Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Excelsior and Maryland Licensure

    Meriwhen replied to Raviepoo's topic in Excelsior College

    So basically as long as OP gets a VA (or whatever compact state) license and continues to maintain her license to that state's standards, she could practice in MD under compact even now. She just...
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    Am i fully to blame for this or did my mentor act complacement.

    Meriwhen replied to tinkerbell419's topic in United Kingdom

    I agree: you are the one entirely responsible for this error. You are responsible for every medication you administer to the patient. "I don't know what I gave the patient" or "my mentor didn't...
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    Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I
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    So sorry for my daughter

    Meriwhen replied to Isabelle49's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I can understand how we want to always be there for our children...but at the same time your daughter has to take the responsibility for and initiative in fixing this if she wants to continue to...
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    Should I bring a lawyer when I go in front of the board?

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

    Without reading any more than the subject line on the thread...the answer is YES. If you ever go in front of the BON for ANY reason whatsoever, have a lawyer with you if at all possible. Preferably...
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    Question regarding insulin administration

    Meriwhen replied to mappers's topic in Patient Medications

    Don't know if that affects it: I'm in psych and I've never personally seen it done at any of my facilities...though that's not to say there isn't some nurse or two in there doing it. But I've heard...
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    HIPAA violation?

    Meriwhen replied to bwhite41's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You were not being a bad nurse...educating patients is always a good thing. However, your execution leaves a lot to be desired, for your own safety and the safety of your license. If the patient...
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    Question regarding insulin administration

    Meriwhen replied to mappers's topic in Patient Medications

    I've heard of it being done. IMO, I wouldn't do it myself--I'd give the insulin as ordered or if necessary, contact the doc, explain what's going on with the patient and see if the doc wants to...
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    How do you possibly study with YOUNG kids???

    Meriwhen replied to TryingNot2BeScared's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was in nursing school when my little one was aged 2-4 (also spectrum), and for most of that time it was just the two of us since my better half is in the military. I'll admit that it was easier...
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    new grad or not after BSN completion with RN license?

    Meriwhen replied to VWnurseCA's topic in California Nursing

    What about online programs? I know Aspen has a RN-to-MSN, and there are definitely others out
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    Excelsior and Maryland Licensure

    Meriwhen replied to Raviepoo's topic in Excelsior College

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the answer is that you can NOT get a license in Maryland: State Board Requirements - excelsior.edu The Maryland BON is the best source for info though,...
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    I am being harrassed

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

    And if the OP says that they may very well find themselves on the end of an assault charge. Though I won't lie: wanting to say that would run though my mind too. Threats may not help and often have...
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    We don't hire new nurses.

    Meriwhen replied to rrich1084's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I remember my job hunt as a new grad...responses ranged from the polite ("sorry, but we're not taking on any more new graduates right now") to the rude ("*SIGH*"). So yes, it's incredibly...
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    LOW GPA, chances of getting a job

    Meriwhen replied to Bella2004's topic in California Nursing

    Unless a job listing specifically posts a required minimum GPA, I'd apply to anything and everything that you can. No, you can't change your GPA at this point without going back to school. Yes,...
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    new grad or not after BSN completion with RN license?

    Meriwhen replied to VWnurseCA's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know for certain...I'm thinking that many places don't consider RN-BSNs as being new grads. Also, a lot of facilities attach an experience requirement to their new grad programs, such as...
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    Night before NCLEX TIPS Final tips for Success

    Meriwhen replied to 86711lh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All of the above is great. And given the recent threads in the forum about this... LEAVE THE CELL PHONE AT HOME. Or leave it in the car. Do not bring your cell phone with you because you are not...
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    failed nclex

    Meriwhen replied to Freddie86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry you failed. Give yourself a day or two to mourn. Then get right back on the horse and start preparing for the next attempt. When you get the analysis in the mail, see what areas you were...
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    Excelsior College-Texas/GA

    Meriwhen replied to HM0000's topic in Excelsior College

    Go here to find out: State Board Requirements - excelsior.edu Long story short: Texas is OK with it; GA is unclear--ask their BON. The fact that you are/will be a LVN will help you with getting...
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    NCLEX-RN tomorrow! am lost and don't know what to do

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

    According to lore, that means you passed :) However, don't officially start the party until you hear from your state's BON, as I've also heard rare whispers that the trick doesn't always work. But...
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    Experienced RN With No Luck Finding Position

    Meriwhen replied to olivia28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations!
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    Getting hired with an associates degree?

    Meriwhen replied to futurenurse1248's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on a lot of things: where you live, where you're applying to, what area you're applying to, what you bring to the interview table, and how you sell yourself in the interview. All of those...
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    Why is it always "Fire the nurse"

    Meriwhen replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's "fire the nurse" because it's a lot easier to fire a nurse than it is to dismiss a doctor, resident or someone that the hospital considers higher up in the importance scale; it's a lot easier to...
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    I'm a real nurse!!! Thank you!

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

    There was one clinical instructor in my program--thank God I never had her--who called LVNs (well, LPNs in that state) "little pretend nurses" and that their job was solely to hold the bucket the...
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    NCLEX-RN tomorrow! am lost and don't know what to do

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

    IMO, if you haven't stopped studying for the day, shut the book NOW. At this point, the best thing you can do for yourself is relax. Cramming an entire nursing school education into this evening...
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    Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

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

    Handy tip I just figured out: if you click on Grades, you will see every component in the course (organized by modules/weeks/etc.), how many minutes you spent on each and if you've completed it....