Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Need your input

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

    Contrary to popular belief, when verifying an applicant's work history, employers are not just limited to providing only dates of employment. Many employers stick to a "dates and rehire status only"...
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    Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

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

    A lot of whether I would hire a nurse who had sued prior facilities would depend on the nurse themselves and what they had to offer, as well as why they had felt the need to bring on litigation. While...
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    Research starting 11-5-12

    Meriwhen replied to Swilson70's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Just HIST 1312. I have to admit, after spending most of this year doubling up, it's nice to only have one
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    License and Residency Issues of Relocating

    Meriwhen replied to xanderly's topic in General Nursing

    You can get licensed in any state you want as long as you meet that state's licensure requirements. I had my CA license for several months before I even set foot in that state. To get a compact...
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    Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    Meriwhen replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to vote tomorrow the same way that I always vote: at my polling
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    medication question: adderall, wellbutrin, synthroid, and zoloft

    Meriwhen replied to LindseyOh's topic in Patient Medications

    Sorry, but according to the forum Terms of Service, we can not give you medical advice. If you have any concerns regarding your medications, you need to speak to your prescriber about them,...
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    NURS 3645 Professional Nursing A & B

    Meriwhen replied to RnBound0510's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Yes: after I finished 3645, I doubled-up on classes until this last class--I decided I needed to cut myself some slack towards the end of the year. It's hard to double-up, especially if you are...
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    Research starting 11-5-12

    Meriwhen replied to Swilson70's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Thought about it--I was going to do Research instead of Vulnerable Populations....then I saw the syllabus for Research and realized I wasn't going to make things any easier on myself :) I'm waiting...
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    N3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults

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

    Phone interviews may still be an option--that's how I did mine. Just to be on the safe side, check with your Academic Coach if he/she is OK with it. I hope all is well with your family and friends...
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    Should I say sometimes or quilty?

    Meriwhen replied to Born_2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel guilty about turning shifts down: as long as you are meeting your minimum requirements, you are holding up your end of the deal. And you are already throwing them a few extra. If there...
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    N4465 Vulnerable Populations (RN-BSN)

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

    I ended up withdrawing...I knew I did the right thing when even my UTA advisor said she thought I was trying to do too much with school, work, etc. Work is only going to get busier for the rest of...
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    Curious about Exit interviews

    Meriwhen replied to 86toronado's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would keep the exit interview positive for the most part. If you do have grievances that you insist on sharing, try to present them in the best possible (read: most neutral and non-accusatory)...
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    BID strictly every 12h or just twice a day?

    Meriwhen replied to krg8089's topic in First Year After Licensure

    BID PRN is roughly 8-12 hours apart, depending on your facility's specific policies and the medication involved. If they want to have it given strictly every 12 hours, q12h would be the better...
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    No luck with a new grad job- should I go back to school? Any nurse managers around?

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

    Graduating from a RN-BSN or RN-MSN program doesn't make you a new grad again. New grads are determined either by experience or length of time since they were first licensed. Generally you're a new...
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    How to become a psych nurse

    Meriwhen replied to sameyeam's topic in Psychiatric

    1. Graduate nursing school. 1b. While in nursing school, see if you can get a job as a mental health tech or a CNA/tech on a psych unit. That will give you related experience and a chance to...
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    Why should I become a Psych RN?

    Meriwhen replied to bellabarbiegirl's topic in Psychiatric

    That is better than my starting pay in psych was ($22 plus diffs), which itself was far better than the starting salaries for new grads in med-surg at the time (under $20 plus diffs). It's all...
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    I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

    Meriwhen replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work regular workday hours in acute care at a hospital, with no weekends or holidays. Most days, I'm out before 1700. And yes, it's actual patient care, not management or administration....
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    RN to BSN or RN to MSN?

    Meriwhen replied to melodie04's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You can complete your BSN to become a RN...so technically the answer to your question is: yes, you can do both at the same time. You're basically looking at entering a 4 year program to complete...
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    Will you pay 1000 dollars ticket for a interview?

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

    I wouldn't do it unless I was planning to relocate to ND (or whatever destination)
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    Contract, negotiable at all?

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

    You could definitely try negotiating: after all, if you don't ask you don't get. But the reality is that you are a new graduate, so unless you were a prior LVN/CNA in critical care, it's not as...
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    Job Outlook Advice needed, Thanks!

    Meriwhen replied to EMEddie's topic in California Nursing

    In addition to the above, make it a habit to start checking hospital websites daily, since new grad programs are often posted with little fanfare and remain online for a very short time--often a week...
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    New Grad, New Low

    Meriwhen replied to GFocker92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's just...wow. Unbelievable. Rejecting a warm body from volunteering? The only two things I can think of that would make them do that is a liability issue (they don't want to risk having you do...
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    Is my husband being unreasonable?

    Meriwhen replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I think not.done.yet sums it up well. Even if your 18 year old is staying home for college, it's an unfair demand on your part to require him/her to serve as unpaid childcare for his/her siblings....
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    Dumb Question From an Experienced RN...

    Meriwhen replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    No worries. You'd just get a more accurate--and probably faster--response if you called your doctor's office to ask, since they know you and your medical history far better than any of us do :) Take...
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    Want to volunteer-Hurricane Sandy

    Meriwhen replied to capdistreas's topic in General Nursing

    Call your local Red Cross or your local community/public health services department. I'm sure they can point you to where you'd be needed. However, don't expect to be sent on "nursing-only"...