Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Is it me or is hiring at Kaiser Permanente a joke?

    Meriwhen replied to MsBlissful's topic in Nursing Career

    Man, that sucks. I'd rather have the outright rejection than have to go through that
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    What are some good things to keep on hand in your work locker?

    Meriwhen replied to Kilika421's topic in General Nursing

    Pain relievers, snacks, toiletries, a small reference book, spare money and whatever items that you find using a lot of at your job. For my last job, it was pens and
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    RN-MSN program at Aspen University

    Meriwhen replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I decided to request more information from Aspen. I'm currently in an online RN-BSN program that shall remain nameless since they don't seem to think I exist. No one ever writes me back and when I...
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    Is it me or is hiring at Kaiser Permanente a joke?

    Meriwhen replied to MsBlissful's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately, it's not an official job offer unless it comes from HR, so even if the manager says she is "desperate" to hire you she still has to wait on HR to do their bit. And yes, at any facility...
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    Super Interview.today Job no longer listed??

    Meriwhen replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I would not count yourself out of the running until you receive a rejection notice. The listing removal may or may not have been related to your interview. Best of
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    New grad RN needs advice on resigning

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

    Unless things were absolutely horrible, I would not resign before a year and/or without another job lined up. You're right in that it'd be very difficult to find jobs as a new grad with less than a...
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    I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

    Meriwhen replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    IMHO, I think you should wait it out. While I'm not going to judge how you coped with stressors in your life...prospective employers will. First, you have to take the chance that they will even give...
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    New Grad Dialysis or hold out for acute care job?

    Meriwhen replied to kujomonster's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree: any experience is better than no experience, and nothing says that you can't pursue hospital jobs while working in dialysis. It may be a good way for you to network and make connections....
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    Why cant I get an interview or at least a job?

    Meriwhen replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    That's easy: order your own copies of your background check and your credit reports. Background checks cost anywhere from $25-100. By law you are entitled to one free copy of your credit report...
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    Just arrested..

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

    Have you asked them why things went south after the interview? It might not have been because of the background check. Perhaps the position was cancelled or filled internally, or they may have found...
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    Saying "Goodnight" to patients

    Meriwhen replied to deemalt's topic in General Nursing

    On days, I don't make rounds specifically to say goodbye, but I'll say it to whoever I see on my way out the door. On evenings, I don't make rounds to say goodnight either, though I'll do it if I see...
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    Potassium question...

    Meriwhen replied to Soflo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You handled it as I would have. 3.4 is not the end of the world: while the doctor did need to know about it promptly since you really can't mess with K+ levels, it was not worth dropping the cath...
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    The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    Meriwhen replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    A code in progress. Especially if it's on my
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    Alert Please Read!!!!Endorsement in Georgia

    Meriwhen replied to crushed's topic in Nursing Career

    Good warning to all because (unfortunately) each state's BON can set their own requirements for endorsement--it's not automatically granted. It's a good practice to contact the BON if you have any...
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    Just looking for comfort

    Meriwhen replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    I agree--twilight sedation made any of my major dental experiences bearable. I hate the way the medications make me feel loopy before and after (can't remember the during ) but it's worth it. Since...
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    Where do the damn pillows go?

    Meriwhen replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    We found that a lot of patients would take them home when they were discharged. Or they took it home by accident: we do allow patients to bring in their own pillows and perhaps the hospital's pillow...
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    Battle Of The RN's: Emergency Room Vs Floor Nurse!

    Meriwhen replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know you're venting and I respect that. But at the same time, I can't help but think that, as you just said, you are a new nurse...and so you probably know life only in the ER. Perhaps you should...
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    RN's working as CNA's or PCT's?

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

    That's just what one nurse recruiter told me: she said that the hospital doesn't want to spend all time time and money to train someone they know will leave once a RN job opens up. In fact, a lot of...
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    Transfering license from IN to CA

    Meriwhen replied to morejames101's topic in California Nursing

    Keep in mind that the CA BON can set its own requirements for licensure for their state, even if you already hold a valid RN/LPN license elsewhere. The CA BON is the best source for the answer to...
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    7 months of RN experience

    Meriwhen replied to herrin2011's topic in California Nursing

    I agree: if you can, stay to get the one year's experience before moving. That puts you on stronger footing than someone who would still be considered a new grad, especially since you're moving to a...
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    Question/Gripe about salary/shift diff

    Meriwhen replied to chicklet74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my last job, part-time staff got the shift differentials. But as I've said many times, this is an employer's market They're not struggling to fill jobs any more so they can be more picky and/or...
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    Rotten deal or should I be happy I got it at all. New Grad position with strings.

    Meriwhen replied to ItsaTwap's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately this is an employer's market, so they try to take as many liberties as they can. Is it fair and/or legal? Not always. Like others said, consult with HR to see if this is in writing....
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    Who does your pt assignments?

    Meriwhen replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    The charge nurse for the shift makes the
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    No work

    Meriwhen replied to amarch's topic in California Nursing

    You may be able to defer you student loans d/t unemployment: call them and see what you will have to do. Hope it gets better for
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    Why are we as Psych nurses seen as bottom of the barrel?

    Meriwhen replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in Psychiatric

    I had one ER nurse tell me a detox patient's internal bleeding was "not an issue." Another nurse called to give report about an incoming patient but wouldn't say anything--talking to this nurse was...