BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    i PASSED !!!!!!!! third time IS the charm !

    BBFRN replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!:
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    Credentials/NCLEX

    BBFRN replied to palee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update- I was hoping they would do
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    LPN/LVN Student getting even more stressed out!...

    BBFRN replied to p2o8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thread moved to LPN Student Nursing forum to encourage more
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    LPN to RN, BSN, or MSN

    BBFRN replied to sun.shine's topic in LPN to RN

    alpha-dog, if you look at the ISU threads in the Distance Learning Forum here, you'll find lots of LPN-BSN
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    Anyone take lifespan develop psyc at a local

    BBFRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had taken Lifespan at a local CC prior to going to EC, and they accepted my credits. I agree with everyone above- they should accept
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It does take a medical professional, if their lipids and A1c are out of whack, if they have cardiac issues, thyroid issues, HTN, etc. A non-medical professional is not educated enough to tell a...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The incentive is one's health. I spend 8 hrs/day educating people on the benefits of wt loss, healthy diet, and exercise, according to evidence-based standards. None of my patients are taking weight...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow- you make lots of assumptions, don't you? FWIW, I am not overweight, I don't smoke, and I don't drink. I have had to lose post-pregnancy weight before, so I can understand the value of having a...
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    One Down, Lots to Go

    BBFRN replied to pamedic20013's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ha! How dare they! Overachieving is NOT underrated. Just remember that when you become their boss some day. Don't ever let anyone deride you for having a thirst for knowledge. You're going to...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No one made excuses or played victim here. You were offered some examples of the challenges that truck drivers face as a population (these are documented, researched facts that healthcare...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you-
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here are some articles that discuss some of the things that employers are implementing for their truck-driving workforce: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-07-09-2934654272_x.htm...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    no one said he has no options. But some of the options given aren't very realistic, given their work
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    Why Is Aspirin Prescribed to Diabetics?

    BBFRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    In the US, ASA is prescribed either as a primary or secondary preventative Tx for MI or stroke. Primary would be: family hx of CAD, smoking, HTN, overweight, elevated urine albumin, hyperlipidemia,...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't find this conversation ridiculous at all. I'm glad that nurses are discussing the issues that this population
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe all of the above promote health. Having insurance positively correlates with better health than not having insurance. No one is arguing against discipline or change. They're just saying...
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    Indiana State University BSN students

    BBFRN replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Adnerbe- you can go into your PM inbox to delete your old messages in order to make room for new
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Uhhh..you're talking to nurses here. Why are you assuming we know less than you about healthy lifestyles? With conditions such as morbid obesity, the road to improved health usually begins at...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No one has said they should 'get a break.' My point is that they should be eligible for health insurance. How are they going to improve their health if they can't go to the doctor, can't get the...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good for you, and no need for the dramatics. I'm guessing none of you drive a truck, either. There are no excuses here, but everything is not as cut&dry simple as you seem to think. Where are...
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    The sugar that just kept dropping...

    BBFRN replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    ITA with all of the
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    Evidence-Based handbook on safety/quality

    BBFRN replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It does sound very interesting- I noticed Patricia Benner wrote one of the chapters, too. I just ordered the CD-ROM, and it's free! Thanks for the info,
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    The sugar that just kept dropping...

    BBFRN replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    Try giving some kind of fat & protein (peanut butter works well) with the OJ next time in this type of situation to prevent a rebound drop in the glucose. OJ works to get the glucose up quickly,...
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    My son was denied health insurance!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This appears to be more of an issue with the son's company's parameters for coverage than the insurance company's, sad to say. Truck drivers, by the nature of their jobs are sedentary, and often do...
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    Question... and please don't fight!

    BBFRN replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Nursing

    Not offended at all- just surprised at the $16/hr, that's