New Grad NP : Technology/Computers

Challenging Patients in the Correctional Facility

Beverly Clayton — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:46:00 GMT

Over the past month I have had some very challenging patients. I will often question, why and how did someone end up here at the correctional facility? I believe it is better I do not know. Actually, it is none of my business; it keeps the care unbiased...(read more)

Helping Students

Beverly Clayton — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:15:00 GMT

True friendship is a tremendous responsibility, a responsibility that I do not take lightly. My best friend has wanted to return to school for many years to pursue her master's in education, but due to life (married with children, work, financial) she...(read more)

Double Duty

Elizabeth Huston — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:33:00 GMT

I have admittedly been remiss in submitting blogs in a timely manner and actually have a deadline of 5 pm today! Me, Miss OCD! How could this happen? Well, for one, work days are so busy sometimes that I barely have time to breathe -- average patient...(read more)

Success as a New NP

Elizabeth Huston — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:01:00 GMT

Here I sit in my newly decorated office, a bit after 4PM, pondering my good fortune! It has been a little over a month since I've gone "solo" and things couldn't be better. It feels as if I've been here forever, with everyone here feeling like old friends....(read more)

Technology: A Virtual Preceptor

Elizabeth Huston — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:22:00 GMT

On my first day working the clinic alone, I saw 19 patients, half of whom were primary care patients and the others a combination of family planning, child health, and STDs. The nurses were amazed and very pleasantly surprised. Given that the PA who was...(read more)

A Certified NP!

Elizabeth Huston — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:30:00 GMT

At 1:43 p.m. on October 7, 2011, I officially became Elizabeth Lum Huston, NP-C! I took the AANP certification, as most of my classmates had, though, never one to hedge my bets, I have applied to take the ANCC certification as well. I had close to 1 hour...(read more)

Keeping Up With Professional Publications

Beverly Clayton — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:58:00 GMT

In a previous post I wrote about being a lifelong learner. I always desire to stay current on the latest research-based studies and new technology that has been released. However, while I attempt to complete this task, I wonder, how does everyone keep...(read more)

Treating Addiction in Prison

Beverly Clayton — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:50:00 GMT

While watching television the other day, I noted a commercial for a pain reliever medication. I have seen this commercial numerous times but this day I found the marketing approach interesting. The scenario goes as follows: a woman suffering from arthritis...(read more)

Healthy People 2020

Beverly Clayton — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:18:00 GMT

Health and Human Services Sec. Kathleen Sebelius announced the Healthy People 2020 initiative on Dec. 2. According to Chief Technology Officer Todd Park, "This milestone in disease prevention and health promotion creates an opportunity to leverage information...(read more)

Love of Learning

Beverly Clayton — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:33:00 GMT

I think that I have discovered something about myself that I am finally ready to share with my colleagues and the world: I am an education junkie! I LOVE TO LEARN! There, I said it. I feel better. Is that so wrong? Every day to every other day I have...(read more)