ParkerBC,MSN,RN

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  1. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    Based upon loan amount. This is not entirely

  2. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    Not exactly. This thread is a good example of the number of people who have no idea of the financing options available. Several are talking about payment in excess of $1,000 per month. Sure, if you...

  3. Worried about paying off student loan debt

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to metallicaman1031's topic in General Students

    Here is a link to the Department of Education regarding repayment options. Repayment Plans | Federal Student Aid I would encourage you to thoroughly review the website. First, there is the public...

  4. Have you ever had fellow students make you feel really stupid and incompetent?

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

    What is the deal with both nurses and students who look down upon someone for not knowing something? Last week, there was a nurse on a unit who got snippy with a group of nursing students for not...

  5. Job Assistance

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to DeeDeeMoon's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Esme is right. The market is incredibly saturated at the moment. I am not sure what part of the US you live, but here in the Midwest, three major hospital systems have laid off several nurses. So,...

  6. Nursing makes me hate fat people

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The only advice I would give is that you have only one back. If it becomes injured, you will become limited of what you can do. I always have help when turning and lifting heavy patients. Being a...

  7. i am living proof of second chances

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to britmansf18's topic in General Nursing

    First, congrats on your new position. I do a few different things, but I also did them in other specialties I worked. I approach the patient from the side, speak is a soft voice, and I am sincere when...

  8. Scared I'm one of those students.

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to hopeful2015's topic in General Students

    It will all come together for you. One other thing to remember, you will not remember all of the content by the time you secure your first nursing position. That is why hospitals have longer...

  9. Pathophysiology

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to liltiger427's topic in General Students

    Here is the advice I will give for your situation. Going to a class in itself encourages you to be motivated. In other words, you will be certain the readings are finished; you completed practice...

  10. Need nurses opinion on your profession

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

    1. I decided to become a nurse because I wanted to make a difference and earn a living at doing so. We care for those during their most vulnerable time. Treating people with respect and compassion is...

  11. I want to become an RN, but need some advice.

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to jayni87's topic in LPN to RN

    Indiana State University has an LPN to BSN online program. The link is here LPN/LVN to BS Track | Academics | Indiana State University You will need to double check to see if your state is

  12. Let go from my first patient - Please help me understand!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to cazach0122's topic in Private Duty

    I think it falls under, "and other duties as assigned"

  13. What is the average nurse's opinion on medical assistants

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to maeskmio's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly! The way in which you handled the situation demonstrates that you are already way ahead of the curve. My first nursing gig was on a very busy medical/surgical floor. There was a grouchy...

  14. When someone asks you what you do for a living, do you say "nurse" or "RN" or "LVN"?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to HHN2472's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. The medical assistant at my PCP's office calls herself a nurse. A "nurse" has either two designations; Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). You're not a nurse. You are...

  15. Prioritization issues!

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to mindy24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is good practice. This is something you will be doing at every minute of your shift. Think of it like this, if you had these five patients, and you are coming on shift, who would you see first?...

  16. How much harder is it to find a job with an ADN?

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

    I think it depends on one’s goal. I decided on the ABSN route because I already had an earned Master’s degree in Adult Education. I also know that I am driven by success. That being said, it...

  17. What do you guys think of Medtech College?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to bethers10's topic in Indiana Nursing

    NLNAC and CCNE accreditation is the "gold" standard for nursing programs. Schools accredited by either body have proven their program is rigorous, meets educational requirements, professor...

  18. If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The three major hospitals systems where I live have laid off nurses. So, you have experienced ADN and BSN nurses applying along with new grad ADN and BSN nurses. I have told students several times...

  19. advanced degrees, its it making it harder to find a job.

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to spartanurse117's topic in Men in Nursing

    I’m sorry to hear that you’re going through this. I tell most everyone on the board who thinks about pursuing a graduate degree right after earning a BSN or those in direct entry MSN programs...

  20. Transitioning from SN to RN?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to knat90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did not pretend to know everything. I asked a lot of questions. I sought after nurses who have been in the field for years to be my mentor. During orientation of my first nursing job, I took the...

  21. I am so frustrated and angry with my school

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

    "Taking points off for not using a med surg book to describe the patho of the disease (which I used my patho book for that" So, she is an APA Nazi? Everything dealing with evidence-based research...

  22. BSN or MSN? Which path to take?

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

    I considered the direct entry MSN program, but decided against it. Regardless of which specialty the MSN provides, you will need experience to land the job. I don’t know with Obamacare if that...

  23. Have I ruined my chances of getting into nursing school?

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

    Generally when you retake a course, the highest grade is calculated in the GPA. I would retake the course in which you received the D. As for the course with the incomplete, finish it and work for...

  24. What are some nursing careers that are great for a first year RN?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Medicalgirl2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I concur with everyone’s response. You will need to develop nursing skills before pursuing other non-clinical opportunities. Take a moment and search for nursing positions in your area on...

  25. Need Help!!! So confused !!! :/ Future RN student

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

    There are a couple of things to think about. First, if you decided to pursue your LPN, you could then begin working and earning a living. There are several LPN to RN and LPN to BSN programs out...