Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Out of school for a year need to pass NCLEX PN HELP!!!!

    Meriwhen replied to nurse_wannab's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not a LVN but I did have to study for a NCLEX test once :) You'd be surprised at how much you have retained--you just need to dig it out! In addition to the two review books I had purchased...
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    Almost does not count !

    Meriwhen replied to Shavon3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I like to think of it in terms of that quote, "Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades."
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    Want to know what the number of questions you got means?

    Meriwhen replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think a lot of people read too much into the NCLEX. I think people would be happier and less stressed (as if it's really possible) if they just took the test at face value, and not wasted time...
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    Should I.....

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

    Since it's been a week, I think one call/e-mail along the lines of "I'm following up on my interview, if you need anything else from me please let me know, look forward to hearing from you" would be...
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    Portfolio or not?

    Meriwhen replied to EMT-B BSN RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not a new grad anymore, and I keep a portfolio. I don't hand over the entire thing to the interviewer, but I do as llg suggested, and remove whatever materials are applicable to my interview. As...
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    Is this nitpicking or does the instructor dislike her?...

    Meriwhen replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    That's being a little too harsh...especially since you're not in nursing school yet and have not walked the proverbial mile in her shoes. Wait until you start nursing school and make your first med...
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    Is this nitpicking or does the instructor dislike her?...

    Meriwhen replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    It's not nitpicking, and it's not "the instructor must not like her." It was a med error, plain and simple. Her error has the potential to be VERY serious. It's not "just" Ativan. IV benzos will...
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    Lying about a med to a psych patient

    Meriwhen replied to cel58's topic in Emergency

    Especially when the patient finds out she lied. Good luck trying to give them medications after
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    Has anyone been kicked out of the UTA Online AP BSN Program?

    Meriwhen replied to Guest 11/08/18's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I don't know of anyone who failed out of UTA, but I do know people who failed out of nursing school If you are pre-licensure, you would need to enroll in another nursing school if you wished to...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    Meriwhen replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    BFOQs apply to circumstances where selection or rejection of a candidate would otherwise violate discrimination laws. The classic example is: in order to be a sperm donor, you have to be a...
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    Do you think I could get kicked out?

    Meriwhen replied to w.ross1990's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm sure you were acting in all innocence and weren't showing your spouse anything he shouldn't have seen. However, it's understandable that OTHERS looking him next to you fiddling with an iPhone...
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    Reporting medical errors to patient.

    Meriwhen replied to amandalm711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Legally: check your state/country laws to see if you are mandated to report a medication error to the patient. Ethically: damn right you should tell them. Whether it's you or the MD or someone else...
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    Oh dear . .Audited for proof of CEUs and don't have

    Meriwhen replied to Norma_Saline's topic in General Nursing

    In CA, I have to do 30 CEUs every two years, which is not a problem for me because to renew my ANCC certification I need to do 150 CEUs over 5 years, which breaks down to 30 every year. I just have...
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    Interview at the local Psychiatric Hospital

    Meriwhen replied to red2003xlt's topic in Psychiatric

    Read up on psych meds, basic psych conditions, therapeutic communication, and handling patients in crisis, who are agitated and who are suicidal. Also, if they throw a "what-if" scenario at you,...
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    What can I do to these scrub stains? Help Me!!!!

    Meriwhen replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Toothpaste. Seriously, get some standard toothpaste (like Crest) and rub it well into the stain. Let sit at least for a few minutes--longer is better--then wash as usual. It works miracles on a...
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    Lying about a med to a psych patient

    Meriwhen replied to cel58's topic in Emergency

    I haven't lied to my patients about what their medications are, and I'm not about to start now. Depending on the state of the patient, I may say something like, "this is to help calm you down/quiet...
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    "Sir or Ma'am" when addressing physicians?

    Meriwhen replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    I call them whatever they want to be called (some have requested I call them by their first names)...but if they don't have a preference, I'll default to Doctor or Mr./Ms. X. I also hand disrespect...
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    Got a verbal job offer, what should I do?

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

    First, congratulations! Second, don't quit the job search until you have received--and agree to (i.e., sign)--the official offer from HR. Verbal offers are sometimes worth the paper they're printed...
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    Unemployed & inexperienced New RNs. Vent it out!

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

    I'm sure you feel that your resume is straightforward. But to be honest, the fact that posters here found how you phrased it on the resume as somewhat misleading means that POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS who...
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    Trying to move west coast (CA, OR, WA). Job prospects for new grads?

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

    California is saturated with new grads. The fact that you have a BSN does help, but there are just too many new grads and not enough jobs. A lot of facilities have new grad programs, but the window...
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    I Need Another Job ASAP!!

    Meriwhen replied to Nurzelady's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are unhappy, then definitely start looking for other work. However, if at all possible, do not leave your current job until you have an official job offer in hand. The current job market is...
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    Can an ASN RN work in a Hospital?

    Meriwhen replied to cjr2619's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ditto what everyone else said. Yes, ADNs can be hired into hospitals: I'm proof of that...and I wasn't a tech/CNA that converted over, but instead a straight hire both times. However, a lot of...
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    web site for free acls training

    Meriwhen replied to mainstream's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but no...at least not free AHA ACLS/BLS certification, which is what most employers specifically look for. I'm sure there are free review websites that you could use to prepare yourself for...
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    Returning to work after suspension

    Meriwhen replied to snoah's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OP: have you tried psych? From what I've seen, psych facilities tend to be more accepting of nurses in recovery. Also, there are psych opportunities in lots of different care settings, so you may...
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    Do you think LPN experience counts for GN positions?

    Meriwhen replied to heavenwith7's topic in General Nursing

    One of my classmates was a LVN for 19 years before becoming a RN...and no, her experience didn't count towards RN experience at all. It was still valuable experience, but it didn't make her eligible...