Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    What equipment to bring to psych unit?

    Meriwhen replied to Clark_Kent's topic in Psychiatric

    You don't really need to bring too much other than a few black pens. Most of what you list will be found on the unit. In psych, alcohol swabs will be found in abundance, given the number of IMs that...
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    RECIPROCITY Nevada to California

    Meriwhen replied to californiaboy's topic in California Nursing

    Getting a CA license takes a few weeks because you have to submit a set of fingerprints as well as your transcripts to the CA BRN for review. It won't matter that you have another state nursing...
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    Does anyone know much about the ID badge laws in California?

    Meriwhen replied to LVNlavidaloca's topic in California Nursing

    I don't think there's a formal law either...though you could ask the BRN/BVNPT about it. In addition to the ID badge, some facilities give nurses a separate badge to wear designating their...
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    I got fired today, how will that affect my chances?

    Meriwhen replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Even if your last job says they will only verify dates of employment, they're not bound by that: they CAN tell prospective employers exactly why you were terminated. They may say they'll...
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    Select all that apply...??

    Meriwhen replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    The one thing I REALLY hate about SATAs is when there's only one correct answer. OK, technically a SATA could have only one correct response of the lot and still be a SATA, yet we are all so...
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    Dropped from Kaplan nursing program

    Meriwhen replied to Hopefull RN's topic in School, College Programs

    If you mean applying to the Kaplan program but at another location than the one you were dismissed from, I'd say probably not. You could ask the admissions office if it's possible. As for...
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    Mandatory Overtime

    Meriwhen replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OP: In addition to checking your facility's P&P, I would check with your state BON to see what your options are. I had a little chat with a BON when one of my prior facilities got a little...
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    Awkward situation while putting in 2 weeks notice

    Meriwhen replied to nurselove757's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I left my last job, I made sure to get references from some of the MDs as well as coworkers and my charge nurse. You resigned and gave your notice as per policy, so you did nothing wrong IMO....
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    Question about rn (adn) employment on l.i.

    Meriwhen replied to RetSGT's topic in New York Nursing

    Moving to the New York Nursing Forum for a more targeted response. Best of
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    work have put me on a leave due to an incident and i have a job interview

    Meriwhen replied to Nurseadam's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, the myth that employers can only share dates of employment and rehire status is a fallacy. Most facilities do stick to just dates and rehire status to keep things simple for themselves,...
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    Looking for job in Southern California

    Meriwhen replied to katielynn10's topic in California Nursing

    Magnets and Magnet wanna-bes will consider non-BSNs, but you have to really bring something extra to the plate such as accreditation, strong skills, and/or a good chunk of experience. Being...
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    embarrassing situation

    Meriwhen replied to pa715's topic in Patient Medications

    Clarify the frequency with the patient and if necessary, amend the
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    Am I a bad person?

    Meriwhen replied to RegMurse12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Honestly, I probably would have done the same as you, and not mentioned to A that I was interviewing at B and vice-versa unless I was directly asked about it. So I don't think you were in the wrong....
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    Ethical dilemma Anorexia

    Meriwhen replied to 28871's topic in General Nursing

    Psychiatric patients--even involuntary ones--retain the right to refuse treatment...and yes, this would include tube feedings for the anorexic patient. The only way that right to refuse can be...
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    Victor Valley College nursing students! Incoming student has some ?s :)

    Meriwhen replied to thats so awesome's topic in California Nursing

    Moved to the CA State Nursing Programs for a more targeted response. Best of
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    Pasadena ADN Fall 2013

    Meriwhen replied to ShyeoftheTiger's topic in California Nursing

    Moved just a bit to the CA State Nursing Programs forum for more targeted responses. Best of
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    Starting Pay for New Grads RN's in Southern CA

    Meriwhen replied to ann3h's topic in California Nursing

    I'm further south than OC/LA, but new grads at my facility start in the low $30s. BSN/MSN grads make a little more (I think it's 50 cents an hour) than a
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    peer interview= Job offer?

    Meriwhen replied to RNJamie12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm sorry. Been there, done that...and yes, it sucks However, don't be too hard on yourself because it may not have been something you did wrong. The other applicant may have just had some edge...
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    I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

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

    Nearly anything I could possibly say about this has already been said already in some way, shape or form. You're human. We humans make mistakes. I won't pass judgment on what you did. So all I shall...
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    What is the first thing you do when you put a fall-risk pt in the bed?

    Meriwhen replied to Tyris's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would follow the first step that is listed in the facility's Fall Risk
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    I must make a confession

    Meriwhen replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it this way: at least you weren't helping yourself to the patient's medications. It happens: I'm sure more of us have done that (the scavenging of food, not the meds) than will care to...
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    RN Mom: Where Do Nurses Live in New York City?

    Meriwhen replied to LotusRN1972's topic in New York Nursing

    Long Island is a gorgeous place to live. However, you will pay through the nose for both housing and for property taxes on the island. I have family that lives in Nassau County where homes start in...
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    Endorse Florida RN license to california

    Meriwhen replied to Irah0526's topic in Nurse Registration

    To be honest, the best source for the answer to the question, "Will CA license you?" is the CA BRN. They're tough cookies when it comes to educational requirements, and those requirements apply to...
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    California NICU

    Meriwhen replied to salaw's topic in California Nursing

    Moving to the California Nursing Forum for more targeted responses. As far as where to work, peds is not my specialty so I'm not familiar where the level 3 NICUs are, nor whether it'd be a good NICU...
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    Best Nursing Shoes

    Meriwhen replied to bconlee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Moving to the Nursing Scrubs, Uniforms and Gear forum for more targeted responses. As for myself, I wear Saucony running shoes with sole inserts. However, I'm also in psych, so my concerns aren't...