ParkerBC,MSN,RN

ParkerBC,MSN,RN PhD, RN

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  1. How to get clinical/skills experience withouth working

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

    I agree with the above posters. If you would like to “practice” clinical skills, maybe you can practice them in your school’s lab during open hours. You will become acclimated to hospital...

  2. How Do I Apologize to Professor?

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

    Valr, This is a good learning experience. First, you should learn how to negotiate your time. In other words, does a class meeting supersede a clinical day? If not, I would communicate to whoever is...

  3. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

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

    Windsufer8, Not quite. The bottom line is that it does matter. As far as being a nurses and needing to get the job done- healthcare is a 24-hour operation. There have been times when I have passed...

  4. For those who have been denied licensure

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to onehope67's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It will show on the background check because MI request federal background checks. I would encourage you to retain an attorney for the day you appear before the board. The BON is not your friend....

  5. What kind of car would you want?

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

    2014 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 fully loaded. Love

  6. how to study for a cumulative final?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Request to review your old exams. Study all of the questions and understand why the answers are what they are. Review all tables and charts in the chapters. If there is a section of your chapter...

  7. Why Do Nursing Instructors Rely So Heavily On PowerPoints To Teach?

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

    I upload PowerPoints in Blackboard because I have some students who like to make notes on them during lectures. However, during lectures, I use Prezis which is basically a concept map that is used...

  8. Indiana changes expungement Law effective 07/01/2013

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    First, I would like to take this opportunity to say how proud I am of the state of Indiana for passing an amendment to an already perceived liberal law. Historically, the state is known for its' very...

  9. Advanced Public Health Nursing Certification Confusion

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to woofyrn's topic in Public, Community Health

    It does appear that to earn the certification, a portfolio must be submitted. I attached a PDF with requirements. It looks, for the most part, streamlined and simple. Good luck to you!...

  10. Advanced Public Health Nursing Certification Confusion

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to woofyrn's topic in Public, Community Health

    The ANCC published a paper in regards to Master degree program curricula: Graduate Nursing Core: foundational curriculum content deemed essential for all students who pursue a master's degree in...

  11. Breckinridge school of nursing

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to carlahall29's topic in General Students

    The Commuter is correct. Not only will you face roadblocks if you one day decide to further your education, but you will more than likely also find it difficult to find a floor position upon...

  12. Don't You Just Love It?

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

    They need to know! I agree with that. But math requires continuous practice problems. If someone is at point zero and has no idea which way to start the problem, I don't think it's a bad thing to...

  13. Don't You Just Love It?

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

    I respectfully agree with you, Macawake- but the problem still exist with lack of critical thinking skills. You're an educator. Do you feel as though you have enough time in your lesson plan to...

  14. 1 month into being a Med/Surg nurse. Help!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to nurse2b121212's topic in Medical-Surgical

    7 patients?! That's unsafe! The max day shift takes is 5 and night shift 6. I am sorry, but I can not see how a nurse regardless of how much experience can safely care for 7 patients unless they do...

  15. Nurses not prepared for report

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to KatePasa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm not paid to come in early either- but I think it is important to be prepared for a shift. There is nothing that makes me more angry than a nurse asking for my help and can't tell me anything...

  16. Nurses not prepared for report

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to KatePasa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We don't use a Kardex. We print off shift reports from Cerner. Has everything the on-coming nurse needs to know other than what happened during my shift and what still needs to be done. So, during...

  17. Don't You Just Love It?

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

    Wow- I suppose I am on the fence with this. I help students by answering questions. Whether or not they put forth the effort is not my responsibility to police. Let’s take dosage calculation for...

  18. Dating a Doctor

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Wildcat2009's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have met some doctors who made me wonder how they got through medical school. I work with one nurse practitioner who has, on more than one occasion, discontinue MD's orders because of...

  19. Program Admission Advantage?

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

    I agree with Don1984. You have to make the cut. I can't remember where I read it, but one school offers a blind application pool. In other words, students are given a random number, and the...

  20. PhD or EdD?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Entravel's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    PhD for me! When I was trying to decide, most told me that the PhD is the “gold standard”. I like research and had a couple of research topics in mind when applying. You just need the idea-you...

  21. Job Offer...Help!!!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Dassit82's topic in Nursing Career

    She has been, is, and always will be my favorite! I met her in Indianapolis during a show. She is just as funny and personable in person as she was on

  22. research questions

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

    Onedream, Both persons provided good advice and I concur. You don’t have time to reinvent the wheel- We were taught that in my doctoral program. Conduct a topic search, narrow the search, and then...

  23. need some insight on if I should become a nurse or not...

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

    Direwolf, If I may, I would like to offer some advice from a very personal place. I went to nursing school as a second career changer. I was with my employer 16 years before starting nursing school....

  24. Job Offer...Help!!!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Dassit82's topic in Nursing Career

    Dassit82, Generally speaking, many hospitals have cut their orientation start times. What I mean by that is many hospitals are having orientations once a month to help with costs. With that being...

  25. I'm a job hopper.... HELP!

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

    Organizations spend a lot money on training staff. It’s been awhile since I crunched the numbers or researched the average amount of time an employee needs to work for an organization before the...