Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Prerequisite for Nursing Programs

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

    Check w/ your potential ABSN school(s) because some may say yes to both and another may only accept one. I find that a good majority want the general statistics course where you should've already...
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    Onlyfans - does it matter how you paid for school?

    Mergirlc replied to nursingmom9727's topic in General Students

    Thousands a week is rare unless you already have some type of fan base a.k.a have already done a few films or featured dancer at a club in a major city. In that case, it's a good possibility one of...
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    How much experience necessary for ABSN

    Mergirlc replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    I think you're good. Apply away! You do have varied experiences in healthcare. You didn't mention how long you've had at each experience, which might make a difference. For example, was each...
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    New Grad COVID

    Mergirlc replied to Kitkat191's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In another lifetime, I worked at a major US airport as a customer service rep for a major airline. Our computer training lasted 6 weeks and we had to have a station "buddy" with us for 3 weeks solid...
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    Over $300k in student loans - help.

    Mergirlc replied to friendlyskies's topic in General Nursing

    No. Legally you must be at least 18 in order to sign any type of loan document - even if you have cosigners. I'm guessing she felt as if she was still a minor at 18, but legally you are an
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    Over $300k in student loans - help.

    Mergirlc replied to friendlyskies's topic in General Nursing

    How much are you paying for your NP certification? Could this money go toward your debt instead and you just hold off on certification for a bit? Might feel a lot better having less debt rather than...
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    Employee Spends Large Amounts of Time in Empty Patient Rooms

    Mergirlc replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a way to prove such a text does exist when she states "I was texting the scheduler?" I'm sure it's timestamped if she really is doing that. This is one way to build evidence if that's what...
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    Can someone explain to me how INR, blood clotting and Warfarin works?

    Mergirlc replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to this post deserves it's own exclusive website!
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    Going into nursing school with young children at home

    Mergirlc replied to kristenjdean's topic in General Students

    Hopefully by the time you get in school, it might be a bit more regular. The pandemic has really thrown many people and many programs for a loop. Especially keep in mind the driving for a distance...
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    Going into nursing school with young children at home

    Mergirlc replied to kristenjdean's topic in General Students

    One thing I've gleamed while reading through these types of posts is: Keep in mind you may end up w/ evening or late clinicals. Be sure your spouse or family is willing and able to take care of...
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    Changing jobs in the pandemic?

    Mergirlc replied to macaroni's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ? This is called a dream commute in the Los Angeles area
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    Cleveland Clinic VS University Hospital

    Mergirlc replied to A.Ramos's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I’m very sorry to hear that, @RN_Olivia I think the first mistake a lot of managers or staff leaders do is assume that just because somebody is a phenomenal employee that they’re also good at...
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    Frazzled New Nurse Stuck on Rotating Shifts

    Mergirlc replied to JustAnotherNewGrad24's topic in General Nursing

    As others have already said, I would go to straight nights and try to work until you have a firm offer for another job once you reach your one year mark and then go. Just keep in mind, there also may...
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    NP: Age limit?

    Mergirlc replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @FullGlass I'm just curious, which states did you apply in where you received numerous offers? I'll be in the same situation in a few years & am targeting the MidWest to try to start. I like...
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    Has anyone taken HIT-204 at SBCC?

    Mergirlc replied to Natedog123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    FYI for anybody reading this. I PMed djld. I just wanted to re-emphasize that this class is tough! Do not treat it as if it were sociology or some communication class where you can just somewhat...
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    Having virtual graduation - would like creative way to honor my dad...

    Mergirlc replied to TracyJo's topic in General Students

    If you know somebody with some Photoshop skills, perhaps they can get a picture of your dad and photoshop it with yours to show him pinning you? I've seen this type of photo done w/ members of the...
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    Student Loans and managing expenses

    Mergirlc replied to futurenurse06's topic in General Students

    $70K to get an ADN is nuts. $70K - I've seen this pricetag on a lot of direct entry programs and that sounds about right, but for an ADN? And yes, I know it's not the actual degree and it's mostly...
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    Cleveland Clinic Nurse Residency

    Mergirlc replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for updating us! I see posts all the time from people asking about CC and nobody ever follows up. At least, this can serve as the baseline for 2019/2020 and future applicants can gauge...
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    BSN vs. MSN-Weighing my options.

    Mergirlc replied to TimothyGnarlson's topic in General Students

    ** Correction: which may or may not
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    BSN vs. MSN-Weighing my options.

    Mergirlc replied to TimothyGnarlson's topic in General Students

    One other thing, which may not may not factor in, is how is your $$$ situation? If you didn't max out your student loan limit while pursuing your first bachelors degree then you can use whatever is...
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    FNP Preceptor Needed

    Mergirlc replied to Hebron2020's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You may want to look through previous topics about this. Most people on this site will recommend you just walk into clinics, offices, etc (or at least call) and speak to the FNP & see if anybody...
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    ABSN Programs - Portage

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

    No schools in California
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    Online Anatomy a class in a hurry?

    Mergirlc replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    Just make sure to check w/ your intended school first if they will accept classes from Straighterline and Portage. There are many schools out there that will
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    Nursing School in California

    Mergirlc replied to Jorge Salazar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    California doesn't play around. Yes, a "B" could very well toss you out of the running here. Just to give you an idea, I know a person who works for a very major HMO located within California. The...
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    City college of San Francisco VS. University of San Francisco

    Mergirlc replied to LianSF91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have't gone to either, but always go for the cheaper option! The only drawback, if you want to call it this, is CCSF only offers the ADN degree which will not get you into any of the major Bay...