Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Cost effective patients

    Meriwhen replied to SNB1014's topic in Nursing Humor

    Same here, but only for medications which we do not carry in our pharmacy and would have to special-order, or for medications that we just don't issue period (e.g., methadone isn't given at one of my...
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    Background Check Prior To School

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

    Consulting with a lawyer to see what can be done--if anything--about your criminal record is a good idea. Getting an expungement for whatever you can would definitely help you with schools and with...
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    Tidewater Community College 2013-2014 Nursing

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

    Littmann Select or Classic II SE are good for students. GRX CD-29 is also a good one...it's heavier than the Littmann but has excellent
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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    It was helpful (agree: not as good as last week's). The echo and technical difficulties really killed it, plus the fact that an entire section of the course was unable to even access the session. I...
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    Nursing Job Fair Attire Question

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

    You technically could...however it may not make the best impression on the recruiters. I'd dress as though you're going to an
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    Military spouse and nursing school

    Meriwhen replied to patiencejade1311's topic in Nursing Career

    If there's a risk of you relocating somewhere in a couple of years, I think the LPN followed LPN-RN may be the best way for you to go. Start on the path ASAP, especially since--and I speak from...
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    Pregnant Teen Mom Who Just Turned 18

    Meriwhen replied to healthcare4life's topic in General Nursing

    You need to look at the laws specific for your state (CA). States vary widely, so what flies for OK in the neighboring state may not be what's law in yours. The facility may or may not report...
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    Is putting my n-clex "score" on a resume a bad idea?

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

    IMO, to put your NCLEX score on your resume is very tacky. First, it in no way proves you are smarter/more intelligent than anyone who got more than 76 questions. It could be that you just received...
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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    It is worth zero. It may listed in the gradebook as 45 points, but it does not count towards your final
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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    To figure out your grade from the ?/77: 1. Subtract 45 from 77...you'll get 32, which is how many points assignment #1 is worth. 2. Subtract whatever grade you got on the practice quiz from the ?...
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    Angelo State University Hospital Affiliate program Lvn-Rn

    Meriwhen replied to swoelfel5's topic in School, College Programs

    For more info: State Board Requirements - excelsior.edu Texas isn't one of the states with special requirements, so if you're planning to work in Texas as a RN, you'd be good. But if you're planning...
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    Angelo State University Hospital Affiliate program Lvn-Rn

    Meriwhen replied to swoelfel5's topic in School, College Programs

    Both programs are good, but one thing to keep in mind about Excelsior is what states you plan to be licensed and work in. There are 13 or so states in which Excelsior grads have to meet certain...
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    Miserable at work...Help I'm drowning...

    Meriwhen replied to namiller1213's topic in General Nursing

    Government jobs are great but you have to decide if slogging through 20-30 years for a retirement pension is really worth it. For some people, it is. For others, it isn't. Only you can decide that....
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    lawsuits

    Meriwhen replied to nicole68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tell her not to worry unless she is contacted by the hospital/lawyer about a lawsuit...and if that happens, for her to immediately call her malpractice insurance and/or seek counsel from a lawyer...
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    Orientee Horror Stories?

    Meriwhen replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    I'll never forget this orientee: Orientee (brandishing a filled syringe): "We don't have any long-acting insulin. Can I give him 80 of Humalog instead?" Me: "No, I like to keep my patients alive."...
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    Patient's right to refuse

    Meriwhen replied to julz68's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Agreed. The OP needs to educate the patient on the risks of refusal...and then document that they educated the patient on the risks of refusal and that the patient verbalized understanding of said...
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    Starting Nursing school... to disclose or not to disclose? HELP!

    Meriwhen replied to jeshicuhx3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just remember that you always have to put your recovery first, from now until the day you die. If you don't do that, it's nearly impossible to get the rest of your life to fall into place. Good
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    Owe IRS and wet and wreckless

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

    I hate to say it, but the CA BRN is not the fastest moving of entities :/ Hoping any delay you get stuck with is
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    Needle stick injury!

    Meriwhen replied to coco0106's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing the same thing. Aim more down and less
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    Stolen cards

    Meriwhen replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure you can: call the AHA and ask. You may have to pay a small fee for replacement cards (like $10 or
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    Where do I go from here??

    Meriwhen replied to brylee621's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Whether you intended to, blowing off the BON wasn't the smartest thing...but what's done is done. It does mean that you will work harder to prove yourself and reassure them of your recovery. Start...
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    What should I do?

    Meriwhen replied to yoyo123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moving to Pre-Nursing Student forum for more targeted responses. Best of
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    Starting Nursing school... to disclose or not to disclose? HELP!

    Meriwhen replied to jeshicuhx3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    IMO, you need at least one year of clean/sober time under your belt before you make or undertake any drastic decisions or changes...and nursing school certainly qualifies as a drastic change! But...
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    new grad/new nurse....In need of some honest advice

    Meriwhen replied to lillyh_90's topic in Psychiatric

    While prior med-surg experience won't hurt, it is not necessary for a successful career in psych. You may not be doing as many IVs, foleys, lab draws, or other hands-on skills in psych (unless you...
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    Owe IRS and wet and wreckless

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

    Kinda sorta. It is "reckless driving with alcohol." BAC is generally below .08 and a benevolent officer/prosecutor may gave you this instead of a DUI. It's less serious on your record than a DUI...