agrayRN MSN, APRN, NP

agrayRN has 2 years experience as a MSN, APRN, NP and specializes in Neurology, Geriatrics.

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1. Neurology NPs

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

   I have a recommendation - I really liked a book called Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. It has a lot of good info in it. If you're able to access Up to Date, that's fantastic - I access it...

2. Prescribing Medical Marijuana

   agrayRN replied to iriska_meller's topic in Advanced Practice

   I work in neuro, and I just heard that in my state they are about to legalize CBD prescribing for Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaux Syndrome - those two diagnoses only. It also is apparently going to...

3. Terminal diagnosis

   agrayRN replied to NervousNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm not sure if you're primary care (I'm assuming yes), but I'm in neurology. It's expected that we won't cover everything, but I frequently will get questions about labs that were done that don't...

4. Urine Drug Screen ....surprise!

   agrayRN replied to casias12's topic in Advanced Practice

   Wow. I'm assuming that since she is being tested, she is taking these routinely for chronic pain. I think before assuming anything, I would have a conversation with her (after checking INSPECT)....

5. would you take a job with a mean doctor?

   agrayRN replied to mmccool719's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   That con should be a deal-breaker. She may be an excellent physician, but there is no excuse for that type of behavior. I really just don't understand how an organization could keep someone that does...

6. AANP NP boards Advice

   agrayRN replied to missyumee's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Just to give my personal opinion - I think I would take the boards now. Once you pass the exam, you don't ever have to take it again. You'll get it out of the way, and won't have to worry about it...

7. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

   agrayRN replied to RockMay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I wanted to provide a little feedback on this topic from personal experience. I graduated in May from an online-only AGNP program, and while I really enjoyed it, I have to say that I would not...

8. Neurology NPs

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

   This is really so helpful to me, I so appreciate it! I really haven't found many neuro NPs. I don't know any in my area. There is one in my office right now, but she is retiring in October. She isn't...

9. Neurology NPs

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

   Wow, only 2 weeks? I would be seriously stressing about that! But if you did it, I'm sure it's doable! I will initially have 60 minute appointments. I'll probably start out with half days, is my...

10. Neurology NPs

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

    Great, thanks for the response! The neurologists I will be working with seem very nice, and I know one of them well already, as I work closely with her in my current position. I officially start on...

11. Neurology NPs

    agrayRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everyone! I was hoping to get some input. I graduated about a month ago and will be starting in an outpatient neurology practice as an AGNP in late August to early September. Are there any...

12. Palliative Care NP job

    agrayRN replied to kbj1125's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated from NP school about a month ago and will soon be transitioning to neurology. But in my current position, I have done a lot of palliative care nursing, and a lot of referrals to our...

13. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    agrayRN replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a lot of anxiety when I started out in the hospital. It didn't end up being the right fit for me, either. I made the change to ambulatory care, and have been there for 8 years. It was a pay cut...

14. Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    agrayRN replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really admire you for doing that for your patients. It shows how much you truly care about them. I have social anxiety, so something like that would be really intimidating for someone with my...

15. New Patient info

    agrayRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    If you're seeing the doctor just to establish that first time, what you have already provided is great. If you're seeing him or her not only to establish, but for a particular reason, it's great when...