BlueDevil, DNP

BlueDevil, DNP

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  1. Ebola Nursing Survey: to Quarantine or Not to Quarantine

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We went to Uganda for three weeks in July (myself, my wife and 6 of our 7 children) as we have done every year for the last 4 years, having gone to Botswana annually for 7 years before that. I have...

  2. Anyone Else with Pay/Benefits Cuts?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In the NE we have decided to cut some of the specialities loose from our group and redirect the entire company more toward the patient centered medical home. MDs in the affected specialities...

  3. New grad, how long to stay in job...

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

    You won't break even for the costs of training you for about 2 years, so I would plan on staying that long at a minimum. It isn't about whether or not you must, it is about professionalism and...

  4. Compassion fatigue...how do you deal?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to klone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I find myself beginning to get impatient and think poorly about patients, I take a few weeks off and

  5. Ebola- Quarantine/Quasi quarantine Yes or No?

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

    Really? I couldn't disagree more. Kaci is intelligent, articulate, well educated and projects clear understanding and professionalism. Anyone would be proud to have her on their team. The Texas group...

  6. Ebola- Quarantine/Quasi quarantine Yes or No?

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

    Rely on the science. Ergo, no quarantine. Self monitoring has been sufficient for 40 years and there is no rationale for failing to trust it

  7. Support Kaci Hickox

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree with the OP. Kaci is correct, science, medicine and the law are on her side. She doesn't have Ebola antibodies, therefore she doesn't have Ebola. She isn't going to suddenly develop Ebola next...

  8. Help me bring this into the public!

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think we ought to start a petition to name her Nurse of the Year. She is standing up to incredible BS and maintains her composure and professionalism throughout. She is right, the hysterical public...

  9. Is it true that a DNP will soon be required to be an NP?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to kep308's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No, it

  10. RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

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

    Ignorance and hysteria coming from the general public is frustrating, but not surprising; coming from nurses it is a disgrace. People want to quarantine healthy people and yet refuse to get their own...

  11. NP working PRN as Rn

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

    No, I haven't and I would not. Talk about liability! You do realize as a licensed APP you have the same responsibility even if working below your

  12. RN with BA to MSN NP Degree?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to Jessrj03's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Go to a strong BSN program, earn stellar grades and then apply to a respected NP program instead of just going anywhere that will let you in. That's my

  13. NPs working with chiropractors

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

    I wouldn't work with one, see one as a "pt" or share a cup of coffee with one. Charlatans, every one. There is an abundance if EB data that demonstrates they are harmless at best and probably...

  14. Nurses are Not Doctors

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

    Yes, I hear it every day, since that is what people call me, and yes, I admit my own patients to the hospital. It never occurred to me that some NPs might not. Whatchu talkin bout

  15. A fnp as a hospitalist?

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

    All the hospitalists here are FNPs for the most part, as are the ED and ICU APPs. Once in a while you stumble upon a PA, but that is about it. It is pretty much the

  16. Does being an NP hospitalist ruin your career as an ACNP

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to katicurn84's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think that is most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I am asked to moonlight as a ED provider in our University Hospital about once a month, and I've been in family medicine my whole career....

  17. 2nd health care worker gets Ebola at TX Hosp

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to RN2B123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ^^^I agree Hope. the media is doing a terrible job of reporting but a fantastic job of fueling

  18. Is it fair for the media to blame the RN in Texas for contracting Ebola?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to luv2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I didn't answer the poll b/c there wasn't an option for "too soon to tell." There are a lot of conflicting reports and I'm not ready to condemn anyone -the nurses, medical staff, hospital...

  19. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not at all. I was clear that no ethical person would ever refuse to treat anyone in need for any reason. I just don't think anyone who does refuse should have the audacity to turn around and expect...

  20. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One cannot ask someone else to do for them what they themselves are unwilling to do for another. It is that

  21. Media a bit too invasive of nurse's personal info following her catching Ebola?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to Blue Roses's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are other nurses at Pres saying several of the staff caring for Mr Duncan disregarded instructions for proper removal and also layered PPE as well as taping gloves to cuffs after being told not...

  22. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Of course you have the right to walk away. Of course, ethically, you could not then ask Somone else to care for you or your loved one in similar

  23. GoFundMe account for Nina Pham RN

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

    I'd wait until it is certain she is going to survive before

  24. Can a nurse legally refuse to treat an Ebola patient?

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

    Possibly, but more than likely just the job. I do think anyone who refuses must pledge not to seek care for themselves or a family member. After all, one cannot ask someone else to do what one is...

  25. 2nd health care worker gets Ebola at TX Hosp

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to RN2B123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    CDC says they disregarded instructions, layered PPE and taped gloves to gown after specifically being told not to. Also were reportedly observed to remove gloves last despite being told gloves off...