ParkerBC,MSN,RN

ParkerBC,MSN,RN PhD, RN

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  1. Number of patients you care for?

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

    I work Ortho Med/Surg too. Our ratio is also 5:1. However, acuity is not taken into consideration for staffing. I can have three fresh post-ops requiring vitals q1h for the first 8 hours,...

  2. 3p-11p shift...need a little pick-me-up!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to stephie_love's topic in Nursing Career

    Just remember that we all have different personalities and perspectives. While I appreciate people’s differing perspectives, I know that I am in control of my own opinions. Go in with a positive...

  3. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

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

    LOL...I was not going to be the one to open that door, but since you did, I have a comment to add. I love when I have patient family members who tell me how to do my job because they either have read...

  4. Just arrested..

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to happyhaeju's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) allows for you to obtain a free copy of the background check completed on you by the vendor. Call the facility and ask who the vendor is and request their...

  5. What have your co-workers done to make a shift go more smoothly?

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

    I think working together is the key. There are generally three nurses and one patient tech on my floor. If we have a new admit, two nurses “tag-team” the new admit in order to finish it in about...

  6. advice for someone whose GPA is less than desirable?

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

    I would encourage you to research the different programs out there. The school I attended required a 2.75 and there were some with a GPA close to that mark. Another poster suggested an ASN program....

  7. Does National Accreditation Matter

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to rizzy81's topic in General Students

    what if i attend a school which is only approved by the board of nursing of that particular state, and pass my nclex-rn, will i be able to work in seattle or outside of that particular state? (because...

  8. am i really for nursing?

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

    Getting into a routine takes time. Some nurses who have worked the floor for a year are still trying to find a routine that best suites them. It is okay. As for the assessment, I always: check...

  9. Professors

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nrsstudent2010's topic in General Students

    I am sorry you are having these problems. There is a process by which a student files a grievance. I am not sure of the policy for your school, but generally you talk with your instructor first. If...

  10. Son who wants to enter nursing

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

    I am one of seven night shift RN’s. I am not treated any differently by staff or the

  11. Med test

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

    One way to remember is this…a 1ml syringe goes out to the hundredths place. In other words, I can draw up 0.68ml of a medication. The marks on a 3ml syringe and up are of the tenths place. In other...

  12. Financial Help for Military Spouses MyCAA

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

    Is there a link you can post? I am sure the information will be appreciated by those in the military and their

  13. Kicked out of nursing school. Now what?!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to HWG312's topic in General Students

    It does seem harsh doesn't it? However, if you do something like that at your place of employment, you can be arrested and convicted of: Ghost Employment and Theft, along with falsifying records. All...

  14. treatment of student nurses on the floor

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to teterichko123's topic in General Students

    I don’t mind having students. At the beginning of their shift, I give report and ask if they understand what I said. Receiving report can be intimidating, so I want to be certain students have a...

  15. Felon, RN

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to morecoffeepls's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    According to profile,

  16. Chances of Acceptance?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to bmh1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So strange…just about every program has that information including Law and Medical schools. I suppose at this juncture, all you can do is apply and hope for the best. Since you already have an...

  17. Chances of Acceptance?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to bmh1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    does the school provide the average gpa and average teas scores of accepted students from previous years? if not, call the school and ask for the information. knowing this will give you an idea of...

  18. any advice?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to dmw2489's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Listen, I think you are trying to hold yourself to a very high standard. While I do think it is important to have high standards, I also think it is unhealthy to hold oneself to standards that are...

  19. Kicked out of nursing school. Now what?!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to HWG312's topic in General Students

    Sorry...I guess I was being really simple-minded. It did not occur to me that the volin player had a meaning. I was more like, "where did you find that...it's the coolest one I have seen on the site...

  20. Kicked out of nursing school. Now what?!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to HWG312's topic in General Students

    I know this is off topic...but I love the violin

  21. Kicked out of nursing school. Now what?!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to HWG312's topic in General Students

    I agree. I would get a copy of your transcript. Take a look at it and see if the school has made a statement about expelling you. I think you will find it increasingly difficult to get accepted into...

  22. Apathy in nurses and students

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

    Thank-you for providing a differing perspective on this

  23. Apathy in nurses and students

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

    i agree. there always seems to be some "hot topic" that causes a divide among a profession. for example: do vs md rn vs lpn bsn vs asn np vs md the one topic that continues to irritate me is the...

  24. Apathy in nurses and students

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

    hi there seethemoon...when i was reading the threads, i was thought to myself, "surely ana does not only accept rn's into their organization." so, i looked it up on their site and it stated only rn's...

  25. MA to RN is it possible?

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

    I have never heard of an MA to RN bridge program. You will more than likely need to apply to traditional nursing programs. Good luck to