Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Is 1 year exp. enough to start applying again?

    Meriwhen replied to gloryfied's topic in General Nursing

    You can also say that you are looking for opportunities that are closer to home, which in your case is true. Given the increasing costs of transportation, gas prices, etc., plus the fact that a lot...
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    Wet Hair Don't Care?

    Meriwhen replied to 2BRN123's topic in General Students

    I agree with the majority: if it's wet and loose, it's a no-no. If it's wet and tied back, it's more acceptable. And to be honest, most clinical instructors/sites are going to require that you...
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    I have a concern about this job opportunity!!

    Meriwhen replied to Macann's topic in General Nursing

    However, keep in mind that nurses' names and license numbers are easily accessible by anyone on most state BON's websites (thanks to the FOIA). Try looking up your own license or that of someone you...
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    Freaking out about my PPD!

    Meriwhen replied to Kuniklo's topic in General Nursing

    As I tell my patients: as long as you're not having a severe or life-threatening reaction to the PPD, try to ignore whatever the site does/looks like for the next 48-72 hours, since it's going to...
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    I have a concern about this job opportunity!!

    Meriwhen replied to Macann's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I'm skeptical of any job listing I see on craigslist. I know there are some nurses here who have scored legitimate work through postings on there...but far more often, you get job...
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    Forwarded to hiring manager...

    Meriwhen replied to Calinurse4's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Forwarded to..." is encouraging because it means you're not out of the running yet. It may or may not pan out into an interview: I've had loads of applications be forwarded, just to have the status...
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    Verbal job offers vs written offer

    Meriwhen replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The only time I'd put any weight on a verbal offer is if it came from someone who was in HR...otherwise anyone can promise you anything, and it wouldn't matter because it's not official and you'd have...
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    FL RN needs to learn Spanish

    Meriwhen replied to Tampa121's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know where you can find that specific Spanish course online, so I'll just direct you to general Spanish instruction. There are lots of free and paid Spanish websites and podcasts out there:...
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    Poll: I got my new grad job in...?

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

    How about using regions instead of states? You can easily break them up into 10 or less: Northeast Mid-Atlantic Southeast Midwest South Texas (it is a whole other country) Northwest Southwest In...
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    Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    Meriwhen replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I can't remember how many weeks it took...I think between 6-8 weeks, from starting the process to receiving the license. I wasn't worried about the timeline since I applied several months before I...
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    Need some encouragement!

    Meriwhen replied to Soon2BNmay's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You cleared a pretty big hurdle by getting your license (well, being able to sit for the exam) in the first place, so take heart in that. Best of
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    To disclose or not to disclose?

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

    I would drop the FL BON an anonymous e-mail and ask if you have to report juvenile convictions. They seem to be pretty clear on your having to report sealed/dropped charges. As far as whether you...
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    Is 1 year exp. enough to start applying again?

    Meriwhen replied to gloryfied's topic in General Nursing

    It's not as good as two years' experience, but much better than no experience. If you really want out, I'd start applying for work because you have nothing to lose...however do NOT quit your current...
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    Advisor Issues

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

    At first my advisor was horrible at getting back to me...I wouldn't hear from her for weeks. It got to the point that I would start contacting the office administrator for assistance. I was on the...
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    New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

    Meriwhen replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Roger that. They can say anything they want about you--even negative--as long as it's factual. So if you were fired for certain things that you actually did do, it's fair game in the conversation....
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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

    Almost all BONs have contact information on their website, so you should be able to call/write. Some BONs prefer e-mail over calls, so look and see if there's an e-mail address you can write to....
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    My brother has two petty theft misdemeanors in California. Any advice?

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

    Most BONs will tell you that they can't give a definite ruling about licensure until they receive the application, because each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. They'll give info, but...
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    Help! My unit is called "the Career Killer" and it's true.

    Meriwhen replied to ZiggyStardusty's topic in Psychiatric

    It looks like transferring isn't going to happen, they actively ignore many of your concerns and requests...and honestly, are you willing to risk getting an "allegation" just to get on another unit?...
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    Patient assignments - Are nurses assigned to empty beds

    Meriwhen replied to LearningAboutNursing's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, I've never heard of a place assigning a nurse to an empty bed. Not saying that it can't happen somewhere (see the ICU example above), but I imagine it's pretty
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    Nursing in KY with juvenile record

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

    I don't know anything about juvenile records and background checks, sorry. However, keep in mind that BONs often play by their own set of rules, and depending on the BON you may have to disclose...
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    My dumb freshman year and arrest record :(

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

    Agree with the prior poster. Keep in mind that Boards of Nursing (BON) play by a whole different set of rules, so a record that has been otherwise sealed or expunged may still have to be reported to...
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    There's hope for us!! (for those worried about background)

    Meriwhen replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Most if not all BONs have contact information, including e-mails, listed on their websites. You can find a listing of all state BONs at:
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    NURSING CAREER, PER DIEM question... PLS help

    Meriwhen replied to pennylane18's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, yes they can. Since you are per-diem, they owe you nothing...including any hours in the first place. IMO it's neither nice nor professional of them to treat you that way when you do call out....
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    Nurses: Have you ever had to show compassion to someone who didn't want it?

    Meriwhen replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Happens sometimes...I don't let it throw me. If they persist, I tell them that they don't have to like me and I'm fine with that, but while they're still my patient, I care about how they feel and...
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    Mental Health Nursing Myth?

    Meriwhen replied to cha0tic's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible for nurses to leave psych for other fields, even after several years. It may not always be easy, especially in this job market with a glut of nurses working for work (thus leading to...