Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    How do you keep from making med errors?

    Meriwhen replied to elmerj's topic in Patient Medications

    1. It's on you to find out the information you need to know. Look up results in the EMR, or visually see the results on the glucometer/VS machine/the patient. If a result is very abnormal,...
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    I am doomed.

    Meriwhen replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done a hybrid of the two: not as bare-bones as #1, not as overly dramatic as #2. I'd take #1 and add injection site, time of injection, how the injection was tolerated and the patient's...
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    Three 12s vs Five 8s

    Meriwhen replied to jive turkey's topic in General Nursing

    I've done 8s, 12s, and 10s. I prefer 8s because I actually get to have a life. Yes, I'm only off a couple of days a week, but on work days, I get to do more than just work and sleep. With 12s, work...
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    Do you look up the push rate for IVP meds?

    Meriwhen replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes I do. Granted, I don't have a lot of them to give, so I don't get a chance to get very familiar with
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    Kaplan review harder than rn nclex

    Meriwhen replied to marienk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to NCLEX
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    References

    Meriwhen replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    If you have used excessive sick time, then yes, your manager legally could say you've used excessive sick time. And she did indicate--whether seriously or merely as a threat to keep you from...
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    UWORLD 2018

    Meriwhen replied to pinoy27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moving to NCLEX
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    Coworker had a needle stick, HR is not supportive

    Meriwhen replied to mc-escher's topic in General Nursing

    Every facility I've worked at had a protocol for reporting work injuries (needlesticks included), including when it had to be reported by and where to go for treatment. All of them required it to be...
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    Med/Surg nurses - how much psych do you see?

    Meriwhen replied to humerusRN's topic in General Nursing

    Given all the times I have to go to do psych assessments for patients on med/surg, critical care and other units, I think it's safe to say there's a fair amount of psych patients outside of the psych...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Meriwhen replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    OP: weekend committments are a part of acute care bedside nursing. As patients can't always accomodate your religious needs by suddenly getting well enough to discharge on Saturday night, you will...
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    Best hospital systems to work for in the San Diego area??

    Meriwhen replied to neurogirl77's topic in California Nursing

    Kaiser is the gold standard when it comes to salary and benefits. And they're also all over the place. The problem is that getting into Fort Knox is easier than breaking into Kaiser. Plus they'll...
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    Please help. Career over before it starts.

    Meriwhen replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    OP, if you think psych isn't physically demanding, you are sorely mistaken. I say this as someone who had to help reposition and toilet a 100kg catatonic patient for one half of a shift and break up...
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    AN Scholarship

    Meriwhen replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget to add a $1 for every HIPPA posted (though that was once correct), and another $1 for every person who posts "HIPAA, not HIPPA" in response. Plus an extra $5 if that follow-up post only...
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    Waking your patient when coming on shift?

    Meriwhen replied to Gardeninggirl's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a perspective from psych nursing: I won't attempt to wake a sleeping patient unless I have a valid reason. If there's no need to wake them, I don't wake them. Patients need quiet time to...
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    New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    Meriwhen replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As someone who does live on that opposite coast...yes, the hourly rates are much higher. And so is the cost of living. That $63/hr doesn't go far if you have to drop $2,000-$3,000 a month on...
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    New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    Meriwhen replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are a few states that will allow new grads to work as graduate nurses (GN) before they pass the NCLEX. There is usually a time limit for how long they can work as a GN before they have to take...
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    Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    Meriwhen replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a set retirement age in mind. I'm going to work until it's no longer fun, then call it a day. As far as how much I'll need...I don't know. I have been aggresively contributing to my...
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    New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    Meriwhen replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Remember that unless you're signing a contract where you're committing to working for them for X years, you are free to withdraw from the opportunity at any time, even before your first day. You can...
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    New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    Meriwhen replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not every per-diem job pays more than the FT/PT employees get. They frequently do,but not always. Depending on the supply and demand in the local job market, they may find that they can get away with...
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    Bringing Scrubs to Interview

    Meriwhen replied to heatheRN_02's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I find it a little odd that you're going to shadow immediately after an interview...but if that's how they do it, that's how they do it. I'd bring the scrubs in a neutral bag. Or call HR and ask...
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    Urine drug test too dilute??!!

    Meriwhen replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They won't necessarily know it's dilute until they run a specific gravity on
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    Rn in Philippines and looking for job in texas

    Meriwhen replied to deeday31's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No hospital will hire you to work as a RN without a RN license. They might hire you for non-nursing positions, but if you want to practice as a registered nurse, you need a valid
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    Palomar New Grad RN fall 2018

    Meriwhen replied to jentwirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's unfortunately the norm: residencies around here get so many applicants that after they receive their desired number, the posting comes down early. A wise new grad would keep all of their...
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    First new grad job: mixed feelings

    Meriwhen replied to KiwiCarol's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're committing yourself to a specialty that you're not 100% sure of, and you're doing it for a long time. Plus if yo break it, you may be on the hook to pay back any advances, bonuses, etc. A...
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    Blatant false documentation

    Meriwhen replied to Elpeon75's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that though you notified the proper people, they may not keep you posted on the progress and outcome. That's how it usually works: they do it in the interest of privacy for all...