Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    question: 1 on one what to do?

    Meriwhen replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, before the OP runs off to do that they should see if they are allowed to do that. A patient that is 1:1 can't be left unattended at any time, even if the patient is asleep and/or something...
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    Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    Meriwhen replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm married, and neither one of us wears our rings to work for safety reasons (he works with heavy machinery, I work with psych patients that have Hep C and/or
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    Most common psych meds?

    Meriwhen replied to Calt's topic in General Nursing

    In no particular order: Lithium Dilantin Depakote Trileptal Tegretol Lexapro Paxil Prozac Risperidone Abilify Celexa Cymbalta Wellbutrin (all 3 varieties) Trazadone Mirtazapine Seroquel Prozac...
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    How long should you wait before knowing you didn't get the job???

    Meriwhen replied to rebecca6890's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I once got called back for an interview a year after I had submitted an application. I declined because by this point I already had a hospital job :) That is the exception though...usually it took...
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    SDSU RN to BSN program

    Meriwhen replied to craziechiq's topic in California Nursing

    Let me know what your experience is like there. I'm moving out to San Diego this fall and I wrote them asking about their
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    New Grads ....how long until they can float ?

    Meriwhen replied to DaddyO's topic in General Nursing

    In psych, I started floating
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    How do I stall?

    Meriwhen replied to luv2b_a_nurs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, ask for a few days to think it over, and there's no reason to mention to them why. However, don't expect them to offer you an unlimited time period. They may be anxious to fill the...
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    Has anyone been in trouble at work over what they posted in allnurses.com

    Meriwhen replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    No, because even though I don't use my real name and minimize any identifying details, I behave myself as though everyone knows who I really am. Because in my experience, people online are not as...
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    Toys on the children's unit?

    Meriwhen replied to NCindasun21's topic in Psychiatric

    Board games, card games, puzzles and building supplies (blocks, Lego, etc.) seem to go over well with our children. But keep in mind that we also never leave the children unattended in their...
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    Offer retracted

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

    I'm sorry you lost your opportunity. I hope a better one comes your way, and
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    What to do by constantly asked to cover other shifts?

    Meriwhen replied to happyinillinois's topic in General Nursing

    "I'm sorry, but I can't come in today: I have other committments." Repeat PRN. After that first call, do not answer their calls for the rest of the day: IMO, you told them No for today so you're...
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    Nursing student with HIPPA violation.. trouble getting license?

    Meriwhen replied to Landon2011's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In both of the nursing programs I've been in, they started drilling HIPAA and patient privacy into our heads since day 1. I'm really surprised that you haven't learned about HIPAA/privacy in your...
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    Excited about shadowing opportunity but.....what to wear??

    Meriwhen replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Nursing Career

    Then there you go! Make sure it's the nicest set of scrubs that you own and that they are clean and wrinkle-free. I'd also avoid prints and stick with solid colors, but that's my personal...
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    RN questions...

    Meriwhen replied to um??'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    If possible, I wouldn't get myself into a whole load of debt just to do an accelerated program. The job market for new grads is lousy here because there's so many nursing schools: every 3 months a...
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    Excited about shadowing opportunity but.....what to wear??

    Meriwhen replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd try my hardest to find out from the nurse recruiter what to wear. If they don't call back in time, I'd wear something that looks professional (like business casual) but that you wouldn't mind...
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    what does it mean?

    Meriwhen replied to kvd_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it means exactly what it
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    RN questions...

    Meriwhen replied to um??'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    1. I'm not in HR so I can't tell you their POV for certain, but at my facility, I've seen diplomas, ADNs and BSNs from various schools. So I think as long as the school is accredited it really doesn't...
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    Verbal Offer??

    Meriwhen replied to dtrmnd2sccd's topic in General Nursing

    It's official when HR puts the job offer in writing. It can also be official if HR--not your soon-to-be supervisor or NM--verbally makes you an official job offer...at least, that's how I was offered...
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    Toradol IM Injection.

    Meriwhen replied to nursesearl's topic in Emergency

    I agree--the more significant the muscle, the better. I also give Toradol in either the gluteus or the Vastus
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    What to Wear??

    Meriwhen replied to serenity8675's topic in Nursing Career

    There's a lot of competition out there, so the more professional you appear at the interview the better. IMO showing up to an interview in a suit is not being overdressed. Also, at the career fairs I...
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    If you FAIL a semester, how many chances do you get to finish?

    Meriwhen replied to fleurafor's topic in General Students

    In both of my programs, you can fail only once. Fail again--either the same class or a different class--and you're out. Also, depending on the class and where you are in the program, you may have to...
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    Ironing your Scrubs

    Meriwhen replied to medsurgtrenchesRN's topic in General Students

    I never iron my scrubs for school or work. Instead, I throw them in the dryer for 15-20 minutes. That way they are wrinkle-free but not stiff in appearance, and I can be doing something else with...
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    How to avoid daycare fees working 12hr shifts.

    Meriwhen replied to Shondacat517's topic in General Nursing

    Another option--a long shot but you never know until you ask: is switching to 8 hour shifts an
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    What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    Meriwhen replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Phenobarbital, Tramadol, Librium, Trazodone, Ibuprofen. Welcome to detox/addictions nursing
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    Florida Med Question

    Meriwhen replied to TheNurseIsIn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The best way to find out the Florida BON's point of view is to drop an anonymous e-mail to the Florida BON and ask them. If you're worried about them determining your identity through your e-mail...