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    What do you think about nurses and PA's being called "Doctor"?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a DNP prepared nurse practitioner. I introduce myself as "Blue Devil, Nurse Practitioner." ie, firstname lastname, nurse practitioner. I do not use just Blue, nor do I call myself "Dr. Devil."...
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    How long before you could see 25 patients?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to angel549's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know how your practice compares to a family medicine clinic. I remember the day I saw 21 patients the first time, with my previous maximum having been about 16. I thought that day would...
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    DNP & MD :What's the Difference?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    PMFB misspoke above. The DNP is most certainly a terminal professional degree. I know this because I hold one, lol. I am a FNP in independent practice. My scope is determined by the state and is...
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    If a phlebotomist corrected you on order of draw, what would you do?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to pyriticsilence's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know squat about that sort of thing, so I would never presume to tell the phlebotomist how to do his/her job. Were I the phlebotomist, I'd tell the nurse to step off and stick to his or her...
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    Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    How far back can I turn back the clock? If I could go back 30 years and start all over again, no, I would not choose nursing/medicine at all. I would have pursued my real passion and gone to a music...
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    Representing yourself to the public as a nurse when you are not a nurse

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Penguin67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    He did not say he was a licensed "nurse," therefore did not actually misrepresent himself. What he said can be chalked up to a mischaracterization of his role. As a nurse, I understand why you don't...
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    As an experienced RN, do you like/dislike having a student nurse assigned to you?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to jamie32764's topic in General Students

    I don't work as a RN anymore, but when I did I hated even having students on the floor. I hated precepting even more. Please seperate that from the individuals themselves, who were probably lovely...
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, I really do. They aren't "threatening your career," that is unnecessarily hyperbolic and it makes it hard to take you seriously. You have the option of pursuing your career there or elsewhere....
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    What is the least you'd be willing to get paid as a new grad BSN?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to ixchel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Altra is wise. It is just too variable across the country. The starting salary in California would take 20 years to reach in the south eastern US. It would also buy you a much better lifestyle in...
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    BA with VERY low GPA, want to do 2 year RN program

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to DaisyDukes987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess I don't fully understand what you are asking. IME, most schools don't count transfer courses into your GPA, but they do look at your transcripts as part of your application. You can transfer...
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well, there is a very simple answer for you: take a different position that doesn't require a vaccine that makes you uncomfortable. You said yourself that wouldn't be a problem. Comply or leave. It...
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    Need to vent...being volunteered by someone else to do overtime...WHAT?!

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I agree with Hiddencat except I'd leave out the "I'm sorry" part. I never apologize for other people's presumptions. I would not answer my phone for those calls, for one thing. I really do...
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    BA with VERY low GPA, want to do 2 year RN program

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to DaisyDukes987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd start from scratch and take it all over. You need all A's at this
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    VIP treatment. Ethical dilemma for paper?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it is as good a topic as any. I've seen it a lot. Sometimes I didn't like it. :shrug: It isn't going away. Friday I was the recipient of it, and I have to say, I didn't mind it so much...
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    Mandatory Flu Vaccines- How do you feel?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Snowbird17's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Flu vaccine is highly recommended for pregnant women. CDC Features - Pregnant Women Need a Flu Shot! It is required for all employees in our company, even the pregnant ones. You must have it by 10/15...
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    Autofill errors?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I gave up on dragon a long time ago. I type all of my notes. It takes longer the first time, but I have few or no corrections at the end of the month. I am an excellent typist. I type about 80-90...
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    Would you do it over again?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to kelmc0824's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    agree with all of the above Juan. I am sick as he// right now. I have an obstructed bile duct, and am very symptomatic. I've worked all week sick, getting progressively worse and today spent my...
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    Differences in practice: experts and novices. Are you learning from one another?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No apology necessary. I just wanted to be clear I wasn't advocating one way or another regarding endocrinology standards and practice. There was support for the BC-ADM's position, and I felt Zelda...
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you, Dogoodthengo, for taking the time to improve my understanding of the French health care system. I was under the misimpression that it was considered socialized medicine. While I do not...
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    Medicare fines over hospitals' readmitted patients to begin on Monday Oct 1,2012

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to kcmylorn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here the nurse navigators are not connected to cancer treatment. Cancer patients may have them as well, but the Navis I was referring to are specifically charged with preventing
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    Differences in practice: experts and novices. Are you learning from one another?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This thread is about aiming to improve my interaction(s) with a colleague. I am not attempting to tell anyone how to care for their diabetic patients, or by what
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    What to do in family emergency situations?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    What is and what should be are rarely the same. One can advocate for policies in advance of such situations, lobby for change, but quitting after the fact serves no useful
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    Medicare fines over hospitals' readmitted patients to begin on Monday Oct 1,2012

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to kcmylorn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have not had a nurse navigator come to a visit with a patient, but that sure would be fabulous. That would save me so much time! I would love it. I have heard of concierge PCPs going to specialty...
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    Medicare fines over hospitals' readmitted patients to begin on Monday Oct 1,2012

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to kcmylorn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The fines may be just be going into effect, but this has been coming down the pike for 3 years. Our area hospital system hired nurses called "Nurse Navigators." They coordinate with us (the PCPs),...
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    Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One only need to look to France. Arguably the best health care in the world. However, it is true socialized medicine. The French also pay very high taxes and there is definitely rationing. Frankly,...