Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    New grad. position withdrawn! HELP!

    Meriwhen replied to kdescarc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There's lots of possible reasons why the job was pulled, not all of which have to do with your inquiry or even with you. You could ask why it was pulled...however they do not owe you any explanation....
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    How to politely decline interview invite?

    Meriwhen replied to blueorchid981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Thank you for the opportunity to interview with Dream Hospital. Regretfully, I must decline as I have accepted a position at Safe Hospital. However, I plan to relocate to the West Coast in 2016....
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    Just Starting NOT an RN ...

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

    I'm also married to the military. I took most of my prereqs online when possible; if it wasn't possible, I took them at the local CC. Sometimes, I did both--for one semester I was a student in two...
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    Unemployed for too long?

    Meriwhen replied to hh15rg20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're in a rough spot...at 6 months' experience you are technically still a new grad and don't qualify for a lot of positions. At the same time, having 6 months' experience may have made you...
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    Lavc - nursing program -positive tb test

    Meriwhen replied to Hazelgirl's topic in General Students

    Moving to the Nursing Student Forum. Remember that the positive TB (PPD) test means that you were possibly exposed to TB--it doesn't necessarily mean that you have an active TB infection. The x-ray...
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    MRSA Patient Vomited in my ears.....no one cares.....

    Meriwhen replied to OkiHauteMomma's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to see your healthcare provider as we can not offer medical advice here. Best of
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    CA new grad RN looking for position on East coast--need advice

    Meriwhen replied to Oatbran's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moving to the First Job Hunt Assistance forum. Best of luck with your job
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    Is it worth it?

    Meriwhen replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Only if you want it to be like that. Many LPNs are happy to stay LPNs, while others go on to become RNs either through getting their ADN, BSN or even MSN. You are not trapped into being a LPN...
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    Eligibility requirements to sit for the NCLEX-PN in California?

    Meriwhen replied to adja's topic in California Nursing

    You need to talk to the CA BVNPT to see if you are eligible to challenge the NCLEX-PN: Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians - main site BVNPT - Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) -...
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    Need advise. About to be put on probation in CA for DUI.

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

    As I mentioned in my prior post, it depends on the employer. Some are willing to work with employees with disciplined licenses. Others do not want to bother, not when there's tons of nurses without...
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    I have so many qualms

    Meriwhen replied to Austin12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If at all possible, I'd finish this program in NC, so you'd be able to relocate to PA in the free and clear. Good luck whatever you
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    Texas BON - proof of inpatient

    Meriwhen replied to remmsyaya's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not familiar with the TX BON and recovery so I can't tell you if that certificate is good enough. As far as the BON having access to all of your inpatient information...on the ROI form, you can...
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    Resident dies and nurse is to blame

    Meriwhen replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I sincerely hope that the nurse has malpractice insurance and/or has contacted an attorney. Not saying that she's in the wrong, but she needs someone to look out for her and her interests in all of...
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    How often do bad references for good workers happen?

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

    Rather sketchy of them to do...but unfortunately legal. You did call out during the last two weeks and most employers frown on that. If you're working agency consistently at one or two sites, see if...
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    How do I segue into psyche/mental/behavioral health?

    Meriwhen replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in Psychiatric

    Very wise of you. Many agencies won't consider you for psych jobs without psych experience, as they do not provide any training other than an orientation of the facility you will be working at, not...
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    Nursing Leadership and management 4455- 7/1/13

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

    It's about your implementing a change in the workplace. I can't remember exactly, but I think there were three pre-approved scenarios that you could choose from, or you could suggest your own which...
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    Need advise. About to be put on probation in CA for DUI.

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

    To be honest, how the other poster put it is pretty much how the BRN is going to see it...and you. You ARE going to be labeled by the BRN. You ARE going to be considered as having an alcohol problem...
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    Nursing Assessment 7/1

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

    You will need to beg/borrow/steal (ok, don't steal) a tuning fork, reflex hammer and otoscope for the physical assessments. All of these can be obtained on the cheap from
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    When do you become CPR certified?

    Meriwhen replied to gentlerain's topic in General Nursing

    My school required it before we even began the program--I had to pay for it. I also had to pay for renewing it while in school and after graduation but before finding that first job, since it was due...
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    Working Mon-Fri

    Meriwhen replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Nursing

    What I do, when I do it and where I do it is not what makes me a nurse. Passing the NCLEX and maintaining my license is what makes me a nurse. Some nurses would kill for your schedule. I say enjoy...
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    How is the San Diego Job Market?

    Meriwhen replied to galletamonster's topic in California Nursing

    Ditto the PP. I work agency as a second job and almost no agency here will consider you without experience. I've heard there are a couple of home health agencies that may consider new grads, but...
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    How honest should I be???

    Meriwhen replied to MassLPN2009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    From the way you phrase it, it sounds like a psych or CD organization. But I do not need nor want to know if I am correct. IMO, I wouldn't even bring up that you were a patient there, as it's not...
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    Nursing Leadership and management 4455- 7/1/13

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

    Leadership and Management isn't bad at all. The hardest part will be the PowerPoint slide presentation that you have to create. Start on that project
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    need advice about speeding ticket

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

    VA is notorious for its ticketing, especially if you are an out-of-state
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    Help! Forgot to call in one day and missed urine! PNAP

    Meriwhen replied to Jrow01's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That was going to be my suggestion. Many phones let you set multiple alarms--set one up just for reminding you to call in. Wish_me_luck's idea is excellent too--then you have a visual verification...