Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Bedside nurses and pregnancy

    Meriwhen replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I worked up until 37 weeks. I wasn't going to work until I was in labor and ready to drop the child: I wanted some time to rest and prepare...I ended up getting two weeks to do
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    Bay Area (California) RN nurse seeking job

    Meriwhen replied to RNizanomre's topic in California Nursing

    Moving to the CA forum for a more targeted response...also, as you already have 15 months of experience, you're not a new grad anymore, so the CA forum may be more helpful. Unfortunately, the job...
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    What new nurses see in experienced nurses that would flunk them in Clincal Roatations

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

    Once you graduate and pass the NCLEX, you (general) work under your own nursing license: you have no clinical instructor or precepting nurse to answer to. Now, whether you still choose to play by...
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    Jobs in Virginia Beach area?

    Meriwhen replied to tashacorinne's topic in Virginia Nursing

    In addition, some of the major hospital organizations (Sentara, Riverside, Bon Secours) have their own nursing programs...and guess whose graduates get priority when it comes to applying for positions...
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    My success story. California brn with a dui.

    Meriwhen replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    All that the "good pop-up" means is that you (probably) passed the NCLEX. Unfortunately, all you can do now is to wait to see if the BON will license you. I hope it won't take too long for them to...
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    Im worried, I have one dismissed DUI on my record

    Meriwhen replied to Smith5's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    No way to predict that, sorry. Only the BON can answer that...you could try asking them (do it anonymously if you prefer) but they usually prefer to wait to give an answer until you actually apply,...
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    Im worried, I have one dismissed DUI on my record

    Meriwhen replied to Smith5's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Like I said, I'm not sure if you can expunge a dismissed case--you need to ask an attorney. Even if it's possible, you may still need to report an expunged dismissal to your
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    GRADUATED!!! Do I call myself RN yet?

    Meriwhen replied to Nurse-84's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You're not a RN until you pass the NCLEX. There's no way around
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    PA RN license transfer to CA

    Meriwhen replied to bieralynn's topic in California Nursing

    The CA BRN has very strict educational requirements--this is what trips up most applicants/endorsees. You will need to have your school send transcripts directly to the BON--this includes transcripts...
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    Three weeks no call back

    Meriwhen replied to cincin1222's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IMO, if you don't hear from them after an interview, one follow-up call/e-mail from you is acceptable. Maybe a second time if you really want the job and feel things went really well in the...
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    Is there any hope for the BSN who never had experience to get a job?

    Meriwhen replied to Mrs149's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a tough job market for everyone, let alone new grads. All you can do is keep applying to everything you can because at this point you want to start working period: you can always find/transfer...
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    Who reads your mantoux (PPD) test?

    Meriwhen replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I think this varies by state law and/or facility P&P. In my last facility, any nurse could place and read PPDs. In this facility (different state), Employee Oc Health places them...they can also...
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    Endorsement to CA & Educational Requirements

    Meriwhen replied to eyepenny's topic in California Nursing

    When you apply for endorsement, you will be have to submit transcript(s) from your school(s). To be precise, the schools themselves will have to submit the transcripts directly to the CA BRN. Submit...
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    Has anyone ever been careless and gotten stuck?

    Meriwhen replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...fortunately for me, it was a sterile needle. But it was a big wake-up call for me to remember neither to be careless nor rush, even if it's in the middle of a code. Especially since Hep C...
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    Im worried, I have one dismissed DUI on my record

    Meriwhen replied to Smith5's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    When it comes time to apply for licensure, you need to talk to the Texas BON and find out what you need to disclose about your criminal record. I know my BON wants to know about arrests even if the...
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    Felons and Nursing in VA

    Meriwhen replied to dr3amline's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Unfortunately, the fact that any BON said that your felony was not a barrier crime to licensure doesn't mean that nursing schools and/or clinical sites have to welcome you and your record with open...
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    Can you get licensed to be a RN with a DUI??

    Meriwhen replied to egypshun03's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Short answer: It's possible to be licensed with a DUI. Long answer: each BON reviews applicants with a criminal history (the fact that you have a DUI means you have a criminal history) on a...
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    To the New Gradswho are getting ready to sit for NCLEX

    Meriwhen replied to nowim clean's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX forum. Best of luck to all of the new grads who are about to take the
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    "For-profit" schools... As bad as they say?

    Meriwhen replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    I know--I was trying to help too :) I posted that for those who may not know what SAC or regional accreditation was. I didn't know about any other accreditations until I attended a school with...
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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    Bah If you have questions, see if someone in your group can post them for you. Then get the
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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    One tip that I heard from other students: attend the OOH every Wednesday if you can...if you can't, the transcripts are saved for one
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    Should I take an office RN position

    Meriwhen replied to charley412's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The one thing worse than being a new grad is being an old new grad, which is what you are flirting with if you hold out for only hospital jobs. Take this job--it's experience as well as a...
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    "For-profit" schools... As bad as they say?

    Meriwhen replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    SAC is regional accreditation. SAC accreditation may help with transferring/following on with schools in your region. Going outside of your region though, I don't know how far SAC accreditation will...
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    Is this true?

    Meriwhen replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I've never heard of not having to go to court to routinely force meds...very interesting! I wonder if other states do the same (in my experience so far, many states require hearings). If you ever...
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    Is this true?

    Meriwhen replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not familiar with PA law and procedure, so I'm not sure what 302 is. I can tell you that a psych patient, even an involuntary one, retains the legal right to refuse medication both scheduled and...