BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    Any Excelsior Grads From Kentucky

    BBFRN replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes- take the practice test in the EC website. The questions are VERY similar to the real test. The first exam is always scary. Just know there will be no surprises. Anything that may be covered on...
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    Any Excelsior Grads From Kentucky

    BBFRN replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Of course, I'm trying to convince Sue & Lunah to move down here with us. I'm with Lunah on the publishing company thing. Don't waste your money. EC also has free course guides and practice...
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    Any Excelsior Grads From Kentucky

    BBFRN replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It took me 18 months, but I had some life stuff going on at the time. I had already taken Micro, Lifespan Psych at JCC, Eng. in the past, and ended up CLEPping Soc, Chem, & Biology during the...
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    Looking for Orlando based LPN program??

    BBFRN replied to Gators1986's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thread moved to FL Nurses
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    Agencies

    BBFRN replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    Well- it is a great option if you're in school (which you are, aren't you?). I have done it while in school, and it worked out very well. Better pay, too. One good thing, is if you show that you are...
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    Agencies

    BBFRN replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if you work per diem (as opposed to working a 13 week contract), you can get canceled. That can screw up your financial & time planning. I usually recommend signing up with 2 agencies....
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    Looking for Orlando based LPN program??

    BBFRN replied to Gators1986's topic in Florida Nursing

    Gator- are you looking for a regular brick & mortar school, or a distance program? I ask, because there are no distance LPN
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    Any Excelsior Grads From Kentucky

    BBFRN replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am in KY, and am a EC grad. I'd be glad to help in any way I
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    Agencies

    BBFRN replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    Some work agency, because it offers more scheduling flexibilty, some because it pays better, and some because it allows one to move around and avoid workplace
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    Z Coil vs. MBT for Plantar Fasciitis

    BBFRN replied to oklhmrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't wear Rockers any more, either. Z Coils are great, but you have to be careful that things don't get caught in the coils. I have been wearing Easy Spirits lately, and I really like them a...
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    I got my ATT Today!

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck to you too,
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    A MUST SEE Nurse Show!

    BBFRN replied to Allison Sheppard's topic in General Nursing

    I am so excited about this! Looks very
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    Any Excelsior students from Missouri?

    BBFRN replied to medic074's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Please do not post IM or email addresses in the public posts. It is against our TOS: https://allnurses.com/terms-info.html It is also an invitation to receive tons of spam, etc. You can place your...
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    which is the easiest unit on an AM shift?

    BBFRN replied to halabira's topic in Nursing Career

    ...Never mind- I see you're not a
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    Submitting Grad School Packet

    BBFRN replied to youknowho's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Welcome to Allnurses, UVA- we're glad to have you
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    Submitting Grad School Packet

    BBFRN replied to youknowho's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Manilla
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    Did something to my neck,...

    BBFRN replied to momthenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can only give advice from personal experience, but I got torticolis once, and got the runaround from WC just like you. I just dropped it, and went the personal insurance route. I know, I know- but...
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    I'm New :)

    BBFRN replied to lovingmyabcs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You're in good company, loving. There are many Excelsior students & grads here. Welcome to
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    I'm New :)

    BBFRN replied to lovingmyabcs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Rue is a publishing company. Your degree is awarded by Excelsior College. You can test out for Ethics, A&P, etc. You take your exams at a local testing center, and immediately receive your...
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    Chronic appendicitis?!

    BBFRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Not a stupid question at all. It is rare, but it does happen. The only definitive way to tell is with an appy,
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    Good Morning, Retiress,

    BBFRN replied to CHATSDALE's topic in Retired Nurses

    Congrats, Dale. I had no idea you were even thinking of
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    CPNE Workshop

    BBFRN replied to nberry255's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Multiple threads merged for
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    Lisa Arends study guides

    BBFRN replied to Island's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Threads merged for
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    I got my ATT Today!

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sue- you have so got this. Can't wait to congratulate you on passing the
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    What meds to crush and what not to crush?

    BBFRN replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    See post #4.