Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Taking NCLEX in CA or Out of State?

    Mergirlc replied to Myth Agustin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Before you start applying, make sure you do have all the classes needed in order to be licensed in CA. I believe CA is one (maybe only?) state which has one or two other classes required (in addition...
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    Wants to Quit NP Job and Work as RN Without RN Experience

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

    Thank you for responding. Your reasons for wanting to go the RN-route are totally understandable. The majority of those inpatient NP jobs definitely require acute experience or a few years bedside. I...
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    Timeline?

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

    Also keep in mind, once you receive your ATT and want to schedule your exam, PearsonVue doesn't have every day in the month open for NCLEX testing. Depending on where you live, you may have a few...
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    Wants to Quit NP Job and Work as RN Without RN Experience

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

    Just out of curiosity, is it what a NP does that you don't like? Where you work? Or are you tired of pediatrics? Maybe just trying to get a foot in the door of another specialty or general FNP role,...
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    Passed, Terrible Kaplan Scores, out in 78

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

    Congratulations to you. You have no idea how much your post is going to mean to those who are prepping to take the NCLEX . Not everybody comes out of practice questions with above 60% average...
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    Are most nursing programs a hot mess or is it just mine?

    Mergirlc replied to LittleCa's topic in General Students

    It shouldn't be like that, but unfortunately a lot of them do run that
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    Senior Practicum

    Mergirlc replied to allyy04's topic in General Students

    Is it ideal or the goal a student know and do everything you listed? Yes. Is it happening? No. Especially during this Covid-19, schools have neglected to give students full hours when it comes to...
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    nursing school spot

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

    Absolutely. The only drawback will be if you put down a deposit, it may not be
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    Recommended tutoring services?

    Mergirlc replied to FiremedicMike's topic in General Students

    Some nursing schools offer tutoring or if you are at a community college, you can check the tutoring center. I have heard of something called UpSwing, but am not really sure what it is. I believe...
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    Is peds 15 weeks of material in 7 weeks for everyone?

    Mergirlc replied to FiremedicMike's topic in General Students

    You're lucky. Mine was 15 weeks in 5 weeks. Yes,
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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...