BlueDevil,DNP DNP, RN

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  1. BlueDevil,DNP

    Well, now I've heard it all!

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

    This used to happen in the smaller town I used to live in. There were no PCPs accepting new patients, so they only way to get in and not have to drive 60-90 miles to the next town(s) over, was for...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Usually not. We generally stay on time. One way we stay on time is that we don't wait for patients to tend to other business during their appointment. We won't see people if they arrive late. All...
  3. BlueDevil,DNP

    I need words of encouragement from nurses.

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

    I don't know anyone who expects perfection from
  4. BlueDevil,DNP

    Did i really do anything wrong?

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

    I don't know jack about nursing homes, but in any area I've ever worked we would have called that abandonment and you would probably have been reported to the
  5. BlueDevil,DNP

    What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

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

    I never say anything to bigots. I given them what my children call "the look." It is a dead stare with a slight frown and a raised eyebrow. I am very, very good at it and can keep it going for as...
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    Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well you don't have to like it or agree with me. She's gone, it's over, and other than being annoyed that I have to take additional time to interview again, I feel fine about it. I have high...
  7. BlueDevil,DNP

    Is it ever ok to stand up to a doctor?

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

    I agree with the suggestion to show them where the supplies are and leave it at that. If they leave a mess, I'd go find them and say "hey guys, you forgot to clean up after yourselves in 104." If...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my office, patients obey the rules or are dismissed from the practice. End of story. I don't need your $20,
  9. BlueDevil,DNP

    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is to ridiculous. Firstly, in response to "what is a teenager supposed to do?" Easy, mind his manners! Texting at the table? Who would ever tolerate such nonsense? I can barely imagine it....
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    Too much emphasis on "caring"

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to sweet~revenge's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. Watson's caring science has influenced my life and practice more than anything else in my education or
  11. BlueDevil,DNP

    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree that it is ridiculous. We have 7 children, and I am unreachable during the business day unless someone is dead or dying, in which case someone can leave a message with my nurse and I'll get...
  12. BlueDevil,DNP

    Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't post it to make friends Klone, lol. I posted it to help the OP. Nor did I "blacklist" the MA in question, the practice manager did. I don't have the authority to determine who is and is not...
  13. BlueDevil,DNP

    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't know what "so extra" means, but yes, you bet I do. Talking or texting on a cell phone during an appointment is simply unconscionable. There are signs all over the clinic prohibiting cell...
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    Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Perhaps, but it is what it is. And inpatient is different to a degree, but to me it is the lack of forthrightness that is at issue, more than the pregnancy itself. You might be running into someone...
  15. BlueDevil,DNP

    discouragment from a friend

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

    Very occasionally I see a patient who isn't really comfortable with a NP. My response is a kind smile, and offer to refund their copay and they can look for a MD/DO provider with whom to reschedule...
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    When you were a new RN...

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

    I don't recall doing it as a new RN, but that was a long time ago. I may have. I do do it now, almost every night. I've only been a NP for three years so am still a novice. I usually spend 60-90...
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    Nurses and Dry Hands

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to elementguy13's topic in General Nursing

    bag balm, the real stuff like from the livestock supply store, not the crap from the drugstore called "udder cream." Buy Vermont's Original Bag Balm Protective Ointment & More | drugstore.com...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We are no nonsense parents. That iPhone has been sitting in a drawer for over a year now. Its a 3rd generation and totally outdated now anyway. He used to ask when he's getting it back. As
  19. BlueDevil,DNP

    How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

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

    1. what is your degree in? Doctor of Nursing Practice, FNP 20 years experience as a nurse, 3 years as a NP 2. what state do you live in? A metropolitan area that is not in California 3. what is your...
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Cell phones are my pet peeve. No one has any etiquette for appropriate use, nor apparently any common sense. Mine is powered off and in my handbag, in a desk drawer when I'm at work. I would never,...
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    Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's a difficult position to be in. Telling the truth might eliminate you from consideration, but withholding the truth might really burn some bridges. I hired a new MA last week and she started on...
  22. BlueDevil,DNP

    Networking through conferences/nursing associations

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

    I absolutly disagree that "the art of professional networking is dead." I do a tremendous amount of networking locally and nationally, and it has been enormously beneficial to my practice, as well as...
  23. BlueDevil,DNP

    Obamacare: are you for it, against it, or unsure?

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

    It is the Affordable Care Act, and in my opinion it doesn't go nearly far enough. I support it only because it is better than the alternative, not because I think it is wonderful. It still allows...
  24. BlueDevil,DNP

    Do you think the CDC is biased?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Tait's topic in Patient Education

    I think the point was that they do not consider individual patient's contraindications when making public health
  25. BlueDevil,DNP

    Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to J-Swish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    A lot of psych issues fall into the realm of family practice and internal med. I'd say 1/3 of my patients, easily, take a SSRI. Perhaps 1/2. So you do get some psych in FP, but you also have to see...