ParkerBC,MSN,RN

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  1. Is overkill possible for nursing student curriculum?

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

    The practice of writing papers enhances one’s overall communication skills. If you are thinking about graduate school, you better know how to write scholarly. I think it is a good idea to have a...

  2. New nursing student question

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to tstic364's topic in General Students

    It depends on the number of credit hours you are taking. For a sixteen week semester, you attend class one hour for each credit hour taken. So, if you are taking Adult Health 1 that is 5 semester...

  3. Pending conversion charge in Indiana?

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

    I would encourage you to visit the Indiana State Board of Nursing's website. If you look for the "Board Meeting Minutes", you will see all of the individuals who appeared before the board along with...

  4. rounding up grades

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to ro2878's topic in General Students

    No rounding at my school. I have a 94.96%, still got an A- Care plans and written assignments are part of our final grade, but only a small total percentage, life about 15% of the total grade. The...

  5. The Grading Scale For Your School

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

    95 to 100 A 4.0 92 to 94 A- 3.7 91 to 88 B+ 3.3 87 to 85 B 3.0 84 to 82 B- 2.7 81 to 78 C+ 2.5 77 to 75 C

  6. Excited to apply after advisement appt.

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

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  7. Not Grading Fairly?

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

    first, papers are subjective not objective. if you present your paper to five different instructors, expect five different grades. since you mentioned that the instructor gives the entire class...

  8. New RN's...do you have a job ?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in April of 2011 and will begin working in the ED the first week of June. I was reading these posts before going to nursing school. I focused on suburb hospitals. The part that sucks...

  9. dosage calculations

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

    It’s okay. It was good advice. I just hoped it wasn’t the OP’s original homework question. Anyway, have you always worked nights? How did you get yourself prepared to work the night shift? I...

  10. Students take "action" against cheating classmates, when admin doesn't.

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

    First, let me say that I do not support cheating or any other form of dishonesty. I hope that an instructor chimes in on this discussion board for valuable feedback. Here is what I think. People...

  11. Student loans - worth it?

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

    if you are receiving pell grants and state grants, those should transfer to the school you want to attend. as far as loans, will they be federal direct loans? if so, here is a link that discusses...

  12. dosage calculations

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

    Question # 1: If you give 2.5ml, you are only administering 50mg, not 250mg. 250/100 X 5ml = 12.5mL This is the correct dosage amount. Question # 2: 300mg/20mg X 1ml = 15ml Question # 3: Since the...

  13. Taking the NCLEX out of state (graduating from IN, test in CA?)

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to soontobehubbyofrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i would double check with california. if they say no, you can always sit for an indiana license and endorse to california. caliotter3 is correct. i really don’t see why she would not be able to...

  14. ASN vs. BSN

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

    Have you looked into accelerated BSN programs for those who already have an undergraduate degree? Requirements vary by school and program, but I think that may be a good option for you. Many public...

  15. SOoOo disheartened

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

    I have not taken the new ATI, but I do remember when I took the older version. I scored lower on my practice tests, but passed when I took the exam. I would not push the date back. Can you retake...

  16. Scared Crapless

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

    Ohhh ok. I took it as though all you had left was your final. Then that case, you have it made! Good

  17. Crap...now what?

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

    An average is just that…an average. That means the program accepts people a little below the average and some above the average. I would complete the course. You may very well get in. You don’t...

  18. Scared Crapless

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

    Okay, here is what I figured you need on your final to pass (based upon what is in your post) 92%. You can do it. Can you look at your old tests? If so, look at them. If your final is a...

  19. clinical instructor calls me air head

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to medsurg911's topic in General Students

    I have to say that just about everytime I read one of your responses, it make me laugh. Your witty responses are clever and

  20. Need advice on Transffering, or not and to just get my BSN.

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Mom02895's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are different road to get to your ultimate goal. As one of the above posters mentioned, it just depends upon your current position. Will you be able to continue working as a CNA while doing...

  21. clinical instructor calls me air head

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to medsurg911's topic in General Students

    First, let me say that I am sorry this has happened to you. In reading your post, there were a couple of things that popped out to me. First, you mentioned that you are “extremely focused”. Is...

  22. Finals week anxiety

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

    First, don’t try to memorize every single detail. You will kill yourself doing so. The questions are based upon the nursing process. There have been some patho questions on my exams, but I would...

  23. Reflective Assignments

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

    ]Chris John’s model arose from his work in the Burford Nursing Development Unit in the early 1990’s. He envisaged this model as being used within a process of guided reflection. His focus was...

  24. To honor my instructor...

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

    That is really nice of you to do. Is the gift going to be from you or the class? If the gift is from you, give it to her in private. I think giving it to her in front of the class may cause some...

  25. Accelerated BSN

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to sm3215's topic in General Students

    This was my initial concern when looking at accelerated programs. I just finished my program this week. I cannot begin to tell you how shocked I am by the amount of knowledge I have from being in...