Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Nursing school worth the debt?

    Mergirlc replied to Ummsantos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There 1000's upon 1000's of scholarships out there too! The problem is, you have to take the time to apply to them and that may include filling out a bunch of forms and writing essays, etc.....
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    Microbiology and Pathophysiology at the same time.

    Mergirlc replied to CollegeStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would do it separately. You're in CA and you know it's competitive. Why chance perhaps not doing well in one class? Plus, a lot of what they cover in both classes will come back around when you...
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    School expenses

    Mergirlc replied to dadaui66's topic in General Students

    This isn't a big expense, but one thing I see nursing students not include in expenses are parking fees -- both for school and for Clinicals. Those can add up in the long-run if you have to pay for...
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    Transplant Coordinator - which degree?

    Mergirlc posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello, I'm just starting out and would appreciate any information any transplant coordinators/NPs might have. I'm interesting in eventually becoming an organ transplant coordinator. I would like to...
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    Need Advice, No Longer Able To Be A Nurse

    Mergirlc replied to Just Peachy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just Peachy, I am in awe of your ability to put your anger and hurt aside and still think of how to move forward with your life and goals. I applaud you. As much as I like to think of myself as...
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    Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency

    Mergirlc replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting all of your insight and information you found out about the process at CCF! I always see many CCF hopefuls ask the same types of questions which are on this post and nobody...
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    Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency

    Mergirlc replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in General Nursing

    That looks intense. Did you find it easy? I work out, but the lady in the video looked like she was struggling a bit. Maybe they put the push and pull limit to 200 lbs? LOL Why the blood...
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    Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency

    Mergirlc replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Bearonica...love the name BTW! Out of curiosity, what did they have you do for the physical assessment? Did they just have you move items around? Was there an actual physical where a doctor...
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    Mergirlc replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this! This really clears up a lot of confusion and I've
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    Mergirlc replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Juan, I always see programs implying and making it sound as if a DNP will be necessary for any type of FNP job anywhere in a few years. I'm guessing it's because they are only looking to make...
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    No hands on skill labs?

    Mergirlc replied to olaswaisi's topic in General Students

    What you speak of is happening in a lot of places. I'm in California and I can verify there are some schools out here where the skills portion is mainly online w/ some lab meetings. Now, it's not...
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    NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    Mergirlc replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not a NP, but will be there some day. I appreciate this
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    Interview with metrohealth: We will let you know in 2 weeks

    Mergirlc replied to dlee50's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Anything government taking two weeks is a miracle. If two weeks holds true, they deserve a medal!
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    Nurses Aid arrested

    Mergirlc replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing News

    This is my worst fear. I don't have children and the thought that some day something might happen to me where I need care and can't fend for myself at an old age frightens the you know what out of...
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    Bait and switch

    Mergirlc replied to doberman's topic in General Nursing

    They probably put in the word "intraop" so they could put you anywhere. "intra" = on the inside; within I guess these guys really did go all out and up and beyond when they meant "intra."...
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    How big of a deal are editions of books?

    Mergirlc replied to lobo93's topic in General Students

    3 editions is probably not a great idea. If it was math or something that is always standard, that would be different. I wouldn't go back more than one edition for anything medical. I once used...
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    Co-worker feels left out & referred to me as a bully today

    Mergirlc replied to Nurse162's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This sounds like a Judy Blume novel!
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    Do I have a chance for nursing school?

    Mergirlc replied to FutureMaleNurse9722's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, good luck to you. What I would suggest is apply for the next year or two (you're still young and time is on your side) and see if something hits. Hopefully you'll get in. If for some reason...
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    Do I have a chance for nursing school?

    Mergirlc replied to FutureMaleNurse9722's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going to guess you live in Utah near Salt Lake City since that seems where the schools you're applying to are. Have you ever thought of applying outside of Utah in the surrounding states? I'm...
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    HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship 2020-2021

    Mergirlc replied to chelsea21's topic in General Students

    @Lina Lauren I'm not even an applicant for this scholarship, but I read through this entire post and I wanted to compliment you as being the "Voice of Reason" throughout this process. I know...
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    Do I have a chance for nursing school?

    Mergirlc replied to FutureMaleNurse9722's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is Principles of Biology really a pre-req for the program you're applying to? For a majority of schools that one usually doesn't count toward admittance. The only reason it's taken is because it's...
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    Interview with metrohealth: We will let you know in 2 weeks

    Mergirlc replied to dlee50's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was just thumbing through and found your topic. How did it
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    Over $300k in student loans - help.

    Mergirlc replied to friendlyskies's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the same thing. I plugged in some figures using a student loan calculator based on the following assumptions: $300K Loan / 5% fixed interest / 10, 15 and 20 years payment...
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    FNP Preceptor Phoenix Area needed

    Mergirlc replied to hope_full's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Holy smokes, what luck you have. I was just perusing the FNP student forum and your post and the following post were right next to each other!
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    Over $300k in student loans - help.

    Mergirlc replied to friendlyskies's topic in General Nursing

    Holy cow. All the interest racking up on $300K! ? ? Are you sure you want to tack on more debt to become a