BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Priority Dx for Case Study

    BCgradnurse replied to ErinLeighRN's topic in General Nursing

    I might consider the HTN as the priority diagnosis, as it is very high and could result in MI or stroke at any time. That is the first thing I would deal with if that patient came to see

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

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

    No, it's not for me. I don't like the competitive and high pressure atmosphere. Plus I have a hip issue and cannot do high impact exercise. I am much more of a yoga/walking/non-heavy weights...

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

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

    I wonder if anyone is actually helping them/supervising the work outs, or if they are just trying to keep up with the rest of the

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

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

    I've had some experienced crossfitters in the clinic with real injuries, not strains. Mostly neck and back, and some have not been able to return to their previous workouts. Every gym or workout...

  5. Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    BCgradnurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Mine seemed to derive a little too much pleasure from giving me mine,

  6. What is your facility's policy on late patient arrivals?

    BCgradnurse replied to klone's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Here's another perspective. I never double book. If my first patient of the day is 20 minutes late, that puts me behind for the rest of the day. Add in a complicated patient or two, or a sick...

  7. Does years of experience matter?

    BCgradnurse replied to ProfessorD's topic in General Nursing

    There are wonderful, rock star Direct Entry grad NPs and crappy incompetent NPs who have 20 years of bedside experience. The reverse is also true. Success is based on a combination of many factors,...

  8. Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Holistic Care

    BCgradnurse replied to KC1000's topic in Advanced Practice

    I work in a specialty practice, and we are trying to be more holistic. One of the MDs and I are currently training in functional medicine, which looks at the root cause of conditions and incorporates...

  9. Any advance practice nurses (NP, CRNA, CNM, CNS) willing to answer a few questions?

    BCgradnurse replied to Vannessacee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok-people will likely be more receptive if you're forthcoming with that information, and tell us a bit about yourself. Are you currently a

  10. Any advance practice nurses (NP, CRNA, CNM, CNS) willing to answer a few questions?

    BCgradnurse replied to Vannessacee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These are a lot of questions. Is this a school

  11. Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    BCgradnurse replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    No way. I keep my work and personal life separate, and if I need psychological help I would go elsewhere. Like it or not, these is still a lot of stigma attached to mental health

  12. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

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

    But what is learned and experienced as a bed side nurse is very often not applicable at all in a clinic or office

  13. Which Job Should I Choose

    BCgradnurse replied to gemmi999's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like it's an easy choice. Job A has nothing you like except for an increased salary that will just be eaten up by an increased cost of living. Job B will allow you to achieve your

  14. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

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

    I am also a Direct Entry grad, and feel that RN experience is not related to success as an NP. What is crucial, IMHO, is finding a first position where you have a slow ramp up and have support from a...

  15. Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    BCgradnurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I tried to stay out of this discussion, but you had me at "Duggars". What kind of a person could admire a family who covered up the sexual abuse of their daughters by the older brother? You can't...

  16. Career ending Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    BCgradnurse replied to 1RRT's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you had a bad experience with an allergist. I assume you've had chemical patch testing done to determine your allergies. One thing I've found helpful for dermatitis is to do wet wrap...

  17. Career ending Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    BCgradnurse replied to 1RRT's topic in General Nursing

    I am an allergy NP and see this fairly frequently, particularly among hair stylists and people who work directly with chemicals. Health care workers often present with an allergy to soap or hand...

  18. Ever respond on a plane? Videoed?

    BCgradnurse replied to GoodNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I was thinking more about the victim and his family. It would be traumatic for the family to have to see the resuscitation efforts again if they were

  19. Relationships after addiction

    BCgradnurse replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Tiff-I'm sorry you are going through this. I was the sober half of a marriage, and I built up so much resentment over the years towards my ex. I felt I always had to be the responsible one, and that...

  20. online FNP

    BCgradnurse replied to Disneydog's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Even more evidence as to why you should choose a reputable program that will help set up your clinicals and has relationships with preceptors. I think it's unethical for any program to take your...

  21. Job offer; need help deciding

    BCgradnurse replied to RN_1978's topic in General Nursing

    I'd also go with the surgical center offer. Can your husband get the kids off to school in the AM? I also would have loved to be home in the afternoon with the kids. I also agree with Pixie that it...

  22. online FNP

    BCgradnurse replied to Disneydog's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Walden, Kaplan, DeVry, Capella, U. of Phoenix are the ones that come to

  23. online FNP

    BCgradnurse replied to Disneydog's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No need to be offended. South University is a not for profit university. I stand by what I said about the for-profits having very low admission standards. Some students do well because they are...

  24. online FNP

    BCgradnurse replied to Disneydog's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First and foremost, there is a difference between on-line schools and for profit schools. I would stay away from the for-profit schools. They have a reputation for admitting anyone who can pay them...

  25. Changing careers (sort of)?

    BCgradnurse replied to amalay's topic in Advanced Practice

    Community health is tough. I did Adult Primary Care in a community health center for 3 years and was totally burned out. I completely understand what you're saying about insurance, and the push to...