Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    Meriwhen replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Welcome to nursing...*sigh* Sorry you're feeling put-upon--I can relate. It's amazing how many things are suddenly my responsibility, especially when they're going south. I hope your vacation...
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    Why isn't this a HIPAA issue?

    Meriwhen replied to anashenwrath's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If the website just accepts messages for patients without verifying if someone is indeed a patient, then there's no HIPAA
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    PRN

    Meriwhen replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked PRN at two jobs for the past year-plus. Currently I work 2 days a week; I've worked the equivalent of full-time hours in the past and could easily do so again if it wasn't for the infant...
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    Any nurses in recovery in Austin /San Antonio texas area

    Meriwhen replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on your continuing recovery! Have you tried looking for Caduceus meetings? Those are recovery meetings geared towards healthcare providers: nurses, doctors,
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    Alvarado Hospital application HELP!!

    Meriwhen replied to gikg's topic in California Nursing

    1. Answer ALL questions regardless if you've never been asked it before or you think it's "absurd." Leaving questions unanswered is pretty much a guarantee that your application will not progress...
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    Should I do nursing or follow my dreams?

    Meriwhen replied to lindseynicole12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Without reading your post, I say that life is too short: if you don't want to be a nurse, don't. Go follow your dreams instead. After reading your post...go follow your dreams instead. All of the...
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    can nurses in California practice if they are receiving prescription cannabis?

    Meriwhen replied to ksparks's topic in California Nursing

    Although the acceptance of medical marijuana is growing (pardon the pun) in CA, the CA BRN still does not smile upon MJ abuse...and neither do most employers here. Also, keep in mind that marijuana...
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    Tidewater Community College 2013-2014 Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to regina9979's topic in School, College Programs

    I removed the link to the Facebook group as per the TOS, we don't allow the linking to personal websites. If you are looking for it to join, go to Facebook and search by the group's title, which is...
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    How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    Meriwhen replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    That was me and my war story. Yes, I've also encountered the body fluids/products version of "Paint by Numbers" as well. That's psych for
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    Experienced RN moving to CA, chances for finding a job here?

    Meriwhen replied to Seas's topic in California Nursing

    No problem. Feel free to post or PM me if you have more
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    CA BRN need advice

    Meriwhen replied to RileyRN2013's topic in California Nursing

    All you can do is keep pestering the BRN. Keep in mind that it was recently a holiday week, and lot of people took advantage to make it a 4-day weekend. So everything has been pushed back. Best of...
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    Any tips on how to succeed in nursing school?

    Meriwhen replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    You have to study. Every. Single. Day. It doesn't have to be for hours on end each day: 15 minutes here, 30 minutes there...every little bit
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    How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    Meriwhen replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    OP: depends on where you are working/doing clinicals and what is going on that day. In psych, I don't often encounter body fluids/products--vomit is the most common, especially if working with CD...
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    distance psychiatric NP program for new grads?

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

    Agreed. If you want to do research, a MSN or PhD will serve you far better than an advanced clinical degree such as the
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    Is this against hippa?

    Meriwhen replied to mstacyi's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's a HIPAA violation if in your example, you talk about a patient's care in a way that that patient can be identified. If you say something like, "In similar cases, I've seen the doctor start off...
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    Expiration date on RN license

    Meriwhen replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    When I endorsed into CA, my first license was less than 2 years (expired the month after my birthday); when I renewed, it was 2 years. I guess they just give you whatever date necessary to get you...
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    I get out on time...

    Meriwhen replied to nursedanny614's topic in General Nursing

    Some days I do, some days I don't. Depends on what was going on that day, especially at/near shift-change
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    Do not rehire

    Meriwhen replied to babyrn1996's topic in Nursing Career

    Facilities vary. Some places will remove you from the DNR list after a couple of years. For others, it's a lifetime designation. Also, in the case of chains, that could vary as well: you may be...
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    Experienced RN moving to CA, chances for finding a job here?

    Meriwhen replied to Seas's topic in California Nursing

    I'm neither in tele nor NICU. But I know that a lot of the NICUs want a couple of years experience either in NICU or L&D/PP. The market can be tight as there are a lot of nurses in the area....
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    Do graduate nurses get hired before passing NCLEX?

    Meriwhen replied to hello_nurse77's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Some places do hire GNs, but the risk is in the fact that the GN hasn't passed the NCLEX yet. Should the GN fail, he/she can't work as a nurse until they pass it. Also, the facility isn't obligated...
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    BLS CPR Certification

    Meriwhen replied to parkj9's topic in General Nursing

    They're far more concerned with the fact that you have a current BLS card than what your John Hancock looks like on it. Don't worry about your signature
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    Can lvn get fired if facility goes to RN only facility??

    Meriwhen replied to lvn1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You wouldn't be fired for not being a RN--you would be fired because they have eliminated the LVN positions. If there's no positions that you are capable of working with your license, they aren't...
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    Q's about UTA AP

    Meriwhen replied to klm8489's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    It does. If the OP is prelicensure, then she can NOT do the online UTA BSN unless she packs up and moves to Texas, as clinicals will be required and UTA works with partner hospitals in Texas to place...
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    Research Starting 8/12

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

    Agreed. So much info about the assignments is given to you in the OOH that you're crazy not to listen to it. Attending live is best as you can ask questions and get them answered right away; if you...
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    Pronouncing patients death

    Meriwhen replied to ambrosial's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Couldn't find a link to anything about CA RNs being able to pronounce patient death. However, why not shoot the BRN an e-mail and ask them? Board of Registered Nursing - Contact