Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Visitation during detox?

    Meriwhen replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    Another point of view...I think daily visitation is a bad idea, especially since the visitors are likely to see the patient at their worst--both physiologically and psychologically--during the first...
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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

    If Illinois won't issue you a nursing license for whatever reason, then there's no way you can work in Illinois as a nurse. Contact the Illinois BON if you have questions, as they're the only ones who...
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    Just did my agency survey today. Haven't written the paper yet but I did get a job offer from the
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    Percents and decimal

    Meriwhen replied to Texas_goodnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That is also easy. 39 is your whole number. I told you how to convert your partial number (21/50) to a decimal. Add the two together. 39 21/50 = 39.0 + 0.42 =
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    Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    Meriwhen replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You're right about the codes. However, the hard reality is that any employer can pass you over saying, "we found a candidate that was a better fit" and it'd be on you to prove that they did in fact...
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    Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    Meriwhen replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    From the OP's original post, it appears that the police caught them in flagrante delicto (in the
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    Percents and decimal

    Meriwhen replied to Texas_goodnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm feeling benevolent right now, so... For whole numbers, just add a decimal point and a zero. So 39 would be 39.0 For fractions, divide the numerator (top number) by the demonimator (the bottom...
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    Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    Meriwhen replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Contrary to popular belief, individuals can't press charges; they can file a complaint with the police/law enforcement but they can't force charges. It's up to the DA to evaluate the evidence in the...
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    Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    Meriwhen replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I suppose it doesn't really matter whether you choose to contact the BON anonymously, as ultimately they're going to find out when you apply. But some people feel more comfortable approaching the BON...
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    Too Many Sad Days

    Meriwhen replied to sweet.pea's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moved to the Criminal History forum for more targeted
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    When assessment skills go wrong

    Meriwhen replied to CheesePotato's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks for the laugh, CP :) May I recommend Smashbox? The foundation and primer manages to keep me looking human for 12+ hours, which is quite the feat given the rosacea. And the foundation helps...
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    Job options for new grads OUTSIDE the hospital setting?

    Meriwhen replied to Neohippy's topic in General Nursing

    It's not always easy for a new grad to land in outpatient (and yes, there's psych outpatient) as most want a couple years' experience, but you can certainly give it a
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    Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    Meriwhen replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You will have to inquire at the nursing schools you are interested in, as each nursing school--and their clinical sites--has their own criteria. If you have any questions about how to fill out the...
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    Interview help - PowerPoint presentation

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

    Nothing from me about content...however, I'll give you suggestions for your Power Point: Dress the Power Point a little up so it looks good, but don't go overboard with the design. Pick one of the...
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    PLEASE HELP! Think I failed NCLEX for the second time.. need advice

    Meriwhen replied to newgradOBlover's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    While the PVT is usually accurate, it is NOT 100% accurate as a couple of recent threads at the forum will attest to. Here's one of them:...
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    Here we go..... I have 24 Class C Misdemeanors...

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

    Understandable and no worries :) Hope you are able to figure something out until
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    Employee Health nurse tells me MANY nurses have Hep. C....

    Meriwhen replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I fear Hep C more so than HIV--that hepatitis virus is a hardy little bugger. Unfortunately, psych is loaded with Hep C patients. But I don't freak out about it. Universal precautions, good hand...
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    The College Network LPN to RN program?

    Meriwhen replied to Annesegaran's topic in School, College Programs

    I haven't had experience with TCN, but I'd seen a number of negative threads about it here at the forum, so I would be very wary of
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    Jobs in Virginia Beach area?

    Meriwhen replied to tashacorinne's topic in Virginia Nursing

    After 13 years of living and working there, I have to disagree: a lot of the employers I've encountered did not like the frequent turnover d/t people constantly PCSing in and out of the area. You're...
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    I'm about to take the quiz, then I think I'll tackle the FEMA class. I may have to work tomorrow--plus all of the work we have to do for the agency interview this week--so today would be a good day...
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    In a prior class, I had an AC whose father had passed away so she was behind on her grading. No one knew at first and we were all getting frustrated with not having grades even four days later....
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    I had my first seizure at nursing orientation :(

    Meriwhen replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am not unsympathetic to the fact that your benefits do not kick in until October...however, as I posted in your other thread, we can't give you medical advice per the AN Terms of Service. You will...
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    LNA- Is no call no show considered neglect?

    Meriwhen replied to mamawoothoot's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't even try to understand. It's not illegal for people to rant and rave--if that was the case, AN would have been shut down a long time ago. And you can't control what she does or doesn't do....
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    I thought I had read somewhere that ACs had 48 hours after the assignment deadline to get the grades turned around. That being said, I've had ACs like you describe. If it's been more than a couple of...
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    online rn bsn

    Meriwhen replied to Toadd35's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Yes, you need to be a RN. However, I don't know if you can apply before you are licensed--I would check with them. Cost is about $240-250 per credit