Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    What about going to California after 6 months experience?

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

    In 2009 they said the same thing, but about 2011 I personally won't believe an upturn in the job market is coming until it actually arrives. IMO, I would not take chances on being hired with only 6...
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    New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    Meriwhen replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    IMO, you have nothing to lose by sending her an e-mail. Go for it and good luck! And I hope things turn around for you
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    Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Meriwhen replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm late to the party, I know. To be honest, I would not put so much weight on or read too much into being "thanked" on internet forum, because the thanks (i.e., kudos) system isn't exactly an...
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    Background check result is in, but HR said they didn't receive it?

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

    Even if it was sent electronically, it may still take a day or two to get through...the internet is sometimes not as instantaneous as we'd like it to be. It's possible it may not have arrived yet....
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    Leaving AMA

    Meriwhen replied to missjustice's topic in General Nursing

    Psych nursing is a little different. If a patient is being held under a temporary detention order or has been involuntary committed, they may not sign themselves out AMA. Voluntary patients may...
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    What's the best area of nursing to start?

    Meriwhen replied to esunada's topic in Nursing Career

    The best area of nursing to start out in as a new grad is the one that you can get hired in :) But since you have a choice...follow your interests. You will develop prioritization, assessment and...
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    PLEASE buy malpractice insurance!!

    Meriwhen replied to Athena2's topic in General Nursing

    I'll never work without insurance in place.
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    is it just me?

    Meriwhen replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I swear, an hour before the end of the shift is when a patient decides that they want to leave, AMA or otherwise. It's like, "you couldn't ask your doctor about leaving when you saw him
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    Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    http://www.drl.state.wi.us/ Specially, the BON site is here: http://drl.wi.gov/board_detail.asp?boardid=42&locid=0 I vote for the anonymous e-mail route. If you need to, get a free gmail or...
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    Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No no no no NO. Sure, there's a chance you could get away with it. But if you tested positive, first you may not get the opportunity to explain your innocence. Second, if they do let you explain...
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    addressing colleagues

    Meriwhen replied to talltale's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Simple fix for that problem: just don't answer. Smart ones will get the hint after a few times :) The slower ones may need more help: you can politely correct them and say, "I'm sorry, were you...
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    Can I have tattoos/piercings if I go into nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to lrosen95's topic in Nursing Career

    Many places will not allow visible tattoos, so if you are planning on one for your wrist/neck/other visible area, be prepared to cover it up with Dermablend or bandage. Tattoos that are covered are...
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    so I found out...

    Meriwhen replied to mommywithplenty's topic in General Students

    Not worth the effort. Let it
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    How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

    Meriwhen replied to The ER Biker's topic in General Students

    When do they test? It depends on the school's policy. Almost all schools have a random drug test policy so that could be anytime...or you may get through school without having to fill the cup even...
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    volunteering at a local hospital while in nursing school

    Meriwhen replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in General Students

    1. Don't expect to do any nursing procedures because there's a liability issue. You're not a nurse so they won't let you do nursing procedures because if anything went wrong they'd be held liable....
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    Gender/Race info on applications - to answer or not to answer?

    Meriwhen replied to R!XTER's topic in Nursing Career

    Sometimes I answer, sometimes I don't--it depends on what mood I'm in when filling out the application. Honestly, I don't think it's had any effect either
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    New grad woes: cannot get hired as a RN. Advice?

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

    I won't say network while you're in school since that won't do you any good--you're no longer in school :) But don't underestimate the importance of networking period. The nice thing about...
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    Denied admission for BSN program

    Meriwhen replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm sorry you didn't get in. I would call/go in to speak with an advisor to see exactly what the problem is and talk about how you could rectify it. Alternatively, SUNY Delhi is not the only RN-BSN...
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    M-F Nursing Jobs?

    Meriwhen replied to jab3da's topic in Nursing Career

    You will most likely NOT find a M-F 9-5 job in a hospital unless you're prepared to move away from the floor and go into management. Also, you unfortunately may have to take a pay cut in order to get...
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    Is it legal for a nurse to work 24 hours straight?

    Meriwhen replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Legal to work 24 hours in a row? Depends on your state's BON as well as the state's labor laws. Ethical? Big grey area. Personally, I wouldn't have done it because I know I would not have been...
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    Does this make me an "RN snob"?

    Meriwhen replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    My issue is not the lack of RNs, as many medical outpatient practices are run very well with LPNs (who ARE nurses) and/or MAs, without an RN in sight. What concerns me is what they are doing based on...
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    Highly experienced V.S. A lot of certificates and degrees

    Meriwhen replied to grantz's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what the position needs and which candidate can fill it the
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    Taking a step down just to work

    Meriwhen replied to coastiewifey's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually, not many hospitals hire new nurses as PCTs because they know they won't stay in the position long, that once a RN position opens up the new nurse will be out of there. And hospitals invest...
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    Can you check if someone is using YOUR LICENCE?

    Meriwhen replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    In most states, anyone can look up a license number on the state's BON website...and you don't need much more than part of a person's name. That being said, it isn't likely that they are using your...
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    Dilemma... How to leave gracefully

    Meriwhen replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Find out how much notice you are required to give; it's usually two weeks but some facilities require more so check with your HR department to avoid being short. If your facility does not have an...