Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    misdemeanor sexual assault-can i become an RN?

    Meriwhen replied to dpt7669's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    One thing to keep in mind about relocating: even if you are licensed in one state, your criminal history will be reviewed by the BON of any state that you want to endorse into. The fact that you're...
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    Do YOU enjoy nursing school?

    Meriwhen replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    I did enjoy it the first time around, even though it was a lot of hard work. I enjoy it even more for the RN-BSN, because now as a practicing nurse I find I can identify and make connections with the...
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    To break the contract or not....that is the question

    Meriwhen replied to jaznia15's topic in Nursing Career

    I can understand the reasons why you are considering breaking the contract and I sympathize as I have a little one as well. However, I would finish the contract for two reasons. First, as others...
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    Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

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

    I admit that I do toy with that idea at times, especially out here in the land of magnet hospitals...but after the last couple of years, I'd rather not stress myself out if I don't have to :) I know...
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    The University of Texas at Arlington

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

    They only had a question about one class, but I sent them the course description from my old college to review--they decided that my class was satisfactory and accepted
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    Can I be a nurse with a criminal history?

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

    I don't know if an Alford plea would be considered the same as "guilty" because you're saying you're innocent but admitting there's enough evidence to convict you. I'm not a lawyer, and your best bet...
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    Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Psych Patients

    Meriwhen replied to rn/writer's topic in Psychiatric

    This article made the APNA's Facebook page Go psych
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    frequency of NCLEX

    Meriwhen replied to kristimcduff11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX is indeed administered every day (or nearly every day--not sure how they handle holidays). On the day you want to take the test, whether there a testing center near you open and/or there...
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    New RN, should I renew my LPN license?

    Meriwhen replied to kberrios's topic in General Nursing

    Depends...do you have a RN job? If you do, then there's no point in renewing the LVN license. But if you don't have a RN job and need to find any nursing job pay the bills, then it may be worth...
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    Older New Grad RNs Job Discrimination

    Meriwhen replied to kathliz's topic in General Nursing

    I think new grads are getting the short end of the stick regardless of their age. That's not to say there isn't any age discrimination because I'm sure there is...but it's also very likely that the...
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    Help- I need to make a decision today!!!

    Meriwhen replied to nursediesel's topic in General Nursing

    Take the job, they're few and far between nowadays...and like GrnTea said, you can still take the course on the
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    2012, no longer willing to settle

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

    Good luck with the interview, WildcatFanRN!
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    The University of Texas at Arlington

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

    When you are accepted and have an advisor, they will send you a Course Map. That will tell you what classes you have received credit for and what classes you need to take and when they're next...
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    Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

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

    Yeah, those I have to do...those are actually the only non-nursing classes I need to
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    Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

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

    I already have a prior
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    which stethoscope?

    Meriwhen replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think it's better to start out with the less expensive Classic II for school. Then after you graduate, get the Cardiology III as a graduation gift (engraved with RN, of course) I have the pearl...
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    Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

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

    I'll be starting on the 16th too. Just Professional Nursing though; I placed out of Technical
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    Info on UTA online RN-BSN?

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

    I start in a couple of weeks and according to my course map could finish in 13 months, maybe sooner if I'd want to double-up on a couple of classes...nah :) I'll take the 13
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    How far would you commute?

    Meriwhen replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    If I had to, I would commute an hour. I'd prefer not to but it's
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    Will the job market for new RN grads in CA ever get better by 2015-2017?

    Meriwhen replied to AllNursesisCool's topic in California Nursing

    It's impossible to tell what the job market will be like when you graduate. Three years ago they were saying the job market would get better in three years...and it hasn't really happened yet. Maybe...
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    Nursing Student with a Drug Addiction

    Meriwhen replied to VanessaLee13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Whether to report or not...tough call. On one hand, if what you hear is true he can be a danger to himself and others. On the other hand, unless you've witnessed him using, you don't know for...
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    ANCC

    Meriwhen replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, those CEs should be fine. When you apply, ANCC doesn't require you send proof of the CEUs you take--you will have to list them but you don't need to send certificates of completion. However,...
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    When to use letters of recommendation/reference letters?

    Meriwhen replied to heartnursing's topic in Nursing Career

    I put mine in my portfolio and bring them to interviews for the interviewer to look over. I don't think they're going to stress so much over the letters' age as long as they're not more than several...
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    New employee, apply for another position in the same hospital?

    Meriwhen replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    First, check with HR: you may not be eligible to apply for a transfer (that's what they call internal applicants) to another position until you've been at the facility for a period of time (e.g., 3...
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    The best hairstyle for female student

    Meriwhen replied to Raewynv's topic in General Students

    Something that is easy to care for and style, because you're going to find yourself up to your neck in school and studying: you may not want (or have) the time to deal with a fancy hairstyle. Also,...