Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Job opportunities in CA for ADN with a BS that's not a BSN?

    Meriwhen replied to shytide's topic in California Nursing

    Unfortunately, an ADN with a BA or non-nursing BS is not considered the same as having a BSN, since you probably didn't cover nursing theory, community nursing, research, etc. in your BA/BS program :)...
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    RN applying for non-RN position...Please help with advice

    Meriwhen replied to nurse4kdz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The biggest problem with your plan is that employers know that once an internal RN position opens up, you will be out of there. They don't want to waste the time and money training you--yes, it does...
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    RN Virginia salary

    Meriwhen replied to tomjones200824's topic in Virginia Nursing

    In southeastern Virginia (where Norfolk is), $40,000-50,000 is probably more accurate: as llg said, you're not much higher up the food chain than a new
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    New grad residency multiple offers?

    Meriwhen replied to aliboballie's topic in California Nursing

    It's the Murphy's Law of Interviewing: once you accept a job at one facility, you will suddenly be besieged with other job interviews and/or offers :) To be honest, as a new grad you do not really...
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    Am I the only nurse

    Meriwhen replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    If you don't want to work on a weekend that you're off, try saying, "I'm unavailable that weekend." If you prefer, you can also throw in "I'm sorry"...I tend to do that because I like being polite...
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    If you could post your own...

    Meriwhen replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    That's one I never understand...well, I kind of do: some of my patients are only there for three hots and a cot, and are honest about it. I can respect that honesty. And at least they don't refuse...
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    The University of Texas at Arlington

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

    I've had pretty good luck so far with my academic coaches: most get back to me in a day or less. My advisor on the other hand...well, they've improved, but it still takes a bit to hear from them....
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    If you could post your own...

    Meriwhen replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I say that all the time :) I can get away with it in psych, at least with the "not obligated to cater to whims" part. I always try to be polite, and I do try to accommodate reasonable...
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    Detox med protocol

    Meriwhen replied to Topaz7's topic in Addictions

    Depends on what they're detoxing from. For ETOH: usually Librium or Ativan PRN based on w/d symptoms, or a taper if they have a seizure history or very bad withdrawal. Benzos: long-term Valium...
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    Book &/or syllabus for Prof Nursing A & B

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

    I wish my advisor had sent me that
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    Dealing with nosey nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Aviationurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    To be honest, I've gotten the same types of questions from coworkers at my regular (non-agency) job :) IMO, divulge only what you feel comfortable sharing and be pleasantly vague about the rest. No...
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    1 year requirement?

    Meriwhen replied to goober_monger86's topic in Agency Nurses

    It is possible to start right out of the chute. However, keep in mind that as an agency nurse, the facilities that you will go to will expect you to have an existing knowledge base: you're not going...
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    Are you required to tell employers or will they find out?

    Meriwhen replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    TNPAP: Tennessee Professional Assistance Program. It's a program for impaired nurses and other healthcare providers. As far as whether you need to tell employers...I guess it would be based on...
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    San Diego job market for RNs

    Meriwhen replied to golf_nurse2b's topic in California Nursing

    It's a really bad market for new grads...there are great new grad residencies but very few spots and thousands of applicants for them. If possible, I wouldn't move to SD until you have a job offer...
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    Book &/or syllabus for Prof Nursing A & B

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

    There is no textbook for Prof. Nursing A & B. They do recommend you buy APA the Easy Way as a reference book, but to be honest, don't waste your money on that book: in Prof. Nursing, you will...
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    Prerequisite

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

    I'm taking U.S. History and State/Local History together. So far so good on both classes, but I have to read and/or do work every single day to keep
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    How long does it take to reach a decision on cases?

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

    1. No way to really say how long it'll take for your case to be addressed by the BON. Depending on what your case involves as well as the backlog the BON has to deal with, it could be a few weeks....
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    Worried I tested false-positive on drug test

    Meriwhen replied to RDRN5's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, good old Motrin...it has the potential to cause a false positive, and so can diphenhydramine. But there are drug tests (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry) that can distinguish whether...
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    LPN job offer in Hampton Roads region

    Meriwhen replied to szccdw's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Salaries suck in HR because of the military: nursing (along with teaching) is a very common military spouse occupation. A lot of people leave jobs after only a year or two because their spouses are...
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    Vent: Why I won't accompany my mother to the ER anymore

    Meriwhen replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

    Yet another benefit of being a psych nurse: I'm never going to have to accompany a parent to MY emergency
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    What are your tricks for leaving work at work?

    Meriwhen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Blasting music on the drive home...it helps me decompress and put work back in its
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    Nursing job with the least interaction

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

    If she wants the least interaction, she is probably better off leaving the bedside. So there's utilization review, informatics, education/training, marketing, sales, infection control, risk...
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    School Bag

    Meriwhen replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, I tried a backpack. It lasted all of two weeks. I went to WalMart and purchased a rolling briefcase for $20. It wasn't the greatest, but it made it through the two years of...
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    Do a nurse a favor?

    Meriwhen replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh yeah, I've had coworkers like
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    Documentation as a GN

    Meriwhen replied to sonja77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Find out what your facility's policy is, since that's the only correct