Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    What direction can I go in nursing if I'm not making enough to survive where I am now but feel stuck?

    Mergirlc replied to bluescoop's topic in General Nursing

    Are you able to move? If you can, you may want to check outside the Bay Area in the more populated, smaller towns such as: Redding (Shasta County), Bakersfield, Eureka, etc.. Even if you couldn't...
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    New Grad FNP, trying to find RN job

    Mergirlc replied to Jojo716's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What I have seen is, although the jobs are out there, the places don't have the staff or do not want to spare staff that can mentor a new grad NP. Many places just want somebody who can step in,...
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    University of Southern Indiana (USI) PMHNP - Current/Prospective Students?

    Mergirlc replied to wunderjen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Rigorous because it's good and they teach a lot? Or rigorous due to busy work? I think most programs aren't a walk in the park, and nor should they just be easy so that you can kick back and pass it...
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    University of Southern Indiana (USI) PMHNP - Current/Prospective Students?

    Mergirlc replied to wunderjen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @iamKira Thank you for the update! I appreciate it and, I"m sure, others will too who are interested in this program. I'm still a few years away from pursuing a post-master's PMHNP, but I want to...
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    University of Southern Indiana (USI) PMHNP - Current/Prospective Students?

    Mergirlc replied to wunderjen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @iamKiraHow has it been going so
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    VA Nurse Onboarding delay

    Mergirlc replied to RNinNE24's topic in Government, Military

    @RNinNE24 What happened w/ the delay? Did you end up w/ the VA after all? If you did, how long did it take for you to
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    NP asked to room own patients?

    Mergirlc replied to OBrien-FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you spoken to the doctor directly about this? Maybe this is what the MA is thinking, but not him. I would go speak to the doctor directly and let him know this can increase each visit's length....
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    New Grad Program, Not Meeting Goals

    Mergirlc replied to PresentPerfect's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Congratulations on your success! Sometimes it really is just a matter of getting the right person that works for you, and that can teach or understand the way you learn. It looks like you were able...
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    New Grad RN | Struggling to Land First Interview in Manhattan, NYC

    Mergirlc replied to Giulia Anne's topic in General Nursing

    if you are a new grad RN, not having luck applying to residencies in larger cities, you need to look beyond the larger cities and go to more rural areas, or smaller-medium sized cities. Yes, I know a...
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    WA state help

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

    I'm not in WA, but you may want to ask a moderator to move this post under "United States Nursing ---> Washington" for a better response. Good
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    University of Southern Indiana (USI) PMHNP - Current/Prospective Students?

    Mergirlc replied to wunderjen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    @iamKira@Sherine Samuels Thank you for your insight @Sherine Samuels. Please keep us all posted throughout your journey, if you find the time. I have seen various posts throughout the years...
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    Affordable CEU's

    Mergirlc replied to sseagle22's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of companies out there that will do the trick. Right off the top of my head there is NetCE and CEUFast. I believe CEUFast is very reasonable
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    Help!! Should I use NSO attorney to fight BON Charge

    Mergirlc replied to Just.Blessed.RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agree w/ everybody here. Contact NSO first and they will be able to lead you in the right direction. I might also add, may be a good idea to contact the Admin of All Nurses website to remove...
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    How do you feel about being asked to shadow in addition to interview?

    Mergirlc replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and best of luck to
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    Restarting Nursing school with children- need advice

    Mergirlc replied to PMXGN92's topic in General Students

    To add to what has already been said, another thing to think about is life after you attend and graduate school, pass NCLEX, and get licensed. Is the schedule of a nurse going to fit with your life?...
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    How do you feel about being asked to shadow in addition to interview?

    Mergirlc replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it is observation only, and not actual work, I think it's a great idea. This will give you an opportunity to see what the floor is like and how your future coworkers interact with each...
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    What Happens When You Visit allnurses.com?

    Mergirlc replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    You go down a rabbit hole for hours
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    I want to work outpatient, help!

    Mergirlc replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    If cold-calling is not working for you, maybe look into talking to a recruitment agency/company? They sometimes have leads on jobs which aren't published. At least this way, you can tell the...
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    University of Southern Indiana (USI) PMHNP - Current/Prospective Students?

    Mergirlc replied to wunderjen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're still out there, how has the program been at USI? Please update, if you can.
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    New grad residency program question

    Mergirlc replied to Mcousins2009's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    Pretty sure, or you know as a fact? Pretty sure is not "Yes, you have it." I would suggest you get ahold of the hiring manager of the OR, again, and let her know your situation. You can phrase...
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    Arrested for domestic assault and false imprisonment - LPN

    Mergirlc replied to Hater696969's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hello. Sorry for all the turmoil you're going through. I am not familiar with Tennessee law, but I would strongly advise you to get ahold of an attorney who has experience with nursing...
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    Going into 2nd year of undergrad. Should I start prereqs, or finish undergrad and do an ABSN?

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

    "There are also some prerequisites that are not offered at any colleges near me. Do you know how I can fulfil prerequisites like that?" The California Community College system is vast. You just...
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    Going into 2nd year of undergrad. Should I start prereqs, or finish undergrad and do an ABSN?

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

    "Should I just finish my undergrad as a backup while fulfilling prerequisites, and then do an ABSN? Or should I just switch towards finishing prerequisites as fast as possible and apply to a...
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    Drug screening policy in your area

    Mergirlc replied to Luke79AU's topic in General Nursing

    What happens in Vegas, doesn't stay in Vegas!
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    New grad nurse needs some advice! Which one is good?

    Mergirlc replied to Linhtp's topic in General Nursing

    There's never such a thing as "too much training." Always go w/ the job that incorporates more training time/hours, if