BBFRN BSN, PhD

BBFRN has 15 years experience as a BSN, PhD and specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

Latest Activity

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   Nurses that “only do it for the money”

   BBFRN replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

   After 20+ years, and after teaching many, many nursing students who dragged themselves out of poverty by applying themselves in a career where they'd get paid a decent wage, I'd say it's none of our...
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   Brian Short News

   BBFRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   I was a moderator here about 10 years ago. I remember Brian to be kind, generous, and fair. Because of him and what he created here, I still have several lifelong lifelong friends from the Allnurses...
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   Nursing School admit policies.

   BBFRN replied to PennyWise's topic in General Nursing

   You might get official data on this from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing:
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   New grads who are being bullied by experienced nurses

   BBFRN replied to hella_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Just an idea: Do you think you could be asking for help more, when you need it? It's OK to need help when you're a new nurse. Granted, we can't tell the tone of voice they're using here, but this...
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   WHO's A** does one have to kiss to get a job in Louisville?

   BBFRN replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

   Apparently, Jewish recently laid off a ton of nurses. Plus, we have all those new grads coming out. That might be why the jobs are so scarce now in the Louisville
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   Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing versus Doctor of Nursing Practice

   BBFRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I agree with Penguin67 re: the DNS. My major professor is a DNS, and she's an extremely rigorous researcher. From what I understand, the DNS offered her more hands-on research education than the PhD...
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   Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing versus Doctor of Nursing Practice

   BBFRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   In agreement with VickyRN, many schools are also re-auditing and awarding PhDs to their DNS alumni in an attempt to further streamline things. Indiana University is currently doing this
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   Daytonite has passed away...

   BBFRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Oh wow. RIP Daytonite. You were one of a kind, dear lady.
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   Got into Galen College of Nursing's LVN to RN!

   BBFRN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in LPN to RN

   Indiana Wesleyan has a ASN-BSN program. I was suggesting it for those who have completed their ASNs at certain non-accredited
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    Got into Galen College of Nursing's LVN to RN!

    BBFRN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in LPN to RN

    I think it's great that you are thinking ahead regarding your educational plans, and for most people who have their lives worked out to be able to attend a 4 year university, I would highly encourage...
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    Got into Galen College of Nursing's LVN to RN!

    BBFRN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in LPN to RN

    NLN accreditation does not affect job placement, although it can affect subsequent educational pursuits. Galen is currently in the process of obtaining their accreditation, and current students are...
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    Ph.D in nursing help

    BBFRN replied to runrun's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Another thing to note about this program, is that they are connected to the Cleveland Clinic, so you can't get any better than that, as far as having a cardiac population to
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    Ph.D in nursing help

    BBFRN replied to runrun's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm currently in a BSN-PhD program. One of my good friends is doing her postdoc at Case Western at this time, and has told me that they are working toward a more global health focus, so you may want...
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    Galen College

    BBFRN replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in KY, IV certification is generally not part of any nursing program, and certification is not needed to insert peripheral IVs. However, you will receive IV insertion training in the RN...
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    excelsior college

    BBFRN replied to Lpn1109's topic in General Nursing

    Your best bet is to post this question in the Distance Learning forum, where the current EC students are,