ParkerBC,MSN,RN

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  1. Offered a full-time gig...now what?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to ParkerBC,MSN,RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I like the suggestion, JSBoston. I suppose I will look into that when I go back in this week-end. Thanks for the

  2. Offered a full-time gig...now what?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    How many educators continue to work the floor PRN or part-time while teaching? I know some teach clinical course which affords an opportunity to stay abreast upon skills. However, for those of you...

  3. Clocking out ..NO Overtime

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to SNFLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah…it’s against both state and federal regulations to work off the

  4. Help! I need career advice STAT!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to gammasig4's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am in the same boat as you. My first job was a Med/Surg/Ortho floor. It was a smaller hospital, 99 beds. I was only there for three months. Now, I work for a larger hospital system, Med/Surg....

  5. i cursed somebody at work, somebody overheard and filed a complaint. what can i do?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to willowRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see your point. In conversations with doctors, nurses, other instructors, the dean, and lawyers the occasional curse word slipped including my personal favorite, the F-word. It doesn’t make them...

  6. Nursing Care Plan Diagnosis Help!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to phoneix86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you have a nursing care plan book? Most provide AEB sections for you. Of course you can tweak them if needed, but they provide a starting

  7. What is Nursing school really like?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to futurenurse16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is nursing school hard? Of course it’s hard. Would you expect anything different? You need to know your stuff. Doctors come in and see my patients. They perform a quick assessment, but depend...

  8. * Switching old IV bag out with New bag**

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to twinjeep97's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    All you need to do to change the primary bag (NS) is pull the white plug on the new bag. This gives you access to spike it. Hang the new bag on the pole. Take down the old bag with tubing. Turn...

  9. whats the difference between undergrad and grad school

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to jaznia15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It is true the learning model is different than that of an undergraduate program. However, I also think it depends upon the intended major. Perhaps someone studying to be a nurse practitioner can...

  10. blood draw from PICC

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to littlegreenfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility is looking at that

  11. blood draw from PICC

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to littlegreenfrog's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is the same with the exception of drawing cultures...we then draw directly from the line (without the cap on) in case of bacterial growth on the cap. We don't want a false

  12. Planned Parenthood, Women's Health Issues, Nurses could rule the US

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Karen's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I knew when I read the post that everyone was going to harp on the Planned Parent Hood thing. The OP has a good point. With so many nurses in the United States, why hasn't the profession progressed...

  13. Accelerated BSN programs

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to thecareerchanger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completed an accelerated program in 14 months. It was tough. A typical day was…classes on campus for three days…then 12-hour clinical for two or three days (3 days during the summer. Yes, we...

  14. Dumb things new nurses do....

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gave Humalog 70/30 injection with a pen…forgot to remove the cap when administering the shot. Patient said…”wow…you have finesse with a needle. But I don’t think I got the insulin.” He...

  15. ISU not recognized by all states

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to mikect05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Indiana State University (ISU) is a real school. ISU is both CCNE and NLNAC accredited along with regional accreditation. I have read somewhere on the site that many of the schools offering on-line...

  16. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lack of planning on your part doesn't constitute and emergency on mine. Don't get ticked at me for looking up policy/procedures. Your suggestion didn't sound right and guess what...it wasn't! Stop...

  17. Indiana Wesleyan (ABSN)...how competitive?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to starmickey03's topic in Indiana Nursing

    i have a friend who was in my cohort with the exact same gpa. that person did exceptionally well in the program. i do know the person had all a's for the prereqs...so maybe that had a lot to do with...

  18. Meds that require lab values prior to administration

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your list would be extremely long. That is why there are drug books and references made available at facilities. For any hypertensive medications, what would you check for before administering the...

  19. 3.8 GPA good for admission??

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to china.graves's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used two academic references and one from my immediate supervisor. I did the same thing when applying to my first nursing position. Soon afterwards, you will begin networking with other nurses and...

  20. Someone, throw me out a life jacket!!! What am I doing wrong?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nique281's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    grntea is absolutely correct. to add to her statement, there are several research studies recently made available where nursing students were made the subjects. one particular study followed a group...

  21. Someone, throw me out a life jacket!!! What am I doing wrong?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nique281's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i wish this post would have been made sooner. i always suggest going to the instructor and taking a look at your old exams. ask questions about the questions you missed and guessed on. understand...

  22. 3.8 GPA good for admission??

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to china.graves's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would imagine that you are in an excellent position. Call the school to see what the average GPA for accepted students has been over the last couple of admitted groups. This will give you a great...

  23. Nursing school staff

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to amber29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You’re going to run into rude people all of your life. I am not sure what crawls up their…well you know, and died. This happens on the floor when you begin working as a nurse. In fact, I...

  24. Do you still hold doors for women?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to gtshin30303's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I hold doors for men or women. When they don’t say thank-you, I generally speak up with “You’re Welcome!” Then I get the “thank-you.” It’s all about training people on how to be

  25. 1st week on job and absolutely hate it!!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to mrw322's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I say though it out. By doing so, you will have experience, which will increase your chances of landing the hospital position! It’s okay to keep looking while working. I know many would kill for...