Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    RN counseling guidelines

    Meriwhen replied to Anagray's topic in Addictions

    IMO, you didn't step out of your scope of practice: you did what was necessary to help ensure the patient's safety preoperatively as well as afterwards with the education and referral. I agree...
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    Documentation

    Meriwhen replied to Yayamaya's topic in Psychiatric

    In addition, I would also look for documentation CEUs. Not all of them may be from the legal perspective, but they can still help you improve your
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    Daylight Savings

    Meriwhen replied to SionainnRN's topic in General Nursing

    She worked 11 (spring) or 13 (fall) hours only if she was working at 0200, as that's the hour of the time change. So unless her day shift was 0100-1300, she only worked 12 hours. Get a white...
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    Should I be forward about being a stripper?

    Meriwhen replied to Nixon99's topic in Nursing Career

    IMO, unless you are legally obligated to disclose it, I'd leave it off as it doesn't pertain to the position that you are applying to--it's neither a healthcare position nor one at a healthcare...
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    Rady Children's New Grad Nursing Program 2013

    Meriwhen replied to snfairfax's topic in California Nursing

    And it closes on Friday, March 15...so all of you looking to apply, DO NOT WAIT. Depending on how many applications they get, the posting may not even stay up until Friday. Best of luck to all of you...
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    casual/ PRN nurses

    Meriwhen replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all. I consider the hospital my main employer, and so I supplement the shifts I get there with shifts from the agency. If I'm not getting as much from the hospital that week, I let the agency...
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    I am having the hardest time making a career decision

    Meriwhen replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, the salaries a lot better out here...then again, the cost of living is much higher. You'll find that your increased salary won't go as far as you think. Tough call--it sounds like you have valid...
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    Working with a nurse who isn't allowed to admin narcotics?

    Meriwhen replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because this nurse hasn't told you or her coworkers about her restrictions doesn't mean that the NM doesn't know about them. Not every nurse trumpets her/his restrictions to everyone in the...
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    Regis University CHOICE progam 2013

    Meriwhen replied to License2Heal's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Moving to Colorado State Nursing Programs
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    Average LPN/LVN wages in SoCal

    Meriwhen replied to lulu67's topic in California Nursing

    Moving to the CA Nursing Forum for a more targeted
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    Question?

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

    Moving to Pre-Nursing Student Forum for a more targeted response. As far as retaking courses to improve your chances, lots of students retake courses, so it necessarily won't be a negative. When it...
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    casual/ PRN nurses

    Meriwhen replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. I work in two places: a hospital and with an agency. I am debating taking on a third job only because the hospital is less than a 5 minute drive away from my home...I could walk there if I...
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    Where do you get childcare?

    Meriwhen replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in General Nursing

    Even if your SO's rate/rank is high and you don't qualify for the subsidy, CDC rates are still pretty affordable compared to other childcare options. Better half's pay grade is high enough that we...
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    In need of some advice

    Meriwhen replied to kjbarnett129's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree, go with whatever interests you more. Yes, time spent in med/surg won't hurt you and can be helpful in some ways, but it's not critical for success in psych by any means. And if you have the...
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    nurse rights

    Meriwhen replied to nursetana's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And I have to provide my full name if a patient asks for it, as even psych patients have the legal right to know who is caring for them. Most don't ask what my last name is. Occasionally one does,...
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    Jefferson State - Jefferson Campus - summer 2013

    Meriwhen replied to jle922's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Moved to Alabama State Nursing Programs forum. Best of luck to all of you starting the
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    I am about to quit with no notice and no warning

    Meriwhen replied to okkennk28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You have to do what you have to...but remember that this isn't the early 2000s, when jobs were being thrown at nurses. The market is a lot harsher, even for experienced nurses. IMO, if possible,...
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    Where do you get childcare?

    Meriwhen replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in General Nursing

    For the website...don't know, we're military :) It's free for me. For babysitters, usually 8-10/hour for 1 child, 10-12/hour for both. But my eldest gets a lot of childcare through his school's...
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    Where do you get childcare?

    Meriwhen replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in General Nursing

    Try looking on sittercity.com--I've found a couple of sitters on there that have worked out well. And since you're military/DoD, you get free
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    Help! Moving to NYC and lost!

    Meriwhen replied to Rebecca, RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Moving to NY Nursing Forum. Congratulations and best of luck with the new job and grad school! Oh yeah, as far as where to live...most of Manhattan is very expensive: think living in a shoebox for...
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    Does anyone else feel violated?

    Meriwhen replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As much as I support 12-step, I'll be the first to admit that it's not for everyone. Yes, it has a great track record but it's not 100%. And I know people who have remained clean and sober with...
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    Seeking CNA employment in Georgia

    Meriwhen replied to aaliyahrobinson's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Moving to GA Nursing Forum for a more targeted response. Best of
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    I need some ABSN Advice, Where should I go?!

    Meriwhen replied to enk205's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Moving to VA State Nursing Programs for a more targeted response. Best of luck whatever you
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    RN to BSN: Is it worth it to find work in a large city?

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

    Many facilities are either Magnet or Magnet wanna-be. So yes, pursuing the BSN is worth it. It's not impossible to get hired as a ADN in a Magnet-heavy city--I did--but I also had experience and...
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    Is there any travel nursing for new Grad's?

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

    I work for an agency. My orientation was all about the facility I worked at, NOT about Nursing 101...because they expected me to already know that. They do not have the time, motivation or money to...