Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Can't Get a job? Considering Military? Enlisted/Officer

    Meriwhen replied to Code09's topic in Government, Military

    A friend of mine went active duty Navy as a nurse. Her very first tour after OCS (officer schooling): 6 months in Iraq (joint command for those wondering what the Navy is doing in Iraq). This...
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    Can't Get a job? Considering Military? Enlisted/Officer

    Meriwhen replied to Code09's topic in Government, Military

    And so does your
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    I failed to show up for an interview!!! I feel so dumb!

    Meriwhen replied to nikkole318's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You called to explain...there is nothing else you can do about it. I agree with the others: it's not likely that you'll hear from them again. All you can do now is learn from this experience. As...
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    Can't Get a job? Considering Military? Enlisted/Officer

    Meriwhen replied to Code09's topic in Government, Military

    In addition to the non-citizenship, what I bolded may be what kills your chances. I know that jobs in the VA (government agency) require graduation from a CCNE or NLNAC-accreduted school. I'm not...
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    craigslist?...Am I crazy?

    Meriwhen replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It couldn't hurt and may turn up something. Just remember that anyone can post on Craigslist: there is no screening of listings, no verification of employers...and no liability on the part of...
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    Exploring other jobs after 6 months

    Meriwhen replied to HeartNursing3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IMO, I'd try to stick the year out. You are much more marketable with one year (or more) of experience, whereas 6 months leaves you in the new grad black hole: you're still considered a new grad and...
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    How to get a CA license with an expired NCLEX pass letter?

    Meriwhen replied to hon_mac's topic in Nurse Registration

    I agree. It doesn't matter what we tells you; what matters is what the BRN wants you to do. Best of
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    All that remains is one quiz, and I am
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    Malpractice insurance for RNs?

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

    I also use NSO. But there's several other good and reputable companies out there: I know the ANA endorses one but I can't recall the name of it. You'll also see ads for insurance companies in...
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    New grad looking for first job - what could make a hospital do this?

    Meriwhen replied to joemomma35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There could be many reasons why you weren't selected, not all of which have to do with you: They found a more qualified applicant. They found an equally qualified applicant who had something a little...
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    unethical/illegal practices..need advise please help

    Meriwhen replied to nurse81777's topic in Nursing Career

    Per the TOS, we can't give legal advice. You need to talk to a lawyer, preferably one familiar with such matters. The only referral we can give you is to here: TAANA Executive Office - Home Best of...
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    Meriwhen replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    True. And there's such a glut of nurses out there, not only will the hospital have no problem replacing those who refuse, the replacements will likely leap at the opportunity AND do so for even less...
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    Meriwhen replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Merged both threads on this topic into
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    ADN vs BSN

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

    True. In my RN-BSN course, most of the content in the program was covered to some extent in my ADN program. One class in the BSN even used the exact same textbook that I used in the ADN program...
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    help! boss threatening to charge me w abandonment??

    Meriwhen replied to puzzpiece's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I always had a copy of the BON definition of what is and isn't patient abandonment taped to my clipboard. It never ceased to amaze me how many supervisors didn't know the regs. It also...
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    Marijuana and Nursing School

    Meriwhen replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    I'll be blunt, pardon the pun: The fact is that you're doing an illegal drug on a regular basis. Your GPA, your social habits, your work habits, your study habits, the fact that you live with mom and...
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    Turned mine in. Probably not perfect and at this point, I no longer care. I know I've passed the class
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    Online rn program that CA accepts?

    Meriwhen replied to jkline18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You could do the diploma/ADN at a local school in PA. Then you can do a RN-BSN bridge online (if BSN is your goal). But you can get licensed in CA with a diploma or ADN. Another option for you: if...
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    Reporting a hipaa violation

    Meriwhen replied to kjnsweets's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm sorry this happened to you and your family. However, we can not offer legal advice at AN. Keep in mind that this may or may not be a HIPAA violation: many facilities will ask patients/families...
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    Malpractice insurance for RNs?

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

    I will never practice as a nurse without it. Heaven forbid that something should happen at work...but if it did, I know very well that the facility I work at won't give a rat's rear about what...
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    Online rn program that CA accepts?

    Meriwhen replied to jkline18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thousands of frustrated international as well as US graduates whose nursing programs weren't up to California snuff would agree with you. Perhaps getting your RN (either ADN or BSN) at a local CC...
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    Online rn program that CA accepts?

    Meriwhen replied to jkline18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    California has very strict educational requirements for their nurses. So, the best source for your answer is the CA BRN itself: http://www.rn.ca.gov/index.shtml Excelsior's LVN-RN program is not...
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    Working on the paper now. I wasn't cancelled today (I was half-hoping I would be) and there was no downtime...guess the code that was called 5 minutes after getting out of report was an indication of...
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    Hand lotion

    Meriwhen replied to nursingismycalling25's topic in General Nursing

    Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Cream or L'Occitane (the plain shea butter
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    any US state that allows using a nursing license from a different state?

    Meriwhen replied to frankie1220's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I may have to stand corrected. It's my understanding (and anyone who knows for certain, please validate/correct me) that you can work at any VA (Veterans' Administration, not Virginia)...