Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Am I being low-balled on pay?

    Meriwhen replied to JPN_RN's topic in California Nursing

    For a LVN, it sounds in the ballpark, albeit at the edge of the park. For a RN, it's low. Then again, it is a flu clinic as opposed to institutional or acute care. And you are also a new grad...
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    Our unit needs your good vibes...

    Meriwhen replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'll admit that I'm not strong enough to work with children--things get to me too easily. So I have tremendous respect for those who are able to take care of them. I hope that things get better for...
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    Here we go..... I have 24 Class C Misdemeanors...

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

    Congratulations!
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    Prayer being disrupted by obsessing about work

    Meriwhen replied to nervousnurse's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I would give yourself permission to think about work. Seriously. Sometimes you just have to let yourself dwell on something for a bit before you are able to get it of your mind. Set aside 10 minutes...
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    Research Starting 8/12

    Meriwhen replied to maryannmartin75's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Keep nagging. I was leader for the first week and didn't hesitate to email as frequently as needed, sometimes multiple times in one day. Sometimes a member would respond by email because they were...
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    Research Starting 8/12

    Meriwhen replied to maryannmartin75's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    If you're group leader, try e-mailing your group members in addition to posting on the board. I found that sometimes this was the best way to get members' attention. Members (including myself) may...
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    Research Starting 8/12

    Meriwhen replied to maryannmartin75's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I'm going to give you a piece of advice...it may not help fix being in a truly bad group or in dealing with the bumblings of the ACs and Bb software (hopefully things have improved for this session as...
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    UTA RN-BSN CAPSTONE Beginning 9/23 Information Requested

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

    And just to reiterate this point...I'm in NURS 4465 right now. The syllabus found online for the previous session was NOT the same as the one that was handed out in the first day of this class...it...
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    I am a little concerned about my options now

    Meriwhen replied to Truli's topic in Excelsior College

    If you are ever planning to work in CA as a RN, then don't do Excelsior. The CA BRN is pretty firm on their position about Excelsior and shows no signs of backing down at this time. And waiting to...
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    Has anyone heard an update about the textbook saga
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    I didn't rent the old book, but I did get it at a discount and planned to resell it anyway, so that isn't going to change because of this. I am somewhat miffed at having to lay out $30 to rent the new...
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    That's actually a blessing in disguise...I just got an e-mail 20 minutes ago from the lead AC telling us what the correct book is. Apparently what is on the syllabus and listed in the UTA bookstore...
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    Should I use my friend's address in my resumes when I apply to jobs?

    Meriwhen replied to jes07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That could also be considered falsifying your information. You could get a post office box in that zip code--IMO that would be acceptable as it's not stating you live there, just that you get mail...
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    1 year experience required

    Meriwhen replied to ddd2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ACLS and PALS you can get through the American Heart Association. Try looking at your local hospital/birthing center for the NRP
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    Hiring new grads without interviewing them in person?

    Meriwhen replied to mpgj83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    IMO, almost no reputable facility is going to hire a new grad without some form of an interview. It's possible that you can conduct interviews via telephone, Skype or some other video conference....
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    Finding a Job as New Grad in PA

    Meriwhen replied to rnswife's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Moving to the Pennsylvania forum for more targeted responses. Best of
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    Finding a job as a New Grad RN in Akron, Ohio - Need Advce

    Meriwhen replied to salt461's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Moving to the Ohio Forum for more targeted
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    New Grad, where to start career?

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

    1. If not working weekends to be with your family is the most important thing for you, then choose the one with no weekends. 2. Or if you'd rather have the 5 minute commute as opposed to spending 90...
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    What if.....your Director has falsified his credentials?

    Meriwhen replied to miserere's topic in Critical Care

    Don't make any accusations unless you have concrete proof to back them up, otherwise you may find yourself on the wrong end of a slander suit. If you want to pursue this, then drop a carefully-worded...
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    Pay Rate

    Meriwhen replied to christinachamnong's topic in California Nursing

    More like if I read past the first sentence of the paragraph :) It is right in the second sentence of (11) where they state it will go from 1:6 to
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    Washing scrubs

    Meriwhen replied to N_madison's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wash them after every
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    The class is open in Blackboard...at least it is for me. Of course, my academic coach has yet to write me, so I can't submit the Attestation Form and thus do anything other than download the syllabus...
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    Saying hello..newbi

    Meriwhen replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Addictions

    Congratulations and welcome to the dark side :) Remember that in addictions, you are dealing with the physiological as well as the psychological, because addictions have a profound effect on the...
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    New Grad Pay Scale at Sparrow vs McLaren - Lansing

    Meriwhen replied to dillweed09's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Moved to the Michigan Nursing forum for a better
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    Freaking out--crash cart question

    Meriwhen replied to sillylilly05's topic in General Nursing

    Plus equipment on crash carts can vary with each facility...what's on my crash cart may not be exactly the same models/items as what's on yours. You need to know how to use YOUR crash cart. Talk to...