Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    What to wear on a unit where nurses wear street clothes and not scrubs?

    Meriwhen replied to tareija's topic in Psychiatric

    I have a lanyard that breaks into four pieces when pulled, and each piece is really too small to do anything with (for most people anyway...because we all know that those who are truly determined WILL...
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    Work for only three months?

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

    No matter how strong your feeling is, the reality is that you haven't been accepted to school yet. So if you don't want to sit at home doing nothing, start looking at CNA jobs in the meantime because...
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    N4455 - Shadowing advice

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

    I actually approached the assignment looking at the three events as events (e.g., planning meeting, P&P rewrite meeting, etc.) so you've given me a new perspective--thank you. Especially since my...
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    In support of Associate Degree Nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Cheryl Louise's topic in International Nursing

    Oh, I hear you: I currently hold an ADN myself and I see nothing wrong with it as an entry-level degree. But on the West Coast as well in the large metro areas back East where I'm from (NYC, Boston,...
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    Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

    Meriwhen replied to Spikey9001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree: it doesn't sound like you have much of a future at this place, so start looking elsewhere for a nursing job...and when you get it, leave this job on the best terms possible. Best of
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    New Grad applicant walked on a unit today...

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

    Like I said in a (much) earlier post, keep in mind that not every NM is thrilled to see a new grad walk onto the unit, especially if they are trying to score a job. And unless this "friend of a...
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    New BSN Grad- Help!

    Meriwhen replied to acl2006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The average appears to be 6-12 months. Yes, location makes a big difference in it: in more rural parts of the country you may be picked up right away, whereas in major metropolitan areas (which are...
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    Is this the end of a beginning?

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

    Then it looks like you've done all that you could have. Unfortunately clinical sites have their own requirements independent of the schools and there's not much you can do about that. The only thing...
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    New BSN Grad- Help!

    Meriwhen replied to acl2006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IMO, I would hold off on kids if possible while you at least get your career established. It's easier to get back into nursing with at least a couple of years under your belt, than to try to break...
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    Is it worth taking a pay cut for experience?

    Meriwhen replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Nursing Career

    IMO you have to weigh the loss in income versus the experience that you could gain, and decide for yourself if it's worth it. There's no right or wrong answer. You may find in the long run that the...
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    Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    Meriwhen replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are two things to consider in the answer to your question. First, even with prescription in hand, your state BON may choose NOT to license you as a nurse in your state...and yes, this includes...
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    Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

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

    Not a LVN myself, but I used to work with one who didn't want to be a RN because she didn't want to have to deal with the administrative/managerial end of nursing and preferred to remain right where...
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    Submission of Application to BRN - Advice Needed

    Meriwhen replied to EMEddie's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know how the CA BON works about ATTs as I'm a transplant. But as far as my last BON worked, I had to send a transcript showing that I have completed my degree requirements before I could get...
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    Question about Ativan

    Meriwhen replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Agreed: Ativan IV works FAST, so both desired (sedation) and undesired (respiratory depression, delirium) will set in ASAP, much sooner than you think. I wouldn't play around with any IV benzo...
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    Behavioral Health Nurse- break from floor nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to Redder's topic in Psychiatric

    If you work inpatient psych, guess what: you are still in floor nursing! Davey Do summed it up best. It's not without medical components: contrary to what some others believe, psych patients don't...
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    Is it conceivable ?

    Meriwhen replied to 1RedHotOma's topic in General Nursing

    Doable? Yes, very. But keep in mind that this job market is brutal to nurses of all ages. So if you are looking just for a financially secure career, you may want to rethink this one. Yes, the...
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    In support of Associate Degree Nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Cheryl Louise's topic in International Nursing

    As you know in the US, the entry level training for RNs is all over the place so I don't have anything specific to add about that. Also, LVNs/LPNs are a separate nursing practice in the US; while...
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    Is this the end of a beginning?

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

    Most background checks go back 7-10 years, but criminal records often appear regardless of length of time. Hopefully you were honest on your nursing school application and indicated that you had a...
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    Can legal issues with in one state prevent employment in another in which u r license

    Meriwhen replied to KristiRN67's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    1. YES: legal issues in one state can carry over to affect your licensure/job prospects in another state. 2. Most--if not all--BONs require the disclosure of expunged/sealed records, so while...
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    LPN (FL.) with prior discipline moved to Cali Denied LVN

    Meriwhen replied to ashleyfoster2001's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I wish you the best of
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    NURS 3425 Holistic Health Assessment

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

    I finished 3425 a while ago...it's one of the classes that I'd recommend taking alone if you can, or at least not with another nursing class. It's pretty work-intensive, especially all of the weekly...
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    Flirty co-workers

    Meriwhen replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And given all of the drama that you have just been through, that may not necessarily be a bad thing. Always remember, at work your first priority should be work, not making friends. I'm not saying...
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    Good idea to keep job in hospital while in RN school?

    Meriwhen replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it doesn't have too much of a negative impact on your grades, it's a great idea. It's healthcare experience, networking, and makes you an internal candidate for RN positions. However...
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    Words and phrases that I didn't know before I became a psych nurse

    Meriwhen replied to Kay28's topic in Psychiatric

    Keep in mind that the word "retarded" doesn't always refer to developmental issues (like they used to say "mentally retarded" in the past to refer to someone who was developmentally disabled--that use...
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    Associate Degree in RN

    Meriwhen replied to Shano18's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Agreed. When you are done with your ADN and pass the NCLEX, you'll be an RN and so be working in the RN scope of practice. Whether you choose to keep your LVN license active after that is up to...