BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Frustrated New Grad

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

    Have you looked at community health centers? They are often willing to hire new

  2. Future of NP and...my future

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

    I went back to nursing school in my 40s, and my kids were middle school and high school age. It was hard, but for several reasons it was the best time for me to go. The down side was not being able...

  3. First NP Job, misled and unhappy

    BCgradnurse replied to NYbaby0126's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agree with the previous posters. This job does not sound like a good fit for your skills and experience. I'd start looking for another position. Make sure to get everything in writing next time...

  4. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    BCgradnurse replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it all comes down to money. Practices don't want to pay an RN. I would love to have an RN in my practice to do patient education. MAs are great and do a good job, but I often think how nice...

  5. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    BCgradnurse replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Believe me, I know that bedside nurses do more than follow orders. Please don't be so quick to assume I have no understanding of the role because I didn't list every responsibility of a RN. Those are...

  6. Exploring reasons for doctoral degree

    BCgradnurse replied to go-for-it's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I don't see the value of a DNP to a practicing clinician who wants to enhance clinical skills and continue to provide direct patient care. I think the DNP programs are part of the "me, too" wave of...

  7. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    BCgradnurse replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I never really wanted to do bedside nursing. I don't have the temperament for it, and I'm not great at following other people's orders or dealing with bureaucracy. I don't look at bedside nursing...

  8. Once upon a time.

    BCgradnurse replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've answered your own question. You know what you want, and it's ok to let the CRNA thing go and look towards another

  9. FNP care compared to MD

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

    It is certainly true that NPs do not have an education with the same depth and breadth that a physician receives. That does not mean we can't be excellent providers. Right now, you are comparing...

  10. Pre-req advice for any Massachusetts students out there!

    BCgradnurse replied to ProspectiveNurseELS's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I did my pre-reqs at both Massasoit and Mass Bay CC. They were accepted without any

  11. Direct-Entry NP Success Stories

    BCgradnurse replied to arockenhaus1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a Direct Entry grad, and have no regrets about going this route. I've never had any issues obtaining jobs as a NP, and never had an employer that was concerned about my lack of RN experience....

  12. Entry Level Masters in Nursing: Stats

    BCgradnurse replied to Spades714's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with JBMmom-it is hard to say. You look good on paper, but it can be hard to know what schools consider important. Have you spoken directly to any of the schools you're interested in? I would...

  13. ADN or ABSN or Direct Entry MSN (with prior bachelors)

    BCgradnurse replied to jaye927's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that incurring as little debt as possible is the right thing to do. You're very young and you don't want to cripple yourself with massive student loans. I went the Direct Entry route, but...

  14. Mandatory flu shots????

    BCgradnurse replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Wow. This has to be one of the worst things I've heard from a nurse. What else would you lie about? Please don't ever let this person be the one taking care of me or someone I

  15. Kaiser NP Salary?

    BCgradnurse replied to COknights10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I quickly looked at Glassdoor.com to see what the salary range was for Kaiser ambulatory NPs. It listed a range of $91,000-$126,000. This may give you a ball park idea of what you should ask for. I...

  16. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    BCgradnurse replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good for you, Mike! I wish you well and hope you love

  17. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    BCgradnurse replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So, there were 40 in my graduating glass. We keep in touch. Not one felt they couldn't cut it as a NP and ended up leaving NP positions to work as a RN. After I read your post I emailed a professor...

  18. FNP vs AGPCNP?

    BCgradnurse replied to JDougRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    FNP prepares you for outpatient primary care. It will not give you the didactic or clinical knowledge to work in a critical care environment. Most FNPs work in an office or clinic setting, but some...

  19. Return to the bedside

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

    @missmilo- I'm sorry your experience has been so negative. We spend too much time at work to hate it. That being said, you worked hard for your NP, and maybe there's still a way to utilize your...

  20. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    BCgradnurse replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes it was tongue in cheek and I'm glad you recognized it as such. FWIW, I do know how to cath and start IVs, but it's not a good use of my time when there are 20 patients waiting to be seen and we...

  21. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    BCgradnurse replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can speak to what is applicable because I know what I do every day. I don't cath patients, place NG tubes, or start IVs, and I daresay most NPs in an outpatient setting don't do it either. I don't...

  22. Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    BCgradnurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You can prevent it by drinking your own

  23. What field should I go into?

    BCgradnurse replied to Ddelange's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Danielle, That's great that you're thinking about your future. If you want to work with babies and moms, getting your nursing degree and looking for a position in labor/delivery, post-partum, or a...

  24. Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

    BCgradnurse replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Go to the best program you can afford. Hopefully that will be one that finds preceptors. I know of a few students who were not able to graduate on time because they couldn't find preceptors for...

  25. An amazing CULT-ure: Crossfit...Good or bad?

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

    I knew you were kidding. You're a good