Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Needs some cheering up

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

    Unfortunately, the nurse is often the most convenient scapegoat for anything and everything. You'd probably be blamed for something even if you hadn't make a mistake. I'm sorry you had a rough day....
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    Vacation and school...what would you do?

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

    IMO, if I'm going on vacation out of the country, I'd forget the classes period and not take anything. That way I could enjoy my vacation without having to worry about getting an assignment or DQ...
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    Nursing certification as elective credit??

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

    I had my psych ANCC cert accepted, so I don't see why not...that being said, I'd still double-check with them to make
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    Per-diem nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Vishwamitr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sorry, OP, but while what you are experiencing may seem lousy, the facilities are doing nothing wrong. When you sign on as a per-diem, you do so knowing that you are not guaranteed any hours at all....
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    Per-diem nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Vishwamitr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not every facility offers their per-diems an increased rate. Some offer the same rate as they'd offer a permanent nurse with similar experience. In my first job, per-diems got whatever permanent...
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    Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    Meriwhen replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to both of
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    Trying to become LPN with a previous arrest

    Meriwhen replied to MdLPN13's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm no BON...in fact, I'm sure all 51 BONs look at me and grumble, "That's the one that keeps saying we're not the nurse's friend." But from what I've seen, it's being deceitful about the...
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    Possibly moving back to California.Are there experienced RN jobs for less than 1 yr?

    Meriwhen replied to TalleRN's topic in California Nursing

    Not going to ND either :) Though I'd adjust fast--I like snow. Just planning to stay put at least for the next year, hopefully
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    What good does a BS RN with state licensure if no credible hospital will hire you?

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

    It pretty much means what it says: your daughter will have to undergo a background check and the results have to be to the LTC/nursing home's liking. Unfortunately, shoplifting and theft convictions...
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    Trying to become LPN with a previous arrest

    Meriwhen replied to MdLPN13's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The only one who can answer your question about whether this will stop you from being licensed is your state BON. See what that letter says when it arrives and go from there. Also, hiring a lawyer is...
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    What do you do when Work calls on your day off?

    Meriwhen replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I let voicemail take the call, listen to what they want, and decide if and when I will call them
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    Possibly moving back to California.Are there experienced RN jobs for less than 1 yr?

    Meriwhen replied to TalleRN's topic in California Nursing

    Actually, I've been in CA for two years now--I'm from the East Coast. It took a while to get used to living in CA, especially the weather...but I like it :) I think when (if) we leave CA it may be...
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    DUI

    Meriwhen replied to araks, RN BSN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    http://www.taana.org The American Association of Nurse Attorneys. Start
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    New Grad Nurse 757/Hampton Roads, Virginia

    Meriwhen replied to Bea Bea's topic in Virginia Nursing

    RN or LPN? Sentara has several hospitals in the area; so does Bon Secours. They tend to be somewhat new-grad friendly...however, both have their own nursing programs so their grads get priority...
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    CE question

    Meriwhen replied to tpapik's topic in General Nursing

    Unless your state BON specifies otherwise, you don't need to send the CEU certificate. However, be sure to hold onto that certificate for at least 4-7 years in case they decide to audit
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    I have not heard anything from HR since i submitted my resume, should I call them?

    Meriwhen replied to jennyx33's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Since it's been a month, I think a follow-up call/email is acceptable...something along the lines of, "I applied a month ago, I'm just calling (writing) to follow-up on my application and see if you...
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    Possibly moving back to California.Are there experienced RN jobs for less than 1 yr?

    Meriwhen replied to TalleRN's topic in California Nursing

    I'd try to hold out for the year. At less than one year of experience, you're still considered a new grad by many places...but with 6 months' experience, you have disqualified yourself from many new...
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    Drug test question

    Meriwhen replied to delilahgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there does exist a small chance that you will not be hired due to your Xanax use, but that's a very small chance. The majority of places will hire you as long as you provide a valid script and...
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    Virginia RN jobs

    Meriwhen replied to LoriRNCM's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The Eastern Shore is attached to the bottom of Maryland; it is not attached to the Virginia mainland. It's about 70 miles long and the PP is right: it's very much rural. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge...
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    New grad looking for job in hampton/newport news area

    Meriwhen replied to NurseYe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Problem with Hampton Roads: Sentara, Riverside and Bon Secours own most of the hospitals. Sentara, Riverside and Bon Secours have their own nursing schools. So guess who has hiring preference at...
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    Anyone start in a hospital as per diem? (new grad)

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

    I started as a per-diem. 1. Fortunately, I had a long orientation--the same orientation that permanent staff received--so that helped. However not every employer offers per-diems a good orientation:...
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    Why are medication orders written this way?

    Meriwhen replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in General Nursing

    Joint or another agency may require orders to be written for medications that are actually stocked (e.g., 3mg Coumadin tablets). Or so our pharmacy tells us. 1.5mg Coumadin tabs do not exist...nor do...
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    how long is too long?

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

    We do have a forum that is targeted at those with questions about job hunts. The forum offers hints and tips from fellow nurses who have been thorough similar job-hunting struggles. Do we go out and...
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    The struggle of being a Mom and keeping a career

    Meriwhen replied to busybeethatisme's topic in General Nursing

    Since you're military, contact your branch's childcare development center (CDC)--most military bases have a CDC office. From them, you can get listings of base childcare centers as well as in-home...
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    Has this ever happened to you??

    Meriwhen replied to Quit Floating Me's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with Elkpark: find out your BON's position on forced overtime. In the last state I worked in, the BON's position was that it was not patient abandonment if after my shift, I refused to work...