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    Going for a Bachelor's in something besides nursing

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not aware of any reputable ARNP programs that accept students without BSNs, unless they incorporate the BSN material (i.e. ADN to MSN programs), in which case you are going to end up paying for...
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    Pain Management Experts Have Caused A Lot Of Addiction

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to SocratesJohnson's topic in Pain Management

    I wouldn't bother GrnTea. The individual is clearly not interested in dialog or learning anything, just pontificating. Move along folks, nothig to see
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    How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This response does not make sense to me. How does ordinary every day conversation among peers have any correlation with leaders in positions of power using paid for class time to
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    Norco and pain management

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to toasterboy85's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a sign in each exam room that states I do not provide early refills of any controlled substance ever, for any reason, and I consider any such request a breech of trust and reason for dismissal....
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    Can't Keep Looking at the Bright Side (I just want to cry)

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

    IMO you need to seek treatment for your depression and worry about a job
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    How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The RN in our office refused the flu shot stating she had an anaphylactic allergic to eggs. We ordered her the RIV imminization. She still refused it, stating she "didn't trust" the RIV version. She...
  7. BlueDevil,DNP

    Fired at last week of Orientation and need advice.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Newgradrn13nc's topic in General Nursing

    Well I like the noble approach of telling the truth, but in all honesty, it probably is going to be a big obstacle to getting a new job. All they can say is that you are not a candidate for rehire....
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    I Like It

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    snort Anything less than 5 years = inexperienced, IMO I cannot imagine having the audacity to claim student hours as experience. How embarrassing. I don't read the bios, so I haven't seen that. Just...
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    How to become a Nurse

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to itsallez's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    No, of course it isn't required, I was just laying out the most logical plan under the circumstances that would provide the best likelihood of admittance into a program. PA entry is even more...
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    How to become a Nurse

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to itsallez's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Not a well thought out plan, kemosabe. Option #1 stay where you are: Major in biology or chemistry (4 years), then obtain a paramedic certificate (2 years), work as a medic for about 2 years to...
  11. BlueDevil,DNP

    What do you think about this? Giving narcan to addicts, their friends and family.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Mulan's topic in Patient Medications

    No, I wasn't aiming it at you at all. I do disagree that there is any room for debate. I think it's a no brainer, frankly. I am not accusing you of hoping all addicts would just go away and decrease...
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    What do you think about this? Giving narcan to addicts, their friends and family.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Mulan's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, I have seen Narcan administered. It can be ugly, but less so than the other outcome. With respect, who on earth cares if the victim is angry or violent? You don't think their cohorts have been...
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    Phasing out noc shift differential in acute care?

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

    Back when I was working in the hospital they paid us $1.00 an hour extra for working 2nd shift and $1.50 for working 3rd. Then they went to 12 hour shifts and it was just $1.00 an hour for the...
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    What do you think about this? Giving narcan to addicts, their friends and family.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Mulan's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm for it. #1, it isn't as though the victim is going to use it on him or herself in most cases. More likely, a friend or family member is going to administer in order to save their loved one. #2...
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    Hate being an RN

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

    That sounds like a terrible place to work. I've never been treated like that at any job I've ever had. I've always been treated with respect and enjoyed collegial relationships with medical staff,...
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    RN with a bachelor's in another discipline

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to kabir06's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think there are a few ADN to MSN programs that incorporate the BSN curriculum along the way, but don't actually award the BSN and therefore somehow manage to save you some money. However, a...
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    New Primary Care NPs

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to tussah10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, that doesn't exist in my little utopia, so I always forget about
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    New Master's NP, cannot find job...should I go for my DNP

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I don't know the back story with regard to the derm vs psych issue, but just from what I sumise here, in your shoes, no I would not get a DNP. The ideal DNP candidate already knows their area of...
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    New Primary Care NPs

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to tussah10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    He is correct that you have to be credentialed to get paid, but in my experience that piece only took a few weeks. It consists of applying for a NPI number and then completing reams of paperwork. I...
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    Buying New books from Amazon?

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

    I always buy an older edition, never the most recent and I've had my kids do the same for both college and grad school. There is virtually no difference and it is an additional way to save a ton of...
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    Young NP not getting any respect

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to lovepeacejoy1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Consider allocution lessons. With some coaching, you might learn how to project yourself with more confidence and
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    Little experience as an RN

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

    I say again, best of luck to you young
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    Are you worried about Obamacare, your job, and our patients?

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

    I am a keynesian economist myself, but the formerly unemployed people in my area without any education or trade skills appear to be thrilled to the very core to be earning $12 an hour with benefits....
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    Little experience as an RN

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

    I find it interesting that you have repeatedly implied there is a chasm between acute and primary care with regard to the challenges of patient management. It tells me you do not understand very much...
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    Are you worried about Obamacare, your job, and our patients?

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

    I think we are all going to have full panels and full employment for NPs and PAs. The high demand is going to translate to a lot of money coming into primary care and salaries and bounses are going...