Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Are you certified in your specialty?

    Meriwhen replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I'm certified in my specialty. My facility will help pay for the cost of testing...would have been nice if I hadn't already gotten the certification one week before starting the job. I do get a...
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    Do I have grounds to negotiate my price offered?

    Meriwhen replied to mcpheenom's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, it is experience after all. However, it's not med-surg experience, so don't expect it to get you as much as m/s experience would. But definitely
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    Do I have grounds to negotiate my price offered?

    Meriwhen replied to mcpheenom's topic in General Nursing

    You can always try negotiating--after all, the worst they can tell you is No. However, I recommend against making any "or else" demands (e.g., "I want $30/hr or else I'll walk"). With all the nurses...
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    Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    Meriwhen replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    Or it could be that they did ask her, but she thought they only wanted to know about prescription meds and not OTCs. It's amazing how often people--patients and otherwise--neglect to share the OTCs...
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    help - psych tech position for rn

    Meriwhen replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    Like I said, not everyone who sees "jail" thinks "psych" so you can't presume that anyone does. Also, we in psych know a lot of criminals have psych issues but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a...
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    Nursing certification as elective credit??

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

    American Nurses Credentialing Center. They're the people that are also responsible for "Magnet" designation. American Nurses Credentialing Center -
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    How to resign from RN position

    Meriwhen replied to Thatone_girl's topic in Nursing Career

    1. If possible, find and secure the next job first before resigning from this one. The job market is very tough and you may be out of work for a long time. In addition, it's easier to get hired if...
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    Nursing certification as elective credit??

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

    ANCC
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    Time Limit on Time out for patients

    Meriwhen replied to conroenurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I would also suggest you start looking for another job to get out of Dodge, because in case it ever comes out that you were the one who called to report it, you'll be a marked nurse. Best of
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    help - psych tech position for rn

    Meriwhen replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    Actually, Orca's response was pretty fair in light of the fact that you've never mentioned any prior psych experience in the jail, but instead talked about how to get psych experience that you stated...
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    help - psych tech position for rn

    Meriwhen replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    Well, how are you portraying it on your resume? The problem is that many employers aren't going to automatically think "psych" when they see jail/corrections positions because there's many jobs in...
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    NURS 4465 - Vulnerable Populations (starting 8/12/13)

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

    I live in a very small town. Fortunately, I work in a very large city so I guess I'll be doing most of my field work in
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    Pre Reqs and BSN program courses

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

    I agree. The last thing you need is to have the internet connection drop in the middle of a test, because UTA's policy is to usually NOT reset the exam and let you try again, especially if you are...
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    RN to CNA...

    Meriwhen replied to fireball78's topic in California Nursing

    I was hired with 2 years of experience, so it's very possible. In addition, a lot of facilities will not hire RNs as CNAs because they want staff that will stay around for the long haul...and they...
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    What grades and gpa are required in order to be accepted into nursing program at csn?

    Meriwhen replied to harshan101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school would accept Cs but you'd only get one point for them....which doesn't give a lot of help when competing against applicants with As and Bs and subsequently more points. Since schools vary,...
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    Clinicals and religious observances?

    Meriwhen replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    IMO, a valid religious observance (I say valid because some people--I'm not referring to you, OP--are quick to try to play the religion card to get out of things) is a good reason to miss one...
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    Qualifications to sit for US NCLEX

    Meriwhen replied to rama_4's topic in Nurse Registration

    Moved to its own thread in Nurse Registration to help you get a more targeted
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    I made the wrong choice...

    Meriwhen replied to nanaz25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Unfortunately it's not discrimination, as new grads are not a protected class. I know you are venting. And I agree, it's frustrating--I went through the same problems a few years ago. The problem is...
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    Time Limit on Time out for patients

    Meriwhen replied to conroenurse's topic in Psychiatric

    It wouldn't matter if the patient was there voluntarily or involuntarily--the regulations would still be the
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    Patient experiencing hallucinations...no new orders!

    Meriwhen replied to PortCity_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Tramadol (Ultram) can also cause hallucinations. Is she
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    Do acute hospitals have to have charge nurses?

    Meriwhen replied to jerihigh's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know of any law requiring charge nurses, sorry. I do know that by law in CA, nurse-to-patient ratios must be maintained, so if they were using these charge nurses in the ratio math, they will...
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    Want to schedule but NO AVAILABLE DATES?

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

    If you can, schedule the first available date even if it's after the deadline. Then pester both Pearson Vue AND your BON. See if you can get an earlier testing date for the former. And see if the...
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    Nursing Leadership and management 4455- 7/1/13

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

    I admit, when I took the class the situational analyses were the worst part. For such little things I felt like they took
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    College algebra - OMG!

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

    I'm not sure how UTA works, but in most colleges your transcript should be available immediately (well, within a week or two) after you finish your last class. As long as it states that you have had...
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    Circumcision

    Meriwhen replied to TexRN's topic in General Students

    I wish I knew. I was offered the chance to go to it with my CI's consent; next thing I know the nurse leaves and it's just me and the MD.