Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    AANP verification for CA NP application

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

    I know the CA BON typically prefers forms to be submitted online. However, I cannot verify whether this form is one of those. Best to contact the CA BON via email. They usually don't take too long...
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    Rejected by DCF

    Mergirlc replied to B52's topic in Psychiatric

    You're definitely doing the right thing by trying to track down family members. Thank you for being proactive. What is wrong w/ DCF!?!?!? Are there any direct senior-related agencies in your...
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    New Graduate Nurse Job Search

    Mergirlc replied to Rockysanz's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a lot of the rejection is more than likely due to not having passed NCLEX yet. Of course, it could always be other things such as your résumé. Even though residencies realize there are many...
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    Graduated 2021 - 3 years passed and Failed NCLEX on anniversary day - Can I take it in another state?

    Mergirlc replied to Gabe01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Three years is a long time to go without practicing or working as a RN -- a new grad RN, at that. To top it off, it's a lot of time to forget a lot of material. If you already had a few years...
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    Interviewing for a job I don't want?

    Mergirlc replied to Ran2323's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    " .....But my last job made me so unhappy and I don't want that same thing to happen. I am still considered a new grad and don't even have a year under my belt, but I've seen so many young, new nurses...
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    Life Changes

    Mergirlc replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Viva, I joined back in 2017 and remember reading your posts all the time. You don't know me, but I want to thank you for your encouraging words to myself and to all future nurses who visit this...
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    Misleading Employment contract

    Mergirlc replied to Robert Ocampo's topic in General Nursing

    Agree w/ the others - attorney time. Hopefully you have your own nursing insurance; if so, give the company a call. Your insurance might be able to help guide you or at least give you some names of...
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    struggling at work as new grad

    Mergirlc replied to dublin02's topic in General Nursing

    You will often hear them called "Brain Sheets." They are exactly what Wuzzie
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    So hard for new nurse

    Mergirlc replied to jenny102235's topic in General Nursing

    "The DOC stated that I was not meeting the job requirements, citing that I sometimes speak and act too quickly and highlighting the doctor's feedback. I truly feel that they are discriminating against...
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    Leaving ED Orientation for another unit.

    Mergirlc replied to Jennynewrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    6 weeks isn't that long to wait it out and then transfer. A lot of these interview situations usually take 4 to 6 weeks to process anyway, so by the time your orientation is done, you'd probably be...
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    Swimming while menstruating

    Mergirlc replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    I took swimming as a PE choice in high school and the instructor (male) had a meeting w/ the girls and let it be known when we were menstruating, we did have the choice to not swim and could sit it...
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    HESI Dosage Calculations

    Mergirlc replied to Frank Johnson's topic in Nurses Rock

    I always recommend: RegisteredNurseRN on YouTube. She covers everything and has probably helped more people graduate from nursing school than the actual schools people attended....
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    Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate Fall 2023

    Mergirlc replied to FNPRCPR's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @rollypolly17 and @FNPRCPR Great information from the both of you! Thanks!
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    Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate Fall 2023

    Mergirlc replied to FNPRCPR's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Piggybacking on what city_FNP said..... if you are licensed in another state which accepts JHU's program: could you go do clinical rotations in MD for the post-certificate AND does JHU help or have...
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    Is it worth it at this point?

    Mergirlc replied to stargurl2006's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you currently working in your speciality as a nurse? Could you ask your manager or whomever is in charge if there's a possibility of you staying on as a NP there? Another alternative is, if...
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    Feeling defeated with NCLEX... I need serious help.

    Mergirlc replied to Hardcore Believers's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would recommend going to YouTube and watching "Registered Nurse RN" videos. I swear, she has probably guided thousands of nursing students through their programs. She explains things well and...
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    Turned down from new grad position

    Mergirlc replied to Jo89's topic in General Nursing

    There's an old quote attributed to hockey great, Wayne Gretzky: " You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." You have nothing to lose (except a little time) by applying to the next residency and...
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    Any Nurses That Didn't Get COVID Vacc/Booster for Complio?

    Mergirlc replied to NoFly-4645's topic in General Students

    There's another thing to consider about being exempted. It's quite possible for your school to grant an exemption, however it is ultimately up to the various clinical sites you will train at to decide...
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    License school closed

    Mergirlc replied to NotFlo's topic in General Nursing

    Agree w/ the above post. Here's another angle: If the school was located and run by a specific school district, you can try to contact them. Some schools may exist in the city's school...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    https://www.VA.gov/oaa/nursingprograms/nursing-programs.asp Just a tip, for primary care residencies there are 2 different choices under "program." Make sure to look at each one. I think it...
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    Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate Fall 2023

    Mergirlc replied to FNPRCPR's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @FNPRCPR Hi. Just checking in to see how it's going for you. Also, besides the Heldt books, would you be able to DM me or provide in this chat, the textbooks list used for this certificate...
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    Failed AANP the first time, passed the second!

    Mergirlc replied to Lisa1211's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @Ann O You'll be hearing from me soon.
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    AANP

    Mergirlc replied to vbarger28's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm curious, as well, what is the best comparison. Hoping somebody can chime in
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    AANP FNP (Failed -> Passed!)

    Mergirlc replied to FNP-SA's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for sharing, and again,
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    AANP FNP (Failed -> Passed!)

    Mergirlc replied to FNP-SA's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @Nurse practitioner Congratulations! What worked/didn't work for you, if you can please