BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    Ph.D. without the MSN?

    BBFRN replied to MikeyJ's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sistermike- I have applied to a BSN-PhD program as well. The program I am trying to get in doesn't award a MSN, either- even though the first year is spent taking Master's level capstone courses....
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    post op CABG anorexia??

    BBFRN replied to Mary Jean's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Have you explored the adverse side effects of any other meds he is on? How about his renal function- is that OK? Has he had a stool Cx? Have you addressed this with an internal med
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    pa lines/swan ganz

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

    I don't know of any audiovisual materials out there, but one thing that can help is to assist with the set up of every fresh heart that you can when they come up. This helped me, as I am a visual...
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    Biology CLEP

    BBFRN replied to Fancy Face's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I CLEPped out Biology. What are you using to study for
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    Rapid Response Meds

    BBFRN replied to Valarenbsn's topic in General Nursing

    How about IV Lasix, Ativan, and D50? We seemed to use these a lot when I was on a RRT (in addition to the MSO4 & NTG). Of course, you would steer clear of protocoling anything that would be an...
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    Smart Cardiac Nurses

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

    Good point.
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    Dr Jarvik investigated as drug pitchman

    BBFRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just an FYI: He was an engineer before he went to med school. I don't believe he attempted to obtain medical licensure and didn't cut it. I think he just went to med school to enhance his knowledge...
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    NS school preceptorship--ICU?

    BBFRN replied to moonischasingme1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Moon, You are expected to ask questions- so don't feel like you'll look like an idiot. The new nurses that always scared me and my coworkers were the ones who didn't ask questions, or acted like they...
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    I'm an international applicant for PhD program of 2008 fall

    BBFRN replied to megan621's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good luck to you
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    Countdown to the GRE! Any words of encouragement?

    BBFRN replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in General Nursing

    I'm right there with you, RNKate. I'm using the Princeton Review book to study for it. I need 1100 as well, but I am so rusty on my math. Good luck on your exam, and let us know how it
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    Sociology & Biology

    BBFRN replied to meltom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/CliffsTitle/productCd-0764586157.html http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/CliffsTitle/productCd-0764558420.html I used the above Cliffs Notes books, and the...
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    how many nurses did not like being a CNA?

    BBFRN replied to dari98's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily true. I didn't like having to work that hard for the little pay (and at times respect) I was getting for it, and I'm a quality nurse. I was a dedicated CNA, but didn't like it nearly...
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    Incompetent Co-Worker? LONG IMPORTANT

    BBFRN replied to dragonfly1325's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh, I didn't realize that this was someone who was elderly, and had been there for a long time. I thought you were kidding about the Alzheimer's (sorry about that I haven't had much sleep this week)....
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    Incompetent Co-Worker? LONG IMPORTANT

    BBFRN replied to dragonfly1325's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Somebody needs to stand up and take the responsibility to fill out that competency sheet, if this CNA is truly as dangerous as she sounds. People can't gripe that the manager isn't doing anything...
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    ec ?

    BBFRN replied to mistydave's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here is the number for EC: 1- 888-647-2388 And here is the number for the Ohio Board of Nursing: 614-466-3947 You may want to contact the above for direct answers to your questions. You may want to...
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    I'm an international applicant for PhD program of 2008 fall

    BBFRN replied to megan621's topic in Post Graduate Students

    So, how did it go? I hope all went
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    Kaplan Review Center

    BBFRN replied to countmein1981's topic in General Nursing

    No problem! If you're already working in a hospital, see if they'll cover the cost of the program. Many of them around Louisville will pay for
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    Wages in Louisville

    BBFRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    That's after the NCLEX, from what I know. Yes, the Loan Forgiveness is soon to be a thing of the past, unfortunately. The good news is that all the hospitals here offer tuition reimbursement or loan...
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    Excelsior

    BBFRN replied to pamedic20013's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior cost me less for the whole ASN program than my current private brick & mortar costs for 1 semester for the BSN. Plus, I think as a paramedic, the OP will be more adept at starting IVs...
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    Anyone here plan on a PhD,DNP, etc...?

    BBFRN replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am in the application process for a BSN-PhD program. Year 1 is Masters level capstone courses, and years 2 & 3 are doctoral level. This includes Summer courses. I'm hoping for an...
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    No More Loan Forgiveness!!

    BBFRN replied to Mercy83's topic in General Nursing

    I heard the same thing on NPR last night. If I remember correctly, they will be making an official statement on Monday. Teachers are losing their loan forgiveness,
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    Shooting Bubbles during TEE

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

    http://www.doctorslounge.com/cardiology/forums/backup/topic-351.html Here's a pretty basic description of the bubble test, and what it's used
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    Kaplan Review Center

    BBFRN replied to countmein1981's topic in General Nursing

    http://store.kaptest.com/course_options.jhtml?prodid=dprod1651&firstClassId=1000779086&classType=class&pi=3600058&displayCategory=4000004&dt_catId=&zip=40214&sort=distance&a...
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    Lynn's CPNE workshop Dallas

    BBFRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Tx, if you get the CPNE DVD, it'll help to bring everything together. I highly recommend it. Another helpful thing to do is to make some copies of your PCS sheets, and use data from your patients at...
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    New Nurse To The Field

    BBFRN replied to ausiern's topic in Nursing Career

    Sure- I don't see why not, as long as they have a good solid orientation program. If that's where your heart is, I say go for