Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Personality Disorder Test...how do you stack up?

    Meriwhen replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Obsessive-Compulsive: High I'm not surprised
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    Coached on carrying Narcotics in my pocket...

    Meriwhen replied to royaso's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Walking around with narcs in your pocket does look suspicious....and once suspicion falls on you, it's hard to disprove, especially when it's your word vs. objective evidence (what the person...
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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Meriwhen replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    If you're willing to learn and take the initiative, I'm very willing to take the time to teach you...and you will be taught and then some! I've rounded up some very unique clinical experiences for...
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    B-52

    Meriwhen replied to BSN_DEC_2006's topic in Psychiatric

    I give Haldol and Ativan in one needle, and Benadryl or Cogentin in the
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    Still no job, maybe its my resume?

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

    That won't work because you are linking to a file that exists only on YOUR c:/ drive (your computer hard drive) and no one else's. Go to a friend's computer and try cutting and pasting it into the...
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    make up?

    Meriwhen replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    I have to wear something or the rosacea will win...and that would probably stir up more comments than my wearing make-up would :) Tarte sheer moisturizer when the face is less red; BareMinerals when...
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    I quit in the middle of my shift....

    Meriwhen replied to newgradERrn's topic in Emergency

    Technically, I don't think it's abandonment since you did hand over care to another nurse before you left. However your BON is the best person to answer that question--perhaps send them an anonymous...
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    Do I need both acitive BLS and ACLS?

    Meriwhen replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in General Nursing

    I did CPR online (Red Cross) and have not had any problem with it being accepted. You take the written test online, then come and and perform a skills competency test. As long as your BLS provider...
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    Funny thing client said

    Meriwhen replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Addictions

    I did not know that methadone came in flavors :) I knew that Saphris was available in black cherry, and some patients swear to me that Subuxone tabs had an orange flavor. What will they come up...
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    ANCC certification - does good, or just looks good?

    Meriwhen replied to NiteNurz79's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not expecting major salary increases for getting certification, but I am hoping it will help with career advancement and even just finding a new job when I relocate :) Seriously, the main reason...
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    Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

    Meriwhen replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I have, I'm human! My goal is to never make the same mistake twice...so far, in that I've been successful. But I can't let myself get lax about making any
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    Report without Orders?

    Meriwhen replied to missbutton's topic in General Nursing

    I will take report from an ER on a pending patient without having orders yet; however the patient can not be admitted to my unit without
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    Breaks

    Meriwhen replied to TMB RN's topic in General Nursing

    We are required to take breaks--if we work through them we get paid for them. Of course, the hospital would rather save the money and will stress the break. Re dealing with difficult supervisors:...
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    Seasoned nurse, asked to shadow for new job??

    Meriwhen replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    It's an employer's job market right now and they know it. For every person they interview, they know there's 10+ more waiting in the wings who are willing to shadow, panel interview, jump through...
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    The Oversensitive... Vent!

    Meriwhen replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion on this is in my signature Seriously...yes, some people are going to be a lot ruder on a forum than they will in real life because it is the internet. But at the same time, some people...
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    Recovering alcoholic RN wanting to work with addicts

    Meriwhen replied to onlytimeforme's topic in Addictions

    Definitely! Detox in itself causes a whole host of medical issues. Also, people often tend to forget that when psych patients come in they don't leave their medical problems at the door--those med...
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    Recovering alcoholic RN wanting to work with addicts

    Meriwhen replied to onlytimeforme's topic in Addictions

    Congratulations on your recovery! Working in addictions is rewarding, but IMO, don't even attempt to find a job in addictions until you have some solid recovery time under your belt...this means...
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    Tips (and thoughts) on getting a volunteer position while in school

    Meriwhen replied to Ginnym1981's topic in General Students

    Nothing wrong with volunteering to network or get your foot into the door! It's win-win for everyone: they get needed help, you get some experience and a chance to make contacts. But IMO when...
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    AHHHH ACLS course problem!! I don't know what to do!

    Meriwhen replied to nurseypoo87's topic in General Nursing

    I got my ACLS when I was a new grad--I gave myself a crash course on rhythms the first time around and had no problem with ACLS. I agree with getting ECG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy--I used...
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    why can't the nurses give out medical advice here?

    Meriwhen replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    There's no law preventing us from giving advice but as others have said, if we give you advice and things don't work out, it could be our license on the line. I could give you advice but when I lose...
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    Calling Off Sick --Do You Ever Think People Lie?

    Meriwhen replied to It'sInTheBlood's topic in General Nursing

    Do I think that someone may be lying when they call off? Of course the possibility that someone may have called off for the hell of it crosses my mind...but as I don't work in staffing or upper...
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    My Estranged Mother is a Patient in my Facility?!

    Meriwhen replied to radiobrain's topic in Psychiatric

    In my facility, they don't want us having a dual relationship with the patient (e.g. as both family and caretaker). So if my family member were admitted to my unit, I would have to be reassigned to...
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    How soon is too soon...

    Meriwhen replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, wait until the end of the first day of the job, just to be safe :)
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    Bye Bye Bye!

    Meriwhen replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for "wait for the offer." Until then anything could
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    Breastfeeding/Pumping

    Meriwhen replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    I think the key is that you make sure that your manager knows that you'll still get the work done. I have a tech who is currently pumping. As long as she's getting her work done and coordinates the...