Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Almost new grad who wants to work in psych--advice please!

    Meriwhen replied to shannarini71's topic in Psychiatric

    1. You do not need a year of med-surg first to have a successful psych nursing career. It can't hurt at all, but it is in no way mandatory. IMO, a passion and interest in psych will go as far (if...
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    What does 90 probation really mean?

    Meriwhen replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation is their test drive of you...and I suppose your test drive of them. They can let you go at any time; likewise, you can do the same and leave. However as others have mentioned, leaving a...
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    Multi-state licensing woes

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

    Congratulations! One thing I read about and want to comment on: your state of residence doesn't necessarily have to be the same as your spouse's. As of 2009, the law lets you choose to be a resident...
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    Expungement: Reality check.

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

    Another difficulty faced by those with criminal records: when it comes to BONS, the guidelines of the 51 (don't forget D.C. has its own BON) vary. JadeLPN's BON only wants to hear about convictions,...
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    no random drug testing

    Meriwhen replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Nursing Career

    There's almost no workplace--especially in healthcare--that won't randomly drug test you. How often you get tested, who knows? You may go for long periods between tests, or you may be tested...
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    New Grad w/an offer but now an interview for dream(?) job!

    Meriwhen replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Nursing Career

    If ED is what you truly want--or at least want more than dialysis--then go on the interview because you have nothing to lose. If you do receive an official offer from the ED, then call the dialysis...
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    Chamberlain for BSN?

    Meriwhen replied to starlightmoon's topic in Chamberlain College

    I have no experience with Chamberlain. I do, however, have experience with getting a ADN. The advantage of getting that ADN is that you will have clinical experience (not sure how Chamberlain works...
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    Expungement: Reality check.

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

    You would have to check with your specific BON for the answer that would apply to you. Usually BONs review applicants on a case-by-case basis. As far as your expungement goes, if you have any...
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    Applying to Nursing schools in NY. Insights on schoools?

    Meriwhen replied to mscush's topic in New York Nursing

    Moving to NY Nursing Programs
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    Chamberlain for BSN?

    Meriwhen replied to starlightmoon's topic in Chamberlain College

    Moving to the Chamberlin Nursing Program
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    PCT work once I have RN License?

    Meriwhen replied to Sara_E's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your state BON to see if it's allowed. Then check with your facility's policy if they permit it. Also understand that a lot of facilities won't hire licensed RNs/LVNs for non-nurse patient...
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    Nursing student about to graduate who dislikes nursing--advice?

    Meriwhen replied to shannarini71's topic in General Nursing

    You do not need a year of med-surg first in order to have a successful psych career. It doesn't hurt, but it's in no way mandatory. Some of the best psych nurses I know went straight into the...
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    Got first nursing job but can't afford loan payments

    Meriwhen replied to venousr3tuRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, the military branches are cutting back on the number of candidates they accept since they don't have the funding they used to...plus the fact that the bad job market is causing many active duty...
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    Got first nursing job but can't afford loan payments

    Meriwhen replied to venousr3tuRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This. Loan companies are often willing to work with borrowers if contacted early. It may be possible to negotiate a lower monthly payment or deferment. As already stated, there's no guarantee...
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    How Does an RN make more in Sacramento than San Diego????

    Meriwhen replied to Scarpydooooo's topic in California Nursing

    A lot of people don't live in SD city proper but in some of the other cities in the county. If you go south and east in SD county, you'll find housing costs can be lower. Also, not every place pays...
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    Finding a job with criminal record

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

    Theft is a tough one. I don't have specific advice on where you can work, except that you will probably have to look outside of the hospital box for a place that may consider you. I don't know WI...
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    New RN.. DO I have ANY chance of finding ANY job with assault misdemeanor?!

    Meriwhen replied to lashuna1028's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congratulations and best of luck with the new
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    NURS 3425 Holistic Health starting 04/08/2013

    Meriwhen replied to TBBRN2011's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Unless things have changed between when I took the class and now, you only need to get temperature in one way, so pick your preferred method (oral, etc.) and go for it. Though I'd try to avoid having...
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    I don't think I want to be a nurse anymore...

    Meriwhen replied to Momma79's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Another vote for "don't make major decisions while early in recovery" because you may regret them later. Work on your recovery first--nothing else will fall until place until you do that. There are...
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    How to answer drug abuse hx question

    Meriwhen replied to spizwink's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Tough one. I can understand your concern since this information could be used against you....and unfortunately, recovery often is used in that way :/ I also can't definitely tell you whether you say...
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    RN-BSN Possible Plan. Please take a look and give feedback.

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

    One other piece of advice...be sure to register for the pre-req/general ed courses at the start of each semester, even if you aren't taking the course until the second 8 weeks. Unlike the 5-week...
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    RN-BSN Research and Vulnerable Populations...together?

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

    Ick. My friend reports a similar horror story for the research course, except that you do most of the work as part of group projects. Considering that I won't working but I will be juggling a...
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    RN-BSN Possible Plan. Please take a look and give feedback.

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

    I will tell you what NOT to double up on: if possible, avoid taking other classes when taking HIST 1311/1312. The history classes are not special condensed versions of history for the RN-BSN...
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    Question ...

    Meriwhen replied to swit2328's topic in Chamberlain College

    Since you are postponing your enrollment for several months, you may have to repeat either/both...but that would depend on the policy of the program/campus. I would call the campus for the most...
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    Advice on a job while in school

    Meriwhen replied to EaglesWings21's topic in General Nursing

    The advantages of working as a sitter/tech/CNA/student nurse while you are in school are that you'll make some money, you'll get healthcare experience, you'll build the resume, you'll have a chance to...