Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Involuntary Patients Refusal of Medication - Canada

    Meriwhen replied to verivici's topic in General Nursing

    This is the US psych nursing POV. The fact that a patient is involuntary doesn't necessarily mean he is forced to take his medication. He has as much of a right to refuse a medication as the next...
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    New grad took unwanted position, now what?

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

    Murphy's Law as it applies to nursing jobs: you will apply everywhere and hear nothing for weeks on end...but as soon as you accept a position, everyone else will suddenly start calling you for...
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    Advice about job offer, please!

    Meriwhen replied to LPGil's topic in General Nursing

    A NM can say all they want that you have the job...but unless an official offer comes from HR, you don't have a job. I don't know what happened that made them delay the offer--it could be one of many...
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    I have a recent TRESPASSING Misdemeanor, will the BRN allow me to take the NCLEX?

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

    Unfortunately the BON keeps to its own timetable...so all you can really do is wait. Though it couldn't hurt to drop them a note to see if they've received all of your supporting paperwork and if...
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    should I go to an interview

    Meriwhen replied to treeye's topic in Nursing Career

    Take the interview for the following reasons: 1. Interviewing doesn't commit you to working there. They may not even offer you the job...and if they do, you're still not committed and can always say...
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    Phone interview... what to expect?

    Meriwhen replied to deelpn85's topic in Nursing Career

    Lots of scenario questions, lots of "what if" questions, lots of questions about you, your education, your experience, how you handle stress, understaffing, etc. Good
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    Is it faster/cheaper to get your DNP in another country?

    Meriwhen replied to JanelyCalderon's topic in Nursing Career

    Ditto what talaxandra said. It may be cheaper/faster, but you may end up with a degree that isn't recognized in the U.S. for whatever reason. Research the schools thoroughly, as well as ask the CA...
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    Interruptions while giving report

    Meriwhen replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I'd rather they be interrupting me to ask pertinent questions such as that one, than interrupting me to discuss with the tech the latest boneheaded thing that their SO did. However, I'm not...
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    Rude interviews - Common?

    Meriwhen replied to gnursjr2's topic in Psychiatric

    Not normal in ANY specialty of nursing. And in my experience, not common. You can't control how they are during the interview; all you can do is control how you handle the situation, and it looks...
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    ? To Hosp Managers

    Meriwhen replied to M&M Rn's topic in General Nursing

    Any experience looks better on a resume than no experience. Keep the job and get what you can out of
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    question about IM emergency meds from new psych RN

    Meriwhen replied to manchmal's topic in Psychiatric

    1. is the dorsogluteal site used in emergency med administration? if the person is in restraints, which site is preferred? or is this an institutional policy thing? i use whatever muscle i can get...
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    terms new to me

    Meriwhen replied to rnpsychdc's topic in Psychiatric

    "Contracted for safety" means that the patient has promised not to hurt themselves or someone else, and that if they feel like doing so they will seek out help from staff first. They can still have...
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    Nurse -Patient Staffing Ratio

    Meriwhen replied to fawnsternurse's topic in Addictions

    Last place I worked, it averaged about 10-12 patients per
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    Working as Nurse Assistant while you are an RN

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

    Unfortunately, working as a CNA/PCT/aide is no longer the "in" to a nursing job that it used to be. A few of my classmates went that route only to find themselves not picked up as nurses after...
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    How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    Meriwhen replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    In 2009, it took me 3 months to get a paying job, but only 1 day to get a volunteer job :) The paying job was per-diem but I never had a problem picking up enough shifts to equal full-time--in fact...
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    insignificant complaint...lol

    Meriwhen replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Our last names are on our badges but the would allow us to cover them if we wished. I used to cover it until I realized that my last name is on all of their paperwork anyway. But when introducing...
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    Just got a job at Sharp Memorial

    Meriwhen replied to roma4204's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations! I've applied to a few positions at Sharp and I'm hoping to get in--I've heard nothing but good things about the system, and everyone I've spoken to there has been wonderful and seems...
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    Scored a job interview, but may be in over my head

    Meriwhen replied to kate0010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm going to let you in on a secret: the learning and studying doesn't end when you pass the NCLEX If this is your dream job and you're willing to put in the effort to learn about OR nursing, even...
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    help, new grad with first NARCOTIC med error :(

    Meriwhen replied to cherielpn23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I actually do agree...though I'd be on the phone with the doc telling them about the error anyway even if I wasn't planning to ask for a one-time order. I don't see anywhere where she stated that...
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    Asking for constructive criticism and persistance?

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

    I agree. You could do everything perfectly right down to the smallest detail and still not land the job. You can't control what the other candidates had to offer, nor could you control what criteria...
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    interview with a staffing manager?

    Meriwhen replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have the job until HR presents you with an official job offer, so don't bank on anything until that happens. It does sound like your chances are really good though--best of luck on that...
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    Are new nurses (new grads) ever allowed to work PRN?

    Meriwhen replied to mema45's topic in General Nursing

    I worked PRN as a new grad. During the first month of employment I was on orientation and had to work a certain number of hours which pretty much equaled full-time, but after that was over, I could...
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    I just had to share because I am so excited

    Meriwhen replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you!
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    Any tips for an interview for a psych nurse?

    Meriwhen replied to dani_robar's topic in Psychiatric

    In addition to the above, know the basics of therapeutic communication since that's one of your primary nursing interventions. Psychotropics meds are, after all, another major nursing intervention,...
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    New grad hired in psych

    Meriwhen replied to magnoliophyte's topic in Psychiatric

    Welcome to the dark side, new grads. We have cookies :) I also started in psych as a new grad a couple of years ago and fell in love with it. The textbooks don't really prepare you for how broad and...