Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Help! graduated with honors from BSN program!

    Meriwhen replied to RN2b599's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moving to Nursing Licensure with a Criminal History to get you more responses. Please be aware that this is a moderated forum, so there may be a small delay before responses
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    Already signed one offer-can i rescind?

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

    You need to pick the position that is best for you. If that means rescinding your acceptance of job #1 for job #2, then do it. Doing this may or may not burn a bridge--it does happen a lot more than...
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    Calculator at work?

    Meriwhen replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in General Nursing

    HELL YES. You're not in nursing school anymore, so there's no reason why you can't have a calculator with you. Especially since now you have your own nursing license--so you'd better get that dose...
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    Should I get both ACLS and PALS?

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

    I didn't go into OR so I'm not sure exactly what they're looking for...but IMO I can't see how it would hurt your chances. So if you have the funds to spare on a PALS class, go for
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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    What laskydncr said. Also listen to all of the Class Notes recordings (found under Resources). And practice your test-taking skills: look at ALL the answers and see which one is the best before...
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    Jobs for New Grads in California

    Meriwhen replied to aaron2604's topic in California Nursing

    In my opinion....TURN. AROUND. NOW. Seriously, the job market for new grads sucks in CA. Almost half of new grads can't land a job; those that do take 6-12 months or more, and many have to take...
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    On child abuse registry and trying to fill out BON application

    Meriwhen replied to fl.bunny's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    When it comes to what to answer when filling out the licensure application, you need to consult with a lawyer, as we can't give legal advice here. As far as whether this will stop you for gaining...
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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    I don't think many groups did well on week 2 from what I hear. Oh well. At this point, I'll take never having to take this class again over anything
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    Can they give you clinical times on weekends?

    Meriwhen replied to nursing_student93's topic in General Students

    Depends on your program. I haven't encountered too many schools that do weekend clinicals but it is
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    Sad but true (maybe)

    Meriwhen replied to pacjeffery's topic in Virginia Nursing

    So true about the military. Details do take preferences into account, but ultimately you go wherever you are needed...and that can be anywhere in the world. It doesn't matter if you are married or...
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    How to pay back your student loans

    Meriwhen replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Don't miss a payment. If you think you're in danger of not making a payment, contact the loan company ASAP--before payment is due--to see if anything can be done. The ding that one missed payment...
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    Do PRN positions let you pick what days you want to work?

    Meriwhen replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your facility policy. Most places will let you pick what you want to work as long as you meet the minimum scheduling requirements. If you're planning to work PRN on the weekends, you...
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    Geodon IM

    Meriwhen replied to TerpGal02's topic in Psychiatric

    Not out first choice for an emergency drug (not sure why that is) but we do use
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    Are you married sweetie?"

    Meriwhen replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For 95% of the patients, if they ask me if I'm married or have kids, I politely tell them "I have a cat" and leave it at that. If the press it, I tell them about my cat in detail--most get the hint....
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    No call/ No show

    Meriwhen replied to Redder's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to get fired for one no call/no show? Of course it is. Nurses have been fired for far less. Now, is it likely that you will get fired for this one incident? IMO, I doubt it. I think...
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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    June 22. I have the date highlighted in purple on my
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    Best states for new grads?ca, or, wa, nm, az..?

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

    If you want to get an idea of what new grads are facing in CA, go to the CA forum here and look at the New Grad Support Thread (I can't remember the exact name of it). Someone in the thread took 2.5...
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    New Grad Mistake!

    Meriwhen replied to CaligirlRN75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Generally, medications shouldn't be given IM if they don't have to be, especially scheduled medication. Sometimes the initial dose may be given IM if it's needed to work faster or there's other...
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    any nurses/nursing students on methadone?

    Meriwhen replied to milksteak's topic in Nurses Recovery

    She should definitely check with the BON (do it anonymously by e-mail) to see if the methadone will be an impediment to getting CNA certification. Or she can look for jobs that don't require CNA...
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    First interview since being reinstated!

    Meriwhen replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Best of luck with your
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    Accepted to Christian U- but I'm not Christian...

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

    IMO, you don't need to be a "good Christian" or even a Christian to get through nursing school. However, you need to be fully aware of what you are getting into BEFORE you sign on the dotted line....
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    Air Force Mental Health ( psychiatric ) nurse demand

    Meriwhen replied to mattyg's topic in Psychiatric

    Is there an age limit attached to NPs? That is, do you have to be under a certain age to be
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    "We'll be checking your References..."

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

    My first job, they didn't check references...granted, it helped that a classmate was a long-time employee there and I put her down as the person who referred me to the position. My second job, they...
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    "We'll be checking your References..."

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

    1. It could be they haven't checked your references yet. Often it's not the interviewer who checks references but someone in HR, so the process may not be very fast. 2. It could be they opted not...
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    How about a secondary call button - please comment

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

    As others have said: good idea in theory, bad idea in reality. That's because the patients--and their families'--definitions of what is an "emergency" usually vary widely from nurses' definition....