Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Is it legal for a former employer to...

    Meriwhen replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your last employer can say anything they like about you as long as it's fact. So yes, they can tell them if you gave notice--or in your case, that you didn't give it--and it's perfectly legal for...
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    BSN to DNP Advice Needed! (Senior Nursing Student)

    Meriwhen replied to BigBluemadness's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moving to Pre-Nurse Practitioner
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    Finding a Preceptorship in Los Angeles

    Meriwhen replied to pnkgirl25's topic in California Nursing

    Moving to CA Nursing Programs folder to help you get a more targeted response. Best of
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    Note to self regarding CEN renewal...

    Meriwhen replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    As long as I never have to take a certification test again, I don't care if I renew early and lose a couple of months
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    LOC or ABC first?

    Meriwhen replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    ABCs...and to be honest, you're won't be able to help but notice the patient's LOC--or at least get a general idea of it--as you're checking for airway, breathing and
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    CSULA Fall 2013 Basic BSN hopeful

    Meriwhen replied to AnxiousAntsy's topic in California Nursing

    Moved to CA State Nursing Programs for a more targeted response. Best of
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Meriwhen replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Also consider that not every NM is going to welcome a call/e-mail/visit from a new graduate student. Doesn't mean you shouldn't try because if you don't try you'll never know, but don't expect that...
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    Didn't get senior practicum in NICU

    Meriwhen replied to Mnstn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Your senior practicum/preceptorship doesn't make or break your career. Don't sweat it, just learn all that you can from wherever you are assigned
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    Skype Interview?

    Meriwhen replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you have a toddler, GET A BABYSITTER. Either recruit family/friends to help, or pay for a sitter. Do not even think that you can do this interview during nap time because I can guarantee you it...
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    What color scrubs would you wear for an interview

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

    For the interview, I vote for solid, darker colored scrubs: your purple or teal sound nice as long as those colors aren't too electric. Otherwise, brown, royal blue or navy blue (my preference) are...
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    Advise

    Meriwhen replied to lynds80's topic in General Nursing

    If you're not sure about psych for the long haul and you have an opportunity to try something else...go try it! :) It will definitely expand your skills, and you can always go back to psych if you...
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    Ces college lvn program

    Meriwhen replied to lvn_2b's topic in California Nursing

    Moving to CA State Nursing Programs for a more targeted
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    Temp RN license in VA

    Meriwhen replied to DocsWifey's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Each state has its own requirements for licensure, and the fact that one state issued you a nursing license doesn't mean that the other 49 will automatically endorse you in. All you can do is wait...
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    Nursing program under warning

    Meriwhen replied to cheriealexa8's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, it's too great of a risk. Yes, there's a chance that the school would resolve its problem and be fine. And there's a chance that they won't be able to fix the problems and lose...
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    Controlled substances not locked or counted!?

    Meriwhen replied to ibegyourpardon's topic in General Nursing

    Tramadol (Ultram) has an addiction potential, so many facilities will treat it as though it was controlled and lock/log it. Actually, some states do classify Tramadol as a C-IV med, and others are...
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    New Grad Salary

    Meriwhen replied to Sweet charm's topic in Psychiatric

    CA...where I work, new grads start out in the mid
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    Is my Pay Acceptable for Southern California?

    Meriwhen replied to RuthRogers's topic in Agency Nurses

    For a LVN, it's a great rate. For a RN, it is rather low. Then again, you also have to consider that the agency offers you more flexibility in your scheduling, which may be a fair trade-off for pay...
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    Nursing Care in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

    Meriwhen replied to katej326's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych ICU (yes, the term ICU (as well as ED) isn't just for med nursing) is the most severely psychotic patients. Not necessarily the most dangerous, not necessarily every 5150/involuntary that comes...
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    Can you work in an doctors office as an RN without prior hospital experience?

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

    Unfortunately many doctors' offices prefer LVNs or MAs because they are usually cheaper to hire than a RN. It is possible, though it may be harder to find such a
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    Networking during clinicals

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

    IMO, networking during clinicals is not a bad idea...if done in moderation. Remember, you are at clinicals primarily to learn and develop your skills. If you spend more of your time trying to...
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    Nursing and being a mother....

    Meriwhen replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    I have one child with ASD and another (who hopefully will not have ASD or be special-ed) on the way. I have two jobs: one per-diem (casual) and one via agency. I tell both when I'm available and...
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    Cuticle picking?

    Meriwhen replied to jennylee01's topic in General Nursing

    This is called excoriation, or skin picking. Barring any last-minute changes, it's going to be included in the DSM-V (a.k.a. Psych Diagnosis Bible) in the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders section. I do...
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    Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose

    Meriwhen replied to coolnursegirl's topic in California Nursing

    Moving to the California Nursing Forum for more targeted responses. Best of
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    Boy, did I mess up :(

    Meriwhen replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    As others have said, no one was harmed though you gave a parent a good scare. It could have been worse. IMO, in the grand scheme of things, this isn't a horrible mistake. I sincerely doubt that you...
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    Unrecognizable without scrubs...

    Meriwhen replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Happens to me all of the time. Whenever I show up for something and I'm not in scrubs, people have no idea who I am. Even my own boss--whose office is right around the corner from where I...