Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Reasons why BAC would continue to go up hours after admission

    Meriwhen replied to Topaz7's topic in Addictions

    Most CD patients usually are. I love the ones that swear they drank yesterday but their BAC is
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    Threw a cooworker under the bus

    Meriwhen replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with everyone here: you did nothing wrong by telling the instructor what you were told by the prior nurse. That being said...if the rate is different from the rate ordered, this is a med...
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    Hospital Jobs

    Meriwhen replied to Cathy4836's topic in Nursing Career

    A lot of hospitals are requesting recent experience in their job listings. Some even are specific about it, such as asking for at least one year's experience within the last three years. Perfectly...
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    UTA Political Science Texas Government 2312 VS math 1302

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

    I never took MATH 1302 so I can't tell you about it. Texas government was a lot of fun. Do not forget to listen to all of the lectures (they're interspersed throughout the class
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    Accredation by CCNE necessary??

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

    Necessary? Technically, it's not. However, many employers won't consider an applicant that didn't graduate from either a NLNAC or CCNE accredited
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    CA License Revoked by Default

    Meriwhen replied to danirn62's topic in California Nursing

    Unfortunately, you're going to have to disclose the revocation to any state you apply for licensure in. Whether they'll go forward and license you based on that...that's really up to each individual...
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    New Grad in CA

    Meriwhen replied to jsanchez512's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One hurdle is that a lot of hospitals in CA have new graduate programs which are the only way a new graduate can get to work for that facility--they only hire new grads who have completed their...
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    Problem with reference from previous employer

    Meriwhen replied to KSinMT's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on your continued recovery! Keep in mind that this is also a very lousy job market and you could not be getting the job for a myriad of other reasons, none of which have to do with...
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    Is there such a thing?

    Meriwhen replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're confusing dead-end career with dead-end facility. Nursing is far from a dead-end career. However, there may be facilities where you'll find yourself able to advance only so
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    Meriwhen replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Nursing

    And I imagine they're having a field day with desperate new grads that are willing to jump at any nursing job opportunity :/ If a job opportunity sounds a little too good to be true, proceed with...
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    UTA RN-BSN CAPSTONE Beginning 9/23 Information Requested

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

    From what I've seen, the syllabi generally don't change much. However, keep in mind that the only syllabus that matters is the one that YOUR teacher issues on the first day of
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    "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

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

    It's fiction. Cutting your teeth in med-surg can't hurt, but in no way does it guarantee success in any specialty. The "first year of nursing" is less about perfecting your Foley technique as it is...
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    Meriwhen replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Nursing

    Was it actually the CDC that contacted you? Or was it someone acting on "behalf" of the CDC? ETA: never mind, I see it's was an agency. See above
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    How to verify a registry before mailing sensitive documents

    Meriwhen replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Nursing

    Verifying registries... If you get contacted by a company...Google them first. Do a little research about the company. Don't rely on the URL they may send in the e-mail, but find the company online...
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    Nursing job - Reposted over and over in the same month?

    Meriwhen replied to nurse1111's topic in Nursing Career

    What I read is that you applied for an OR nurse job, interviewed, and are still waiting for a decision...but meanwhile, two postings for OR nurse jobs (one PT, one FT) went up. And you're concerned...
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    Curious..anyone take anti-anxiety med for NCLEX?

    Meriwhen replied to NAM123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Personally, I wouldn't taking recommend anxiolytics before the exam. The last thing you want to do is take something that relaxes you to the point that your brain has become a bunch of wet noodles....
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    Reasons why BAC would continue to go up hours after admission

    Meriwhen replied to Topaz7's topic in Addictions

    Either they are sneaking ETOH, they had a load of it immediately before they checked in, and/or their body is slow in processing it for whatever reason. I've seen spikes in an hour or two...
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    Need opinions on my plan..am I making the right choice?

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

    BSN, yes. GPA, no. I have to agree with both CapeCodMermaid and MKPRN. Having a BSN does in no way guarantee that you'd be a superior nurse to the ADN or diploma grad. You may be....or you may not...
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    Need opinions on my plan..am I making the right choice?

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

    Take the job. It's experience and if you're not happy at the SNF, nothing says you can't continue to look for other jobs in the meantime. Plus, you will look a lot better to hospitals with nursing...
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    "Fake" or Nonprescriptive Eyeglasses

    Meriwhen replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wear glasses because the police aren't fond of people with bad vision driving without them, I prefer my contacts though. I can't tell you if people take me more/less seriously with glasses. The only...
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    Research Starting 8/12

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

    They determine groups alphabetically--they go down the roster and every 6-7 names were broken off into a group. Surprisingly, my group had 3 psych nurses. Now if I could only take those odds and...
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    opinion needed

    Meriwhen replied to 302queen's topic in Psychiatric

    With all due respect to the OP, I see too many red flags here that make me think this is an attempt at fiction...and an inaccurate one at that. First of all, unless an admit poses an immediate danger...
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    Per-diem nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Vishwamitr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    At every per-diem job I worked (and this is on both sides of the country), if I wasn't cancelled in time I received 2 hours'
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    Vacation and school...what would you do?

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

    If that's what you feel you need to do, then that's what you need to do. You've got to do what is best for you and your
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    iMac or MacBook!

    Meriwhen replied to nurseprince2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use a MacBook Pro as my main computer--I don't own a desktop Mac or PC. PCs do run cheaper than Macs do...then again, I get far more mileage out of my Macs because Macs are built to last. My last...