Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    "I don't know how you do it"

    Meriwhen replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    I'll take the drunk adults. I can't work in peds...it gets to me too much. I can manage child/adolescent psych but that's the extent of it. I have tremendous respect for those of you who can do...
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    Are pattern/print scrubs unprofessional outside of pediatrics?

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

    Wouldn't bother me in the least. I'd rather have the competent MD in the Bugs Bunny gear than the starched-white-coat-wearing space
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    Job seeker in California

    Meriwhen replied to Jawad91's topic in California Nursing

    1. The market for new grads is VERY bad: almost 50% of new grads are still looking for work. It's great that you graduated with high honors but don't expect that to be a lot of help, as a lot of...
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    New to office... now I wonder if I have violated..

    Meriwhen replied to Oedgar's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Patients may not always like us calling home/work/cells, but calling in itself isn't violating HIPAA--it's what we say that can violate it. There was a thread here a while back where someone was...
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    NURS 4585 - Capstone (starting 9/23/13)

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

    Proofing my paper right now. I was going to let it sit overnight and then submit in the AM, but I may just submit it now and let what happens happen. I can't imagine I'd drastically rewrite it in...
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    Are pattern/print scrubs unprofessional outside of pediatrics?

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

    And whose team has 27 World Series championships? Just sayin' Where I work in CA, we are encouraged to show our love for the local sports teams. There's even "Spirit Days" where everyone is...
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    Are pattern/print scrubs unprofessional outside of pediatrics?

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

    I personally wear a lot of black scrubs, or black top and colored pants. Occasionally I'll wear a scrub top with a sports team or college logo....since it's usually the Yankees, the only people I...
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    Does Anyone Else NEVER get downstaffed?

    Meriwhen replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    It happened at my last job because they always tried to keep the census at full capacity and were short on staff. I was called off twice in two years' there. The first time, I had called in to...
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    Do Mean Girls make Mean Nurses

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

    Bullies are going to exist in any profession. It's not a phenomena that is specific to nursing or the female gender. It's not acceptable regardless of where it occurs or the ages/genders of the...
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    NURS 4585 - Capstone (starting 9/23/13)

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

    100 words in each section AND we have to hit all of the wickets in the rubric! I feel like I'm losing my mind. I'm just going to do my best...I did well enough on everything else that I can take a...
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    no one wants to talk to me

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

    If you insist on going in person to drop off your resume, read this post before you do: https://allnurses.com/nursing-job-search/applying-in-person-855560.html#post7524797 Some handy do-es and don't-s...
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    Canceled up to 3-4 times a WEEK. What do?!

    Meriwhen replied to murseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I have two per-diem jobs: between them, I usually get the number of shifts I want each
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    Do you have 30 minutes for lunch?

    Meriwhen replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes I do. Because if I don't take the full 30 minutes, they have to pay me 1 hour's pay (I can't remember if this is a company law or California law). So they ensure that we get our lunch...
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    New to office... now I wonder if I have violated..

    Meriwhen replied to Oedgar's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It is NOT a violation of HIPAA to call someone to say, "Hi, this is Oedgar, a nurse at Dr. Happy's office. Please call us back today as it's important, thank you." Now, if you were to say, "Hi, this...
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    NURS 4585 - Capstone (starting 9/23/13)

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

    All that remains for me is the paper, the resume and the discussion board. I can't believe it's almost
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    Nurses dressing up for Halloween

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

    We don't dress up. Then again, I do work in psych, where it's not always a good idea to show up in costume. We may have one or two nurses that come in wearing Halloween print scrubs, hats and/or...
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    Rn being trained by lpn?

    Meriwhen replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Depends on what the training involves. Over the years, I've learned--both formally and otherwise--a lot of valuable info from LVNs. And I never feel any discomfort when it comes to one showing me...
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    The Daily Habits Of A Psych Nurse

    Meriwhen replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in Psychiatric

    You mean besides the constant obsession over where my keys are?
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    Is it ok to wear nail polish to a interview?

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

    I think tasteful and subtle nail polish on well-groomed nails is fine for an interview. Dragonclaw-length acrylics, shocking colors (neon, green, etc.) and nail bling is
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    Psych Nursing, oh yeah!!!

    Meriwhen replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Psychiatric

    We call it "the Three Amigos"
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    Psych Nursing, oh yeah!!!

    Meriwhen replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm in the middle of a final project for school so I can't type much. Read many of the threads in this forum as you will find them very helpful. The one thing that I would say right now--and the first...
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    Plan B for if you Fail/Get Kicked out of Nursing School? I may need help with this.

    Meriwhen replied to Athariel's topic in General Students

    It's OK to care for your patients :) But you also need to learn when you have to detatch...and yeah, that can be tough, even after you've been practicing for a few
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    Which class to drop?

    Meriwhen replied to usrn1's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I never took Stats at UTA, but based on the Stats class I did take...I'd drop Stats and keep US Government. The History classes through UTA are brutal, but Government is not that bad. That being...
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    need new laptop, suggestions?

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

    It doesn't really matter: Technical Support has assured me that as long as your computer's browsers and plug-ins kept are up to date, you should be fine with whatever you use. I've been using a Mac...
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    NURS 4585 - Capstone (starting 9/23/13)

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

    I don't need the 100%, I'll settle for any A so I can finally graduate with that 4.0. I agree, it's one of the easier classes. It's nice not to have to take tests, and I'm enjoying the journaling...