ParkerBC,MSN,RN

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  1. You must have an Attorney when going before the BON

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

    I wanted to take a moment to share with AllNurses.com the journey I have been on in the last two months. When filling out my application for my nursing licenser, I disclosed criminal activity and...

  2. Just curious, is there a shortage?

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

    It's in the literature that there is a shortage of nurse faculty. Literature cites low salary for the major reason. People with advanced degrees stay in hospitals because the salary is more (Nurse...

  3. I don't want to do nursing anymore??

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

    If nursing isn't your gig, then don't go into the profession. However, don't decide not to go into nursing because of your past experience. I know nurses who have failed courses, didn't pass NCLEX...

  4. Nurse Educator Programs

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

    Indiana State University, where I earned my MSN in nursing education has a focus in academia and clinical education. The program is offered

  5. Becoming a Nurse Educator

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

    Yes. Very

  6. Input On The Application Process

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

    Kristine, Here is some information to ponder: If you complete an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences and then pursue an accelerated degree, you will lose grants such as the Pell Grant (if you're...

  7. Masters in Public Health

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    Generally an MPH would get you a position with your local or state department of health. I am not sure which degree holds more weight if it even does, MSN or MPH. Hopefully someone can comment on...

  8. Becoming a Nurse Educator

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

    Xhalox, I am not sure where you live, but here in Indiana, most schools require at least two years of experience in the area in which you will teach. The experience must be recent, generally within...

  9. Diabetes Question

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

    Yes, both types 1 and 2 are measured by an A1C. So, how would you know if it is type 1 or type 2? If you receive a diagnosis of diabetes, your doctor will also run blood tests to check for...

  10. PhD with nursing education focus or EdD?

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

    Columbia has an EdD in Nursing Education. The program is completely online. I am not feeling supported either and have played with the idea of pursuing the EdD. The DNP in nursing education is also...

  11. University of Arizona BSN to PhD

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have been looking at different PhD programs for some time now and I think I finally found one. There is a professor at the university whose research interest is vulnerable populations, focusing on...

  12. Online Nursing Programs

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

    Exactly. Marian University here in Indianapolis offers all of the didactic portion online. Students are still required to go to campus for lab hours. They also have clinical hours to complete. I...

  13. Financing Accelerated Nursing School

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to r2ellie's topic in General Students

    Everyone does not fit into your mold. Good for the OP that she has a Go Fund Me page. It's simple, she creates the page and those who want to donate can. Your opinion or no one else's really...

  14. What is the Direct Entry MSN?

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to kinkin92's topic in General Students

    Generally, you will work towards a BSN (Maybe in a year), graduate, sit for NCLEX to become an RN, then finish the MSN portion of the program. Some programs may very well go right to an MSN then take...

  15. Financing Accelerated Nursing School

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to r2ellie's topic in General Students

    You will need to speak to someone in the financial aid department about your options. Yes, you are permitted to use financial aid money for living expenses. I would try to get federal loans first,...

  16. Financing Accelerated Nursing School

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to r2ellie's topic in General Students

    With all due respect, the OP is asking advice about financial aid not your opinion about a go fund me page. If you do not have anything constructive to add to the conversation, how about simply...

  17. Passed NCLEX with 265 questions

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Ainesey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats and welcome to the

  18. copy of a tool that is used to evaluate teaching in a higher education setting

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

    Here is a link to a good resource. Tools from many states are included. http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/2011NEA_Teacher_Eval_Toolkit.pdf You should be able to use a variety of tools. Don't limit...

  19. copy of a tool that is used to evaluate teaching in a higher education setting

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

    Here is one of the students evaluating the professor- I will look for more. Student to

  20. Failed Med-Surg 1

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Mickeybabe16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am sorry you failed your course. Now it's time to put it behind you. It sounds as though you have already started the process of reapplying for the fall term…good! You may not be graduating...

  21. Why are some people on here so rude?

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

    Keep in mind that AN is a form of written communication. You do not have the intonation to determine intent of the response. Yeah people will say get over it. Every nurse here has gone through...

  22. Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I can't speak to your personal experience, but I am happy to share mine. Each nursing position for which I applied (after graduation), I received an interview. I graduated in 2011 when it was also...

  23. Flipped Classroom

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

    Diva Dani- I currently use the flipped classroom model. I am also using concept based learning. So, basically what I do is I record each concept. I use a white board, draw a concept map, fill in...

  24. Doubts about Second Career in Nursing

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to ps3114's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The community college is still less

  25. Doubts about Second Career in Nursing

    ParkerBC,MSN,RN replied to ps3114's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you take your prereqs at a community college and transfer? These days, many courses are offered online. Is there a possibility that you can continue working while taking prereqs? Would your...