Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    Meriwhen replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I do keep a box of band-aids in my truck. I'm a knitter with two sons. I made that remark because the general attitude seemed to be that if it's not a narcotic, then it's not...
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    Name/Title on resume

    Meriwhen replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's what I did, though it wasn't for the sake of social media--I got married long before Facebook existed :) Just make sure when you apply to jobs that the employer knows the exact name to look up...
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    NURS 4585 - Capstone (starting 9/23/13)

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

    Agreed. After the monster papers for Vulnerable and the roller-coaster adventure that was Research, journal entries and a presentation are a piece of
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    I didn't want to be the "one" who went on about it in class, but...

    Meriwhen replied to Orizza's topic in General Students

    My program taught dimensional analysis, which was the "preferred" way. I tried understanding dimensional analysis several times, and it made me cry every time. So I gave up and stuck to ratio and...
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    Petition for new nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Just and R.N's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agreed. Most of the new grads that roll through clinicals in my facility want the "glamour specialties" like ICU, L&D, ED, and get offended if you suggest otherwise. There are jobs out there,...
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    What is the proper way to address a resident who was a titled health professional?

    Meriwhen replied to michiganstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not in LTC, but I do have health professionals as patients :) I call them by their first name (it is psych, after all), though if they prefer to be called by something else, I'll oblige. Almost...
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    Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    Meriwhen replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    Theft is theft, whether it's a box of band-aids or a Schedule II med. As far as reporting her...unless you caught her with her hand in the Pyxis, all you have to go on is hearsay and speculation. You...
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    Psych nursing interview- Should I talk about personal experience with OCD?

    Meriwhen replied to ArtemisRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with the prior posters. 1, 2 and 4 are fine to talk about in an interview. IMO, 3 is not. Two reasons: 1. The fact that you have a psych history doesn't mean you'll be good at psych...
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    Tips for improving job chances w/1 year exp.

    Meriwhen replied to Oatbran's topic in California Nursing

    Try to get two years' experience plus specialty certification. That will help a
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    Assault & Battery

    Meriwhen replied to Jadira1125's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am not affiliated with any BON. To be honest, with all the times I post, "the BON is NOT the nurse's friend," I'm sure the BONs look at me and say, "Meriwhen is NOT the BON's friend." I am not sure...
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    Misread resumes looks like I have more experience than I do

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

    And I stand corrected I didn't think about
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    Personal nursing dilemma

    Meriwhen replied to Brittany0604's topic in General Nursing

    This. Because that will be one of the top questions in their minds--they'll be looking at you wondering if you will do the same to them. And if you get this job, be prepared to give them at least a...
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    Name/Title on resume

    Meriwhen replied to coopman712's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I see "BSN, RN" far more often than 'RN, BSN." Go fig. List the name that is on your license. If you want, use your maiden name as your middle initial. As far as BA and MSEd...I don't know....
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    Misread resumes looks like I have more experience than I do

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

    If you just put years (e.g., "2012-2013")...yes, that can very well mislead recruiters about your work experience. I agree with the other posters: put the months down. Do that until you have at...
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    NURS 4585 - Capstone (starting 9/23/13)

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

    The syllabus is up. Everything is due at 0800...which essentially means the night before for me, because of my time zone.
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    i believe it's time to call it quits......

    Meriwhen replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's a very tough market for even the "cream of the crop" to get hired into. So that mean the chances for the rest of us aren't too hot either. I keep suggesting this because there's something to...
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    When do you usually finish your tests?

    Meriwhen replied to bluesky94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't rush through tests, and I double-check to make sure all questions are answered. But when I'm done with that double-check, I turn it in/hit Submit. I don't linger. I'm usually somewhere in...
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    ACLS certified before applying for new grad programs?

    Meriwhen replied to nownlater322's topic in California Nursing

    If you want to get ACLS certification and can afford to do it, go for it. It can't hurt and could make you more competitive in a tough job market, especially in this day and age of cutbacks. Yes,...
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    ADN RN....do i have a chance at finding a job?

    Meriwhen replied to neurogirl77's topic in California Nursing

    I secured a job as a ADN in CA, so it's definitely possible. The fact that you have a lot of experience as well as going RN-BSN will help
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    Glad this is finished. On to
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    Civilian nurse at military clinic

    Meriwhen replied to lbig18's topic in Government, Military

    Honestly...in this job market and given your location, I'd apply everywhere I could, civilian as well as
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    My interview at a Hospital with the lions

    Meriwhen replied to garn12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That was my thought. If they had zero expectations from the OP, then why bother with the
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    How to be confident without appearing arrogant

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

    If the INTERVIEWEE brings up the topic of their kids, that's a whole other
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    How to safe guard adult and children?

    Meriwhen replied to moplez1's topic in Psychiatric

    You could flat-out ask if someone else has hit him. Though make sure to ask when mom or dad isn't there visiting. If you don't have a good rapport with him but another staff member does (and it...
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    New RN ? About 2nd RN position

    Meriwhen replied to BSNtraumaqueenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Lots of nurses work for two employers, including myself. It shouldn't be a conflict of interest, but check with your company's HR just to be sure. However, keep in mind that each job is going to...