Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Tardive Dyskinesia

    Meriwhen replied to 84RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Agreeing with everyone else here: if there's not already a medical diagnosis of TD, just chart exactly what you see and let the provider know. It might be TD or it might not
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    What keeps you going? Why do you stay?

    Meriwhen replied to NCindasun21's topic in Psychiatric

    I love what I do. I'm helping a population that is frequently stigmatized and written off both by healthcare organizations and society in general. I feel like I'm making a difference. Granted, it's...
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    Military spouse desiring to go to a Nursing School

    Meriwhen replied to Cori26's topic in California Nursing

    Generally the schools in areas with a high concentration of military are more receptive and catering to the military spouse, but usually the benefits aren't much more than giving them in-state tuition...
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    Is it ever ok to stand up to a doctor?

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

    I can't speak for how the OP would have felt. I know if it had happened to me, I'd probably feel that this person was being very rude and was out to embarrass me (whether they meant to or not). And...
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    new nurse, trouble already

    Meriwhen replied to malenurseFl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    1. Shut up. I mean that kindly--as others have said, you should not be talking about this case publicly. The internet is not as anonymous as you think; t won't take much for a savvy person to put...
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    New Grad trying to get a job... Need your advice. To call or not to call

    Meriwhen replied to shellyj0420's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    IMO, you have nothing to lose by contacting her! Just do so politely and respectfully. But to be honest, don't get your hopes up that this call will miraculously result in a job offer. She might...
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    Pass NCLEX found out I had an arrest record

    Meriwhen replied to Tggrwilliams86's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Whether you are licensed and how long it takes depends on the BON, as they review these matters on a case-by-case basis. Following up occasionally can't hurt, but in the end, all you can do is wait...
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    Question about awaiting license after passing nclex, had to submit court documents

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

    You can try following up with them every week or so to check on the status...I wouldn't do it any more frequently than that since it would probably have no effect other than annoying them and making...
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    Is dating or flirting with an another nurse or patient is acceptable?

    Meriwhen replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never said that you thought it was an inappropriate question...but the question does deal with the behavior. I just hope the OP gets the message in this thread that we're all trying to tell
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    Not sure where to look??

    Meriwhen replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely look for places that staff 8 hour shifts. Not every place does 12s. Granted, it may be hard to land right into a plum 7-3 shift (or whatever shift you consider to be plum), but it's not...
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    Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    Not knowing the OP's circumstances, keep in mind that not all pregnancies are timed with precision or even planned in the first place. And birth control has been known to fail. Sometimes it just...
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    Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    And that is also the reality: you may not get the job not due to your pregnancy, but because someone who really is equally or even more qualified than you also applied. Could your pregnancy still...
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    I think I'm getting FIRED on Monday...

    Meriwhen replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    That's how it's supposed to be done. Not every facility does it like that
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    Is dating or flirting with an another nurse or patient is acceptable?

    Meriwhen replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't necessarily think it's an inappropriate question. The reality is that there will be patients and/or other nurses that will flirt with the OP. The OP can't control that. So better the OP...
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    RN salary San Diego

    Meriwhen replied to daviex's topic in California Nursing

    Sent you a PM with some
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    does LPN experience count while looking for first RN job?

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

    Is LVN experience equivalent to RN experience? Technically, no. Both are nursing experience and there are a lot of duties that LVNs and RNs share...but 3 years' LVN experience will not automatically...
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    Loose teeth letter - thought I'd share...

    Meriwhen replied to Marlene39's topic in School

    My son would be the type to go running to the nurse for a loose tooth, but that's the ASD in him--he tends to react intensely to some things. Yet I have to drag him kicking and screaming to the...
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    how to ask patient for pain scale score correctly?

    Meriwhen replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    "0 being no pain and 10 being the worst possible, what would you rate your pain right now?" Whatever number they give is the answer. If they can't decide on a number or say things like, "it's not too...
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    I think I'm getting FIRED on Monday...

    Meriwhen replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I've also seen the Monday morning sacking happen. Unless there was some pressing reason that they needed to get the nurse/staff member out of there ASAP, the hospital is not going to leave themselves...
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    Which nursing specialty or position is the most physically demanding?

    Meriwhen replied to J19J94R's topic in General Nursing

    OP: be prepared for as many different answers as there are specialties, and they're all going to be correct. My answer is that any unit regardless of specialty that is not adequately staffed is the...
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    RN salary San Diego

    Meriwhen replied to daviex's topic in California Nursing

    Anywhere from $30-50/hr depending on what you're doing, where you're working, and what your quals are. Where I work, with your experience you'd probably score in the mid-upper $40s (don't quote me...
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    Scripps New Grad Nurse Residency 2013

    Meriwhen replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

    I can imagine they are rather tight-lipped because you're probably not the only new grad who has called them...that day. Now that the fall is coming, I'm sure the new grad calls to HR ramping up....
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    Well just the other day I posted careeer suicide......

    Meriwhen replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

    AFAIK, being fired for not being a "good fit" is NOT a reportable offense so don't worry about that. You're not the only nurse who was fired during orientation and you won't be the last. As far as...
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    When to make the move

    Meriwhen replied to exit96's topic in Psychiatric

    1. That you may not know until you have a talk with your manager. Perhaps he/she would understand the reasons why you'd want to take another position. 2. One year of m/s experience--two would be...
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    Expired license

    Meriwhen replied to scubadooII's topic in General Nursing

    I agree--if possible, keep it active. If you can't, make it inactive. Whatever you do, don't keep it inactive too long or let it lapse entirely--depending on your state, it may be harder to...