ParkerBC,MSN,RN

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  1. ideas about literature review

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

    Here is an example I just thought of: In patients who are bed ridden, will turning the patient every two hours help to prevent pressure ulcers compared to those who are turned at the beginning of...

  2. Nursing school recommendations?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to kirsten18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you will find the average is 2 to 3 years for the accelerated program. I am in a 14-month program. It is quite intensive. However, I was required to have: A&P 1, A&P2, Chem, and...

  3. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

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

    Stop talking about how good you are because you received a 100% on the two exams today! You should be getting 100% on all tests since this is the 3rd nursing program that you have been part of! I...

  4. General and Ped Questions- pls help

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

    i am sorry my response was confusing. the other poster did a good job of providing an example of how to administer a prn along with the morphine. your instructor is correct. give less more often is...

  5. General and Ped Questions- pls help

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

    1. Since Garvol is not a controlled substance, you can put it back in the cart for multi-dose. If it is reconstituted, you will want to put your initials and date on the vial. If you are drawing...

  6. ASN vs BSN Curriculum Question

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

    There seems to be several differences between the degrees. You are correct in saying that there are a few more nursing courses the BSN student takes that an ASN student does not. I have taken Nursing...

  7. does a bad check ruin my chances?

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

    Were there criminal charges brought against you? If not, I am not sure how the school can support that decision. Check with your state’s nursing practice act. It will provide a list of offenses...

  8. OK we get it STUD, you're straight

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

    About 95% of my friends are straight, many are male. I love hearing, “You are not what I expected.” So, clearly there is a stereotype about gay men. There are stereotypes about African...

  9. Help! How do I make it through Nursing school even though I hate it?!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to steven007's topic in General Students

    Administrators manage the organization’s resources and day to day operations. It is not required to have compassion or even to touch a patient. You can also do case management. If it doesn’t...

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

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

    I forgot to also mention that I am unsure of the housing in Marion. A couple of us commute each day from

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

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

    I received a 97 on the exam...thanks for asking. I have not heard anything about the next cohort. I would imagine that you will be receiving notification soon. If I remember correctly, I received...

  12. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great! Many thanks for the

  13. APA title page question

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

    PM with your e-mail address and I will send you a copy of my paper. I always get all of my points for APA. We are using the 5th (newest addition) APA book. There have been some minor changes. I...

  14. For those of you in NS

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    So, are you technically accepted now? If so, then can a representative at the school tell you if your credits transfer? There are several posts similar to your on this site. What I have found is that...

  15. Anyone else get emotional about the nursing homes?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Students

    Sarah, I had the same experience. I fed a client her breakfast and lunch. It was during lunch she looked me in the eyes. Someone was there. I felt her. I saw her. I know that facilities are...

  16. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    BC, Do you mind sharing what your score was to get into the program. I know those who are financially needy get first dibs and it looks as though preference is given to those with the score above...

  17. Need help with nursing diagnosis for care plan

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

    if i am reading you information correctly, you input is 5457 and output is 750, you can use excessive fluid volume…which is a serious condition. untreated urinary tract infections can lead to...

  18. Clinic Evaluations

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

    Mine are almost always the same. I get all 4’s and maybe one to two 3’s. I think that the expectation is that we are not proficient enough yet, so there is some flexibility in our evals. I...

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

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

    Just wanted to do a follow up to see how your interview went. What did you

  20. What GPA is needed to get into a good MSN program?

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

    First, you don’t want a nationally accredited school. You will want one that is regionally accredited. The other thing is you will want to search for schools that are either NLNAC or CCNE...

  21. any probs with sallie mae private loans

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

    At first I applied to Sallie Mae for a private loan. I was quoted 8.25% (This was with a 768 credit score). Before disbursement, I received notification the interest rate was going to be 11.5%. I...

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

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

    yes, i am a student at iwu. i am in the cohort that will graduate in april of 2011. you will more than likely interview with two people. one will be vp (initials) and another professor. they will...

  23. Nursing Care Plan HELP!!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to EEK786's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What else is going on with the client? Did you assess her spirituality? Does her family visit? How is she coping with being in a nursing home? You mentioned she eats, but does she drink? Since the...

  24. Careplan help for impaired mobility and falling

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

    Here are a few goals I can think of for Impaired Mobility: 1. Client will increases physical activity in (insert time frame here) 2. Client will meet mutually defined goals of ambulation...

  25. What is YOUR opinion on nursing school exams?

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

    I had no idea that my opinion was going to cause so much retribution. If you are going to be condescending to me, at least be somewhat intelligent about it. For someone who has four years of college...