ParkerBC,MSN,RN

ParkerBC,MSN,RN PhD, RN

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  1. venting

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nurse12b's topic in General Students

    I am sorry to hear you are having a bad experience at that facility. However, it sounds to me like you had a positive learning experience. You already notice things being done incorrectly and...

  2. help with a diagnosis

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

    look here http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003089.htm "malaise is a symptom that can occur with almost any significant health condition. it may start slowly or quickly, depending on...

  3. How are second degree students paying for school?

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

    I am sorry…but I just applied for two private loans (PNC Bank and Sallie Mae to shop the rates) and was approved for both loans. I am in an accelerated BSN program. Of course I cannot get the...

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

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

    I am sorry for not responding. For those of you in the program, you already understand the enormous amount of free time we get. I don’t mind the drive. There are two of us (sometimes three) who...

  5. Medicine question?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nrice28's topic in General Students

    "oh-this is for an orthopedic pt total rt knee replacement" Totally missed

  6. Medicine question?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nrice28's topic in General Students

    Interesting…it doesn’t state in Epocrates that Potassium is contraindicated. I had a patient on lisinopril and was being given K. When I asked the doctor, he state because of low K r/t fluid...

  7. Medicine question?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nrice28's topic in General Students

    I am going to take a stab in the dark on this one with the information you provided. First, is it safe to assume your patient has CHF? You mentioned the input and output and I also know Lisinopril is...

  8. Help with ice breaker, and therapeutic communication

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Slana497's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I make it a point to look at the demographics of the patients chart. My last patient was a Marine. So, when I entered the room, I introduced myself and made mention that I understood he was a...

  9. Research paper topic

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to tojal1989's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would go broad with the research. What are your interests? Is there a particular system you like most? Is there an ethical dilemma you find interesting in healthcare? How about nursing education?...

  10. Doomed to fail

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to carlarenee02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hope you reconsider your perception. Please don’t quite nursing school because you feel you are not as smart as other students. Your grades are not based upon a comparison of how others are...

  11. Help with lab interpretation please!!!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to chicklet74's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    an increase is po2 is generally characterized by polycythemia, increased inspired o2, and hyperventilation. i would guess it is polycythemia. rbc count would confirm. is your pt copd? her abg’s show...

  12. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

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

    To the OP..... I don't know if this information is relevant, but I have learned, at least in my state, there are many factors influencing the selection process. You mentioned a Magnet status hospital...

  13. Teacher vs. Nurse?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to angeladod2's topic in General Students

    If you read some of the posts by new graduates, you will find that they are having difficulty landing a job too. Please don’t take my comment as a blanketed statement. There are areas hiring new...

  14. Low GPA applicants for ABSN winter/spring 2012

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to als224's topic in General Students

    There are two out of fifteen in our cohort whose GPA was below 3.00. The rest of us were between 3.5 and 3.8. Interesting fact; the two who had the lowest GPA’s are the two with the best nursing...

  15. Student Loans got you down?????

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN posted a topic in General Students

    i am a student in an accelerated bsn program that is going to cost be about 50k to complete. i also have student loan balance of about another 50k from a previous degree. so, after graduating, i...

  16. Dosage Calculation (Heparin)

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

    question: how many cc of heparin would be added to the iv? 25,000 units/ 10,000 units/ml = 2.5ml question: what is the concentration of heparin per cc in the iv bag after it’s mixed?...

  17. Student Loans got you down?????

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

    Thanks for bringing it to my attention. After reading the original post, I thought it was a horribly written post. In fact, I am a little embarrassed by

  18. Did I ruin my chances of getting in?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Curlygirl9195's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. This is good

  19. This is why you should be careful what you post on facebook

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    I deactivated my account. There is too much of this going on. I don’t want to be guilty by association. Besides I have heard some HR people, as part of a background check, searching potential...

  20. Student Loans got you down?????

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

    There are a lot of mixed feelings about attending a private school. The program I am in is at a private school. I attended Harrison College at first until I realized the importance of accreditation....

  21. Student Loans got you down?????

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

    i will be more than happy to explain myself further. i have about 48k in private loans. i already have an employment contract signed at a disproportionate share hospital (dsh). after three years of...

  22. freaking out, need some advice from fellow nursing school applicants

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to gowjo18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have given me a good idea. I will pretend to be about four weeks late with everything. Then maybe I can get things done on time J Good luck with your

  23. transcripts when should i send them.

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to lexicon28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check with the programs for which you are applying. Some programs require courses to be completed before the application deadline. That would mean you would not be eligible to apply for the fall...

  24. Private Student Loans

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

    I took out my private loans with PNC. They have a program for health professionals that offer a discounted interest rate. My first loan is 4.25% and the second is 4.50%. My loans are deferred until...

  25. financial aid

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to d00d00butter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you mentioned an accelerated program, do you already have an undergraduate degree? If so, regardless of your income, you will not qualify for any federal or state grants as those grants are...