BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    So lets say....(Paramedic EC questions)

    BBFRN replied to rescuegroomer's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I see what you're saying- this is most likely true for those programs that aren't LPN-RN bridge programs. I didn't think about that. The only ones I checked with in my area were LPN-RN. Those...
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    So lets say....(Paramedic EC questions)

    BBFRN replied to rescuegroomer's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes- as far as I know. When I was preparing to start EC, I called all the nursing programs in my area to see if they would accept credits from the program- just in case I didn't make it all the way...
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    So lets say....(Paramedic EC questions)

    BBFRN replied to rescuegroomer's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My traditional BSN program (NLNAC & CCNE accredited) accepted my EC ASN credits, as do all of the other traditional nursing programs in my
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    Pets as therapy

    BBFRN replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's just great that you did this..that's very inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
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    Having Some Issues

    BBFRN replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    (((Prayers out to you and your family.))) Keep us posted on her progress, and I hope everything turns out
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    A list of states that do not except EC

    BBFRN replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just a quick reminder to please stay on topic, and refrain from snarking at each other. ID-SRNA, you raise a very good question. My suggestion would be that you may want to start a thread with...
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    SUNY DELHI anyone?

    BBFRN replied to LaxNP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Threads merged for
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    CPNE Failure

    BBFRN replied to Medic2RN2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A gentle request to please stay on topic, and not to let this turn into another overweight nurses thread. We can support the OP without taking it there, and we have plenty of those in the break room....
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    Chronicity Guide

    BBFRN replied to Ebony_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You should be able to find the Chronicity guide on the EC website with all the other course guides...unless I'm missing
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    Adult Critical Care Course/New grad

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

    It could also be a CCRN prep course that your institution is using for critical care ed. You can take the course, but won't be eligible for the CCRN, until you have the required hours under your belt...
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    My step-dad passed away yesterday...

    BBFRN replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    (((luv)))...Prayers for you and your
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    sf bay area transportation advise

    BBFRN replied to nicunewgrad's topic in California Nursing

    nicu; You may want to see if you can interview over the phone, instead of having to fly out there and go through all
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    A list of states that do not except EC

    BBFRN replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm with Trauma on this one. One can't keep up with the changes at the various BONs or ECs curiculum changes to keep a current list up. Your best bet to get current info is to check with your local...
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    Heart failure nursing diagnosis

    BBFRN replied to PulchritudinousRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good point, Daytonite. Will move thread to Nursing Student Assistance
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    Help with Friedman Family Assessment Model???

    BBFRN replied to ccuRNinTN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    glenysfaye; Is this a family that you know? Do you know if they'll be comfortable with you asking personal questions regarding income, religion, etc.? Will you be doing an assessment of the home...
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    Excelsior grads-

    BBFRN replied to CaitRN2be's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did. I had 7 years experience as a level 1 trauma LPN in a teaching hospital before I got my
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    LPN to RN, BSN, or MSN

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

    You will always be held to the standards of the highest nursing degree you hold, whether you're working at the bedside or not. you can work at the bedside with a PhD, if you
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    disease mgt vs. case mgt

    BBFRN replied to rxrn's topic in Case Management

    rxrn, I sent you a PM.
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    Heart failure nursing diagnosis

    BBFRN replied to PulchritudinousRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Post what you have come up with, and let's take it from
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    disease mgt vs. case mgt

    BBFRN replied to rxrn's topic in Case Management

    It's basically spent at a desk on the phone all day, either making enrollment calls, taking medical histories, giving recommendations, or following up on patients to see how they're doing. Nothing...
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    Media's image of nurses

    BBFRN replied to marie04's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.suzannegordon.com/voice.htm Here's a link to a book by Suzanne Gordon (author of Nursing Against the Odds) that addresses this subject. The book is called "From Silence to Voice." It's a...
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    disease mgt vs. case mgt

    BBFRN replied to rxrn's topic in Case Management

    Hi rxrn; I'm a telephonic disease mgr, who works alongside CMs, UMs, and UR nurses. My patients consist of employees of a large national corporation, and their covered family members. They have to...
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    How does everyone feel about nursing theory

    BBFRN replied to allaboutthefamily's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, and that's the problem with some of the older nursing theorists: most of them only worked at the bedside for 1-2 years prior to their theoretical works. In addition to that, few of them used...
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    Sterotypes of Nurses Continues and Is Getting Worse

    BBFRN replied to nursinginga's topic in General Nursing

    The Center for Nursing Advocacy is now hosting a letter writing campaign regarding this. See link below and send your letter if you wish:
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    How does everyone feel about nursing theory

    BBFRN replied to allaboutthefamily's topic in General Nursing

    I loved the article- thanks for sharing! And I totally agree with his assessment of