Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    How far to push a high profile reference.

    Meriwhen replied to guest940422's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. Keep trying to play that card and you're going to end up tanking your chances--and reputation--even further. You'll become known as the one who kept pestering the board/CNO...and if you did...
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    So did I get the job or not?

    Meriwhen replied to Nursestef2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Been there, done that, got the T-shirt--twice--and also no job. The time when I was a new grad, despite such a promising interview with talks of my future there, they never got back to me, nor did...
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    What did you do after nursing school graduation?

    Meriwhen replied to mstaurus2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to go to a wedding two days later, then had minor surgery the day after my return, then had a shingles outbreak on my back during recovery. Fun times. That took up about 3 weeks...
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    Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

    Meriwhen replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    This is just me so don't presume I expect this of others, but I didn't see the point in creating a fuss so I could have breaks specifically for pumping, though federal and state laws would have...
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    working holidays

    Meriwhen replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    One of my jobs had a rotating schedule: we were broken up into 2 groups and the major/minor holidays evenly split between us. One year, group A would work specific holidays while group B worked the...
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    2nd Jobs for a New Grad

    Meriwhen replied to sogbo223's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly? Worry about mastering your first job before you worry about a second. It's quite the transition from nursing school to actual floor nursing, and you should focus on learning the basics of...
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    Any false positives for PeTH test out there?

    Meriwhen replied to AnnabelleP's topic in Nurses Recovery

    People think I go overboard recommending seeking an attorney. What happened to your friend is one of the reasons why I do. Hope everything works out for
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    Suportive Advertising ?

    Meriwhen replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Website ads are usually dictated by your browsing history. I can go look up a product on Amazon or the product's website...and next thing I know, no matter what website I'm on, I'm inundated with ads...
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    What to say?

    Meriwhen replied to RN0599's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unfortunately, the rumor mill is going to run whether you're completely silent on the topic or offer your coworkers a 45 minute Powerpoint presentation with every gory detail included. So do what YOU...
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    Mentioned I'm working FT in interview for prn position

    Meriwhen replied to Deekay8's topic in Nursing Career

    It never hurt mine. But then again, it also depends on what the needs of the PRN facility are and whether you meet (or if they think you can meet) them. Best of
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    Can they make me repay my relocation bonus?

    Meriwhen replied to janikc's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what is in the terms of the agreement. If they can place you elsewhere in the company, then they may have you on the hook for those expenses should you leave before the 2 years is up....
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    Newly Fired

    Meriwhen replied to Nursey1982's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I say this very gently, but that's an addict talking. Your abusing narcotics was not an act of chance. I'm not saying you didn't bring the bottle home accidentally--you very well could have. But...
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    Rejected hours after an interview

    Meriwhen replied to edilleyrn's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, it's one of a few things: 1. They knew who they were already going to hire, and your interview was to fulfill whatever hiring wickets (interviewing external candidates, having a number of...
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    Nervous about surgery

    Meriwhen replied to TNnurse01's topic in General Nursing

    It's OK to be nervous--I was before mine. Just keep reminding yourself that these are professionals who do this every day and yours is just another surgery to them. If you do have questions or...
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    Inappropriate Behavior?

    Meriwhen replied to chesanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't engage with her as you're just feeding the drama. Plus engaging with her could potentially give her more ammo to use to aggravate you. Limit your contact with her and your ex to only...
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    Is this considered falsification?

    Meriwhen replied to MommyRN89's topic in General Nursing

    Presuming the information being added in the addendum is correct...no, it's not falsification. I do it: sometimes the finger hits "save" before I've had a chance to fully proofread my note, so I...
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    Accused of making a medication error

    Meriwhen replied to ONCRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one for owning up to medication errors that are made. However, that should be for medication errors actually made. That doesn't mean you should take any blame for errors that you didn't make....
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    Microbiology with lab

    Meriwhen replied to lck8119's topic in California Nursing

    I was in Texas due to the military, so technically not a resident since it was only going to be for a year. The school considered me one though, so that helped on the tuition. The hybrid course was...
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    Shift covered, not covered

    Meriwhen replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

    Once management approved it, it became your coworker's shift and therefore his responsibility. Me thinks your manager is trying to take you for a ride. That being said, I'd double-check with HR or...
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    Living Will Tattoo

    Meriwhen replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. People get tattoos all the time while drunk and then regret it. Perhaps if there was a way to get the tattoo notarized (a tattoo of a notary stamp and sig below it?) to determine that this is...
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    Workplace Drug Test

    Meriwhen replied to lexca's topic in General Nursing

    Most drug screens are urine. If they want to follow up on certain results and/or get more detail on exactly what drugs are involved, they can do further testing with urine or blood. I've never heard...
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    What is your opinion on calling in "sick"

    Meriwhen replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Occasionally, but not every often. If I'm doing it more frequently than every few months, then that's a sign that perhaps I need to consider finding a different
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    Have you ever been attracted to a patient?

    Meriwhen replied to LilaDavis's topic in Psychiatric

    It's not the end of the world if you developed an attraction to a patient. You're human. You're not the first and probably not the last to have developed feelings for a patient. However, it's how...
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    RN non- degree programs?

    Meriwhen replied to Nursingismypassion1's topic in General Students

    Ah, this does change things. This is what happens when one doesn't read all the posts before replying :) Even with the advanced degrees, it may be a no-go. You don't need a degree to get endorsed...
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    RN non- degree programs?

    Meriwhen replied to Nursingismypassion1's topic in General Students

    As long as that non-diploma program meets California's educational requirements for licensure, you can get a CA license without the degree. Now whether you'd be able to get hired in California without...