Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    I Am FINALLY Able To Change My UserName From FutureNurse1982 to RonnieNichelle LPN

    Meriwhen replied to RonnieNichelle RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!
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    ADN's being pushed out

    Meriwhen replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Actually I was taught about research and EBP in my ADN program--I knew and utilized both before I entered the BSN portion. The BSN program covered research and EBP in more depth. I was also taught...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    Meriwhen replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depends. At my last facility, no difference. At this facility, 25-50 cents an hour
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    Looking for the best registry in SoCal

    Meriwhen replied to mikesliff's topic in California Nursing

    Moving to the California nursing forum for a more targeted response. Have you asked your coworkers if they know who are good agencies? Word-of-mouth is usually a more accurate barometer than Internet...
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    We have decent public transportation, decent services and everything is close enough to be walkable for most of the population...for a small town we're pretty well-designed :) My area's issue is the...
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    Hair Color + Piercings + Job Search

    Meriwhen replied to granolatrees's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No piercings other than earlobe, no wild hair colors, no wild makeup, no fake nails. You may see the odd tattoo here and there but nothing obtrusive (no face tats, no sleeves). IMO, wait on the Manic...
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    CEU requirements for nurses and NPs

    Meriwhen replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Between maintaing ANCC certification and CA licensure, I'm already set too
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    LVN considering going generic RN

    Meriwhen replied to Jserrano2113's topic in California Nursing

    I've never heard it called "generic RN" before :) I went to nursing school with an LVN who was actively working (19+ years) as a LVN, but wanted to start the RN program from scratch because she felt...
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    Maxim staffing in So Cal (LVN)

    Meriwhen replied to sundaebest's topic in California Nursing

    I was approached by them once for psych nursing--I declined because at the time I had enough work committments. But I would consider going agency with them. I agree that their being established and...
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    Texas government at UTA

    Meriwhen replied to Determined621's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Unless they changed the course since last summer when I took it, the book is very necessary...sorry. On the brighter side, rent a copy of it. Or buy and then resell it: that's what I did, and it...
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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 working on it now. I hope they won't be too disappointed--I live in a small town, so if they're expecting tons of negative observations, it just isn't
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    Anyone working two nursing jobs?

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

    But--as you will soon come to see--truck driving and nursing are two whole different ball games. It's not going to be as easy as you think. You can always try it out and if it doesn't work quit one of...
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    Advice for dealing with addicts?

    Meriwhen replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    Actually, some patients do seek Phenergan as it can get them buzzed. I've had MDs cut off patients who were overusing Phenergan. Other docs won't even prescribe it and will use Zofran
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    Stupid question

    Meriwhen replied to FloridaGatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Either you are exceptionally paranoid...or you're testing out excuses because there's a chance you'll really pop positive. And to be honest, if you go to the test saying, "I crush narcotics at my...
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    Is anyone willing to hire a nurse w/ stipulations???

    Meriwhen replied to smbutterfly's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A CD/Detox unit may be possible: because of the patient population, few controlled substances are given out, and those few that are are strictly for withdrawal purposes. Whereas a general psych...
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    working where you get your own medical care?

    Meriwhen replied to OrangeSN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't go to my own facility for psychiatric care. It's a shame because it's an awesome facility, and if I were to ever be 5150-ed, I'd want to be involuntarily detained here. But then I would...
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    Is anyone willing to hire a nurse w/ stipulations???

    Meriwhen replied to smbutterfly's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Moving to the Recovery forum as it's a better fit for your situation. Congratulations on your continued recovery...and yes, nurses with stips can and do get hired. It's not always easy and it's not...
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    Need some advice

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

    Unfortunately, it's a gamble you'll have to take with the CA BRN. You could try dropping them a note to see if they have any advice or suggestions for you, but they likely won't tell you Yay or Nay...
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    NJ BON attorney help!

    Meriwhen replied to cinrod1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Look at the link that Beachy provided. Find a lawyer through there, and then follow that lawyer's advice to a T. It's no guarantee that they'll be able to get you licensed, but you'll have a much...
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    Why did you become a Psych Nurse?

    Meriwhen replied to Alicia_Has_Tats's topic in Psychiatric

    It was between psych and a PCU...and psych had hours that worked better with a 4 year old in the equation. I ended up falling in love in the speciality. From time to time, I do get itchy to try...
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    Gotta love the frequent flyers..

    Meriwhen replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Psychiatric

    Indeed. Some are so well-known to us that when intake calls to let us know a regular is being admitted, we give intake the report on
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    Anyone going to the APNA Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX in Oct?

    Meriwhen replied to LisalaRN99's topic in Psychiatric

    I really want to, especially since I used to live in South Texas and love the area. But I also have a 6 month old...so not this year Maybe next year. It goes without saying: you must visit the...
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    Acute care RN moving back to San Jose in 2015, help!

    Meriwhen replied to ButtaflyRN's topic in California Nursing

    They couldn't care less about your grades as long as you passed. And when it comes to licensing you, they're going to focus on where you got your ADN, as that's the education you used to take the...
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    PT's that require a private room

    Meriwhen replied to RhodyLPNstudent's topic in General Students

    From psych: Patients requiring contact/droplet/airborne precautions get their own room...though in psych it's more likely to be due to scabies and lice than MRSA or c. diff. Transgendered patients get...
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    Does on call hours work toward pay period??

    Meriwhen replied to melte's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, your HR department will have the most accurate answer. I'd call/ask