• Cathy Parkes BSN, RN, CWCN, PHN

    Cathy Parkes
    RN
    BSN
    PHN
    CWCN

    Cathy Parkes is the Founder and Chief Educator at Level Up RN. Cathy’s unique ability to distill complex nursing topics into concise, clear explanations - proven by her own journey to academic success - empowers students to achieve the same. What started as study sessions among classmates quickly grew into a YouTube channel that’s helped hundreds of thousands of nursing students pass their exams. Through Level Up RN she has been able to make even the toughest nursing concepts digestible and ensure future nurses are well-prepared to be safe, effective, and successful in their careers.

  • Education

    • University of Virginia, BS Computer Science Engineering
    • California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), BS Nursing
  • Certifications

    • Registered Nurse
    • Public Health Nurse
    • Certified Wound Care Nurse
  • Professional accomplishments

    • Kristin Schlief Spirit of Nursing Award at CSUSM
    • Outstanding Leadership Award at CSUSM
    • “Nurse of the Year” at Scripps Encinitas Hospital
  • Affiliations

  • Top Videos & Articles by Cathy Parkes, RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 1: Introduction, Function, Components - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 2: Diagnostic Tests - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 3: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Hypoxemia/Hypoxia, Sleep Apnea - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 4: Asthma - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 5: COPD - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 12: ARDS and ARF - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Cardiovascular System, part 1: Introduction, Anatomy & Physiology Review - LevelUpRN
  • Med-Surg Cardiovascular System, part 2: Heart Conduction System, Cardiac Function, Blood Pressure - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 1: Top Ten Pharmacology Study Tips - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 2: Drug Names & Medication Regulation - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 5: Pharmacokinetics - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 2: Respiratory Medications - Bronchodilators - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 3: Respiratory Medications - Corticosteroids, Leukotriene Antagonists, Antitussives - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 4: Respiratory Medications - Expectorants, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antihistamines - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 5: Cardiovascular Medications - Hypertension & the RAAS system - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 6: Cardiovascular Medications - Hypertension & Angina - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 7: Cardiovascular Medications - Vasodilators and Antianginals - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 8: Cardiovascular Medications - Glycosides & Antidysrhythmic Classes I & II - LevelUpRN
  • Pharmacology, part 17: Nervous System Medications for Anxiety - LevelUpRN
  • Psychiatric Mental Health, part 4: Nurse/Client Relationship, Therapeutic Communication - LevelUpRN