BCgradnurse

BCgradnurse MSN, RN, NP

allergy and asthma, urgent care

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  1. Saturday February 12 2022

    BCgradnurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Morning- It's been a bit since I posted. Work has been all consuming with our staff shortages. I'm a provider, an allergy shot giver, a prior authorization person, my own medical assistant all...

  2. Saturday February 5, 2022

    BCgradnurse replied to Tweety's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Good morning- Cold and icy here. We had freezing rain for most of the day yesterday. Ugh-I'll take snow any day over this mess. I might just stay in the house all day and do laundry and read....

  3. Anyone prescribing Ivermectin or Hydroxychloriquine?

    BCgradnurse replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No.

  4. percent of billing or equity in practice

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an NP working at a single physician owned private practice. I have always been paid a straight salary, but I would also like to ask for a percent of what I bill. I bill more than any other...

  5. What kind of Career Options are out there?

    BCgradnurse replied to Valkyrie93's topic in Holistic

    You could look for a position in a Functional Medicine practice, which focuses on wellness but still incorporates allopathic

  6. NPs and Being On-Call

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

    I work in an outpatient specialty and am on-call 1 week a month. It's by phone only; I never have to go in. Most weeks I don't get called at all. It really doesn't impact my life at

  7. President Biden thread

    BCgradnurse replied to Beerman's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I thought it was a decent speech. Not historic or absolutely memorable, but it was solid. It was nice not to hear crazy diatribes or self aggrandizing rants. I also loved seeing 2 women on the...

  8. President Biden thread

    BCgradnurse replied to Beerman's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    No, Trump was always, and will continue to be "Trump

  9. Outpatient Specialty Offices

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

    I'm an NP working in outpatient Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology and I certainly do notate any abnormalities "outside my lane" and refer back to PCP, or ER if appropriate. A lot of what I see crosses...

  10. The Impeachment of Joe Biden

    BCgradnurse replied to Tweety's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I still can't get my head around those who think Trump is the victim here, and he has done nothing wrong. I really think Trump supporters have been in some kind of moral or ethical coma for the last...

  11. The Impeachment of Joe Biden

    BCgradnurse replied to Tweety's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    What I really love is how those who think the election was "stolen" in certain states are only complaining about the presidential election. If there are ballots missing, shouldn't the other races on...

  12. Question re: masks/lockdowns effectiveness and super spread events

    BCgradnurse replied to Peachpit's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Masks and lockdowns are only effective if people are compliant. I still see and hear of people having large family gatherings, parties, etc. People are also not wearing masks in public 100% of the...

  13. President Trump and the First Lady Test COVID Positive

    BCgradnurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    It's hard to not say "I told you so". I certainly don't wish death or anything horrible on ANYONE who gets this virus. My hope is that people will stop with the whole "Covid is a hoax" nonsense and...

  14. Boston Area NP Salary

    BCgradnurse replied to mrabinov's topic in Advanced Practice

    I just got the same response from a Boston hospital, despite having 8 years experience in the particular specialty I was applying for. They only cared about my total years of practice. I would think...

  15. Farewell Esme - In Loving Memory

    BCgradnurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sad to hear of Esme's death. May her memory be a blessing to all who love

  16. Nurse Practitioner -FNP

    BCgradnurse replied to nursing#101's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, FNP here. I work in a private specialty outpatient practice-Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. We are physician owned and are not affiliated with a health care system. My practice is split pretty...

  17. Am sadly just putting this out there - Overwhelming Covid-19 Death Statistics

    BCgradnurse replied to amoLucia's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am fortunate to be able to work from home doing telemedicine, but I feel a little guilty for not being on the front lines. 4 of my friends have lost an elderly parent due to Covid. None were able...

  18. NP's how are you these days?

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

    Allergy and Asthma NP- We have been doing 100% telemedicine for the last week and will do so again for the upcoming week. Tomorrow providers and admin will video conference to come up with a plan...

  19. Lost New NP

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

    Fingers crossed you get this position. I don't know what your employer was thinking placing you in the Cardiac role. Best of luck to

  20. New NP looking for Help Choosing Between Offers! (Pain Management vs Asthma/Allergy)

    BCgradnurse replied to NewNPinReno1982's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been working in Asthma and Allergy for most of my NP career, and really enjoy it. I like having the depth of knowledge in a few select areas. I have my own panel of patients, and work...

  21. Best States for RN's and NP's both in terms of pay and practice?

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

    Rhode Island is a good state to practice in as a NP. It's an independent practice state, and salaries are just about on par with MA., but housing costs are lower. Licenses are processed fairly...

  22. Telemedicine NP work?

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

    Same here. Getting tired of office

  23. Where are NPs most/least in demand?

    BCgradnurse replied to Aliens05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in the metropolitan Boston/Providence area, and there are a lot of jobs for NPs with experience. New grads are having challenges finding a

  24. Would you be willing to walk away?

    BCgradnurse replied to Rnis's topic in Advanced Practice

    I might. All depends on the job. I like what I do, but I'm all about quality of life at this

  25. Vitamin infusions

    BCgradnurse replied to lovely07's topic in Advanced Practice

    You could check out the Institute of Functional Medicine website, or try to talk to someone who works in a Functional Medicine