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dfurbee

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  1. Current Walden University Students

    dfurbee replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, I too attend Walden, am doing the education. Just turned in my portfolio for NURS 6300!! Only 6 more classes :) Nice to meet everyone!

  2. So, what's your background?

    dfurbee replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi Joe, I currently work in CCU, and have always wanted to teach. Am in my last year of the MSN program, and looking forward to my first teaching job; even though pay is much smaller, will probably...

  3. Online MSN?

    dfurbee replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am in my second year at Walden University, doing the MSN in education. The program is accredited, and very good. Some of the courses are labor intensive, but well worth the effort. I was an...

  4. Do new nurses make more than experienced nurses?

    dfurbee replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    The new nurses make more money than one's with >20 years experience, where I work. Personally, I work 'premium weekends' for the extra $4hr. and the new grads that do not work weekends are making...

  5. what would you do?

    dfurbee replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with charting this. Your NM also needs to be notified, due to possible fraud, committed by this Dr.; especially if he is charging the patient, via phone calls thru the

  6. What's your holiday bonus?

    dfurbee replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    You have got to be

  7. Completely online graduate programs for FNP's - Opinions?

    dfurbee replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am going to the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing. It is a great program, the instructors are reachable any time, and the pass rate for boards at this school is 100%. Might want to...

  8. Frontier interview scheduled

    dfurbee replied to babycatcher2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Babycatcher, you will enjoy the school, the instructors are very personable and helpful. You will not regret your decision.

  9. Accepted to both RN & masters in Nursing...what to choose??? HELP!

    dfurbee replied to surfergirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would choose the MSN

  10. Frontier interview scheduled

    dfurbee replied to babycatcher2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congrats!! I am a student at Frontier, in the FNP program, you will love

  11. I'm IN!!!

    dfurbee replied to babynurse2001's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congratulations!! I am attending Frontier, and am in the FNP program. You will love the school! Bound is very exciting and you meet a lot of very interesting people. Take your camera too. The...

  12. African-American male Nurse Practitioners

    dfurbee replied to Geoff's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does it really matter what color or gender you are? All nurses are wonderful and courageous people. I too am in a FNP program. You should be done by now? How is it

  13. "Nurses are not professionals"

    dfurbee replied to wannabesedated's topic in General Nursing

    AshleyDawn20, Maybe someday he will be at your

  14. RN-MSN programs In WV

    dfurbee replied to tessa_RN's topic in General Nursing

    tessa, I live in WV and am attending the Frontier School of Midwefery and Family Nursing, it is located in KY. There is not charge for out of state tuition, and the teaching staff are reallly down to...

  15. a doc's take on APRN's

    dfurbee replied to canoehead's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    MD, does not stand for medical

  16. Nurse Uniform Study: All Opinions Welcome!!!

    dfurbee replied to koala15's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think we should wear our own clothes to the hospital, then change into scrubs. We need to keep all of the nasty at the hospital, and not take it home. We should also leave our shoes at...

  17. Poll: Male Nurses in the OB? Ok or No Way???

    dfurbee replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    You bet!! I would rather have a male nurse than a male

  18. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    dfurbee replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Earth brand athletic shoes. I am a baby boomer, and you just can't beat the negative heel

  19. Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

    dfurbee replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Smoking causes cancer!! NO, I do not take them outside. I work in a

  20. RN to MSN Programs Online

    dfurbee replied to jamieedwardsusa's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You should look into the Frontier School of midwifwey and family nursing. They have a RN-MSN program. You can get your FNP from them. I go there and the instructors are the BEST!!! They are down to...

  21. Anyone In Frontier's ADN-MSN Program?

    dfurbee replied to ChristineN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NoelChristie, About 13yrs ago I tried to get into the Frontier school, at that time all I had was an ADN. Wish they would have had the bridge then. Am sure if you call the school they will let you...

  22. Has anyone ever encountered this?

    dfurbee replied to smurfy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That is just terrible! I can not imagine them being nurses!!! The instructor might want to know this, but in an anonomous way. I feel for you, having to put up with such infantile behavior.

  23. Too late to become a CRNA?

    dfurbee replied to Lyndi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lyndi, You are not too old to follow your dreams. I am 49, been a RN for 20 years, finished my BSN last summer, and am working on my MSN. My dream for CRNA, I am still working on. Had an interview at...

  24. Where did you go to nursing school?

    dfurbee replied to NurseDixie's topic in General Nursing

    ADN at UofA in 1985, BSN at WVU in July 05, working on MSN now for CFNP. WVU is a great school:) Go

  25. Age when you had your first child?

    dfurbee replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello I was 36, and my son is now 13. I think my age was appropriate, considering I probably would not have been a very good mother when I was younger. My spouse and I were not ready until them. Hope...