Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Microbiology for California license

    Meriwhen replied to Hetouchedthebutt's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt there is a 100% online microbio course that the CA BRN will accept. As another poster said, how can you do a micro lab online? You will probably need to go to a local community college and...
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    Moving to California from NY in a few years

    Meriwhen replied to Miles072296's topic in California Nursing

    Getting a CA license is not difficult as all, providing the curriculum of the nursing school you went to meets the BRN's standards. As long as you weren't a foreign graduate or an Excelsior graduate,...
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    PA or CT with 2 misdemeanors

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

    Practitioner Licensure General Policies and Procedures has this (emphasis mine): "the Department has the authority to deny licensure to an individual who has committed or been found guilty of...
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    Psychiatric issues

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

    You need to contact your state BON to see what you could do to get your license back. Based on your history, it looks like it will be tough. But you won't know until you try. I would also consider...
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    Could my criminal history be grounds to bar me from license in California

    Meriwhen replied to Guest1063608's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The juvenile offense shouldn't be an issue, especially if you were able to get your records sealed. Honestly, I wouldn't try that. Yes, there's a chance you could get away with it...but it's more...
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    Pay cut to become a RN

    Meriwhen replied to Merky101's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, come to the dark side. We have cookies :) Night shift diffs are usually between $2 and $5 per hour on top of your base pay. So it may or may not make up the difference. I don't know what NC is...
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    Does anyone take clonazepam?

    Meriwhen replied to StillRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've never taken clonazepam in my life...as far as I know, anyway. But I am rather knowledgable about benzodiazepine withdrawal. Many drugs have withdrawals that are fairly quick and/or fairly...
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    Does anyone take clonazepam?

    Meriwhen replied to StillRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It could be just how your body metabolized it during the time periods that you tested. If it's in your contract that you are able to take prescribed clonazepam, then I wouldn't worry too much about...
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    Late pass because of job!!

    Meriwhen replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    Especially when it comes to setting up EMR/Pyxis/facility access. Ideally, you should have had an orientation day there during which you could have received training in the facility's routine, as...
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    How to deal with this conflict?

    Meriwhen replied to drkshadez's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly: I would be grateful that, as a new grad, another nurse was looking out for me and had my best interests at heart by helping me develop my nursing skills. Even if I've given that medication...
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    New Grad, New Baby, per diem?

    Meriwhen replied to Mamameema's topic in Nursing Career

    I went into psych, whereas most new grads (and a lot of experienced nurses for that matter) run screaming in the opposite direction because they want ED, ICU, L&D, anything but. My first nursing...
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    Online ACLS through NHCPS accepted in SD hopsitals?

    Meriwhen replied to friedjalapeno's topic in California Nursing

    Save your money and pass on this online class. The hospitals I work for wouldn't accept them. Only go to an ACLS class offered by an AHA-approved provider. Find them here: American Heart...
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    New to Recovery program and not good news

    Meriwhen replied to Beazy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This x 1000. DO NOT ATTEMPT to discontinue benzo use on your own, especially if you've been on high doses and/or taking benzos for years. Consult with your PCP or even better, someone who...
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    Something Positive!

    Meriwhen replied to Eris Discordia BSN, RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on your
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    preemployment drug testing

    Meriwhen replied to babynurse98's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Let's substitute "Ativan 1mg" with "Lisinopril 20mg"...or if you want to stay in a psychiatric vein, "Wellbutrin 300mg." Would you still have done what you've been doing? Be honest. I say this...
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    Working restaurant job in recovery..

    Meriwhen replied to Nursealc123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can't understand why the monitoring program would really stress over where you are working outside of nursing. You're going to be drug tested way too many times during your contract, so if you were...
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    Picture of wound?

    Meriwhen replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse was right to photograph the wound, especially if the patient had the injury prior to admission--otherwise it could easily be assumed/claimed that the patient sustained the injury while in...
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    Rolling Veins: A Quick Guide to Being a “Good Stick"

    Meriwhen replied to Krista Vaughan's topic in General Nursing

    Well, a year and a half on (almost) from my post...I have had the opportunity (still do) to start tons more IVs. I'm at about 60%. I can't do really hand IVs to save my life, but I'm getting damn good...
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    I was found out!

    Meriwhen replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    I post as though my organization's management and other employees a. reads here daily, and b. knows who I am. It may not make for a lot of exciting or controversial posts, but it does help protect...
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    How do new grad Nurses that don't have BSN manage to survive this job market ?

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

    This is true. If there's 20 excellently qualified applicants but only 5 job openings, 15 of those excellent candidates will have to go home
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    How do new grad Nurses that don't have BSN manage to survive this job market ?

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

    A lot of that depends on where you live. In the city where I went to school for my ADN, ADNs and diplomas had no problem getting jobs along with the BSNs. Where I currently live, most jobs are BSN...
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    Thoughts on Covering Own Shift

    Meriwhen replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I had surgery last year. I filed for a medical LOA for 3 weeks a month prior to the procedure. I was not asked to find coverage for myself prior to the surgery. What's happening to your friend is...
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    No alcohol. NONE

    Meriwhen replied to Nursebry91's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah, it's hard, especially when you've been known to drink and now suddenly have to go teetotaler. People can be so damn nosy about why you're not drinking, and some feel like they have license to...
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    Essential Oil Overkill

    Meriwhen replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    When we use essential oils at work--which admittedly isn't often--they are used only as aromatherapy. Oils are never applied topically. Instead, the oil is put on a small cotton puff and given to...
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Meriwhen replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the responses, but it's possible that OP is being "paid off the books"...though usually off-the-book jobs pay MORE and not LESS than the going rate because both parties in the...