ParkerBC,MSN,RN

ParkerBC,MSN,RN PhD, RN

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  1. Credit check - so worried all of the sudden.

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    erin, at my previous place of employment, we conducted credit checks as part of the background check. we were looking for people who are currently late on credit obligations. in other words, if you...

  2. Favorite formulas for drug and IV calculations

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

    I have attached a sheet I pass out to my students. I always use the ratio proportion method. I find it to be easier. You will just have to play with the different methods and determine which method...

  3. Getting into nursing school?

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

    I don’t know anything about NIU, but I will comment on the last question. I think it will be easier for you to get accepted if the selection process included either an interview or you were...

  4. Nursing programs that take low gpa students

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

    I concur! You will notice that many of the private for-profit schools are more lenient with admission criteria. While they are more expensive, it may be your only option. Community colleges are a...

  5. Help with nursing diagnosis plsssss

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

    Here are a few I came up with when reading your example” 1. Insomnia 2. Disturbed Sleep Pattern 3. Sleep Deprivation 4. Readiness for Enhanced Sleep 5. Fatigue 6....

  6. Quitting my $63K job as a legal assistant for nursing school

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to reed201's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you don’t mind, I think I will respond to your concern from a differing perspective. First, I must ask if you are pursuing your ASN or BSN. If a BSN, is it an accelerated second-degree program?...

  7. Not Enough Clinical Experience

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to b33again's topic in General Students

    I don’t think there is a nursing student that can honestly say he/she performed every task learned in the lab while on the floor. I had a Geriatrics course in my program. So, we did a clinical...

  8. How should nursing schools pick students for admission?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    1. A critical thinking exam 2. A basic algebra exam 3. A writing exam on site (an argumentative essay to see if the student can support his/her position). 4. Reading comprehension exam 5. A 12-hour...

  9. Should I become a Nurse?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to k.pordash's topic in Nursing Career

    There were two things that made me nervous, catheters and IV’s. I am not nervous doing either anymore. You will be the

  10. Extra Books/Materials (that aren't required)

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

    Everyone learns differently. Some people need the supplemental material as it presents the material in a different light. Momayogibear engages in active learning which is why she makes the...

  11. Is it OK to set up a meeting with an Admissions Director?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to lag1231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don’t think there is anything wrong with it. Knowledge is power! After your meeting, you will have, hopefully, an answer to your question. Therefore, there will be no need to continually hash...

  12. need help with these 2 drug calc problems

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in General Students

    This is a worksheet I give my students to help them...

  13. How did you prove yourself?

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

    I think this is sound advice. The only other thing I can think of is if you retook some of the classes you received less than desirable final grades for. Of course, you would have to take those...

  14. Why are Nursing Programs so Cruel to Students

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in LPN to RN

    First let me say that I am sorry you are going through this. I experienced a similar situation. I recently started teaching at a for-profit school. If my students don’t understand something, I...

  15. need help with these 2 drug calc problems

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in General Students

    Okay, I can't get the X and 2.6ml to line up...the 2.6ml should be under the 500mg part. You cross multiply and solven for

  16. need help with these 2 drug calc problems

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in General Students

    1000mg = 500mg X 2.6ml You set it up as a proportion. Be certain that the numerators and denominators match. In other words, both numerators in this example are mg and the denominators...

  17. Student Loan Question(s)?

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

    here is a link to the amount of federal loans that can be borrowed: http://www.finaid.org/loans/studentloan.phtml let’s say you are a 1st year dependent students. you are permitted to borrow up to...

  18. Depressed about student loans :(

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to skulskcc01's topic in General Students

    Would it make you feel better knowing that I am about 130K in debt with student loans? Of course I have two Bachelor’s and soon a Masters AND in the spring of 2012, I will be hopefully starting on...

  19. CAREPLAN HELP!!!!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to cincin1222's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Take your head to toe assessment and create your nursing Dx. I don’t know if you are permitted to do Risk for, but after reading the pts combo of medications, he is a risk for falls. Does he have...

  20. Student Loan Question(s)?

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

    Your school should create a package for you regarding your financial aid award. In that package, you will be able to determine whether or not the Pell Grant will pay for everything. As far as your...

  21. 27 y.o. male who wants to get into nursing!!!!

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

    If you don't mind me asking, did you have any floor nursing experience prior to applying to the doctoral program? I am strongly considering University of Arizona. I am thinking about continuing to...

  22. Online PhD

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to ann945n's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have been searching for online BSN to PhD programs. I have a Master of Arts in Adult and Community education and decided not to pursue a second masters. Have you checked out University of Alabama...

  23. I have been kicked out of my nursing program because of failed courses

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

    I am going to agree with the majority. If you have been offered to finish out the LPN program, I would do it. LadyinScrubs is correct. Once you have your LPN license, many more doors will open for...

  24. I've made up my mind!!!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to hanifah215's topic in General Students

    I think you will be fine. It makes a huge difference to go to school to learn a trade/skill that you want to do. Also, I think the older we become our perspectives on education changes. I found...

  25. once i finish my associates in nursing science..?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to sofia.garcia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Sofia.Garcia… To answer your first question, it depends on what you feel comfortable with taking. Just remember that you will want to perform well in your prereq courses before applying to...