Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Best way to resign

    Meriwhen replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Resign and give notice according to HR policy (2 weeks, 3 weeks, whatever). Don't give a reason but if they ask--and they very well may--IMO, use the commute time/cost as the reason. That way you...
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    Missed NCLEX date anything I can do?

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

    It happened to my classmate. Due to horrific traffic--as in water main break paralyzing the whole city--she missed her test appointment. She called Pearson and explained what happened but still had...
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    How do you Handle Labs & Patient Inquiries........

    Meriwhen replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Depends on the facility's policy, how the doc/NP/PA feels about you giving any results out, how the patient is, what type of test involved, whether it needs to be read/interpreted/reviewed first... To...
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    Think Twice Before Becoming a "NURSE"

    Meriwhen replied to mcrutRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sorry that you are frustrated, but no one ever promised that nursing is all hearts and roses. Only in the movies/TV is it like that. It's a lot harder in the real world. No one is forcing you to...
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    Applying for Positions That Aren't Part of New Grad Program

    Meriwhen replied to Ct22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Most of the hospitals I've seen with new grad programs will tell new grads to apply only for their new grad program because they will not consider grads for anything else. However, individual...
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    Need some advice...AM I CRAZY????

    Meriwhen replied to girlswcurls's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've used a calculator on the floor...I think you'd be crazy not to :) My school would let you use a calculator, but it couldn't be a scientific/formula/graphing one. It had to be the most basic kind...
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    What NOT to say during an interview

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

    You know, what the candidate said is something that my high-functioning autistic son would say. That's an interesting point. I still don't think what the candidate said was appropriate for the...
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    Need license renewal help

    Meriwhen replied to slvroman1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    OP: this is doable and at little to no cost. Go to NursingCenter and Nurse.com to find lots of free CEUs. Or spring for one of the unlimited CEU accounts where you pay about $40 and can take as...
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    My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    Meriwhen replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty good at telling a lot of the ETOH varieties apart...then again, detox is my area. You assess enough drunk patients and you can't help but develop the skill
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    What NOT to say during an interview

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

    Wow. I admit I put my foot in my mouth at interviews but always at my own expense--I'd never say something like that to my interviewer. About myself, maybe. But never about the
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    Not accredited school but looking towards Bachelors

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

    Good to know. It's what I had thought...I was hoping I was wrong though. Guess
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    Job competition between student nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in General Students

    When my class was job hunting, we didn't discuss it among ourselves as a whole. Of course, my closest friends and I swapped horror stories, scouted leads and stormed the Bastille with resumes in...
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    My co-worker stinks like gin every morning!

    Meriwhen replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    I think jt43 is trying to point out that gin--the drink--is made from juniper
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    What job offer to take?

    Meriwhen replied to tokyoROSE's topic in General Nursing

    I'd take tele or med/surg. ICU is a tough place for new grads to start off in...not that you'd automatically be doomed to failure, but it's a steep learning curve. Plus you're familiar with the...
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    when you are accused of abuse

    Meriwhen replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Meticulously document what happened so you have notes to refer to when necessary 2. Get thee a lawyer Best of luck in getting this sorted
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    Am I harrassed???

    Meriwhen replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Going point by point with your original post, OP: 1. No big deal. Not exactly polite on the part of the senior nurse, but no big deal. Some people are just naturally brusque. 2. Now this IS a big...
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    Didn't Receive paycheck

    Meriwhen replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    Get direct deposit. It will make your life so much easier. If you choose not to do that, then be sure to make arrangements to get your check on payday Friday or to financially weather the weekend...
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    Dealing w/ rude RNs

    Meriwhen replied to PlumeriaSun's topic in LPN to RN

    OP: I'll admit that some days I didn't want to have students. Why? Often because I knew that day the workload for that shift was going to be so much that I knew I would not have the time, energy or...
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    Job competition between student nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in General Students

    It's bound to happen: all of you are entering the same job market at roughly the same time, so unfortunately your classmates will be your competition. How everyone handles this situation is another...
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    Has anyone been arrested but cleared and had trouble being eligible to take boards?

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

    With the utmost respect, the fact that you paid fines and attended classes sounds like it may have been a conviction--if you were acquitted, why pay any fines? But I'm not a lawyer, and I would talk...
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    Background checks

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

    From the HR representative at my facility: better you be upfront and reveal something even if it might not show up on the background check, than to not admit it and be caught by surprise when it does...
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    SATA questions

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

    SATA: select all that apply or applies. That means there are 1 or more correct answers and you need to select all the correct answers for full credit. And yes, a SATA can have only 1 correct answer:...
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    Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

    Meriwhen replied to Jess84's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I haven't had any problems with navigating--then again, I have under my belt several years' experience with attending school online so learning my way around Epic was pretty fast. You really do have...
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    Not accredited school but looking towards Bachelors

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

    Let me know what you find out...I was curious about that myself when I was looking at RN-BSN programs: one of them was not fully accredited (yet) and I had wondered if it would affect me if I got my...
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    Can a new grad work in the ER?

    Meriwhen replied to Lucidity's topic in Emergency

    Possible? Yes. Good idea? Grey area. Some new grads do wonderfully in the ED; others crash and burn because they can't keep up. I'm not a ED nurse but based on what I've heard--as well as talking...