BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    Starting at Galen...tuition question

    BBFRN replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...nope.
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    what do nurses hate about doctors?

    BBFRN replied to futureMD's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/ethical-issue-paper-t1118/
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    Also starting Galen end of July

    BBFRN replied to 79mellee's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.shop-edmap.biz/gal/default_course.asp?mscssid=&subCategory=.LOU Here you go- you can find the books you will need for each class here. I forgot which Nsg Dx book they are using this...
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    Care Plan for congestive heart failure

    BBFRN replied to princeza28's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thread moved to General Nursing Student Assistance forum to encourage more
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    NOC/NIC in care plans

    BBFRN replied to toby4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    toby; http://www1.us.elsevierhealth.com/Evolve/Ackley/NDH6e/Constructor/C-G.html Here is a care plan generator. It has suggested NIC/NOC labels for each clinical
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    I finally applied for the CPNE

    BBFRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tx, I am so glad you will be taking the CPNE soon. I'm sure you'll pass with flying
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    Bluegrass BCTCS Nursing Students

    BBFRN replied to Neoma's topic in General Nursing

    Neoma- the state of KY requires the 120 hrs of preceptorship after graduation. http://kbn.ky.gov/education/pon/entry/internship.htm Here is more info from the KY BON. This is actually a good thing,...
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    Also starting Galen end of July

    BBFRN replied to 79mellee's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.amazon.com/Saunders-Comprehensive-Review-NCLEX-PN-Examination/dp/1416000526/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215818242&sr=8-1 Here you go- I recommend the comprehensive...
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    Also starting Galen end of July

    BBFRN replied to 79mellee's topic in General Nursing

    79mellee; You'll want to contact the HR depts of each hospital once you start the program. I can't give you any tips from a student's perspective, but I highly recommend getting the Saunders NCLEX...
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    Share Your Saying

    BBFRN replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    Here's my favorite for when someone is trying to BS me: "Tell that junk to the tourists. I live
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    I PASSED Health Safety today!!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to rdelo00's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Threads merged for
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    When pulling sheaths after a cath...

    BBFRN replied to qt2168's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I love that- great teaching
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    Wages in Louisville

    BBFRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Most places here will pay you for 6 months experience for each year you have been a LPN, so you should be getting 7.5 years' worth on top of the starting
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    ISU students Algebra & Chemistry credits

    BBFRN replied to rh39's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I studied about 4 weeks for this
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    from RN to Pharmacy tech

    BBFRN replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't need benefits, then that's the way to go, IMHO. I was very happy working
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    from RN to Pharmacy tech

    BBFRN replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    MM, you can make that as a PRN RN in most hospitals working 2 shifts a
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    Generic MSN degree

    BBFRN replied to guest27716's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Generic MSN is also a good way to go if you want to go on to get your PhD. Then, you won't have that second year of track courses, and can enter the doctoral program
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    ISU students Algebra & Chemistry credits

    BBFRN replied to rh39's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I didn't do the ISU program, but I have CLEPped Chem. It was sort of difficult, but it is do-able. I used my husband's chem textbook to study for it, and used the practice tests from the CLEP...
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    Starting at Galen...tuition question

    BBFRN replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    It may in some areas, but most of the hospitals around here are not hiring LPNs any more,
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    Starting at Galen...tuition question

    BBFRN replied to gabriella86's topic in General Nursing

    Hi- former Galen instructor here. If you want a really good hospital to sign an agreement with, I highly recommend Norton downtown. You can do a nurse externship with them during your RN year as...
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    I got my second CPNE date

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yay, Suesquatch!!!! Knock 'em dead,
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    CVVHD, still confuses me!

    BBFRN replied to mona4522's topic in General Nursing

    mona- if you go here: http://www.icufaqs.org/ and scroll down to the CVVH link, you'll find a really good explanation of how CVVH works, how it is set up,
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    EC questions!

    BBFRN replied to lvlelbee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had no problems at all transitioning from EC to traditional programs. It's NLN accredited, so you should be
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    which online lpn-rn program.......

    BBFRN replied to charmedpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Cisl- there are many, many threads about Excelsior here in the Distance Learning forum. I highly suggest browsing through them, as you'll find the answers to most of your
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    My new nurse tattoo!

    BBFRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Love the tat,