Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    D in Developmental Psychology

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

    Retake!
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    HELP!! Need to come to a final decision

    Mergirlc replied to Nikki H's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been where you are at a non-nursing job and it's the most horrible feeling. I'm really sorry you've gotten to that point. It got so bad for me I kept hoping a roof or ceiling tile would fall on...
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    I passed NCLEX....

    Mergirlc replied to Ramcharger310's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!
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    Vasovagal syncope as sole reason for nursing school dismissal

    Mergirlc replied to Mom.6's topic in General Students

    ^^ ^ During a clinical as a student, I stood in place for about 25 minutes waiting to be handed a catheter so I could snip off a tip into a collection cup. Was supposed to be "quick," but the darn...
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    Educational requirement in California

    Mergirlc replied to meowmix55's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't quote me on this, but I believe here in CA there are a few extra classes that must be taken as part of the regular nursing school curriculum. By extra I mean sociology and some other oddball...
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    I need to post about how proud I am of myself

    Mergirlc replied to Lynker's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I wish you more success as you progress through your
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    New grad debilitating anxiety is causing me to not work

    Mergirlc replied to Faithful2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Remember: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
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    I Am Not Smart Enough For Nursing And I Have No Options

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

    I don't know what your grades are, but you do so you probably know whether you will be a competitive candidate or not in your area. Do you think you might have decent grades to apply for a...
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    Nursing School A Mistake

    Mergirlc replied to wogatu's topic in General Students

    Sometimes it's the fear of it all which throws us for a loop. I agree w/ the above poster. Finish this semester and if you truly decide it's not what you want, then exit. Whatever you decide, I...
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    Am I being tricked?

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

    I wouldn't sign. No way. You can just let them know, in kind words..... "I am not comfortable signing the offer since it is not a guarantee of my desired start time (AM Shift). When the shift...
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    Why Do New Grads Lack Critical Thinking Skills?

    Mergirlc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This is somewhat related, but there will also be the issue of new graduates whose education started, or was in progress, during the pandemic: March 2020 and still ongoing. The majority were taken...
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    Congenital hypothyroidism. Vaccine required. What to do?

    Mergirlc replied to SadMan777's topic in General Students

    Pretty sure you have to play by the hospital's rule; exemption or not. You could ask your clinical coordinators if there is some other type of alternative clinical you might be able to do...
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    Dismissal From Nursing Program - Is all hope lost?

    Mergirlc replied to Rach1234567's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have a huge learning curve ahead of you if you think just because a patient is weak, they won't insult
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    Cleveland Clinic RN New Graduate

    Mergirlc replied to bayareastudent0711's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thank you for your update! Much appreciated. As I mentioned before, may new grads come on here often enough asking about CC, University Hospitals and Metro so it's always nice to hear people...
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    misdemeanors and getting accepted into the nursing program

    Mergirlc replied to jbranson18's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Two places/entities you need to ask this question directly to: The school(s) you're applying to and your State BON. This will be something you will have to reveal when applying. Even if the...
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    Cleveland Clinic RN New Graduate

    Mergirlc replied to bayareastudent0711's topic in Ohio Nursing

    @Ms.White Could you please update on your experience with the interview and how it went, if you took the job. There are many New Grads who come on this site and are always curious about the CC...
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    "A&P 1" and "Lifespan Growth and Development" Question

    Mergirlc replied to drvb's topic in General Students

    Lifespan really depends on the instructor as to how hard or easy it can be. I would recommend checking a site such as rate my professors and looking up the school and professor you are planning on...
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    Physiology prerequisite through Samuel Merritt University?

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

    10 weeks is fast, but that's about the length of time for a Summer class at a community college. Sometimes it's even 8 weeks for a CC. It's doable, but you'll definitely end up doing physiology 24/7...
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    Physiology prerequisite through Samuel Merritt University?

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

    Hi. I guess you did look @ SMU for your course. Just found this for you too. https://extension.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/human-physiology Check the UC Extension classes. Not...
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    Are there many jobs RNs can do that do not involve direct patient contact?

    Mergirlc replied to Kara638's topic in General Students

    Hi Kara, I don't want to assume what you might be thinking, but I'm assuming you might have been thinking of just bridging over to a FNP program after you graduate/pass NCLEX? If you...
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    Online Physiology recommendations - Please help or I will miss my deadline :(

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

    Unfortunately, I do not know of anybody who has taken these pre-reqs outside of a regular community college
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    Online Physiology recommendations - Please help or I will miss my deadline :(

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

    https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/ugpr ^^^This one costs an arm and a leg for the class! If you truly cannot find anything else, it may have to do. If this isn’t the school you’ll be going to,...
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    Advice for those struggling to get an acceptance?

    Mergirlc replied to Erin Costello's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Tip: If that's your real name (user ID), you may want to change it. Usually not a good idea to use your real name on message boards. Your stats actually look pretty good. Many SMU students go...
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    Should I drop my 6 weeks Microbiology course?

    Mergirlc replied to MilaAlex19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you had a high C and low B on the tests so far, I'd say stick it out. Based on the grades you've shown us, drop! I'd rather have the W than a F. For me, Microbiology was a bit more doable-...
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    If a 50 year old can pass NCLEX, so can you...HERE IS WHAT I DID.

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

    Congratulations! The sharing of your story is so important to see and hear on this site. I always see many students over the age of 40 asking if it's possible or too late for them. Your story shows...