Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    Meriwhen replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, it doesn't matter whether the OP was hurt or not: the OP was still the victim of battery. I would not want to work for a MD who would raise his hands to me, and IMO I would file charges since...
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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    Meriwhen replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    I second this. The only way I'd go to that meeting is if my attorney was standing next to me. And I would not hesitate to let the doctor know
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    Bully?! Help,I need good comebacks!

    Meriwhen replied to rn865's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with Altra: this isn't bullying. I also agree with most of the posters here: this isn't the situation where snappy comebacks, however tempting they may be, will serve you very well....
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    What is your clinical makeup routine :)

    Meriwhen replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    Good for you! I wear the SPF 70 version myself. As far as for those who do wear makeup...one other thing I meant to share: when it comes to clincial makeup, less is more. The less makeup you wear,...
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    What is your clinical makeup routine :)

    Meriwhen replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    My routine used to be concealer and foundation (a must because of the redness d/t rosacea), tinted lipbalm and L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes mascara because that mascara will not smudge even at...
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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    Meriwhen replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps...but if the OP didn't know what the rules were for his state, he was wise to error on the side of caution and not push the medication. IMO, better he didn't give it and find out later that...
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    Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Meriwhen replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that: you gave it a try and realized it's not for you. You will find your nursing niche once day...and at least you'll be taking away from your time here...
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    Took Nclex-Rn yesterday..shut off at 84..

    Meriwhen replied to Good4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The fact that you went to 84 doesn't mean you failed. My classmates ranged all over the place from 75-265 and almost all passed. There's no way to correlate how many questions you got with whether...
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    Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    Meriwhen replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    You have it backwards. Assault is to threaten someone but not actually touch them. Battery is to actually make physical contact with the person. Legal definition of Assault and Battery. OP: I'm...
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    Appropriate Response

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

    I wouldn't even bring it up...and I doubt that the interviewer will too. Though I would take a minute to talk to the roomie and ask that for future calls when you are out, if she/he can tell them you...
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    Anyone else feel like they got "shafted" in clinicals?

    Meriwhen replied to forgop's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As someone who did push that 8 lb bowling ball out, once I got that epidural in place I felt so wonderful that a whole nursing school cohort could have been in there watching and cheering and I would...
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    Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Meriwhen replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the info,
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    Here I go again!

    Meriwhen replied to Sanie07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Remember that when you take the NCLEX-PN, you need to approach the questions from the LPN scope of practice. Good luck with the
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    what color uniforms does your school use?

    Meriwhen replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    I don't have to wear a uniform...the joys of a RN-BSN program :) Seriously, for ADN school, the clinical uniform were to be white with teal trim. I heard they underwent a style update so they look...
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    Can I become an LPN after 1 year of an RN program?

    Meriwhen replied to Phillip1988's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind that it will be a year of LPN/LVN experience, NOT RN experience. So you're not going to readily qualify for all those RN jobs that say "at least 1 year's experience." My LVN friend ran...
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    What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    Meriwhen replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    IMO, it's all subjective. What's a piece of cake to me may be hell to you, and vice versa. You may think L&D is a no-brainer while I'm overwhelmed and trying to escape in frustration. Likewise,...
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    Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Meriwhen replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Involuntary and TDO patients are stashed on locked units. Voluntary patients may also be kept on locked units d/t their acuity. In the last couple of facilities I worked in, there was no separate...
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    New Grad Job Offers (ICU or PSYCH)

    Meriwhen replied to HAL_APRN19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Actually, you would be a bedside nurse in either specialty--"bedside nursing" means you're proving direct patient care in a hospital. Patient need not be confined to a bed for this to happen :) As...
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    Taking NCLEX in two weeks! But I have acrylic nails...

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

    I think the folks at Pearson get twitchy about anything that's unusual because there probably been students who tried pulling something with unusual stuff. I don't know exactly how long OP's nails...
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    New Nurses!

    Meriwhen replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I was honest: I told them I wanted a career where I would never be bored. That's all. No sappy story about callings and wanting to help people, and no mention of seeking financial...
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    Taking NCLEX in two weeks! But I have acrylic nails...

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

    AFAIK, you can take the NCLEX with fake nails. If in doubt, call Pearson and ask. On the other hand, getting a job with those fake nails is going to be a bit harder. Acrylic nails are not allowed in...
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    New Nurses!

    Meriwhen replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    I find it very interesting that people do not question the compassion and/or motives of doctors when they enter into their profession, but they are oh-so-quick to pass judgement on nurses' reasons for...
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    Start out with my ADN or wait and go for my BSN?

    Meriwhen replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    I used to think that I should have went for the BSN first. Now, having worked as a ADN and being in a RN-BSN program, I have to say I'm glad I went this route. My experience gives me an...
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    How soon should I go from LPN pay to RN pay

    Meriwhen replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes changes in position require at least a pay period to reflect in the salary...because the way most pay periods are structured, your change may or may not take place in time for the next...
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    Locker dilemma

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