BBFRN BSN, PhD

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

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    Lasix gtt

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

    I believe we did it q6h on our unit (or more, if needed or if fresh
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    Reregistered for the CPNE

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, there were 6 in the group, but FWIW, only 1 that failed seemed to have prepared. The others didn't have grids, mnemonics, etc. We were also the only 2 that belonged to the yahoo message boards....
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    Reregistered for the CPNE

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck to both of you! I actually tested with another Allnurses member when I did the CPNE, and it made things so much better. We were the only 2 people that passed,
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    Passed CPNE at Grady

    BBFRN replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :ancong!:
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    Nsg Diagnosis in CPNE study guide

    BBFRN replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey guys- you could make your AEB portion for the scenario, "AEB c/p pain >3 on a 0-10 scale." Your goal should be to have them rate their pain at Shawnnarae, Daytonite (a long time member here)...
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    I passed the CPNE!!!!! Thank God.

    BBFRN replied to workingtheplan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :ancong!:
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    indiana or excelsior?

    BBFRN replied to saltwaterstat's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually, these are links to the TCN website. They are a publishing company- not the
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    GRE Study guide/tips

    BBFRN replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Forgot to add this: https://allnurses.com/forums/f223/gre-resources-266775.html Here's a very good sticky with GRE resources, as
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    GRE Study guide/tips

    BBFRN replied to coolvibesRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You'll get a disc with study questions on it when you apply for the GRE. It's very useful. You can also print out practice questions, and do some online practice questions on the ETS website. You...
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    A big, fat CPNE failure here

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've never heard one bad thing about Stony Brook. I hear they're very reputable. Sounds like a great
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    Need update re: LPN clinical practice for KY

    BBFRN replied to Sunflower3's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/201/020/490.htm See link above for Ky LPN practice expansion. You can do more in KY now as a LPN, than in the '90s, but most facilities adhere to the old rules, meaning...
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    Are there any Oklahoma ABSN students out there?

    BBFRN replied to wannabe07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck to you all!
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    CPNE during the week?

    BBFRN replied to shawnnarae's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You shouldn't have a problem getting your credits transferred. Call your local trad programs to find out, though. I went to one of the top 14% nursing schools in the nation for my BSN after getting...
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    A big, fat CPNE failure here

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sue- I agree with you, but I hope you're going to retake the CPNE. I didn't do EC for my BSN myself. But, I had to do a performance exam in my trad BSN program for my health assessment class, and it...
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    What would you do for this patient?

    BBFRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yeah- I'd say with any HD pt you have, keep a close watch on their BMPs & CBCs- especially your little old ladies. They seem to be more sensitive to HD than most people, especially if they're...
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    About to become "a nurse!"

    BBFRN replied to tbanurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Several years ago, I was interviewing for an agency position attached to a local hospital. This hospital is notorious for having new RNs outnumbering their experiences nurses. At any rate, when she...
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    Need to Make Decision...HELP

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

    http://pacep.org/ Try pacep at the above link- it's the best online resource out there. FWIW, I was a nurse for over 10 years before I made the move to critical care. And I was an ACM (same thing as...
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    What would you do for this patient?

    BBFRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree with Joey, but would like to see a CBC as well. HD patients are often anemic, and if you have a low Hgb in addition to the dehydration, you may want to increase their fluid volume with blood...
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    Dealing with Judgement for going to Excelsior

    BBFRN replied to Amber07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes- it depends on how long you've been a LPN, and where you've been working. I didn't get tested on any nursing procedure or area of care at the CPNE that I couldn't already run circles around, so...
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    For my birthday, I asked for...

    BBFRN replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck, Apple. And Happy
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    Interview help!!

    BBFRN replied to itsinthegenes's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Woohoo! Congrats to you, too! Funny about that Leicester link.
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    not using chancellor's or rue

    BBFRN replied to marienk's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most EC students here do it without signing up with a publishing company. Feel free to browse the Distance Ed forum here- you'll find many posts regarding these companies. Good luck to
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    Good thoughts for Sue, who is CPNEing ...

    BBFRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f125/big-fat-cpne-failure-here-306577.html Sue has posted an update today. See link above for thread, and give her some
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    A big, fat CPNE failure here

    BBFRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sue- you can do this- I sincerely hope you retake it. Now, hunker down with some ice cream and a good movie. Give yourself a pat on the back- it's not a failure, it's a
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    Interview help!!

    BBFRN replied to itsinthegenes's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats,