agrayRN

agrayRN MSN, APRN, NP

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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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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)....

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  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...

  16. Is WOCN an entry level position?

    agrayRN replied to Msmedic68w's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I would say that it could be an entry level position, but it's not something I would want to take on without the proper background and knowledge. Depending on where you work, they ask a LOT of you....

  17. nurses that take anxiety meds

    agrayRN replied to forgivenfaith119's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Definitely not! It's so sad that there is a stigma against people with anxiety and depression at your workplace. It's just something that some people have to deal with on a daily basis. Some people...

  18. God's perfect timing

    agrayRN replied to Chasity2495's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    That is an amazing story. I know exactly what you mean - God has a plan for us, and everything happens in His time. You were definitely a blessing to them - it sounds like hospice nursing might be in...

  19. Depression/Anxiety

    agrayRN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I suffer from anxiety, as well, but it's something I've dealt with pretty much all my life. I've always been an emotional person and a worrier. I work in an office setting, not in a hospital, and I...

  20. Patients who call the clinic 1 day before meds run out for refills

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

    I so agree! I love getting calls to my line, when I don't even know the call is from an external source. The phone will usually ring twice when it is external, once when internal. But if an internal...

  21. Patients who call the clinic 1 day before meds run out for refills

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

    I wish I could say there is a way to prevent it, but I don't think there is. If the MD would adhere to the policy, then it might work. But as long as the MD will fill it on short notice, the patient...

  22. want clinic job- how to get it?

    agrayRN replied to italianrn07's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I work at an Internal Medicine office. When I applied, I didn't have any experience in a clinic, either. I had come from LTC and LTAC. I finally got an interview, and after that, I never heard from...

  23. to the nurses: did I do something wrong as a NA??

    agrayRN replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't do anything wrong. Sometimes when people are depressed and anxious about something, they act a little bit irrational. They tend to lash out at those around them. I do agree that you will...

  24. reading a tb skin test

    agrayRN replied to kimd's topic in General Nursing

    If there was no induration, or an upraised area of skin (not under), it was most likely a local reaction to the tuberculin. If I see redness, I usually run my finger over the area. If it's completely...