Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Failed NCLEX 3 Times

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

    NCLEX is a very difficult, indescribable test. After your third attempt at it, there seems to be some deficit going on. Perhaps your school program didn't focus on helping your cohort understand...
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    Moving family to Rapid City, SD

    Mergirlc replied to Jake_from_Statefarm's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's been roughly 3 years since you posted here on AN, but if you're still around.....would love to know how the transition went for you from CA to SD regarding dealing with the Winter weather....
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    My living situation while in Nursing school

    Mergirlc replied to Penebly09's topic in General Students

    In many cultures, this is normal; in particular when it's an unmarried child. Doesn't matter if the child is in their 20's or 60's, he/she will still live with the parent(s). Don't stress about...
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    Pass NCLEX since 7/29 but license hasn’t posted

    Mergirlc replied to CAgirl23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, it's not. A lot of it depends on the school you are attending and how fast they are in submitting all the information about their graduates to the CA BON. Some nursing schools take their sweet...
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    Driver in fatal crash has had her license suspended

    Mergirlc replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing News

    The CA BON felt the heat. Every news story led with, "A
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    Online labs prerequisites for California license

    Mergirlc replied to wpqkf0507's topic in General Students

    I cannot tell you if they will accept Portage or not. What I can tell you from my experience back when I was applying for nursing schools in California is many nursing schools did not accept Portage...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    The stipend probably varies depending on location. As you mentioned, they seem to be different sometimes. For example, the San Francisco Bay Area offers a little more than what you mentioned, but...
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    Wilkes University - BEWARE!

    Mergirlc replied to jennifer2021's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ^^ This is true. Especially since COVID, it has given programs even more reason to do everything online than before. Most schools figure, "Hey, it worked during COVID, let's keep going!" I know...
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    AANP - passed! And some advice

    Mergirlc replied to barcode120x's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for your tips! Much
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank you for the clarification. At what point of the process did you know your home site? I'm thinking it would be nice to know, in advance, to find housing either in the middle of the...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Congratulations! This residency sounds very well-organized. This is exactly what a new grad FNP needs in order to be successful. I wish all organizations were like this! Does the VA help with...
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    Fired From First NP Job: Struggling Emotionally

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

    I'm very sorry about losing your first job. I know it probably doesn't feel great right now, but don't let it throw your FNP plans away. I wanted to add, don't let working as a RN sidetrack you...
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    Who do I escalate to ?

    Mergirlc replied to Zamzam's topic in General Students

    Curious minds wanna know...........what did you do and how did it turn
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    NCLEX help study buddy?

    Mergirlc replied to adamj007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear about your difficulty in passing NCLEX. Somebody just posted about passing after the fifth try. Maybe their post will help? Typically when a person takes more than two times to...
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    PA to Ohio license

    Mergirlc replied to Leah21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you very much for your information. I really appreciate it! I have noticed differences in pricing and taxation regarding homes (purchases), which favor OH a little more than PA. This is...
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    PA to Ohio license

    Mergirlc replied to Leah21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. I saw on your initial post, you were mainly looking to work in Ohio because you live closer to OH than PA. I'm assuming you have looked at jobs on both sides of the border, but based on your...
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    What You Need to Know About Nursing School Accreditation

    Mergirlc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This article should be pinned to both the Pre-Nursing and General Students, Support, Stories topics pages. I have lost count how many times I read stories on AN about students not being able to take...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank you for the response! Your answer about the pay is exactly what I've read here on AN and heard from others. That's too bad the VA pays so low. Sounds like it would be an awesome job to hold...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Were you able to get hired on after? I'm curious if after residency, are the residents shoo-ins to get hired within the VA system somewhere? Or would you say this program is excellent to get...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sometimes all the HR paperwork is the most challenging part! ? Good vibes back at
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    Accommodations for NCLEX

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

    It does and it doesn't make sense. While I can sympathize, given that you are struggling to read a question in your non-native language and understand what it's asking, it still doesn't completely...
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    Accommodations for NCLEX

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

    I'm not sure if a private room is really reasonable to ask for. Sure there may be some testing centers that are able to provide this, but I've been to some centers where it's just one big room with...
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    Portage Learning Chem 104

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

    Some nursing schools will not accept classes from Portage or Straighterline. Make sure to check with the schools you are applying to, to verify if they will accept the class from
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    I read a story about VA Residency for APRNs a few weeks ago for a class. It seems they are very supportive. It's definitely one place I would consider applying to after I finish my program....
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    Passed the ANCC FNP exam May 2022

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

    Congratulations!! I wish you much