Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Can I become an RN with a misdemeanor?

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

    There's no absolute Yes or No answer to your question because most BONs consider applicants with criminal records on a case-by-case basis. Your best bet is to contact your local BON (you can do it...
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    RN-BSN Advice

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

    I think a 6-month RN-BSN program is really suspicious, so I went to the WGU website to see this for myself...
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    RN Refresher Course in Southern California

    Meriwhen replied to Di0sAbELLA's topic in California Nursing

    Darn it, I just had a brochure around here that had a RN refresher course listed in it...I wanted to keep the brochure because I want to take an IV Certification course I saw in there, but now I can't...
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    RN job with criminal record

    Meriwhen replied to ACNP 2B S1S2RRR's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Again, I am no lawyer...but that's how I understand it. You're not convicted until you're proven (or pled) guilty. But again, a lawyer is the best person to ask about what one's status would be and...
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    Nurses/Moms-your advice, please! :)

    Meriwhen replied to NothingsImpossible4U's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A cautionary word of advice: no one knows what the job market will be like in 3 years. Three years ago this job market was supposed to get better for new grads and it hasn't really happened yet. So...
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    Beware purchasing 'cardiology' stethoscope from allheart.com

    Meriwhen replied to Josiah28's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That is the reason. I just checked because I'm placing an order there, and they specifically tell you that personalized items can't be returned unless the mistake was on their part (i.e., they...
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    Color of Littmann Classic II S.E.

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

    True...at the most, it's been a brief point of conversation when I see another nurse with a wacky-colored steth, but I don't think any different of her based on her steth color. Wait until you see...
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    Psych meds dilemna

    Meriwhen replied to Troutnurse's topic in Camp

    A lot of psych drugs are NOT dependent on height/weight. It is very possible for a 5 year old to be on a higher dose of the same med than the 15 year old is on. So you can't necessarily say that...
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    I got an interview!

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

    Best of luck with the
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    Do I have a sign over my head?

    Meriwhen replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    I tend to attract bipolars who are currently manic. I really don't know why they like to gravitate to me but something about me tells them to migrate to my presence. Male, female...doesn't matter....
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    What's the difference between and RN and an LPN

    Meriwhen replied to Nolander's topic in Nursing Career

    Long story short: LPNs/LVNs (as they are known in TX and CA) and RNs have different responsibilities and scopes of practice. The specifics of those differences vary by state--what flies for a LVN...
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    Criminal record results indicated "under review"

    Meriwhen replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It may or may not impact your chances--that's up to the employer. I would definitely try to explain the circumstances if you can, and hope for the best. At least for the future, you'll know that this...
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    New grad w/question about CPR cert.

    Meriwhen replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in General Nursing

    double post, sorry about
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    New grad w/question about CPR cert.

    Meriwhen replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not true: I took CPR and was required to demonstrate my competence in class--and demonstrate it well--before I could receive my card. That's because you are thinking about the basic CPR class....
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    gracefully withdrawing interest in a position?

    Meriwhen replied to dreavt's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are brought back for a second interview, that's when you should ask about the possibility of part-time. You never know, they may go for it...and if they don't, no
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    RN going back to work as an LVN

    Meriwhen replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    You're in a VERY sticky area. First, to work as a LVN, you need to be licensed as a LVN; it's not as though a RN can double as a LVN because the RN has a more advanced license. A RN can do a LVN's...
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    Failed Pre-Employment Drug Screen

    Meriwhen replied to canursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    Did not know that...I learned something new today :) Point being, get the necessary legal documentation (prescription, card, letter, etc.) from your physician and/or seek a lawyer's advice. I can't...
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    Failed Pre-Employment Drug Screen

    Meriwhen replied to canursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a card for medicinal marijuana then you may have a case to fight for the job, though keep in mind that you will have to convince them that you are fit enough to be able to perform your...
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    Need advice/ information positive drug screen

    Meriwhen replied to floridarn0916's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think that you can continue to practice as a nurse until the BON notifies you that they have taken or plan to take action against your license. Talk to a lawyer for a more accurate answer as we...
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    RN who's also a psych patient?

    Meriwhen replied to ella-RN's topic in Psychiatric

    You would not be the first nurse working in psych that has been or is being treated for psychiatric disorders :) Don't let that hold you back. I agree with the previous poster though: don't apply...
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    Involuntary Psych Ward Commitment

    Meriwhen replied to SugarBabe99's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it shows up in a background check. Why not run one on yourself and find
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    ACLS Certification

    Meriwhen replied to carsonya's topic in General Students

    ACLS is not a nursing-specific certification, so you don't need to be nurse or even a nursing student to get it. In fact, anyone can walk in off the street and register for an ACLS class. When I was...
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    Florida BON - Board Has to Approve

    Meriwhen replied to newhope2009's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It sounds like going was the wisest thing you did :) Congratulations on your
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    Is There Any Chance of Licensure?

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

    I'm not a lawyer, but I think that even if you weren't fingerprinted by the police you were still convicted of an offense. Whether it is considered a misdemeanor or infraction, I don't know. For...
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    RN job with criminal record

    Meriwhen replied to ACNP 2B S1S2RRR's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Almost every healthcare facility performs background checks on nurses. At the very least, they will ask if you have any felony/misdemeanor/other convictions, with the provision that if you lie to...