BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    In need of a bias opinion...

    BBFRN replied to formyfly's topic in Online Distance Learning

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    An "if you were me"question...

    BBFRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Most grad programs that I have seen require at least a 3.0 GPA for entry, and sometimes a minimum GRE score (usually combined score of at least 1000 w/at least a 4 on the written part.) Maybe you...
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    Got my ATT letter today!! :)

    BBFRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck with your boards today,
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    To Excelsior or not to Excelsior....

    BBFRN replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Online Distance Learning

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f125/ Dave- go here, and check out the stickies at the top of the forum page, and you might find some
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    Has anyone considered going all the way?

    BBFRN replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhh...OK. I misread your previous post- didn't realize you were talking about subsequent degrees. Carry
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    Has anyone considered going all the way?

    BBFRN replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    jasmine- do you mean this generally, or for med students, because it is possible to obtain grad level Stafford (both types) after receiving a BSN. Not sure about med students,
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    Has anyone considered going all the way?

    BBFRN replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    When my husband was doing his undergrad for engineering, he said about 1/3 of his class were doing that program for pre-med (major in engineering, minor in physics), because they knew they would still...
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    Phd verse JD

    BBFRN replied to magnolia nurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The decision to enter a doctoral program really has to come from within. You may have a hard time finding any PhDs who regret their decision, but you might find some ABDs (all but dissertation) out...
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    Grad School (NP Program) Interview Tips

    BBFRN replied to medicrnohio's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good luck, medic! When will you hear that you've been
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    Patients son who is a MD violating HIPPA & is just a jerk!

    BBFRN replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    The OP stated he said he was a physician. I assure you that there are not these wild hordes of 'just PhDs' running around in healthcare facilities calling themselves Dr, so they can trip the nurses...
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    How can I get into a level 1 Trauma ER or OR

    BBFRN replied to Trauma Man's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got my first hospital job in level 1 trauma (as a LPN at the time, no less). You're more likely to get hired in trauma if you are a type A person, and show real interest in the specialty. I think...
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    New GRE format?

    BBFRN replied to mommy2three2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yeah...it was no day in the park.
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    Patients son who is a MD violating HIPPA & is just a jerk!

    BBFRN replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with morte. He only has the right to view his Mom's MAR (if he's the POA). If he's that curious, then why doesn't he speak with his mother's physician, who is his colleague. Something is not...
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    Suesquatch, GN

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :blushkiss Well, we love you too, ya crazy
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    New GRE format?

    BBFRN replied to mommy2three2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have never heard that. You can call ETS and ask them directly, though. Their ph# is listed on the website. I know that in March, it was definitely a
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    New GRE format?

    BBFRN replied to mommy2three2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.c988ba0e5dd572bada20bc47c3921509/?vgnextoid=f630a1d64ffd3110VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=b195e3b5f64f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD Here's a...
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    Got my ATT letter today!! :)

    BBFRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck w/your boards, Lunah! Will send good thoughts your
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    PhD application advice

    BBFRN replied to indagenes's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No problem! Good luck to you, and let us know how it goes! I need a cohort here at Allnurses.
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    L&D nurse is calling formula poison!!!

    BBFRN replied to hotmama2be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm having a very hard time believing your mother's hospital doesn't carry
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    Difficult family members and friends, what do yo do?

    BBFRN replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Nursing

    You could also inform them that the next time someone smokes in the room, that the fire marshall will have to be called, resulting in a hefty fine for smoking in a hospital. Works like a charm. I...
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    Refusing the On-Call doctor

    BBFRN replied to michael79's topic in Emergency

    Yes, that was my understanding, too. Now I'm confused :chuckle My advice was to ask the pt who she wanted to take over her care, and to contact that doc to arrange it...noting it would be a little...
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    Suesquatch, GN

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am so thrilled for you, and so proud of you for not giving up!!!! Never underestimate the power of the
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    Talk me down from the ledge!

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yay!!!!!!!!! :anpom: :ancong!:
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    Refusing the On-Call doctor

    BBFRN replied to michael79's topic in Emergency

    Since she's a nurse, did she have another doc in mind? I would start there, and make sure whoever she has in mind has privileges at your facility. Unless this is the only nephro doc that has...
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    Talk me down from the ledge!

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ((((((More positive vibes)))))) Knock 'em dead today,