Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Marijuana

    Meriwhen replied to JadaM96's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And this is true even in California, where we just had the MJ National Holiday (4/20), Colorado, and other states that have decriminalized MJ use. Employers still have the right to require that their...
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    Expunged Wet Reckless

    Meriwhen replied to dreamnursing2's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Tough one. Part of expungement is that it lets you not have to disclose such information in most cases, so you can answer "No" to those criminal history questions... But here you are being asked...
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    Please help - part time programs offered in Houston???

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

    I've never heard of a part-time nursing pre-licensure program ANYWHERE. Most nursing programs are full-time. That doesn't mean you can't work even up to a full-time job while doing one, though doing...
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    Drug diversion

    Meriwhen replied to Jshaneyfelt's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Could they get you for diversion? Possibly. It doesn't matter if you never called out, always came early, frequently stayed late, was there whenever they needed you, was employee of the month for 18...
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    Marijuana

    Meriwhen replied to JadaM96's topic in Nurses Recovery

    THC is fat-soluble, so it tends to hang around in the body for a while. I can't give you a set X hours/days/weeks as every person is different and metabolizes substances differently. I've seen...
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    Decline job offer and inquire about another one?

    Meriwhen replied to shelw067's topic in Nursing Career

    I vote for short and sweet, especially if you are planning to ever apply for another position there. If you do decide to mention why you're declining it, keep it to the
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Meriwhen replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I still use my forearm and the back of my hand as scratch
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    Started my hep. B series late

    Meriwhen replied to misstusk's topic in General Students

    I was born before the days of routine Hep B vaccinations. I didn't know until almost the program start date that I needed the vaccine. I started it ASAP and was able to get the first dose before...
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Meriwhen replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    UniBall Signo Gel Pen, 0.38, in both black and red. I order the black by the crate (I only order the red a box at a time) from Amazon and have at least two dozen in my locker and squirreled about in...
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    Career Change? Advice please!

    Meriwhen replied to LilyMiranda's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly...get the year of experience. Quit now and you will be in the New Grad Black Hole: you'll no longer be eligible for most new grad programs but not yet experienced enough for most staff...
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    Decline job offer and inquire about another one?

    Meriwhen replied to shelw067's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, to turn down a job offer to try to solicit a PRN position is a gamble. It might pan out and you get it...or they may say, "sorry, but No" and you're stuck without an offer because they've just...
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    Skin Breakdown on the Patient Who Refuses to Turn

    Meriwhen replied to moosie_poo's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, if the patient is competent and refuses to reposition themselves or let themselves be repositioned, there's nothing you can really do. As long as they're determined to be competent,...
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    Got pricked by Hepatitis C 17gauge Ne

    Meriwhen replied to gloh184's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Per the TOS, we can't give you medical advice. You need to address any concerns with your PCP or employee occupational health. While you're waiting, you need to take care of yourself. What's done is...
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    how many hours should I devote to studying?

    Meriwhen replied to JyRn18's topic in General Students

    I studied every single day while in school. Some days, studying was only for half an hour. Others, it was for up to 4 hours, usually broken up over the day. I took advantage of my commute to listen...
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    New Grad RN - VA Beach area

    Meriwhen replied to klsRN26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The good news is that there are quite a few medical facilities in the Tidewater area, though not all of them have new grad programs/residencies. The bad news is that a few of these facilities have...
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    BSN-MSN Education Program questions

    Meriwhen posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I have applied to WGU's BSN-MSN Education program. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse educator and teach psych to the next generation of nurses, though probably part-time at first as I'm not ready...
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    Continuing Education

    Meriwhen replied to nenyart92's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, AFAIK there isn't a LVN-MSN program. But OP could do a direct-entry MSN program. They don't even have to have a ADN to do it...but most direct-entry MSN programs do require the applicant...
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    Continuing Education

    Meriwhen replied to nenyart92's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that a lot of DNP programs will require you to have RN experience just to apply to the program. I think the BSN or entry-level MSN would be a good starting point. Also, you can go...
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    How many years away from bedside is too many?

    Meriwhen replied to Camino77's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've seen, a lot of employers start considering 3 years as being away from a bedside/specialty too long. I say that because of the number of job postings I've seen requiring experience...
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    Job searching: heads up or no heads up?

    Meriwhen replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, consider your relationship with your boss before deciding if you want to give the a
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    Seems like nursing school isn't for people with other responsibilities!

    Meriwhen replied to marij's topic in General Students

    My nursing program did not require that we own a vehicle. However, we WERE responsible for making it to class and clinical. How we got there, they didn't care. But if it took us moving heaven and...
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    An RN with her own SPA BUSINESS?

    Meriwhen replied to BrightRN2020's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    If you want to do this, go for it. However, I would definitely check with your state BON first, not to ask for permission, but just to make sure that you're clear on your state's scope of nursing...
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    What's your best catch?

    Meriwhen replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    My new grad was about to give a patient 80 units of regular insulin in lieu of the ordered Lantus. She thought that since we were out of Lantus, that she could substitute regular instead. Luckily,...
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    Failed last semester and it hurts

    Meriwhen replied to HopefulRNtay's topic in General Students

    Definitely go and review the test because you have nothing to lose...but I say this gently: you weren't able to complete what was required of you and so you failed. It does really sting when the...
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    New qualified nurse. Legs and KILLING me

    Meriwhen replied to SallyRi's topic in General Nursing

    I swear by compression socks. They work wonders. But do yourself a favor and order high-quality ones, at least 15mmHg. They may be more expensive, but they last longer and work better than most of...