BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    Key Retention Strategies for Community Hospitals

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

    I worked in a hospital with a low retention rate on the ICUs(once a certain manager was gone). We had a WOW (Baylor) program, and a career ladder that included extra pay for certification, joining a...
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    Has anyone contacted EC about the CPNE wait time?

    BBFRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have to agree with Suesquatch here. The wait times could be indicative of a bigger problem occurring in nursing progams nationally. It could also be that there are many more EC students now than...
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    LPN-RN Online Need Help!!??

    BBFRN replied to punkinlpn06's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thread moved to Distance Learning Forum to encourage more responses (especially from you helpful Excelsior students)
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    Chancellor study systems for CPNE

    BBFRN replied to foxtail's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thread moved to Distance Learning Thread to encourage more
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    Diabetes education

    BBFRN replied to Faith2BAnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The ADA also has tons of free stuff you can order for your Grandma. I would also ask her Dr. about getting her into Diabetes Ed. classes, so she can get some tailor-made ed from a nurse and...
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    Help with Friedman Family Assessment Model???

    BBFRN replied to ccuRNinTN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi- I used Family Nursing: Research, Theory, and Practice by M. Friedman, V. Bowden, and E. Jones. It has a step-by-step guide to the Friedman long form with examples and case studies. It was very...
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    Anyone going for MSN online?

    BBFRN replied to goingback's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow- kudos to you for being able to handle all that! :bowingpur And I whine about having 3 kids. You are
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    Schooling

    BBFRN replied to Tiller88's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- you're 19 and already have the GI bill? I guess it depends on what degree you want. I'd say since you have the GI bill, getting your ASN or BSN would be the best option for you. U of K has a...
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    clep out??

    BBFRN replied to nursie-nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Fuerza, Go to the link provided in Eric's post above. That's where you schedule the CLEP you want to
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    chest tube removal

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

    Have you considered bringing some of your cardiac surgeons on board with helping to develop your facility's P&P on this? That's probably going to be your best bet in getting this
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    Anyone going or graduated Sinclair Dayton,Oh?

    BBFRN replied to tuscanhopes's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thread moved to Ohio forum to garner more responses to poster's
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    Ne 201

    BBFRN replied to PulchritudinousRN's topic in California Nursing

    Thread moved to CA forum to garner a better response
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    What if LPN program was not NLNAC accredited?Can you still get in a LPN-RN program?

    BBFRN replied to summersent's topic in LPN to RN

    It depends on the school. Some RN programs will require that your LPN be done at a NLNAC school, some will want you to take some extra classes if you didn't go to a NLNAC LPN program, and some don't...
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    Patho Course online?

    BBFRN replied to filkisar's topic in Online Distance Learning

    https://www.excelsior.edu/ Excelsior has it- you can either take a web based course, or take the exam and test out of
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    Is 1 year exp. too soon for CCRN?

    BBFRN replied to mummer43's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This is not necessarily true any more. Some hospitals have very good training programs for new nurses who want to work in the ICU. I worked in such a facility, and the new grads did very well with...
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    pa lines/swan ganz

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

    pacep and icufaqs are
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    I'm having a panic attack! I need some support!

    BBFRN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    oops- my post wasn't directed at you at all. in fact, i agreed with your post. sorry for the
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    I'm having a panic attack! I need some support!

    BBFRN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    CNA- Personally, I believe you. Your parents seem to be a chaotic force in your life. Having controlling parents can also cause one to make life decisions as an adult that may seem to lack...
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    I'm having a panic attack! I need some support!

    BBFRN replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    CNAinNeb, I sent you a
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    Didn't Get The Job Offer; Icu???

    BBFRN replied to Correen24254's topic in General Nursing

    One piece of advice for you: Do not tell anyone that your goal is to become a CRNA. Any manager hiring ICU nurses will take that as an indication that you're only planning to work for them for 1 or 2...
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    What Pre-Reqs Do You Need For LPN To RN Program?!

    BBFRN replied to Batman24's topic in LPN to RN

    iwanna, Not all schools will require you to retake your older nursing courses if you've been working as a nurse all this time. In fact, most will just take your LPN, and give you so many credits for...
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    LVN now, or RN Directly?

    BBFRN replied to CANurse2B's topic in LPN to RN

    My guess is it depends on what your previous education consists of, and how much you're making now. Money may also continue to be an issue after you become a LPN, because they usually don't make that...
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    CPNE study resources besides a workshop--opinions wanted

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

    I bought a used one on Ebay. If you go to Ebay and do a search for Excelsior College, you'll find lots of stuff for sale- usually at a cheaper rate than
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    Anyone Graduate JCC's RN or LPN Program

    BBFRN replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Although I did not graduate from JCC, I took some courses there when i was going from LPN-RN. I liked the teachers and format a lot. The only problems I had there were administrative ones, but it...
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    CPNE study resources besides a workshop--opinions wanted

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

    It depends on your level of nursing experience. I had 7 years LPN experience in a teaching hospital when I took the CPNE. I got the video, and practiced my PCS sheets on my real patients. I joined...