Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    How would I address a firing?

    Meriwhen replied to Izzy11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm sorry. It sounds like they made an example of you because the surveyor was there. While you did make a mistake in not going to reassess, at the same time I think being fired for this incident is...
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    How to mention you know someone important who works there during an interview?

    Meriwhen replied to sf415's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't. It would probably make you come off as looking desperate than networking. It could carry a little weight if you actually worked with her and not just her kids, but even then it'll still come...
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    Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

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

    Pink hearts and flowers would add to my creep-out factor too
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    Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

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

    But did she say getting a thank you card by itself was creepy, or was it what that applicant had written in the card that creeped her out? I can't imagine a person being creeped out by a generic...
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    Did I Make Things Worse?

    Meriwhen replied to Bobnbernee's topic in General Nursing

    If you enjoy psych, why not stay in psych? There are a lot of psych jobs out there, and with 2 years' psych experience you should not have a problem getting interviews even without the
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    Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

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

    That's what I think too. The guy's reaction is probably what gave off the "the OP's anxious" vibe, and not the thank you note. Though in future panel interviews, perhaps you should not mention that...
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    How would I address a firing?

    Meriwhen replied to Izzy11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was too until the OP clarified it in a follow-up post. The surveyor told the OP that she saw the CNA take the reading and it was 78%. The surveyor told the OP about the 78%. The OP didn't go to...
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    Fired within 90 days... advice?

    Meriwhen replied to blue_belle9's topic in Nursing Career

    Look at it another way: your former employer certainly considered it a job. They paid you, and then they reported that payment to the government as payment to you for services rendered. The...
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    need feedback on med problem

    Meriwhen replied to MollNick's topic in Psychiatric

    Honestly, when you have an extremely psychotic patient about about to hurt themselves or someone else, you don't always have the luxury of going the therapeutic "Now help me understand..." route....
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    Fired within 90 days... advice?

    Meriwhen replied to blue_belle9's topic in Nursing Career

    And that clearly explains my point of how word of mouth about a person gets around. HR may legally not say anything more than you are a Do Not Rehire. But someone at your potential new job may have...
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    Fired within 90 days... advice?

    Meriwhen replied to blue_belle9's topic in Nursing Career

    Legally, that's what they are supposed to do. And HR departments are usually compliant with that. In reality, the world of nursing is small and word of mouth about a person can travel by many
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    Second Degree BSN--afraid past will haunt me

    Meriwhen replied to finally a path's topic in Nursing Career

    I also have a first degree with a less-than-stellar GPA (2.7). When I applied to nursing school they only looked at the GPA for the pre-requisite classes, most of which I had NOT taken with the first...
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    Relocation Questions.

    Meriwhen replied to almost.nurseloretta's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My suggestion: start looking for jobs in both Cleveland and elsewhere...because you never know where you may find work. Also, if possible do not relocate without a job in place first because you...
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    Fired within 90 days... advice?

    Meriwhen replied to blue_belle9's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd list it because the truth has a habit of coming out and biting
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    Know of any new grad friendly psych jobs? Anywhere in the country?

    Meriwhen replied to ChineseLantern's topic in Psychiatric

    You could also try applying to places that say 1 year of experience required/preferred. If you have a strong interest in psych you may be able to sell them into taking a chance on you. If you can do...
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    One carpal spasm question-please guess

    Meriwhen replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I also vote B, with a glass of
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    How would I address a firing?

    Meriwhen replied to Izzy11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unless you left something out of this, I'm not getting where you made the mistake. If the CNA did not tell you the patient had a 78% pulse ox, then how were you to know you had to follow up on it?...
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    Should I interview for this position??

    Meriwhen replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in General Nursing

    Interview for the following reasons: 1. It's good interviewing practice 2. It's an opportunity to network, make contacts and get your name out there 3. There's no guarantee the first hospital will...
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    Advice about job offer, please!

    Meriwhen replied to LPGil's topic in General Nursing

    I'd wait until you call them back in 2 (now 1) weeks and see how it goes. If they still offer you the job at that point, don't even bring the delay up. Otherwise if you don't get the job...well,...
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    Should I apply for a tech position to get my foot in the door?

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

    Scratch all of that, I misread your post :) Check with your state's BON to see if you as an LPN can work as a tech/CNA/aide. Some facilities may not hire licensed nurses as techs because of the...
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    pre-employment drug screen

    Meriwhen replied to beach123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In general, if you have legal prescriptions for anything you test positive for, you should be fine. If you don't, you're definitely not fine. If you are concerned about something you did that may...
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    ODU Nursing School VS Sentara Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to abr1121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sentara has a big advantage over ODU in that Sentara hospitals give hiring preference to their own graduates--they don't guarantee you a job but they do like their own grads. Sentara also has a lot...
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    HIPAA violation if an old friend?

    Meriwhen replied to Wayne2-49t9-359-3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    "Hi Friend, I've seen you on Facebook. It's been a while since we chatted and I wanted to see how you doing." Not a HIPAA violation. "Hi Friend, I saw that you've visited the doctor I work for....
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    How often do you get psych pt self walk ins

    Meriwhen replied to chimpanzee's topic in Psychiatric

    At my old facility, we'd get quite a lot of walk-ins via ED. We'd also get quite a lot of walk-ins via our lobby, who we send to the ED to get medical clearance (if necessary). The only stupid...
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    I've had it.

    Meriwhen replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Not this facility, that's for sure. If something happened because of her schedule, they'd probably just punt her out the door and hire someone new...which given this job market they know they'd have...