ParkerBC,MSN,RN

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  1. if you don't love what you do, then why be a RN?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Mentalageis16's topic in General Students

    Regardless of how hard you try, you can’t please everyone. I have also read on this site many Pre-nursing students who have applied multiple times to finally get accepted into a program....

  2. labeling peripheral IV lines

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to thatchergirl's topic in General Students

    My thoughts exactly. Labeling the tubing is a good idea with the date and the name of medication. You will see, especially working critical care that patients have all kinds of tubing. It helps to...

  3. can i still pass?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to mscheer89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will plug in some numbers for you as I don’t have all of the information to give an accurate portrait of where you stand. Okay Exams: You have 75 +78+82 ÷ 3 = 78.33 average Labs: You have 75...

  4. What good is an MSN in Nurse Education? Can I actually plan on being hired?

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

    What about EdD in Nursing Education? I have seen multiple posts that require a doctoral degree. However, it doesn't stipulate which terminal degree. The same posts require one of the following: A...

  5. Finding part-time employment

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in General Students

    I know you asked for someone to not answer with, “it’s the economy” but it is. When the unemployment rate goes up, it means there is a much larger applicant pool to draw from. With that being...

  6. Sickle Cell Question

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

    I failed to mention…it’s a hereditary disease. In other words, a person cannot get sickle cell from transfusions. Hence, the red blood cells from the transfusion do not become cyclic as it is a...

  7. Sickle Cell Question

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

    No they do not. As you know, red blood cells are made from bone marrow. Some red blood cells are fine while others have a cycle shape. The only cure is a bone marrow transplant. Only in extreme...

  8. ever have an instructor just melt down in class?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to classof2013's topic in General Students

    i am going to get blasted with this, but i am okay with it. most students don’t understand the role of an instructor. we are there to facilitate learning. there are a number of ways to do this....

  9. Community college before University BSN?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Justin93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    is it possible to do 2 years at a community college then transfer to a university and complete a bsn? yes. however, you will want to ask the community college if they have a transfer (articulation)...

  10. So irritated!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    What gets me going is saying, “the only way is up from here…” This too shall pass. It will be either 8 or 12 hours of hell, but it will NOT last forever. Tomorrow is a new

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

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

    There were only two in my cohort who had current medical experience and a foot in the door. Listen, I took one job and quite honestly, it just wasn’t working out for me (nights). I applied to a...

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

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

    I wish I had an answer for you. I know there were two with GPA's less than a 2.80 but above the minimum required. Some were between a 3.0 and 3.50. There were a few of us above a 3.5. So, all in...

  13. Med-Surg ATI

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to NurseB_'s topic in General Students

    Take the practice Med/Surg ATI’s and take the practice body system ATI’s. You will see similar questions on the exam as the practice

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

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

    I wanted to provide more information about the school. The pass rate for the accelerated program was 100%. Job placement was also 100% after two months of

  15. Looking for Med Math guidelines on rounding off

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

    I teach my students the same thing. If you have an answer that is less than 1ml, round to the nearest hundredths. If an answer produces more than 1 ml of medication to be administered, it is rounded...

  16. How would you respond to this??

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    I have an uncle who I just don’t get along with…here is how our conversation went. Uncle: “I can’t believe you get paid what you do to wipe assess.” Me: “I can’t believe your pay,...

  17. Denied admission for BSN program

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WOW…the school was accredited back in 1976. I am not sure why you would have received a “no thank-you letter”. Have you looked at Indiana State University? Very

  18. straight from the horse's mouth... adn vs bsn

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to kenyacka's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank-you so much for

  19. Not Feeling Confident About Applying to Nursing Program :(

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to moniquex0x0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would apply. In completing your application for admissions, disclose to the school the courses you plan to take and anticipated completion dates. If the courses are not required for entrance, they...

  20. straight from the horse's mouth... adn vs bsn

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to kenyacka's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It is to my understanding that a certain percentage of Registered Nurses need to be BSN nurses for magnet status. I am not sure what that percentage is and I have been unable to find it. Anyone who...

  21. Denied admission for BSN program

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Online Distance Learning

    From which school did you graduate with your ADN? Is that school NLNAC accredited? I am wondering if there is an accreditation issue that prevented you from getting in. Did the school you graduated...

  22. Sequential compression/lymphedema pumps

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Isabelle49's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have had patient complain about their legs feeling really warm. I check and agree with them, but NEVER have I had a patient that received burns from them. That is

  23. Obama's Student Loan Relief Plan

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to KareBear0609's topic in General Students

    The cost of everything has gone up (food, utilities, rent, gas, benefits, to name a few). Schools have operating costs and when those rise, the only other alternative is to increase tuition unless...

  24. Obama's Student Loan Relief Plan

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to KareBear0609's topic in General Students

    I think the plan is a good idea. There are multiple repayment plans currently available. People will need to meet certain income guidelines based upon their Adjusted Gross Income and the number of...

  25. BSN or ADN program?

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

    It really is a personal choice. There are so many different avenues to take when working towards your final goal. Here is what I mean. 1. You can complete a BSN by 2016 by going traditional...