Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    How to Support the Next Nursing Generation: The Z's

    Mergirlc replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^ Agree w/ the above poster. This sentence stuck out like a sore thumb to me: "......you need to know that it is estimated that they only have an attention span of about 8 seconds." I totally...
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    Wishing to finish my prerequisites online

    Mergirlc replied to Natsmom2018's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^^^ I agree w/ oops I bradyed again...she is 100% correct! Especially the part of checking w/ the schools you plan to apply to if an online science class will be okay. I saw in another thread on...
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    a & p & english 101

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

    It seems okay to take both, but I have had a writing class (Philosophy) where it wasn't a difficult class........just very time-consuming. You have to be careful w/ the English classes because...
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    Textbooks

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

    From personal experience, I have used Chegg to rent books and have found it to be the best value for the buck. Somebody else mentioned using older editions and that really does cut down on costs --...
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    Peer to Peer Review/Feedback

    Mergirlc replied to blc00's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^^^ THIS. Don't do it. You'll always be remembered as that @#$*!@* that backed up that awful plan. The lackey of
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    Vaccines for school

    Mergirlc replied to whistlebeats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just a little tidbit, I'm in California and at most hospitals they won't even allow you to volunteer unless you have gotten the TDAP or can produce a titer result (along w/ a bunch of other...
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    Pregnant & in college?

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

    I"m assuming your A&P class is one semester in length, 2 days a week for about 5 hours each day??? This is how my science classes were set up. You can do it. But just a bit of a warning so...
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    A&P / Pre-Accelerated BSN review courses prep

    Mergirlc replied to Dkg818's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow MJT_BSN2B! I had never heard about Picmonic before until you listed it on this thread. This site is fantastic! I just went through a few of them and already remembered some things. Thanks for...
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    cultural competency scenario help?

    Mergirlc replied to Holistic_Nurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No problem. I had a friend who visited Amish country once and he told me he had actually seen some Amish teens going down the street in their buggy and one had a radio underneath a blanket listening...
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    cultural competency scenario help?

    Mergirlc replied to Holistic_Nurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This might be too late if your homework is due....but Amish typically do not use modern-day appliances like TV, radio, or CD player. Much of their energy comes from generators, solar power and they...
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    Starting from scratch

    Mergirlc replied to nurse10974's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    tjean, You can just check the hospital/clinic websites for positions. Just type in "Volunteer'' in the search button and something usually pops up. They will usually have a list of typical...
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    Is ICU nursing in California better?

    Mergirlc replied to EternalFeather's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have nothing to add regarding if it's a better working situation or not. However, as a native Californian, I feel it's my duty to warn you about the cost of living. Expect to shell out a good...
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    Starting from scratch

    Mergirlc replied to nurse10974's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree w/ the others: Volunteer. Many volunteer positions are one day a week for 3-4 hours. Many different positions to choose from. This is the best way to get exposure to the healthcare system...
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    People who think becoming a nurse is so easy

    Mergirlc replied to Recovering_RN's topic in General Nursing

    For all you know, the husband might even be thinking of becoming a medical assistant. Perhaps talk to him and see where the conversation goes. You shouldn't be offended
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    30 unit option

    Mergirlc replied to SoulmateNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Others have already mentioned you might not be able to sit for the NCLEX if you didn't pass. Are you able to retake the class? Perhaps this might be the best option if all fails? I know it's more...
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    Advice for on what you would do.

    Mergirlc replied to Snr1003's topic in General Nursing

    I had a job once (non-medical) where after 1 month, I already knew there was something fishy going on. I spoke to another employee who was in that same position previously and told her "something is...
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    Failed TWO science pre reqs.. Any hope?

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

    Many, many, years ago, I had to withdrawal from classes due to a medical issue. It was past the regular withdrawal deadline and they only permitted this in special circumstances. I got my...
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    USF MSN CNL non nurse spring 2019

    Mergirlc replied to lmp23's topic in School, College Programs

    Just a recommendation: You may want to put somewhere which USF you're referring to. Depending on the mood Google is in, when you look up USF........ sometimes Florida pops up first, then San...
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    On orientation, interview with better hospital

    Mergirlc replied to RN.BSN.81's topic in General Nursing

    Ya' know something similar to what you're asking just came up in an "Ask Nurse Beth" topic. If you look up "Quitting Small Residency for Bigger, Better Residency" there are a bunch of responses akin...
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    Your most annoying, obnoxious family member stories

    Mergirlc replied to JDZ344's topic in Nursing Humor

    Holy cow..........talk about a celebration! This one takes the
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    Quitting Small Residency for Bigger, Better Residency

    Mergirlc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Loyalty or not, is up to you. But as others said, you may burn bridges which will not help you in the future. One thing you might want to think about, what happens if you accept this other offer and...
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    Ethical dilemma! Need advice

    Mergirlc replied to nosleep=nursingstudent's topic in General Students

    ^^^^^ This. Agreed.
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    Career Change- Nursing School Options

    Mergirlc replied to layton93's topic in General Students

    I'm just going to address the prerequisite part of your question. You need to start on those ASAP. Hopefully, you've taken some of your undergrad requirements at a community college for your first...
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    SoCal ADN/BSN Recommendations? Low GPA

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

    Hi there, Your grades are pretty decent, but as the person above me^^^^ said, you really just need to sit down & take a look at all the programs you're interested in to see what they recommend...
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    Help Solve OR Burn Mystery!!

    Mergirlc replied to a.smithrn's topic in Operating Room

    Hello, I know somebody who was a dialysis patient. She had a temporary catheter placement in the chest (she always did peritoneal dialysis, but had to have an operation, thus the temporary switch...