Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    GEORGIA NURSE

    Meriwhen replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I haven't been through a similar experience. I do strongly encourage you to somehow find a lawyer to help you if you can. I know you can't afford it, but when dealing with BONs the outcomes are...
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    Pyxis machine and nurses diverting meds.....

    Meriwhen replied to docpsychrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Actually, depending on the state you're practicing in, Tramadol may already be categorized as controlled substance because it does have an abuse potential. I know Kentucky is one of them--I think...
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    Pyxis machine and nurses diverting meds.....

    Meriwhen replied to docpsychrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is true, because you'd be surprised how many nurses are diverting not for themselves but for others. Take the UDS but also get a lawyer ready in case they give you a hard
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    Inpatient OB RNC exam - am I qualified?

    Meriwhen replied to LLLovely's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know if this is given through ANCC, but if it is, I would call or drop them an e-mail and ask. They're pretty good about responding to
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    Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Meriwhen replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Some days I feel that way about people in general
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    What do you wear to an interview?

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

    Personally, I'd rather feel I'm overdressed than underdressed. I figure I have nothing to lose by being overdressed for an interview....whereas being underdressed, I risk making a bad impression on...
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    New Grad RN, can I work as a PCT

    Meriwhen replied to Hope32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. First check with your state BON to see if it's possible for you to do this. 2. Keep in mind that many facilities will not hire RNs into non-RN roles because they know the minute a RN job opens up...
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    As a new grad going into psych nursing, am I narrowing my options for the future?

    Meriwhen replied to mell260's topic in Psychiatric

    IMO you're only restricted if you let yourself be restricted. I know nurses who started with me in psych and successfully transitioned to other areas. I liked where I was so here I am :) You will...
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    I feel so embarrased and feel like harrased...

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

    I had that happen to me with one of my patients, except that the patient was high and pretty much out of it, and so probably wasn't even aware of it. It happens, and often it happens without any...
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    Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Meriwhen replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I know--I hit Post before I was done, and was editing my post to include the state part at the same time you posted this :) And I definitely agree that state facilities are not for the new
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    Scared at new job in psychiatric hospital

    Meriwhen replied to GypseyGirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I love working in psych, so I'll take the state psych job while Multicollinearity takes the job at Denny's for me :) That being said...OP: get yourself out of there, or get yourself transferred to a...
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    Interested in chemical dep.nursing

    Meriwhen replied to ivorylovecali's topic in Addictions

    No, you don't need a BSN to pursue certification: I don't have one (yet) and I successfully tested for psychiatric-mental health certification. All you need to do is meet the requirements for...
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    the "mean girls" of nursing school

    Meriwhen replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    From what I remember about that movie, those girls were pretty mean, both to each other as well as to their other
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    ISU not recognized by all states

    Meriwhen replied to mikect05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many BONs look at the school the applicant graduated from to determine if that nursing program meets their state requirements for licensure. The fact that a school is accredited doesn't mean it's...
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    Are you "required" to volunteer?

    Meriwhen replied to brillohead's topic in General Students

    In the first semester, we were not required to volunteer...however if we did commit to a certain number of volunteer hours at certain facilities and did a presentation about our experience at the end,...
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    Meriwhen replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Awesome pic ? I have always wanted a
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    Which is better for a new grad?

    Meriwhen replied to beeker's topic in Nursing Career

    If it were me, I'd probably pick #2 because sounds like the best environment for a new grad to get started. #4 may be all right if you are interested in onco...but it's clear you aren't enthused...
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    New grad nurse can't find work....to take LTC position or not to take LTC position...

    Meriwhen replied to jammo444's topic in Nursing Career

    Take the job. It's nursing experience, which is more than you'd get if you sat on the couch continuing to wait for the dream med-surg job. Plus, you don't want to become a old new grad because...
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    How do you apply for jobs out of state?

    Meriwhen replied to mell260's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know the answer to that one, sorry--you may need to ask the Texas BON if you can apply for a license directly in their state or if you should endorse
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    Online BSN not requiring associates or diploma

    Meriwhen replied to Lindsey Kay's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You could try Excelsior. However, keep in mind that there are several states whose BONs either flat-out reject Excelsior grads or attach stipulations when they apply for licensure/endorsement. I'm...
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    How do you apply for jobs out of state?

    Meriwhen replied to mell260's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would still apply for jobs. In the applications, you can state that you don't currently live in Texas but plan to relocate there in the very near future. One thing that may help you get interviews...
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    Some hope for job searchers...

    Meriwhen replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    I got a call back from one place a year after I applied...but by then I had found a nursing job and wasn't really interested in working there anymore. It is important to be patient, yes...but that...
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    Meriwhen replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    At my facility we can wear whatever color scrubs we want: there is no need to color-code the RNs since we all have big tags on our badges that say "RN." IMO, that is far more effective at...
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    What kind of nurse are you?

    Meriwhen replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Realist, optimistic, gently presents it all as it is but also realizes that sometimes in psych, you just need to flat out call a fork a
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    sign of possible hope on a new grad RN job interview?

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

    As a new grad (and not as a new grad), I've gone on several interviews and didn't get the job afterwards. Twice the interviews got to the point where I was filling out some of the supplemental...