Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    RN unpaid leave to adolescent psych..good idea?

    Meriwhen replied to britmansf18's topic in Psychiatric

    Agreed. In a code, it is very important thing is to have a team leader--it won't necessarily be you--who will determine staff does what in a code, and everyone needs to stick to the task(s) assigned...
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    RN unpaid leave to adolescent psych..good idea?

    Meriwhen replied to britmansf18's topic in Psychiatric

    It's not that much different from giving lorazepam in a non-emergent situation, except that your patient may not necessarily be cooperative and you may require the assistance of one or more staff to...
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    Getting hired!

    Meriwhen replied to dkmcd2000's topic in California Nursing

    I think that you will have better luck in the Inland Empire. Coastal Southern California is flooded with new grads...even internal employees are having a hard time snagging that first RN job because...
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    Failed first semester by very small amount...

    Meriwhen replied to hopefulRN23's topic in General Students

    Yes they can. As others have pointed out, at least they round up: most schools don't round and a 79.9% would also be considered failing. Give yourself a short period to mourn, then see where you...
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    Pros, Cons, Salary In Agency Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to Meriwhen's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thanks for the info! You definitely have more agency experience than I do :) I'm happy you could fill in the gaps I
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    New CNA- Need advice on passing medication

    Meriwhen replied to melijm's topic in Nursing Career

    1. Do NOT do it again. 2. If asked to do it again, put your foot down and refuse. Tell them that you both could get into trouble and that you don't want that for either of you. 3. If this...
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    Unrealistic nursing students

    Meriwhen replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, OP: even if you had addressed their unrealistic expectations, it would have went over as well as a lead balloon because most would have refused to believe otherwise. You can certainly...
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    How many pairs of scrubs should I purchase initially?

    Meriwhen replied to loveoutloud's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    How often do you do laundry? Count the number of days between laundry days. Add one to that number. That's the number of scrubs you should
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    YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS

    Meriwhen replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    In my ADN program, I lost out on an A by 1/3 of a point. Percentage wise, it worked out to 93.98%, and I needed a 94%. Yes, I passed and that was an accomplishment in itself. But I'm not going to lie:...
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    Already employed...but recent criminal offense

    Meriwhen replied to britmansf18's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    1. Check with your BON to see if you need to report this offense right now. Some BONs don't care about a crinimal charge unless you were convicted. Others want to know about an arrest regardless of...
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    Where do you work and do you like it.

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

    Granted, it's been a few years since I was a new grad... 1. Psych hospital 2. Classmate worked there and encouraged me to check it out--I always joke that I got the job only because in the...
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    How to write email convincing them they need me more than I need them.

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

    It's clearer to me now too after reading your post :) That being said...given that they told her she was coming across as too desperate, I still see no good in her attempting to write this...
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    How to write email convincing them they need me more than I need them.

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

    Do not write such an e-mail as you'd be essentially shooting yourself in the foot. Yes, being persistent often helps new grads...but if they've labelled you "desperate", your writing this e-mail will...
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    Recent Graduate and DUI

    Meriwhen replied to red_robster408's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I just threw the 12-step info out there with the "gathering required information." All I know about your case is what you've chosen to share here, so I can't tell you if doing that would help or...
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    Recent Graduate and DUI

    Meriwhen replied to red_robster408's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Welcome :) Unfortunately, the BON will not tell you Yay or Nay until you actually apply for licensure. What you can do is see what information the BON will require from you (e.g., copies of tickets...
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    8 months as a nurse and I am failing miserably

    Meriwhen replied to RN119's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That was my thought. The fact that they are DNR doesn't necessarily mean "Do No
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    Is this a HIPAA violation?

    Meriwhen replied to JTinKY's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If it's a small community, you'd be surprised what makes the news, especially if the person is prominent in said
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    Thoughts on designer resumes?

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

    IMO, save your money. Most facilities will ask that you submit your resume online at their website or via e-mail, so that the information can be scanned into their system. Eye candy on the resume may...
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    Does the entrance med dosage calculation test in hospitals allow calculators?

    Meriwhen replied to TheLiftedButterfly's topic in General Nursing

    The only one who can ACCURATELY answer that question will be the hospital that will be administering the test. I would ask your orientation leader or
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    "Soon to be Military Spouse" NEEDS advice

    Meriwhen replied to courtneyyyBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Then that will definitely qualify you for spousal hiring preference, as you'll be married and uprooting your career to PCS with him. What spousal hiring preference does is that all things being...
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    "Soon to be Military Spouse" NEEDS advice

    Meriwhen replied to courtneyyyBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    IMO, you should try to wait until you have at least a year of experience. Without it, you remain in the new grad black hole: too experienced for new grad jobs but not experienced enough for most other...
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    New Nurse and Retirement/Savings?

    Meriwhen replied to BumbleBuddy's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to utilizing company's retirement plans, you an set up accounts on your own via Ameritrade, Buy & Hold, E-trade, etc. The advantage here is that these accounts are not dependent on...
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    Recent Graduate and DUI

    Meriwhen replied to red_robster408's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Once you take and pass the NCLEX, you don't need to retake it for any other states that you endorse into. I believe that you generally do not have to take the NCLEX again unless you've been out of...
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    What countries/areas are hiring Philippine nurses?

    Meriwhen replied to Bethrod's topic in International Nursing

    Probably because the US is now flooded with its own nurses that they no longer need to look towards foreign nurses (of any nationality) to fill positions. Also, it's easier for employers to hire local...
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    Restricted Certified Letter from OBN

    Meriwhen replied to ngates's topic in General Nursing

    Hope all is well with your letter. Update us if you