BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    Any KY practicing ARNPs here???

    BBFRN replied to mlajoy's topic in General Nursing

    For a new NP, I would suggest the following: Norton Healthcare- specifically their Immediate Care Centers (ICCs). I just checked, and they need 5 ARNPs right now. U of L Healthcare needs a NP in...
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    Any KY practicing ARNPs here???

    BBFRN replied to mlajoy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an ARNP, but I know tons of them. What specialty would you like to work
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    Best degree for Research Nursing?

    BBFRN replied to Kittyfeet's topic in Research

    One thing that struck me in the OP that may require some clarification: you stated that you wanted to be a research nurse, and also said you wanted to be a scientist. A research nurse assists in...
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    Research Proposal

    BBFRN replied to sharoma55's topic in Research

    Nancy- do you have SPSS, or a similar statistical
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    Why Doesn't the U.S. Have an Office of the National Nurse?

    BBFRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://ajnoffthecharts.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/why-doesnt-the-u-s-have-an-office-of-the-national-nurse/ "...a CNO who is on par with the surgeon general could help the nation to develop approaches to...
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    Why Doesn't the U.S. Have an Office of the National Nurse?

    BBFRN replied to BBFRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But do you feel the same about the Surgeon General's position as
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    Why Doesn't the U.S. Have an Office of the National Nurse?

    BBFRN replied to BBFRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    For the record, I believe this office is necessary in moving the autonomy of our profession forward from the top down, IMHO. It's time to take control of our own profession politically, and work from...
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    Can someone please respond to my post?-Louisville, KY

    BBFRN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry it took so long to respond, Wishing. If your heart is with peds, I'd stick with Kosair. I doubt the Norton/Anthem problem will last
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    Can someone please respond to my post?-Louisville, KY

    BBFRN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Norton Kosair will probably be your best bet for peds
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    High blood pressure

    BBFRN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the statement from the AHA regarding the new guidelines, resulting from JNC 7:
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    11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    BBFRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    this one's for you, Viva.
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    11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    BBFRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    To be fair, if you're an Onc. nurse (going by your profile), all of your patients have very real problems and complaints. Perhaps that gives you a different perspective? FWIW, as someone who has...
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    PhD or MN Thesis Literature Review and Proposal Development

    BBFRN replied to canadiangradschoolrn's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I do all of the above. :chuckle Except I keep my hard copies in a big file cabinet, once I'm done. Canadian- I just ordered something today, that you might also find useful:...
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    PhD vs. DNP

    BBFRN replied to Moogie's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    llg- you cracked me up with that purple suit story. :rotfl: When I got my acceptance letter, I couldn't believe it. I remember wondering what in the heck was wrong with them, that they would accept...
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    Are there any nurses out there doing molecular research?

    BBFRN replied to theswordfish's topic in Research

    My focus is in social research, so my 'lab' is out in the community, but... I second the motion to look at BSN-PhD programs if you know your main interest lies in research. NP programs are...
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    help i had a strep A blood infection after having my daughter

    BBFRN replied to Meggs16's topic in Infectious Disease

    As others have previously stated, we cannot offer medical advice here. Please do speak with your primary health care provider regarding this. We wish you well, and do hope that you find the answers...
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    help, pt with open wounds and colostomy has his bedroom infested with cockroaches.

    BBFRN replied to Tampa121's topic in Infectious Disease

    You may want to report this to your superior. If his home environment is not safe from vermin, that is a real health risk. Maybe there are some local resources near you that can help out with...
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    Recruitment

    BBFRN replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Research

    I work in academic research, so (caveat ) I may have a different answer than others. It really depends on the , study, the protocol, who the investigators are, etc. It will always note the...
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    University of Oklahoma-Accelerated BSN Program

    BBFRN replied to nicole15's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oops Lenore- the Classifieds forum is a premium member forum. Here is more info on becoming a premium member here:
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    Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    BBFRN replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys- a gentle reminder to please refrain from posting instructor/professor names in the public message boards, as well as your own full names. Not only is this against our Terms of Service, but...
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    University of Oklahoma-Accelerated BSN Program

    BBFRN replied to nicole15's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Dear members: A gentle reminder on 2 things here: 1.) It is against our Terms of Service to write posts for the sole purpose of boosting your post count to enable the PM function. You must have 15...
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    LPN to RN online program

    BBFRN replied to smorecraft's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thread moved to Distance Learning forum to encourage
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    Excelsior RN to BSN or MSN

    BBFRN replied to neenie109's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I obtained my BSN from a local brick-and-mortar school, after receiving my ASN from EC. At the time, there were 2 other performance exams required by EC in the BSN program, and flashbacks of the CPNE...
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    Need support...anyone over 50 working on RN through distance learning

    BBFRN replied to queenbee220's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thread moved to Distance Learning forum to encourage more
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    Bellarmine vs EKU Accelerated BSN

    BBFRN replied to Charlihoo's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Charliehoo- Bellarmine doesn't have a PhD program. You'd have to go to U of L or U of K for that. If you want to do a DNP however, Bellarmine does have a plan in the works to get a program for...