Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    How hard to pay off 50k debt on a nurses salary?

    Meriwhen replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    $600 a month could be manageable...if it's your only debt. But if it's just one of a few credit cards, loans, mortgages, car payments, etc., then it could be tough. As others have said, there's too...
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    HELP!! Just Kicked out of Nursing School bc of Hospital Backround Check

    Meriwhen replied to Trixie143's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Many schools will tell you up front that a facility can bar a student from doing clinicals there because of the student's criminal record...and the facility has the legal right to do so :/ It would...
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    is there a sole recognition program for acute mental health?

    Meriwhen replied to puravidaLV's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't know of any mental health-specific designations offhand...however, mental health facilities can go
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    Apply for endorsement now or when BSN complete?

    Meriwhen replied to momelly05's topic in California Nursing

    On that note, I hope you didn't get your ADN through Excelsior. No slur upon the school--I hear it's rather fine--but the CA BRN will not license those who graduated from there after
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    RN's desire to move to the States with family, but spouse has a criminal record

    Meriwhen replied to ambitious-student rn's topic in Immigration Advice

    Duplicate threads
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    RN's desire to move to the States with family, but spouse has a criminal record

    Meriwhen replied to ambitious-student rn's topic in Immigration Advice

    First of all, your husband's criminal record is not your criminal record. When it comes to licensing, the BON only cares about YOUR criminal record, and unless there's something you haven't told us,...
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    I got found out!

    Meriwhen replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    True that
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    Apply for endorsement now or when BSN complete?

    Meriwhen replied to momelly05's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, one other thing. The CA BRN moves SLOWLY, so if you are planning to work right away after landing in CA, you may want to start the endorsement process
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    Apply for endorsement now or when BSN complete?

    Meriwhen replied to momelly05's topic in California Nursing

    Depending on your specialty and where you apply to, I'd say mid 30s to mid 40s per
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    Emergency Psychiatric Medications

    Meriwhen replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    Wise of you to do a little homework. Best of luck with that interview, let us know how it
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    Emergency Psychiatric Medications

    Meriwhen replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    That's because posts are sorted by time, not who you respond to. But don't sweat it, you're doing fine
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    Emergency Psychiatric Medications

    Meriwhen replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    So, I take it you got the job you were interviewing
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    Ursuline Accelerated BSN

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

    Merged duplicate
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    Klonopin ?

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

    Yes, it is possible you could be denied due to the Klonopin. Not likely as you have a valid script, but depending on the policies of both the school and clinical sites, you could be denied. Remember...
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    Ursuline Accelerated BSN

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

    Moved to Nursing Schools forum. Best of
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    I got found out!

    Meriwhen replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    My vet figured it out when they were trying to explain what fluxoetine was and why they were using it. After a couple of minutes I said, "you just had to tell me you're giving my cat Prozac--I...
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    working while in drexel ace?

    Meriwhen replied to minniemickey23's topic in School, College Programs

    IMO, decide what is best for you. Some people can swing working part-time or even full-time while in school. Others--for whatever reasons--are unable to make a job and school at the same time...
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    Emergency Psychiatric Medications

    Meriwhen replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    Often diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or benztropine (Cogentin) is included with H&A, for the sedative effects as well as to prevent EPS. Ziprasidone (Geodon) is often used as an emergency med. Oh...
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    "I'm an addict...not psychotic." Aren't they both mental health issues?

    Meriwhen replied to NurseSheGirl's topic in Addictions

    And it doesn't help that there is still a strong stigma attached to mental illness in general. You'll find many people will more readily admit to criminal or questionable activity than they will to...
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    New grad, not liking the unit I'm in

    Meriwhen replied to flowerchild89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IMO, stick out the year. It'll make you a better candidate for the next job whether it's an internal transfer or you leave the facility. You'll leave on better terms with the NM than if you bailed...
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    How do you do double check insulin in an isolation room and scanning?

    Meriwhen replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    In the facilities I've worked in on both sides of the coast, the 2nd nurse is verifying only that the correct dose of the correct insulin is drawn--he/she does not have to accompany the original nurse...
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    any advice for a new grad wanting to work out of state?

    Meriwhen replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    You can do this two ways: 1. Apply for initial licensure in whatever state you want to work in. However, if you live in one of the 24 compact states, you have to apply for initial licensure in your...
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    How hard is it really to get a 4.0 in Nursing school

    Meriwhen replied to BenTram's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A 4.0 does give you a sense of accomplishment and bragging rights. It can get you noticed in this cutthroat job market. However, it doesn't give you any special privileges in the real world after...
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    dilute drug test......wth?

    Meriwhen replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think they would let a one-off dilute test go because it could be for any number of innocent reasons. But more than that, and they may suspect--understandably--that something not-so innocent could...
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    failed drug test while on pnap

    Meriwhen replied to mk1959's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Only your program director or BON can answer those questions. At least you were honest about it. Trying to blow smoke in their faces (pun not intended) with excuses would have only made things worse...