think?

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

    Congrats on landing your first NP job!! I think it sounds great....I hope you enjoy

  20. How much patient interaction do you have?

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

    Hi Joe, I have tons of patient interaction-assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and some minor office procedures. I don't do as much teaching as I would like. The charting isn't my favorite thing.....I...

  21. Patient Load in Primary Care

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

    I work in a hybrid urgent care/primary care environment. I see an average of 24-26 patients a day. I find that I cannot do the amount of patient education I would like, due to time constraints,...

  22. Best Primary Care Experience EVER...Nurse Practitioner RAVE!!!

    BCgradnurse replied to profstudent4life's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks so much for taking the time to post this....I'm so glad you had a great

  23. Anyone NOT have enough exp before NP school?

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

    In the interest of accuracy, Csam5, there are NP schools that accept students without RN experience. Some are traditional programs that accept BSNs right out of school, and others are direct entry....

  24. Interview for NP program -- hints appreciated!

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

    My thoughts...first-dress professionally, as if you were going to a job interview. It's respectful and shows that you take this seriously. As far as what to say, I think you should focus on why...

  25. Help did not pass the ANCC

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

    I thought it was much easier than NCLEX. There were none of those horrible "choose all that apply" questions. I had a lot of questions from the ANA standards and social policy statement. Don't...