Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) rn-bsn nursing research 4325

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

    Honestly, I would not, at least not with another nursing or writing-intensive class. The sheer volume of grunt work and writing in Vulnerable Populations is mind-blowing. I think I killed a tree from...
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    Training for a new job and NO PAY???

    Meriwhen replied to TexasBSNRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm not even sure if that is legal (training with no pay). I'd check with a lawyer versed in employment law. Though to be honest, given the whole conversation, I'd run and not look
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    The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) rn-bsn nursing research 4325

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

    That pretty much sums it up. Research is one class that I strongly recommend you take alone, even if it pushes your graduation date back by 5 weeks. Trust me on this one...or if you don't trust me,...
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    How much harder is it to find a job with an ADN?

    Meriwhen replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I got hired into a within 3 months of graduating as an ADN. I also was able to get a major hospital organization in CA as an experienced ADN. So it's not impossible. However, I found out during my...
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    You want us to do what?!?

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

    I'd regretfully (well, not really) decline the invitation due to other plans. I don't have to mention that those other plans involve my sitting on the couch with a good
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    Does psych nursing affect ur home life?

    Meriwhen replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych nursing has made me more understanding--or at lesat tolerant--of behavior in others that non-psych people may be quick to label (and often
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    Swing shift

    Meriwhen replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Psychiatric

    I LOVE swing shift. However, swing shift isn't really compatible with a school-ager and an infant in the house, so I have had to stick to day shift for the time being. But first chance I get to go...
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    Dosage and literature

    Meriwhen replied to Alicia_Has_Tats's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't do a lot of med calculations as psych drugs are generally not dosed based on weight. Nor do providers really deviate from the standard dosages available. That being said, if I do have to do...
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    Agency Legal Contracts

    Meriwhen replied to Revvy1337's topic in Agency Nurses

    That is actually a common restriction with a lot of agencies, as a way of protecting their investment in you. The agency would lose money on you if you jumped ship to take a position at the facility...
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    Medical error prevention

    Meriwhen replied to jxl377's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well, given that you mentioned hanging a bag of NS, possible med errors for this scenario would include: 1. No IV fluids were ordered in the first place but it was still given 2. Something else...
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    NURS 4585 - Capstone (starting 9/23/13)

    Meriwhen posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Starting the support group thread for Capstone. Yes, there's still more than a week before it starts, but can't you tell I want this program to finally be over with? After surviving Research and...
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    Medical error prevention

    Meriwhen replied to jxl377's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can't see the error either...unless something other than NS was ordered but NS was hung by
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    Are pattern/print scrubs unprofessional outside of pediatrics?

    Meriwhen replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm truly curious: how do you manage your tattoos at work? Most places do not consider visible tattoos as being
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    ADN-BSN paper

    Meriwhen replied to montinurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know, they think we (ADN/diplomas) all crawled out from under rocks or
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    NURS 4585 - Capstone (starting 9/23/13)

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

    Eventually. I'm in no rush to start...just want to relax and enjoy having my life back for a while
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    Holistic Health Assessment starting 9/23

    Meriwhen replied to Shara2RN2012's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    When I took the class, my assignments averaged 6-7 pages. The longest assignment I had was the final paper which was 30 pages including cover and references. Still finished with an mid-range A. I...
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    Do you get called when your shift is cancelled?

    Meriwhen replied to TajoRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    If I am not notified of my cancellation at least two hours prior to the start of the shift, they have to give me 2 hours' pay. So they definitely call me to cancel when they need to. In addition, in...
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    Are we being taken advantage of?

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

    Agree with Elkpark: different places do things differently. For my first per-diem job, I was required to provide a schedule of my availability 6 weeks in advance, put in for at least one evening or...
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    What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    Meriwhen replied to Niki_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Psych, 6:1 California law will not let it exceed
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    ADN-BSN paper

    Meriwhen replied to montinurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had very good coverage of EBP in my ADN program as well. But when I started the RN-BSN program, all I kept hearing is, "you probably weren't taught this," or "ADNs may not fully appreciate EBP," or...
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    Legal implications of posts

    Meriwhen replied to Vishwamitr's topic in General Nursing

    One other thing I forgot to add is that what you post on the Internet can be forever. Even if you post something and then immediately delete it, there's no guarantee that a copy hasn't already been...
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    ADN-BSN paper

    Meriwhen replied to montinurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Throw in something about utilizing evidence-based practice. EBP is supposedly not taught in ADN programs, though the reality is that most ADN programs will at least give you an intro to it, if not...
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    NURS 4585 - Capstone (starting 9/23/13)

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

    I just answered my last discussion question. I am
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    Legal implications of posts

    Meriwhen replied to Vishwamitr's topic in General Nursing

    1. A good rule of thumb is not to post anything on the internet that you don't mind having read or seen by your spouse, your mother, your boss, your attorney, and a whole room of third graders. 2....
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    Does Anyone Else NEVER get downstaffed?

    Meriwhen replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    And I bet it drops right before a holiday and peaks immediately afterwards :) Am there, doing that