BluebellRN BSN, RN

BluebellRN has 20 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Occupational Health.

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   VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

   BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in NP Students

   Sure thing! I'll say the lead faculty for the PMHNP program is awesome! She has come to do psych lectures for us FNP/AGACNP students, which were great. I don't know as much about clinical sites for the PMHNP, except the school does placements. ...
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   VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

   BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in NP Students

   I think I'd enjoy the pods, but we'll see if I can get into one. I think it's a neat concept, plus I want to be with (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME), she's very dynamic and works in endocrinology which I enjoy. The grading system is just 100-90= A, 89...
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   VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

   BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in NP Students

   The pods are optional and sought after this year. They still do solo placements, and some students even find their own, especially if they live at a distance. If you look at VCU SON on YouTube, there is a post about the Dyad model from last fall...
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   VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

   BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in NP Students

   Congratulations!! It's a great program. The profs have all been great. I'm excited about the prospect of doing clinical placement in pods. There are only so many slots, but it's a unique opportunity to rotate with classmates.
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   VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

   BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in NP Students

   Hi! I'm a current FNP-DNP student at VCU preparing to enter my second semester. I've enjoyed the program so far and found the professors to be responsive and engaging. Did you apply for the MSN or DNP? Good luck!
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   I Left hospital nursing. What are you doing now?

   BluebellRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Occupational health nursing is the best and not enough nurses know about it! I started after leaving the hellhole that is school nursing. The summers off sound great, until you aren't making any money, spending what little you do make on your own sup...
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   Back to the Hospital?

   BluebellRN replied to AshleyM RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

   All of this! If you want to be back at the bedside, don't wait. I left school nursing after this year for many of reasons listed, plus Covid, but I took another outpatient position. I doubt I'd be attractive to any recruiter with over half my e...
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   How Can Admin Help to Retain School Nurses?

   BluebellRN replied to LHartnett01's topic in School

   I loved being a school nurse, until it was clear that we weren't truly valued and would never be treated as professionals by administration or parents. Being cussed out repeatedly by a parent while their sick child sits on a cot, spending my own mone...
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   BluebellRN replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

   I had Mulkey for Patho, he was great and responsive. But the course is taught from Youtube and the quizzes/exams are pulled straight from the book test bank. It doesn't matter who you have because everyone takes the same tests, some profs are more re...
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    VCU FNP Fall 2021

    BluebellRN replied to nicurn920's topic in School Programs

    I completed my application a couple of weeks ago, as they extended the deadline. Any other recent applicants out there?
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    Whatcha Know about Flo (Florence Nightingale)?

    BluebellRN replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I'm shocked this was posted to facebook. New Zealand decided in 2020 to not celebrate Florence. We need to leave her in the past and look forward. Nursing is better than a Victorian bigot. https://nursingclio.org/2020/11/05/the-racist-lad...
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    BluebellRN replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

    I'm finishing up my first semester now. Pharmacology with Dr E is wonderful! He's easy to reach and responds to emails. Very engaging and tough. I've learned so much in his course. Patho is BAD, as in they don't teach the course. I feel disappo...
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    BluebellRN replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

    I'm glad to see this thread! I applied last week and hope to start Spring 2021 as well.
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    Bad day, Bad year

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    No, I was the front car and stopped at the time and was rear ended. But thanks for asking?
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    Bad day, Bad year

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Sad update; our little one passed away last night. He went into cardiac arrest. As sad as it is, I'm relieved his parents didn't have to make a decision. Then I was in a car accident this morning. Thankfully no one was hurt. I was the front car of a...