Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Dilemma: miss class before exam due to illness?

    Meriwhen replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    As it's already "tomorrow", I don't know if you did make it to class or not... If it were me, the only thing that would keep me from going to class was if I had a fever or was too sick to...
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    which start date to choose?

    Meriwhen replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Seniority is more of an issue in union facilities, where even a day's seniority can make a big difference. And it only matters if you're going to stay at that union facility. Get a new job at a new...
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    Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

    Meriwhen replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Having lived in both the North and South for many years (and now living in the West), these are my observations: If you live in the North, you think anything below Delaware in the South....
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    Being a Psych RN

    Meriwhen replied to JM_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Answers: 1. Yes, yes we are. They think that psych is where old or washed-up nurses come to die. That we must have as many mental problems as our patients. That we don't do anything for our...
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    CAPSTONE Start: 11/4/2013

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

    This class you really will have to work ahead in a way because of when all the deadlines fall, and they have a very strict penalty for late submissions (50%!). This is doubly true if you're in...
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    AA meeting and addicts

    Meriwhen replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unfortunately, not every meeting is a supportive environment for whatever reason. So I'd find yourself a new meeting. Also, you can attend open AA meetings. Open AA meetings are for anyone whether...
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    YAY!!! got a job interview!

    Meriwhen replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Also emphasize how much you have learned and grown from what happened in the past. Wishing you the best of
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    Which pre reqs are easy and which are hard?

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

    The only issue I had with the group project was lack of participation. I was leader for that project. I left 6 people off of the final submission--with the instructor's full knowledge and blessing...
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    Quick Question: Job offer during interview or called later

    Meriwhen replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For that first job, I got the offer about two weeks after the interview--they did the background check, drug screen and employment verification first. For the second job, I received the offer later...
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    Registry Work

    Meriwhen replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Agency Nurses

    Moved to the Agency forum for the best response. Pros: much more flexibility in your scheduling; you can pick up shifts on short notice; contracts, if they are available, may be an option to give...
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    Urine drug test too dilute??!!

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

    Dilute urines are often viewed with suspicion...and in many cases, understandably so, because too many people who know they're going to pop positive have tried to circumvent the test. So now they flag...
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    Which pre reqs are easy and which are hard?

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

    POLS 2311 and 2312: Also not hard, also time consuming, also full courses condensed into 8 weeks and not special RN versions. Not as time consuming as HIST 1311/1312 though. Unlike the two...
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    Which pre reqs are easy and which are hard?

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

    HIST 1312: IMO, not hard. However, it's very time consuming as it's a full history class condensed into 8 weeks, not a specially chopped-up version of history for RNs. I remember when I took the...
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    Getting accepted into Nursing School?

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

    The best answer to your question is the nursing school(s) that you plan to apply to, as they are the ones who will decide if you should be allowed to attend. In addition, you will also have to contend...
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    Record as a Minor

    Meriwhen replied to ashm1119's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The best people to ask this question of is the Texas BON, as they are the ones who will license you. You can do it anonymously by e-mail if you prefer. I would also talk to a lawyer about getting...
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    Background check shows I was charged with a felony

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

    I'm no lawyer, but the fact is that even though you had the charges reduced, you were still initially charged with a felony. Even if the charges are reduced or dismissed, seeing the arrest does tend...
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    which start date to choose?

    Meriwhen replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Pick the date that is most convenient for you. If they offered you two options and said either one was fine, then that means they offered you two options and either one is fine. It's not some sort...
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    What day does 3rd shift start?

    Meriwhen replied to melmacrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely clarify this with your scheduler...but in my experience, if they say Monday 7p-7a, you show up Monday at 1900 and leave Tuesday at
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    Per-diem nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Vishwamitr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's why I hold two per-diem jobs...so between the two of them, I usually make my desired number of hours each month. But I know I'm not guaranteed anything from either of
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    Job Fair Hints

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

    Probably a lot of
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    Difference between RN I, RN II, and RNII?

    Meriwhen replied to lizarcala04's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's levels of clinical experience. However, the scale the facility uses can be specific to the facility: as you've seen, RN I may be the most experienced/highest level in Singapore, but at my...
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    medical error injection

    Meriwhen replied to jennifer009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can't believe you mistook tuberculin for influenza vaccine and/or mistook a TB syringe for an IM needle...ok, I can kind of see the needle one happening, since they do use a small gauge needle for a...
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    Never before have I been so disrespected by co-workers in the workplace

    Meriwhen replied to chinacatRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Moving to the Nurse Colleague/Patient Relations forum for a more targeted response. IMO, any facility that tries to dictate what I can and can't do on my day off raises a red flag in my...
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    Failed nclex in 75 questions. Take NCLEX tomorrow!!

    Meriwhen replied to NursingRN3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It means that you had 265 questions. Seriously, that's ALL it means. People have passed with 265, and people have failed with 265. Hopefully you will be one of the ones who have
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    Failed the pre-employment talent screening test

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

    I can't imagine they'd be rigged to fail people--otherwise, they'd have no applicants eligible to hire. The problem with these tests is that it's not always clear exactly what they are looking for....