Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Nursing Discipline- Board of Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to nancynurse227's topic in Home Health

    Agreed. If the BON is actively getting involved, then it's not "nothing." And the fact that it's informal doesn't mean that lawyers aren't welcome. Yes, having to pay for an attorney can suck...
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    Multiple offenses due to addiction...

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

    Unfortunately schools may choose not to accept you based on your history. If you do get into a nursing school or CNA program, unfortunately your BON can decide independently of your school if you can...
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    New Grad with recent DUI; denied licensure

    Meriwhen replied to nursingnerd25's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It has been less than a month...I wouldn't be surprised if it takes several weeks. The wheels of bureaucracy tend to turn very slowly I would contact them periodically (every couple of weeks or so)...
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    Laws in involuntary treatment?

    Meriwhen replied to JZ_RN's topic in Addictions

    No prob: I love clearing up that misconception. You'd be surprised how many patients--as well as how many nurses--think that if a patient is involuntary they have absolutely no rights whatsoever and...
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    What do you want your CNAs to do in a code?

    Meriwhen replied to lalopop86's topic in General Nursing

    Ideally, the CNA will be assigned a role at the beginning of a shift--at least, that's how it's done in one of my facilities. At the start of the shift we are all given assigned roles for any and all...
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    Laws in involuntary treatment?

    Meriwhen replied to JZ_RN's topic in Addictions

    In a voluntary patient, it's not automatic, as in "oh, you're too drunk so you can't leave." It'd be up to the doctor/police/magistrate to petition for an involuntary hold on the grounds that the...
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    little pleasures

    Meriwhen replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

    The peace and quiet that usually follows the administration of IM Zyprexa. It may take 10 minutes or so for it to happen but when it does, it's so nice
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    Advice on PRN work needed.

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

    1. Yes...in fact, it's wise to not rely solely on the PRN job for income, the reason being that the PRN job guarantees you nothing. You may get tons of hours from them. You may go weeks with being...
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    Nursing Discipline- Board of Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to nancynurse227's topic in Home Health

    I second that. The BON is NOT the nurses' friend. They're out to protect the public first and foremost; the nurse's interests are considered second if considered at all. You could be as innocent as...
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    Blogging---what crosses the line?

    Meriwhen replied to itsnowornever's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Problem is that you could leave out all of the typical PHI and still end up posting enough details about the case that the patient and/or the facility could be
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    What does "application forwarded to manager" mean?

    Meriwhen replied to odintelligent's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think it means exactly what it said: your application was forwarded to the manager. This doesn't mean you definitely have the job, since who knows how many other applicants were forwarded along...
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    The University of Texas at Arlington

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

    If you do that, be sure to use a calendar to keep track of all of your assignments. The deadlines for each fall on different days and
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    The University of Texas at Arlington

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

    Finishing the two politics/government classes as we speak...I thought taking them together would be a nightmare but it actually worked out rather well. The classes synced up for the most part, so...
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    Potential employee and what to bring to interview

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

    A lot has changed in those 10 years. There probably was a real nursing shortage in 2002 where nurses, even new grads, could walk into a hospital and write their own ticket. At any rate, I'm sure the...
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    DUI in March - never thought to notify BON

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

    The best source for your answer is...the Maryland BON. Check their website to see what you have to do regarding notifying them of convictions. If you can't find the answer on the site, write them a...
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    Waiting for appeal, but just got DUI charge. Need help!!

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

    Many states--and many BONs--have zero tolerance laws, so even if you are not legally drunk you can still face repercussions to both your drivers' and/or nursing licenses. We can't offer legal advice...
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    Is it "5 rights" or "6 rights"?

    Meriwhen replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Depending on your source, you can hit even 11 rights. I wish I could remember where I saw 11. I did see 11 once...and that's where it got into documentation, education, response, etc. My textbook...
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    Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

    Meriwhen replied to Bortaz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I do have some work friends, and I do list where I work. However, it's rare that I post anything about work. The most I'll post is that I'm off to work, just got out of work, or that it was my last...
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    Should you arrive on time or super early for job interviews?

    Meriwhen replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    IMO, you should not be more than 15 minutes early because that just comes across as awkward. If you're there earlier than that, wait outside (weather conditions permitting), in your car, or anywhere...
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    Looking for positive outcome

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

    I don't know what "going to administration" means. I do know that the BRN reviews every case individually and that they're not exactly the fastest entity out there. Considering that it takes several...
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    BRN Reporting Question - Advice

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

    Board of Registered Nursing - License Discipline and Convictions Board of Registered Nursing - Enforcement Applicant Desk http://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/enforcement/appdocs.pdf If none of these three pages...
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    Tell me how a nurse with no psych experience and no psych certification get picked o?

    Meriwhen replied to edchunt's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow O_o I don't even know where to begin with that one...I'm surprised since most outpatient psych jobs require at least a year or two of experience. It's not just seeing the patient for two minutes...
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    Does it sound like I can get my job back?

    Meriwhen replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Moral of the story is: YOU are responsible for anything on YOUR Facebook page, whether YOU posted it or not...because if you didn't post it, by leaving it up on your page you are certainly condoning...
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    would you consider Psychiatric intensive-care unit a 'critical care' unit?

    Meriwhen replied to sdemt's topic in Psychiatric

    As someone who has worked a psych ICU... If you are doing medical ICU stuff in the psych ICU, then yes, you probably have skills comparable with critical care. If you are working in the most acute...
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    Military nursing.. Need advice/info!!

    Meriwhen replied to kayteeRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Keep in mind that the recruiters want you in...they're not going to outright lie to you, but they may not be entirely upfront about what your chances really are. As someone who is both married to a...