BBFRN BSN, PhD

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    Norton Clinical Nursing Agency (NCNA)

    BBFRN replied to AsAnatomy's topic in General Nursing

    It's their own agency. You have to have some experience before you can be a NCNA nurse, though. This is because you will work on a variety of floors, and will have to be fairly comfortable with a...
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    Mommyhood and Grad School

    BBFRN replied to StaRNew's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Don't ever feel guilty for getting that additional education, and moving up the career ladder. That's a woman thing- we all do it (or have done it) to a certain degree. Maybe they're just afraid...
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    Mommyhood and Grad School

    BBFRN replied to StaRNew's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Randy Pausch lecture on time management (especially geared for grad students). I also suggest using Google
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    I passed in Madison this morning!!!

    BBFRN replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!!!
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    Mommyhood and Grad School

    BBFRN replied to StaRNew's topic in Post Graduate Students

    FWIW, I have 3 kids ranging in age from 3 to 17. With planning, and a supportive spouse on your side, you can do
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    Sent Transcripts to UNC Chapel Hill's BSN program!

    BBFRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!! UNC is a fabulous
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    Another EC RN made the grade!

    BBFRN replied to ougreene's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!!!
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    Joining the Air Force

    BBFRN replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    A gentle reminder (before this thread deteriorates) to please debate the topic, and not each
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    BSN to PhD as a New Grad

    BBFRN replied to AMC347's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I say go for it, if you can. It'll take several years for you to get your PhD, and you can work in your area of interest for a while, while pursuing your dream. I would suggest going to another...
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    Does any one work in a ccu like mine

    BBFRN replied to CCRNCCU2008's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sounds like where I worked, except PAs & NPs did round, prior to the surgeon or cardiologist rounding. It worked for us, the patients, and the docs. We had some standard protocols, and then each...
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    Research Instruments

    BBFRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Here is a list of very useful standardized instrument resources for use in your research projects. These are all behavioral instruments. Enjoy:...
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    Research Instruments

    BBFRN replied to BBFRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    http://www.mayo.edu/education/nursing-research/research-cinahl.html List of research instruments found in
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    MSN or PhD when I already have an MBA

    BBFRN replied to MBARN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/ You can check the CRISP database, to see what research in your focus area is currently being funded as
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    Good topic- 5,000 word paper

    BBFRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in LPN to RN

    AHRQ is also a great
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    Furious....abandoned by my TEACHER....

    BBFRN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in LPN to RN

    OMG. I get it now. I would be upset, too.
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    The results are in!!!!!

    BBFRN replied to KellyCCRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :ancong!:
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    Happy NCLEX thoughts for txspadequeen921!!

    BBFRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Denise, you WILL ace the exam next time. Some of the best nurses I know failed the NCLEX the first time. Set aside a couple of hours each day to prepare for the second round. Pay close attn. to the...
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    Another new RN in TX!!! Woohoo!!!

    BBFRN replied to swifty1031's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :ancong!:
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    Furious....abandoned by my TEACHER....

    BBFRN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in LPN to RN

    Well done, nerdtonurse. Could it be that your instructor wasn't made aware of the situation? Did you go to endo with the patient, and maybe she assumed you were still down there? It may be a good...
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    Stickies

    BBFRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK guys, so I have finally gotten around to organizing the stickies here in the DL forum. If you know of any other high-traffic threads, or of any other programs used by multiple members here, please...
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    Stickies

    BBFRN replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ivan makes a very valid
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    Stickies

    BBFRN replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the feedback, NC. I'm checking into
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    BSN Programs in western KY

    BBFRN replied to libnat's topic in General Nursing

    Not that I remember, but they do prefer BSNs, as do all the local hospitals. No matter where you get your BSN, you'll be
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    GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    BBFRN replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Have you considered just getting your BSN in a local traditional RN-BSN program? Most RN-BSN programs have schedules that complement working full
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    LPN to RN bridge programs in Augusta, GA

    BBFRN replied to britt66's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with nitpik. I wouldn't recommend Excelsior as the best option for anyone living in GA at this time. Actually, I wouldn't recommend any distance program for those in GA, as the BON has not...