ParkerBC,MSN,RN

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  1. Should I tell the truth before I begin my program?

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

    I suspect people are using the term, certification” as the educational obtainment and licensing” as the process by which they are registered with the state, which technically is a license....

  2. Gay student attending Christian Nursing school?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to gpark32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can appreciate your concerns. I attended a conservative Christian university while earning my undergraduate degree. There was a moral contract that all students signed- including: not consuming...

  3. Best one sentence handoff report

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Good

  4. About paying off student loans

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Here is where I have a problem. I am working towards loan forgiveness. My payments are made on-time, every time. I have an impeccable credit rating. Just to tell you how good my credit is, I...

  5. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT- RN vs RT

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to snown9's topic in General Students

    Austin, I think you are off to a good start. I am not sure how it works in Canada, but in the states, getting into medical school is based upon your undergraduate degree GPA, courses, and MCAT...

  6. My chances of becoming a RN?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to kaurjas39's topic in General Students

    Good evening, kaurjas39. It's really difficult to say because each school has their own admission requirements. One school may accept a student with a CGPA of 2.15, but who performs well on the...

  7. Student Loans

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Tierra60's topic in General Students

    I know exactly how it works. If it pisses you off, too bad. The option is made available to every public service employee. If you don't like it, write your President to change it. Do you claim...

  8. Credentials

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to bellini's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is a distinct difference between a BSN and MSN. During your undergraduate career, the focus is on knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, and in some cases synthesis. In a graduate...

  9. I just have to vent

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Students

    You have to love those patients! Yeah I know you've been stuck several times already, but we are trying to figure out what's wrong with you and your blood tells us a

  10. 1 Hour and 25min drive to school to become an RN? It's it really worth it!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to MARI3LA's topic in General Students

    I drove an hour and ten minutes one way. No

  11. Student Loans

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Tierra60's topic in General Students

    Tierra60, I have a differing perspective when it comes to students loans. I completed an accelerated BSN program where I attended class and clinical six days a week. I had clinical once during the...

  12. Loan forgiveness options? Help!

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

    Of course you did- in the last 80's early 90's when tuition was about 525% less than what is it today. Stop trying to compare then to now- it's

  13. Loan forgiveness options? Help!

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

    Have you looked at all of the repayment options? If not, here is a link to do so https://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/understand/plans#direct-and-ffel There is a loan forgiveness program for primary...

  14. Entry Level Master's for Non Nurses

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

    futureRNdiamond, It's hard to say because each school has their own set of admission requirements. Some schools will post incoming students' statistics on their website. The information will include...

  15. Not sure nursing is for me anymore

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

    Lynnburg, Don't beat yourself up! There isn't a single nurse who knows everything. However, together, we do. I am sure like all other nursing programs, you practice skills for a few hours, and then...

  16. Am I out of line?

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

    The answers to your questions are: no, no, and no. Life happens. It does not matter how proactive one is, there will always be times when your plans A, B, and C do not work out, although it does not...

  17. Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

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

    This is a topic that frequently appears on AN. BusyBSN2B is correct. I would not get involved. Here is the thing…if you accuse those three of cheating without any definitive proof; you could...

  18. MNP/MPH and DNP/MPH question

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

    I am still unsure of your career goals. So, you want to work in public health, epidemiology perhaps? If you want to be an epidemiologist, why not focus on the MPH and skip the NP route. The nurse...

  19. New nurse grad resume and cover letter help

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to sunrays1981's topic in General Students

    If you plan on putting your employment history on your resume, then yes, it needs to match what you put on the application. Generally speaking, most places offer you an opportunity to explain...

  20. FLAME ON!

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

    LOL! How

  21. FLAME ON!

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

    LMAO! Now that was

  22. FLAME ON!

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

    I have been a nurse for 32 years!” Being a nurse for 32 years does not quantify you as a good nurse or an all knowing nurse. It simply means you are a nurse with 32 years of experience. Help...

  23. New nurse grad resume and cover letter help

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to sunrays1981's topic in General Students

    There are two pages to my resume, or I should say, curriculum vitae. Your resume is not the legal document. You should include all relevant information pertaining to the position for which you are...

  24. Being complained about behind your back

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to joemomma35's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think I am more surprised that your leadership team waited until performance appraisal time to discuss their concerns. A person cannot and will not change a behavior without first knowing it isn't...

  25. People really need to stop coming into nursing

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

    Excellent point! If you look onto the IN State Board of Nursing's site, you will see several people appearing before the board because they failed NCLEX six times previously and they are requesting to...