Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Nursing school is pretty easy so far...

    Meriwhen replied to rjones416's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I found that nursing school got easier as the program went on. I think that was because I knew what they expected of us, I started thinking like a nurse-in-training and I figured out the most...
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    BA and a LVN license....what now???

    Meriwhen replied to eplummer83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You're not a RN so RN-BSN programs are out. Even with a BA in hand, a LVN-ADN program will only lead to you becoming a RN and will not necessarily make you competitive for BSN jobs (as an ADN with a...
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    Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to bailee4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That pretty much sums it up. It depends on where you are looking, what you're interested in, and what you can bring to the interviewing
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    Pregnancy and dismissal from nursing school

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

    That is the cruelest thing that I have ever read on this forum, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to the stress and hormones of the pregnancy. But there are two valid points...
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    Pregnancy and dismissal from nursing school

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

    It definitely can be done, AEB some of my classmates. One was even lucky enough to be due right during our three week break, so she was able to come right back. But the odds are successfully doing...
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    The first year of experience in nursing

    Meriwhen replied to From55's topic in General Nursing

    Do you need beside experience for NP programs? No, not for a lot of them. Will bedside experience help you become a better NP? IMO, most definitely. I don't think it's impossible to become a good...
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    Pregnancy and dismissal from nursing school

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

    It is illegal if they dismiss you because of your pregnancy. However, despite what people often think, pregnancy is not bullet-proof job--or school--security. That is because it is NOT illegal if...
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    Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

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

    Yes. I have to remember that for me, everything is due two hours earlier than the syllabus says
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    Nurse Practice Act rules on orders written by LPN and RNs

    Meriwhen replied to Franjcamp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    IMO, based on how you wrote the situation I can't see how it's a violation of the nurse practice act. Also, a LVN telling a RN about what a doctor ordered for a patient doesn't necessarily qualify as...
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    Night shift- when do you exercise?

    Meriwhen replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked nights, I'd either walk home in the morning (a 1.5 mile walk), rollerblade (longer route since I'd cut over to the West Side Highway and go down that), or I'd exercise on my stationary...
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    Area of hospital with minimal vomit...

    Meriwhen replied to alxndria.mrqtt's topic in General Nursing

    Then there you go: OR scrub/surgery nurse
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    TST test

    Meriwhen replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    It could be "Licensed Medication Aide." Some states have them, such as
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    Area of hospital with minimal vomit...

    Meriwhen replied to alxndria.mrqtt's topic in General Nursing

    Psych can have its moments, but personally, I think the ER is far more dangerous. Anyone--they don' t even need to be a patient--can walk into a ER with or without a weapon in hand and go off. Hell,...
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    ALL nights or day/night MIX shift to pick? HELP! need to reply to recruiter!

    Meriwhen replied to froggy8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Having worked a mix (albeit not as a nurse), it is definitely harder on the body than having a consistent schedule. It can be done, but its's very hard. So unless you really have an urge to work day...
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    Why do I feel guilty for not going in when called...

    Meriwhen replied to Do-over's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry, as time goes on you'll get over the feeling of guilt. You're entitled to your time off if you want
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    Who floats first?

    Meriwhen replied to vic_rn's topic in General Nursing

    In my last facility, per-diems were floated first. Then permanent staff were floated, and who went was usually based on seniority (though occasionally you'd get perm staff volunteer to go float)....
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    Should I wait? or should i Go?

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

    Don't put yourself into extra debt if you don't have to. The job market for new grads in southern CA sucks and no one knows when it will improve...and it may not have improved by the time you...
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    Is it ok to say . . .

    Meriwhen replied to ArtsyCraftsy's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell my patients that it was a great experience taking care of them, I hope they have gained something from their stay, I wish them all the best in their journey, and remind them that if they...
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    GEORGIA NURSE

    Meriwhen replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Take recovery one day at a time...that's all you can really do. I hope you can get things sorted out with your BON, and I wish you the best in both your recovery and career even if it means moving...
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    Gratitude

    Meriwhen replied to Beverly913's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Kind thoughts and best of luck to both of you on your
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    Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

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

    So far it looks like the first week of Prof. Nursing is all about APA and learning how to navigate the
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    Negotiating Start Date - HELP!

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

    You could flat-out ask about it...after all, the worst they can say is "No." Hopefully they will be willing to negotiate something with you. But if they do say "No," then you will have a decision to...
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    Opinions Needed for New Grad

    Meriwhen replied to QEOLAdvocate's topic in California Nursing

    Also, keep checking hospital websites regularly for the new grad residency program listings--at lot of them are just posted quietly and are often removed fast. I don't know where you are in...
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    Opinions Needed for New Grad

    Meriwhen replied to QEOLAdvocate's topic in California Nursing

    Home healthcare is nursing experience and if it's what you can get while you keep searching for the new grad job, then so be it. Some nurses have done home health as a new grad and flourished--others...
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    New Grad in San Diego

    Meriwhen replied to lzamora12's topic in California Nursing

    I'm not a new grad so I'm not specifically looking, but based on what I've seen, check the hospital websites' career sections frequently for listings for new grad jobs and residency programs. They...