Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Missouri nursing question.

    Meriwhen replied to dukes217's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That's a tough one since employers don't have to automatically accept your record even if the Indiana BON did. Some felonies are pretty much deal breakers--however what those felonies are varies from...
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    There's hope for us!! (for those worried about background)

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

    Glad that you got some good news :) While you still have to deal with the BON's review eventually, at least you know that the chances aren't as bad as you think...and you can focus on your schoolwork...
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    Landed a dream position in psychiatric nursing!

    Meriwhen replied to metricalpound's topic in Psychiatric

    You will have less patient interaction on the night shift...but if you think that every single night they're all going to be sleeping peacefully, think again. Generally, it's a tamer pace, but nights...
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    Nursing and Suspicion of Drug Use

    Meriwhen replied to PerrySN's topic in Nursing Career

    Good one...and I speak without sarcasm: this really is a first for me to hear about, and in detox you hear them all. Since you can't undo the past, I wouldn't even refer to the event anymore....
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    "Interviewed" a few days ago... am I hired?

    Meriwhen replied to abrunck's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like you have a really good chance of landing the job...however, it doesn't matter what happens: you haven't been hired until you receive an official job offer from HR. So bring your A...
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    Had a patient call the unit after discharge today

    Meriwhen replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Psychiatric

    When they discharge from the unit, as much as it pains me...the blunt truth is that what I can do for them is severely limited. I can tell them that if they think they need our help to come back in...
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    nurses that take anxiety meds

    Meriwhen replied to forgivenfaith119's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I can understand your concern, as having a prescription is not bullet-proof protection against a positive UDS. I can't say there's a right or wrong answer as to how you should handle it...
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    Be Careful When Posting

    Meriwhen replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I post under the assumption that everyone already knows who I am: that is, I don't say anything here that I wouldn't own up to saying in real life. The strategy has worked pretty well online for the...
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    RN-BSN

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

    I'm keeping both the ADN and the BSN school on the resume--both with dates of attendance--until I complete the BSN. Then I'll remove the ADN school as well as the dates from the BSN
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    Filling the gap

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

    You did it right on the head: worry about it when it happens. Take the LTC job if you can get it. Any nursing experience is better--for both you and your resume--than no nursing experience. Plus,...
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    Foreign Graduate Nurses looking jobs in California

    Meriwhen replied to ladyangel341's topic in California Nursing

    I concur. It's a bad market for any new grad. Heck, it's a bad market for a lot of experienced nurses as well. You may want to search away from the coast, since those are the areas that are...
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    Ever wear ear plugs to deal with the never ending loud noise?

    Meriwhen replied to Zen123's topic in Psychiatric

    I've learned how to tune it out after a while (having a hyperactive child at home has given me a lot of practice). However, I'm also not on a dementia unit so I can't even imagine how hard that must...
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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

    Dating a patient certainly isn't illegal...however it is not always the most ethical decision--in fact, more often that not it is a poor one. Also, depending on the policies at your facility, you...
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    Role of CNA in addictions nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Addictions

    I would guess that it would be part of your training...if not, it couldn't hurt for you to know the basic S&Sx of various withdrawals, so you know what's expected and what should be reported to...
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    Bedside manners

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

    It's kind of the same in psych with the long-term or frequent flyers, those who we know very well and we know would prefer a less formal approach going both ways (us with them, them with us). As long...
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    Bedside manners

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

    Treat every patient with respect, even if they don't
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    I don't understand.

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

    The nursing shortage--if it ever really existed in recent years--ended a long time ago. The only shortage there is currently is for nursing
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    Just a quick question about your clinical schedule????

    Meriwhen replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, we had little-if any--say in our clinical schedule. We had zero say in our clinical sites. Usually we would not know what either was until shortly before clinicals started....
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    Help! Can a 5150 prevent me from taking the NCLEX?

    Meriwhen replied to mdgonzales's topic in California Nursing

    AFAIK, a 5150 should not stop you from taking the NCLEX. 5150s are not criminal convictions, just involuntary holds for the purposes of psychiatric evaluation. Many 5150s are discontinued or even...
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    License revocation

    Meriwhen replied to RhodyLPNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Then, as GrnTea suggested, go to your state's BON website, look up the disciplinary hearings, and see for yourself. It's really rather eye-opening to see what activities (or lack thereof) can result...
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    Am I nuts for wanting to try nights?

    Meriwhen replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You are not nuts for wanting to try nights. If you're a night owl, then that's probably the better shift for you than trying to struggle through days or
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    Job fair attire??

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

    I second the blouse and slacks/skirt. Nothing sleeveless
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    I don't understand.

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

    Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. And yes, it sucks, especially when you believe that things are going so well Keep in mind that the interviewer may not have meant to lead you on. There could...
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    Problems getting hired after graduating from a program that is not yet accredited

    Meriwhen replied to LKL2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My understanding of the accreditation issue, based on how CCNE explained it to me, is that if you are a student at the time the school is undergoing the accreditation process, then once the school is...
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    Is my bad credit keeping me from obtaining employment?

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

    It is possible that your credit record is a factor in you not landing a job. So can that year gap in your employment be a factor. However, also keep in mind that it's also a horrible job market and...