Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    outpatient psych

    Meriwhen replied to PsychRN29's topic in Psychiatric

    Salary depends on where you work: I make in outpatient the same thing as I'd make if I worked inpatient, but I'm also part of a major hospital system. Hours are definitely nicer. It's not as...
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    NURS 3645 Professional Nursing A & B

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

    Listen to those lectures: they often fill in a lot of the gaps in the notes. Also, be sure to read the textbook. Last, should also have review questions/quizzes that you can take for practice...TAKE...
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    UTA RN to BSN online start October 2012

    Meriwhen replied to live2run00's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    They do focus on Texas law. But you can address some assignments based on your own state's scope of practice--they will tell you which ones have to be Texas-specific and which your state regulations...
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    Giving up on California

    Meriwhen replied to ercastro2's topic in California Nursing

    The new grad market is horrible so I don't blame anyone who has to move for that experience. One thing though...one year's experience isn't going to be enough to get them knocking on your door. Most...
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    Considering leaving hospital after new grad internship

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

    I would honestly try to stick it out for a year if you can. With less than a year's experience, you put yourself in a bad position: it doesn't matter how long you've been a LVN, you're still a new...
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    Misdemeanor charge effects

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

    They are three separate entities that look at your record independently, and likewise make their own independent decisions. The fact that a school may accept your record and admit you doesn't...
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    Prerequisite

    Meriwhen replied to Quest4sure's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I'm focusing primarily on the study guides--I figure they provided them to us for a
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    What area of nursing works well for a mom?

    Meriwhen replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    You could consider outpatient/same-day procedure sites, doctor's offices, schools or clinics: these generally keep more "normal" working hours than acute care. Not guaranteed they are all 9-5...
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    So irritated...

    Meriwhen replied to catladynurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's frustrating when your licensure allows you to do something but the facility will not let you do it. For example, according to my BON, any nurse can place and read a PPD...but the facility I...
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    Does this nurse totally not like me??

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

    Sure, there's a chance that she may not like you, but she may also be having a bad day, she may be preoccupied with something, she may be really busy, she may be shy, she may not want to be social...
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    Benefits of Per Diem?

    Meriwhen replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many facilities and agencies do have weekend/holiday requirements for per-diems: you will have to put in for X number of weekend shifts per month and X number of holiday shifts every year. Whether...
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    Prerequisite

    Meriwhen replied to Quest4sure's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Well, I ended up taking Federal Government over the summer and postponed US History until this semester. I'm also in week 1/2. So far so good. It is a lot of work but I find that working on it...
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    New internal grad-Looking for recommendations

    Meriwhen replied to Jleech88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unfortunately, being an internal employee is no longer the guaranteed lock for a nursing job that it used to be. It does help, but it's no guarantee. Many internal applicants at my hospital were...
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    Texas state history class pre-req

    Meriwhen replied to cincin1's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Sorry, but if you attend a college in Texas you MUST take it. That's actually one of the things you learn in the Texas class: how and why the Texas government mandated specific history/government...
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    Can employer look up where you've worked before?

    Meriwhen replied to dann023's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    IMO, if you get a paycheck from them, it's a job and you should list it. Also, I don't know if a job will turn up on a background check. I DO know that nursing is a very small world and the chances...
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    LPN License if Lose / RN License

    Meriwhen replied to ColoradoRN2012's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine that disciplinary actions would have to be reported to all the boards that she holds an active license with...and if it's one BON that handles all nursing licenses, the LVN division is going...
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    New Grad Psych Nurse Question - CIWA question

    Meriwhen replied to mangopeach's topic in Psychiatric

    Withdrawal from substances is a very uncomfortable physiological as well as psychological process. In the case of many substances (alcohol, benzos), withdrawal can be dangerous and even fatal....
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    Paranoid patient not certifiable?

    Meriwhen replied to joanie2341's topic in Psychiatric

    Paranoia alone does not meet criteria for a hold. What has to be considered is whether the patient is an immediate danger to themselves and/or others, or if the person is gravely disabled and unable...
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    Addiction-related CEUs

    Meriwhen posted a topic in Addictions

    I've decided to pursue CARN certification. The remaining requirement I need to fulfill before testing is getting 30 addiction-related CEUs. I already cleaned out the popular CEU sites (nurse.com,...
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    Benefits of Per Diem?

    Meriwhen replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Benefits: you have more control over your schedule including the exact days/shifts you want, you can work as much or as little as you want, usually (but not always) a higher pay rate than the...
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    Need advice on my uniform fit

    Meriwhen replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Go with the larger size: it will be more comfortable for you, it will have enough pocket room, it will ease any worries about shrinkage...and it's not uncommon for nursing students to gain weight...
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    Ky LPN Student, Does anyone???

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

    Moved to the Licensure with a Criminal History forum. To answer your question...that would be up to the school as to whether they will accept your criminal record, so you would need to ask them. A...
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    Back strain, need advice

    Meriwhen replied to ambertut's topic in General Nursing

    Pain is never a good sign: if it were me, I'd call off and not take the chance of making things worse. And definitely follow-up with your doctor tomorrow. Feel
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    Not really feeling stressed.

    Meriwhen replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    I agree: you may not know it yet, but you may be doing everything just right, you may really be screwing up, or anywhere in between. I sincerely hope it's the first one. Everyone is different...
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    Worried about my nursing supplies!?

    Meriwhen replied to Randi156's topic in General Students

    1. Ignore the critics. Only worry about you because you'll be busy enough dealing with your own stuff. 2. Be sure to label/monogram your supplies so they won't be stolen, lost or otherwise "walk...