BBFRN BSN, PhD

Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research

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    Prayers thoughts check-ins re Gustav

    BBFRN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    Prayer out to y'all in the Gulf Coast. Stay safe! Will especially hold those of you that are staying at work through the hurricane in my thoughts & prayers
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    BBFRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I hear you, Oakbourne. I've never worked in a union facility myself. I think if we begin by advocating for ourselves individually, and our fellow nurses that work alongside us, we can affect change...
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    Passed NC7 Today

    BBFRN replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats,
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    Finally got some interviews

    BBFRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh- that's right. You'll probably have PALS instead of
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    BBFRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Babs- have you checked into any local ASN-BSN programs? There are a lot of them out there now that you can attend 1 day a week full
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    $500 for a lab work???

    BBFRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming that includes the office visit (specialist), routine venipuncture charge, materials, reagents, etc.? Did you have a whole thyroid panel? Are you insured? A complete thyroid panel can...
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    BBFRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Oakbourne, I agree with much of what you said, but I'm of the mind that we as nurses should work to empower ourselves. If we wait for those above us to do it, we're going to be waiting a long
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    Please Help...what Should I Do?

    BBFRN replied to josinda421's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Please note that typing in all caps is considered 'yelling' on the bulletin
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    Finally got some interviews

    BBFRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    If your shots aren't up-to-date, you can get them done for free at the Employee Health office. If your PPD is expired, or if you can't find it, you can get that done at one of the Norton Immediate...
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    Is there anyone out there just beginning this process?

    BBFRN replied to ta4616's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thread moved to Pre-Nursing Student forum to encourage more
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    BBFRN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You can find information about online schools in the Distance Learning forum, and can start a thread with that question too, if you
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    Finding preceptors

    BBFRN replied to CrescentLuna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    One thing to do is to have a clinical coordinator that handles those things. They field out facilities & institutions that can meet the students' needs, they handle the contracts, and they set up...
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    Finding preceptors

    BBFRN replied to CrescentLuna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think finding a mentor in a PhD program is entirely different than having to find one in an ADN program, where one is new to the profession. My husband hasn't had to search for his own mentors in...
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    Rythym question

    BBFRN replied to Indy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Have you had an EKG done on the
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    Finding preceptors

    BBFRN replied to CrescentLuna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you! ITA. I had problem with this practice in my undergrad Community Health Practicum. We were expected to find a mentor during the Holidays, everyone already had students, and the list they...
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    cpne and program is bogus and unsafe

    BBFRN replied to safenursenmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would contend that the managers I worked under in trauma & critical care would definitely attest to the fact that I was ready to be a RN when I became one. I would also contend that the Dean I...
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    Had it with Ga and EC both! Not worth my health!

    BBFRN replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hobbit, if I were in your shoes, I would probably make the same decision. Your health and family come first.
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    Please Help...what Should I Do?

    BBFRN replied to josinda421's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior doesn't have a time limit:
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    Finally got some interviews

    BBFRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do take them up on the Kaplan Review. You can do it online if you want, or can order the study guide & CD. It's very helpful. There have been many changes made to Carelink since you left, I'm...
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    LPNs: What if your pt codes while an RN student?

    BBFRN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in LPN to RN

    I was an ACLS certified LPN when I was a RN student, too. You are still expected to remain within your scope of practice as a LPN during the code. That still leaves plenty of stuff to do, outside of...
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    Dnr/dni?

    BBFRN replied to neurorn6's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Re: nurses being responsible for Advanced Directives, some of this issue may be dependent on which hospital you work for, and what their general patient population consists of. When I worked at a...
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    Empire State College!

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow Sue- that's cheap! Go for it,
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    Lisa Arends study guides

    BBFRN replied to Island's topic in Online Distance Learning

    FYI: it'sjustclaire is a real EC student. Welcome to Alllnurses, Claire. We look forward to getting to know you better.
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    Finally got some interviews

    BBFRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!! I am so happy for you!!!! You hung in there, stuck it out, and got what you want- I am so proud of you, Zooby! You'll love working in critical care for Norton. They take very good care...
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    MN EC students/grads

    BBFRN replied to jenniferlynn98's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jennifer- I believe that if you got the go-ahead from your BON, and your hospital is willing to reimburse your tuition, you should be fine. Your employer is willing to reimburse you in the hopes that...