Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    No worries, just keeping all of us out of trouble :) We're going to have enough of it as it is once this class starts
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    I want to do well in nursing school...any advice

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

    1. Be aware that nursing school is one of the most unfair experiences there is out there in this world. You will be at the mercy of nursing professors and clinical instructors whose word is pretty...
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    psychiatric nursing - clothing

    Meriwhen replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    My concern with head coverings would be the safety aspect. A patient could snatch it off of your head, and you've just given him something he can strangle himself/others with. Or--and I think this...
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    Have an interview.. what to wear??

    Meriwhen replied to raynbabe07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If she told you first (without you asking her) that you could wear scrubs, then IMO it would be OK wear the scrubs if that's what you were stuck doing. That being said, it's far more professional--and...
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    NURS 4325 Research Start Date 5/20/2013

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

    I'm in this class. I sent back the attestation form (I just got the e-mail from my AC this morning) and looked at the first week's coursework...I'm now glad I didn't take another course with this...
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    should I disclose arrest record to Wyoming BON?

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

    Actually, you were convicted...of an infraction. It's not a felony or a misdemeanor, but it's still a conviction nonetheless. You need to seek the advice of an attorney as to how to answer the...
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    "For-profit" schools... As bad as they say?

    Meriwhen replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    This...so much so, that I've bolded it. You (OP as well as in general) need to do your research about the school before you drop the money and sign on. It doesn't matter if it's a for-profit,...
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    "For-profit" schools... As bad as they say?

    Meriwhen replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    To be honest...each for-profit school is different. Some are accredited; some are not. Some have great NCLEX pass rates; some do not. Some have great retention rates; some do not. Some have great...
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    Reinstated!!

    Meriwhen replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on both getting your license back and your continued recovery! Have you thought about psych? We do tend to be a bit recovery-friendly... and depending on what your stips are, there...
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    RN who works in clinic

    Meriwhen replied to sandiegoRN9876's topic in California Nursing

    Ah, that does change things...from your other posts, I thought you were a new grad. Guess I got the wrong end of the stick--my bad. A lot of the listings I see are usually for LVNs, but they have...
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    RN who works in clinic

    Meriwhen replied to sandiegoRN9876's topic in California Nursing

    I hate to bear the bad news, but most clinics won't hire new grads--they want experienced nurses, because a clinic is not the place for them to teach you Nursing 101. Also, the facilities you...
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    Staffing during hurricanes?

    Meriwhen replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in Hurricane Country, the policy was that if you were regularly scheduled to work during a weather emergency, you had to be there or risk termination. My facility would try to get...
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    New shift, new person

    Meriwhen replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy your new
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    LPN Student

    Meriwhen replied to apiedrabuena's topic in Addictions

    Keep in mind that I'm not a LVN but a RN. I don't know if there's anything special you have to do as a LVN/LPN regarding CEUs...AFAIK it shouldn't be any different but do double-check. But yes, you...
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    Can Someone Explain The Nurse Licensure Compact To Me?

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

    You could indicate in your cover letter that you are planning to/willing to/in the process of (choose the applicable one) endorsing your licensure to that state. It may not guarantee that they'll...
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    How many shifts to work in order to prevent Burnout.

    Meriwhen replied to everyday6/12's topic in Psychiatric

    I start feeling frazzled if I do more than 3-4 shifts a week. I also choose to work 8s because I know 12s would take too much out of me at this point in my life. Because I want that flexibility,...
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    RN-BSN Research and Vulnerable Populations...together?

    Meriwhen posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    For those who have taken the RN-BSN Research and RN-BSN Vulnerable Population classes...what do you do think about taking the two courses concurrently? Do you think it's possible or would it be too...
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    backround checks.

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

    Moving to Criminal History forum for a more targeted response. This is a moderated forum so posts may take a little bit to show up. To answer your question, state BONs evaluates applicants with a...
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    Narcotics ..so I got put on unpaid administrative leave today

    Meriwhen replied to jbecerra's topic in General Nursing

    "Everyone does it this way" only works until something goes wrong, like it did here. Then you'd be surprised how self-righteous "everyone" can get :/ And unfortunately, only the one involved when...
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    Psychiatric Nursing/Psych NP: The Content and the Lifestyle

    Meriwhen replied to unicornbrain's topic in Psychiatric

    Actually, I find myself spending more time with patients than I thought I ever would. I do also lead groups and activities on occasion. You see, one of the primary interventions in psych is...
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    Honest advise needed

    Meriwhen replied to lynds80's topic in Psychiatric

    That's how I did it: I started PRN and made myself available for four shifts a week. I was rarely cancelled (if anything, staffing called perpetually because they needed bodies). I did have the...
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    Got hired!!

    Meriwhen replied to RN315's topic in Psychiatric

    I hear you...at the end of the day, the bills do have to get paid :/ Is picking up a second part-time or per-diem job an option? Or...you could take that other job, and then try to pick up per-diem...
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    Starting FCCA

    Meriwhen replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior has stated--repeatedly--that the FCCA is not a collaborative effort. If students are going to asking each other for notes on the actual EC site or anywhere else, then they will have no one...
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    New: Transcript requirement?

    Meriwhen replied to caren19's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Only once did I have to submit (well, have my school submit) my transcript to an employer...that was in 2009. Haven't had to do it
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    Reported to BON because of eating disorder!?!?

    Meriwhen replied to RoamFreeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Threatening to report you to the BON for an eating disorder?!? Jeez! I've never heard of any nurse losing their license d/t an eating disorder. Those that did have a eating disorder and had issues...