BluebellRN BSN, RN

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  1. BluebellRN

    VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

    BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...
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    VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

    BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...
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    VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

    BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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,...
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    VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

    BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...
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    VCU-FNP (Fall 2023 Admission):

    BluebellRN replied to Brian-BSN-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    BluebellRN replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...
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    VCU FNP Fall 2021

    BluebellRN replied to nicurn920's topic in School, College Programs

    I completed my application a couple of weeks ago, as they extended the deadline. Any other recent applicants out
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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....
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    BluebellRN replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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,...
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    BluebellRN replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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

    BluebellRN posted a topic in School

    Since I've started, we've been a school that has suffered a lot of tragic events. We've had a few student and staff deaths. FWIW, we are an elementary school. Today we have another. There's a family...
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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
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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....
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    Bad day, Bad year

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I hope we get one. They are doing two more EEGs, one tonight and one tomorrow. Things do look dire, but we aren't the decision
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    Bad day, Bad year

    BluebellRN replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    Thanks everyone. Admin has been great today, which helps. If not for such a great principal and AP, I'd have left after my first year. Our little office group knows and has been keeping updates on...
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    Hello

    BluebellRN replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Hope you're loving retirement!? Miss your pearls of wisdom, just seeing you comment made me
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    what is your process for sharing medical records to parents

    BluebellRN replied to Nurse2Kids's topic in School

    No special form, I just made a note that the parent requested a copy of medical documents since it was via a phone conversation. Then the parent never picked it up after I made all the copies... but...
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    Drowning

    BluebellRN replied to MrsNurseJay's topic in School

    It gets better!! Hang in there and let us know how it's going
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    Welcome back, y'all!

    BluebellRN replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Hey! Summer was way too short. I loved every last second of it! Hope everyone is having a good start, and staying
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    This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away

    BluebellRN replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Congratulations! Your experience and contributions on this board have helped many a school nurse; I know you've helped me. Best wishes in the next
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    C'Mon Now!

    BluebellRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Hmm, I hadn't heard of those but nice to know they are a thing. In this case, it wasn't the case. I did indeed call mom who confirmed the student is keeping her healthy
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    I'll miss you all, but...

    BluebellRN replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I'm so sorry! It sounds like you're making a good choice to get out of that situation and away from that admin. But you will be missed. I always enjoyed reading your posts. Best wishes on your journey...