Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Promotion...decision?

    Meriwhen replied to beth.grossman's topic in Psychiatric

    When I worked 7-3 charge, I was expected to put in my weekends and holidays just like everyone else. Only when I accepted a unit manager position was I granted the weekends off...but I still had to...
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    Graduating August 2013 any advice?

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

    You're wise to start thinking about this now. I'll get this out of the way first: don't limit yourself to ICU or ER only, as you may be disappointed. Some ICUs and ERs accept new grads; most prefer...
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    Ambien order did I make a mistake

    Meriwhen replied to nakinok's topic in Patient Medications

    You could cut a 10 to make the dose of 5 if the tablet is
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    Ambien order did I make a mistake

    Meriwhen replied to nakinok's topic in Patient Medications

    I know that, you know that, I think most nurses know that. However, there are some pharmacies who don't know that and if they don't stock 10s, will insist the order be written as 2 5s before they...
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    Got denied by California; now license holder for NV, is reciprocity possible?

    Meriwhen replied to konoha's topic in Nurse Registration

    I hate to say it, but even if you try to endorse into CA they're still going to demand a copy of your transcripts. And the CA BRN can still reject you even if you hold a valid RN license from another...
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    City of Hope New Grad 2013 App

    Meriwhen replied to sashimi's topic in California Nursing

    Merged the two City of Hope threads. Good luck to everyone who is
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    Meriwhen replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A gentle reminder to all participants (current and potential) to please keep the thread on topic, as well as to show respect to each other. Thank
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    accepted but problems in immunization record

    Meriwhen replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Generally, hepatitis B shots are given in a series of 3: the initial shot, a second shot 1 month following the first, and the final shot 6 months following the first. As far as whether you need...
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    Ambien order did I make a mistake

    Meriwhen replied to nakinok's topic in Patient Medications

    The way it's written, I would have repeated the original dose and given the two 5mg tabs as the repeat. Can't say I agree with the dosage (though I have seen 15mg and even up to 20mg given, but both...
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    Aftercare

    Meriwhen replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And no one says that you have to do the first step at that very first meeting :) You do the first step whenever you are ready. You're not competing against anyone to see who can do them the fastest,...
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    Aftercare

    Meriwhen replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How to go to a NA meeting: 1. Find a meeting. 2. Show up to it. Seriously, that's it. You are under no obligation to do anything when you attend the meeting. You want to share? Great! You'd...
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    Nurses in Recovery do get jobs!!!!

    Meriwhen replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!
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    Giving the license up

    Meriwhen replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have to agree with that: the first year should be spent focusing on you and your recovery. Plus, many employers will not touch an applicant with "only" months in recovery...that may be why they...
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    Giving the license up

    Meriwhen replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Agreeing with the others...seek legal counsel about the ramifications of giving up your license before you do it. If you don't ask a lawyer, at least ask the BON/VA Dept. of Health Professions. Not...
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    Delegation Assignment HELP

    Meriwhen replied to Kandyrain22's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree...I see a at least one patient there (likely 2) that could be assigned to a LVN, at least in my state. Plus the LVN could perform some of the duties needed for the other
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    A job interview

    Meriwhen replied to DVT33's topic in Psychiatric

    Brush up on your basic therapeutic communication, psych conditions, medications, adverse effects of medication (e.g. s/sx of EPS such as tremors, rigidity) and how they would be treated (Benadryl or...
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    psych groups

    Meriwhen replied to LyndeLou1982's topic in Psychiatric

    Medications...after all, who better to lead that one than a nurse? You can cover meds in general or tailor it to your population. Aftercare planning is another good idea--you can convey how important...
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    APA format generators...What do you recommend?

    Meriwhen replied to Lucci's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Was it Dr. Paper? I used to use that until I realized enough APA sunk in that I didn't need it anymore
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    Meriwhen replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    While this subforum's topic is primarily for nurses in or affected by recovery, it is open to any AN member to view and participate in. Just like females can view and post in the Men in Nursing...
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    Psych patient refuses medication but can't tell me why...what now?

    Meriwhen replied to Marshall1's topic in Psychiatric

    As long as he's legally competent and not court-ordered to receive medications, he can refuse as much as he likes. Just like everyone else has said, all you can do is keep educating, document the...
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    Whats your record??

    Meriwhen replied to Rhi007's topic in General Nursing

    I can't tell you how many times I've taken care of deities ("God" is pretty popular). Haven't had a superhero yet though, but I'm sure I will. My most memorable one patient was "Paris Hilton"...who...
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    Charting error during clinicals

    Meriwhen replied to coffeeandcake's topic in General Students

    I want to add that you should get into the habit now of rechecking abnormal vitals immediately, or at least within a few minutes. That is the first thing I tell nursing students (and some nurses) to...
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    Is this a Med Error? I have been kicked from clinical. Help

    Meriwhen replied to nursing?s's topic in General Students

    We used Pyxis during most of my clinicals and the times we didn't, the instructor obtained the narc for us. So I can't say I have similar experience, sorry. Personally, I don't think it was a med...
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    Meriwhen replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The best piece of advice I can give you is that your recovery MUST come before all else. It has to be first, before work, before relationships, before friendships...before anything. Because if you...
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    Thank You Treat for Staff

    Meriwhen replied to jazacmom's topic in General Students

    You can never go wrong with food, IMO. Finger foods, nothing too messy, complicated or exotic. Cookies, pastries, fruits/veg and muffins are good ideas for the daytime. In the evening, consider...