Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Problems registering for research?

    Meriwhen replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    You can try calling the office--I've done that a couple of times while my advisor was out on leave, and I was able to get assistance that
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    Driving an hour to school there and back

    Meriwhen replied to SarahStoddard14's topic in General Students

    Record your lectures and listen to them in the car. That's how I made a 45 minute drive each way work for
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    Petty Theft Infraction

    Meriwhen replied to Piper1234's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Short answer: it's possible. Long answer: depends on what your BON thinks. When you apply for licensure, be sure to submit all requested documentation and supporting information. Even if you're...
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    Be careful what you divulge

    Meriwhen replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to guess by "hacking" that the member meant that the forum database itself could be hacked, and registration information such as e-mail addresses, names, birthdates, etc. that is private...
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    Are Speeding Tickets Reported to The Board of Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to Nola009's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Also moving this to the Nursing with a Criminal History forum for more targeted responses. Please be aware that as this is a moderated forum, there may be a short delay in future posts
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    Are Speeding Tickets Reported to The Board of Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to Nola009's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Not sure how each state handles traffic tickets...your best bet is to contact your state BON and/or DMV and ask. Do it anonymously if you prefer. HOWEVER... Depending on your state's BON, as well as...
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    PRN or full time - help me decide?

    Meriwhen replied to AlphaPig's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends on what your priorities are. If it's the flexibility, stay PRN. If it's the stability and the benefits, go full-time. Whenever your income goes up you will pay more in taxes--that is a...
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    Canadian thinking about Excelsior

    Meriwhen replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Excelsior College

    If you have any future plan whatsoever to work in California, do NOT do Excelsior. CA's Board of Nursing will not license EC grads either by exam or endorsement, and as of right now, they show no...
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    What should I have engraved on my stethoscope?

    Meriwhen replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

    I will tell you that if I see a student with "RN" on their steth, I will report said student to their CI for using a title that they do not have any legal right to use...not yet anyway. You may think...
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    Be careful what you divulge

    Meriwhen replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I post as though my full name is printed next to picture of Shaun the Sheep...because I'm sure if someone wanted to put the time and effort into it, they could make a pretty good guess as...
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    Night shifters-when do you eat?

    Meriwhen replied to cassie77775's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked nights (not in nursing, but they were 12s), I ate breakfast at 1730. Started work at 2000. I had lunch at 2300. I took my meal break at 0300 or 0400, during which I'd have a snack....
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    How do you parents do it?

    Meriwhen replied to KNB3715's topic in General Nursing

    My solution was that I opted to turn down the 12 hour positions and took the more family-friendly 8s. I did 7-15 on the weekdays, 15-23 on the weekends. I drop the kids off and most of the time, I...
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    LVN schools in CA are not accredited?

    Meriwhen replied to HatTrickHero11's topic in California Nursing

    It seems like NLNAC (now ACEN) and CCNE accreditation and employer hiring practices is more of an issue for RNs than for LVNs. I would go to the CA BVNPT website to find LVN and LPT programs that are...
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    If you have kids, when do you study?

    Meriwhen replied to mz23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take child (toddler at the time) and notes to the park. Child ran around playing on stuff; I would keep one eye on him and another eye on my notes. I would also read my notes to child at...
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    Does anyone know of any hospitals in Hampton Roads, 757 area where I should I apply?

    Meriwhen replied to Bea Bea's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Merged similar threads. As I posted in your other thread, Sentara grads get preference at Sentara facilities. Bon Secours and Riverside also have their own schools with students to place. That's not...
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    Students, RNs and medication admin - Is this crossing boundaries?

    Meriwhen replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient Medications

    Agreed. It doesn't matter if you are the class' top student: unless you were a prior LVN (and to be honest, even if you were a prior LVN), I'd rather that you have been judged competent by your...
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    Rude/ Inconsiderate nurses during clinicals

    Meriwhen replied to Nonetheless's topic in General Students

    I remember something one of my clinical instructors once said to our class when we were waffling about doing things at clinical. She flat-out told us, "This is your learning experience. I already have...
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    Got the bad popup on pvt help pls!!!

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

    Deep breath, OP. First of all, the PVT has been known to be wrong at times. It's fairly accurate but there have been people who thought they failed (or passed) and were proven wrong. You have not...
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    RN working at a UNlicensed drug rehab

    Meriwhen replied to Bouncyball's topic in General Nursing

    In some states you do not have to be a licensed nurse to handle meds; CNAs and MAs can complete a medication certification course. I do not know if you would get into trouble with the BON for working...
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    When should I test?

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

    I'll be honest with you: doesn't matter how smart you are or how well you did in school or how many months after graduation you study, because you will likely never feel 100% prepared for this test....
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    The Daily Habits Of A Psych Nurse

    Meriwhen replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in Psychiatric

    I knew I had arrived as a psych nurse during an argument with my mother--not only did I hold my ground without raising my voice, I determined the real reason why she was upset (she was worried about...
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    Rude/ Inconsiderate nurses during clinicals

    Meriwhen replied to Nonetheless's topic in General Students

    And there doesn't need to be a good reason for you not to see a patient. It is not you, but your CI, in conjunction with the hospital, who determines which patients are for students to work with. As...
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    Registry Work

    Meriwhen replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Agency Nurses

    Registries around here in SoCal don't pay anywhere as much as you'd think. Everyone at mine gets a flat rate depending on specialty--experience doesn't seem to be much of a factor in things. I make...
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    Didn't disclose Juvenile sealed arrest to BON

    Meriwhen replied to steph.lpn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    ANYTIME you have to deal with a BON, it's best to have a lawyer in your corner because the BON is not the nurse's friend. They look out for the public first and foremost--your interests are...
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    FURIOUS at RNs at school

    Meriwhen replied to 2bRNifitkillsme's topic in General Students

    There's a saying (and you will frequently hear it or a similar one if you do decide to go into addictions nursing): If one person calls you a duck, ignore them. But if 10 people call you a duck,...