BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. HRSA/NHSC, loan repayment

    BCgradnurse replied to waterfall99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I remember someone came to my school when I was in NP school and spoke about the NHS scholar program. Maybe that's different from the loan forgiveness program.....I wish I still had the info but that...

  2. HRSA/NHSC, loan repayment

    BCgradnurse replied to waterfall99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    From what I understand, there are 2 ways to go about it. You can apply while you are still in school, but then you are obligated to go wherever they send you. Or, you can wait til you graduate, and...

  3. Do you think this is reasonable?

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

    In theory they should be short focused visits, but in reality, they never are. We're kind of a hybrid between urgent care and primary care. We do a lot of follow up on patients with multiple issues...

  4. RN-MSN vs. RN-BSN-MSN???

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

    I also applied to Simmons and MGH, but chose BC because they were the only ones who accepted my CLEP exams for two of the pre-reqs (intro bio and chem). MGH and Simmons wanted me to take those courses...

  5. Any Boston College NP students or graduates?

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

    I did not work as an RN. I tried to find an RN job after passing NCLEX but there were no jobs available in the Boston area at the time. I had classes/clinicals 4 days a week most semesters. There's...

  6. Any Boston College NP students or graduates?

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

    Well, you have to tell them why they should choose you over someone else..LOL!! Your essays are your chance to shine...they take them very seriously. To the best of my knowledge, BC does not do...

  7. Any Boston College NP students or graduates?

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

    I'm a May 2009 BC direct entry grad. My background, along with the majority of my classmates was in health care/science, but we did have some students who were from other walks of life. You have to...

  8. confused

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

    I think you need to check with your state BON to see what the regulations are regarding working pending licensure. In my state (MA), you are allowed to work in the NP role pending licensure,...

  9. Shaved Mons - Phenomenon

    BCgradnurse replied to recbest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As an NP in an urgent care clinic, I treat several cases of cellulitis caused by shaving (both men and women) in the genital area every week. Personally, I think pubic hair is more attractive than an...

  10. Is my instructor right or wrong?

    BCgradnurse replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Josh, Don't let that instructor dissuade you from your dream. I had a not very stellar undergrad GPA (non-nursing), but after some years out in the world I had great work experiences and an...

  11. Call as a np? Compensate or not?

    BCgradnurse replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know if this is relevant, but in my recent previous life as a medical technologist, I was paid $3.00 an hour for being on call. It might be helpful to calculate the number of hours per year...

  12. Is Psych/MHNP or FNP worth it? *can't decide!*

    BCgradnurse replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm an FNP in a community health center, and would give a lot to have a psych NP on staff for med management and therapy. The need is huge and the wait is so long for mental health services. I've...

  13. Difficult Clinical Placement-Suggestions?

    BCgradnurse replied to Lovethefall's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have to ask...why is your school still using him as a preceptor if he is known to be this way? If at all possible, I'd try to get a different placement. You're paying a lot of money to go to...

  14. How to let go

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everyone, I'm a new NP working in the urgent care department of an urban community health center. I have been following one patient with COPD and pneumonia for the last few weeks as her PCP is...

  15. How to let go

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

    I work in a federally funded community health center and we can only "fire" our patients if they violate laws (i.e. diverting narcotics or bringing in a weapon) or if they threaten staff or other...

  16. How to let go

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

    Thanks to all who replied. Yes, I took extremely detailed notes and documented every aspect of our discussions, including the several follow up phone calls I made. I was able to discuss my feelings...

  17. Business skill important to NPs?

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

    I spent a little time with the billing and managed care people at my organization when I oriented. It certainly wasn't enough time to get a through understanding of things, but at least it helped me...

  18. Need advice from FNP or PNP Please

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

    It depends......salaries vary greatly from region to region, and practice to practice. I've seen it range from high $50s to low $90s annually. You can look at the Pearson report (I don't know the URL...

  19. Need advice from FNP or PNP Please

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

    Hi, I'm an FNP working in an urgent care department of a low income urban health center. I only see adults over 18. The vast majority of my day is spent with sick visits, although I do the occasional...

  20. Most difficult graduate course?

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

    I'd have to say that Advanced Pharmacology was the toughest one for me. The volume of information (indications, dosages, contraindications, etc). was a bit overwhelming for me. My advice would be to...

  21. Help for NP student....Rollercoaster

    BCgradnurse replied to Blessedx3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I found that there was no way to complete all the reading...... I had to learn to pick and choose what was most valuable to me. I don't have any great tips on how to do that selection. One thing I...

  22. HELP! Floor Nursing = NOT for me

    BCgradnurse replied to skim410's topic in General Nursing

    What Jo says makes a lot of sense for an NP working in a hospital/critical care setting. I would not begin to presume that a DE grad with no RN experience, or even an experienced RN/NP without that...

  23. HELP! Floor Nursing = NOT for me

    BCgradnurse replied to skim410's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I appreciate your honesty in telling us that floor nursing isn't for you. If you're coming to Boston, you might want to check out some of the community health centers. I think they all might be...

  24. MSN/FNP...stick it out...or go with what i've got?

    BCgradnurse replied to a.malone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The program I was in was for prople who already had a bachelor's degree in another discipline. If you don't already have that , you might want to look into programs that give a BSN and MSN after 5...

  25. Adequate notice

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

    I think one month is more than adequate. That gives them enough time to work out a plan for replacing you. Many people feel 2-3 weeks is sufficient, but I think it would be really considerate and...