Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Pondering the next move in my career and a few questions

    Meriwhen replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    Set up and go on the interviews. After all, interviews in no way commit you to taking the job. Childcare: Start scouting out potential childcare NOW, before you even get to the job offer stage....
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    Dumb Question From an Experienced RN...

    Meriwhen replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    1. Yes: people still get diagnosed with stomach ulcers. 2. If you at all uncertain about your symptoms, you need to see your doctor/PCP, as we can't give out medical advice here at the forum...
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    LPN to ASN

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

    Just one warning about the Excelsior ADN program: there are several states in which you will have to meet additional requirements in order to be licensed or endorsed as a RN. You will not be able to...
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    Drug Screen question

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

    If that is the only one you have taken, you should be fine. While some benzos have a very long half-life, none are THAT long. However, consider this an important lesson learned. If it's an...
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    Would like some opinions/advice please?

    Meriwhen replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Pulmonary

    Unfortunately, what you ask is essentially seeking medical advice, and that is something we can't give here at AN. Your neighbor needs to see her physician. If she is unwilling/unable/unhappy to see...
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    N3325 Holistic Care of Older Adults

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

    Read all the readings and watch all the videos. Trust me, you can't skimp on them in this
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    Having trouble finding a job any ideas?

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

    Have you considered agency nursing? You have several years' of experience so you'd be a good candidate. Plus, agency nurses are needed in a wide selection of specialities including
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    ACLS course

    Meriwhen replied to noctanol's topic in General Nursing

    Day 1 of ACLS: learning all about heart rhythms, compressions, rescue breathing, AEDs, and starting on the algorithms. Day 2 of ACLS: a brief review of day 1, more details on the algorithms, and...
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    I just had a 2nd DUI and I'm trying to reduce it to wet reckless will it affect...

    Meriwhen replied to Peter8787's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Honestly, only the BON can tell you if it will affect your chances for licensure...and unfortunately, most BONs will wait until you actually apply for licensure before they will tell you Yay or Nay,...
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    I think I disclosed a conviction I never had

    Meriwhen replied to amulam's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Tough one. My opinion: you need to seek the assistance of a lawyer, especially since you will have to deal with a Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing (BON) is NOT the nurse's friend, and I fear...
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    Should I get my record expunged?

    Meriwhen replied to Ineedhelp#'s topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You may have had a "do not prosecute" on the shoplifting, but what ever came of the vehicle registration sticker? If you received a traffic ticket for that and paid it, then you likely have a traffic...
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    Psychiatric diagnosis meaning?

    Meriwhen replied to Kathy Ann's topic in Psychiatric

    It also doesn't help that abbreviations used often vary among facilities
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    RNs: How much vacation time do you get?

    Meriwhen replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I were to sign on as a full-time employee, it'd be roughly two weeks PTO. Not quite enough to convince me to do it over staying
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    84 questions on NCLEX-RN

    Meriwhen replied to MbarberRNtobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's a totally random number...usually people post stating they have 75 or 265. Anyhow, all getting 84 questions means is that it took the computer 84 questions to determine if you passed or failed....
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    NURS 3425 Holistic Health Assessment

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

    Older Adults is pretty much OK, but there is A LOT of readings and videos attached to it. Also, you will have to interview an elder for your main project...and it can't be a
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    What the chances are for a new grad with a English as Second language to get hired?

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

    Speaking as both a former new grad and someone who has seen the next generations of new grads join our facility...don't be so sure. There's a wide mix of people who got hired, and a wide mix of...
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    No calls...

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

    Also agreeing. There's too many applicants out there that employers don't have to take a chance on prelicensure ones: they don't want to hire someone who didn't take the NCLEX yet, only to see them...
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    student nurse..did I violate HIPAA...sick with worry over it

    Meriwhen replied to studentnurse0987's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    IMO, you didn't violate HIPAA...but at the same time, never underestimate how little information it can take to identify a patient. Because you may find yourself unpleasantly surprised one day. Good...
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    October 22nd RN-BSN

    Meriwhen replied to ladyD123's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Good luck with the start of the program! It seems like ages ago when I started...it was only January, but it still seems like an eternity :) Taken a lot of classes since
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    Psych Nursing Job Wanted

    Meriwhen replied to nursedanny614's topic in Psychiatric

    New grads can get hired in psych--it's just harder. Employers are hesitant to take on new grads because there is a steep learning curve in psych. Do all the same things that you'd do to get a...
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    Psych RN: "My husband is bipolar"

    Meriwhen replied to Chrissy2003RN's topic in Psychiatric

    We can't give medical (including psychiatric) advice here. If you are concerned about his condition, I would do as DaveyDo and Esme already stated and encourage him to seek psychiatric help. You as...
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    Texas Politics

    Meriwhen replied to registeredin06's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    For Texas History, take--and retake!--the practice quizzes. You'll see some of them or similar ones on the exams. And like it or not, this is a class that you do have to read the book for, since they...
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    Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government, Military

    In a military hospital, I had a very nice corpsman present when I delivered my child. He was taking care of me as much as everyone else was. I'm not exactly sure what corpsmen do in their jobs--from...
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    How to ask for your old job back

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

    You call or go in person and grovel just a touch: not groveling to the point of humiliation, but more like "the grass really was greener here, I'm sorry I left, I'd really like to come back if I...
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    Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government, Military

    Actually, corpsmen CAN become nurses in CA, but only if they meet certain requirements. If they meet those requirements, they can sit for the NCLEX-PN and become LVNs. Not sure if they could...