Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    nursing home background checks

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

    Possibly. If it's a government facility, yes. And keep in mind that expungement doesn't erase all traces of it from your record--for example, your arrest may still be visible on your criminal record....
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    Interview Attire

    Meriwhen replied to green34's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Short of wearing a tuxedo or ballgown, you can't overdress for an interview IMO. Suits are alive and well in the interview world...if that's not an option, llg's suggestion of "suit-like" is just as...
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    Where do YOU sit in class?

    Meriwhen replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    I would sit first or second row, in or near the center. That went a long way towards keeping me focused in
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    Civilian nurse at military clinic

    Meriwhen replied to lbig18's topic in Government, Military

    Also moved thread to the Government/Military Nursing
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    Civilian nurse at military clinic

    Meriwhen replied to lbig18's topic in Government, Military

    If you can get into a GS job, run with it! However, like Dranger said, it's going to be tough to get into between furloughs and your location...it's not as though Hawaii's like Southern California...
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    Navy Nursing while engaged/married

    Meriwhen replied to mlockwood358's topic in Government, Military

    To add onto the previous post, it's not just active duty men that stray: active duty women do as well. Yes, adultery is technically a crime in the military and can kill a career. But that doesn't...
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    Nursing in CA

    Meriwhen replied to intoboxing's topic in California Nursing

    Moving to our California Nursing Forum to help you get more targeted responses. And welcome to the
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    Mine went missing too. But it's entirely missing; it's not marked as incomplete or unsubmitted, it's just gone. Also, neither the the total points nor my grade in Bb changed--the totals still remain...
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    Question regarding "full code" status

    Meriwhen replied to mlc42's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in LTC, but my understanding of "full code" is that you do everything possible to resuscitate the patient. That's what we do in our facility unless a DNR order or advanced directive turns up...
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    new graduate job search issues

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

    There is no nursing shortage. There is a shortage of jobs for new nurses because there are far too many new nurses. Employers know this and so they can be as choosy as they like when it comes to...
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    RN License plate

    Meriwhen replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    That's hysterical :) Wouldn't have it on my car
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    Navy Nursing while engaged/married

    Meriwhen replied to mlockwood358's topic in Government, Military

    They'll pay for active duty advanced education but the degree has to apply to his military career: it's not like he could decide to get a masters in art appreciation and expect them to foot the bill....
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    Navy Nursing while engaged/married

    Meriwhen replied to mlockwood358's topic in Government, Military

    Ok, in rereading that I realize it sounds all doom-and-gloom. Let me add that while it is a tough life, it's not without its benefits. Good pay...well, that really doesn't kick in for several years...
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    RN License plate

    Meriwhen replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    I've worn scrubs out and about, even while wearing my work ID with the large tag that screams "RN" in 36 point white print, and I've never been asked medical questions by random strangers. Go fig....
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    Need Public Health Nursing Certification

    Meriwhen replied to StarrySkies's topic in California Nursing

    You need a BSN to apply for your PHN--there's no way around
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    Hep C workplace exposure

    Meriwhen replied to mrspoofter's topic in General Nursing

    You will have to follow up with your healthcare provider as we can not give medical advice at AN. As far as getting infected from accidental exposures, the odds are usually in the nurse's favor....
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    Navy Nursing while engaged/married

    Meriwhen replied to mlockwood358's topic in Government, Military

    What the recruiter tells you and what the DETAILER tells you may be two very different things. The recruiter's job is to get you to sign on to the Navy Experience. The detailer is the one who...
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    Class ring?

    Meriwhen replied to ldawn79's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Agree...I think I'd like the pin far more than the
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    Navy Nursing while engaged/married

    Meriwhen replied to mlockwood358's topic in Government, Military

    Moved to the Military Nursing forum for the best response. You may also want to check out this specifc subforum for more information as to what life as a military nurse entails. A common...
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    Psych Shoes?

    Meriwhen replied to marshmallowstar's topic in Psychiatric

    I wear Saucony cross-trainers with inserts for my high arches, plus compression hose: between the two of them, my feet feel pretty good at the end of the shift. I have to order my foot gear online...
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    On-line Job Applications After Being Fired

    Meriwhen replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Actually, your old boss CAN tell others why you were let go: they can tell anyone anything about you as long as it's fact. So if you were fired, they can tell that--and why--to anyone calling to...
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    Applying in person

    Meriwhen replied to blueyes27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also moving to the Job Search Assistance forum to help you get more targeted
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    Applying in person

    Meriwhen replied to blueyes27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ground rules for storming the Bastille (a.k.a., applying in person): 0. Scope out their website. If everything says, "Apply online only," that pretty much tells you that going in person won't go...
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    Failing....? Your school's policy?

    Meriwhen replied to KJoRN81's topic in General Students

    In my ADN program... The first time you failed, you had to repeat the class. You could go into the first upcoming class that had space for you. The second time you failed any class (it didn't have...
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    13 month Bsn for $9000? Whats the catch?

    Meriwhen replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    With that quote, they are assuming that you have completed all pre-requisites and would need just the nursing courses. Reality: unless you have a degree from a college in Texas, you are going to need...