Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Suspicious your colleague is abusing prescription or illegal drugs

    Meriwhen replied to skootebug's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Let their supervisor know your concerns about her/his behavior. Be objective in what you describe about them. Don't draw any conclusions or state "I think they're abusing drugs" because unless you've...
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    random drug testing

    Meriwhen replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    My facility does that. They won't press you on doing it if you don't neeed/want medical treatment after an incident, but if you need/want medical treatment or plan to file a workmen's comp claim, you...
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    Your thoughts on unpaid internships for new grads?

    Meriwhen replied to mnf4ever's topic in Nursing Career

    The point is what YOU think and feel about it. If you think it'll be something good and you can afford to do it, then give it a try. If you think it's a waste of time, don't. FWIW (your mileage may...
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    how does a nurse become a dentist?

    Meriwhen replied to lyanne's topic in Nursing Career

    You'd do it the same way any other person in the world would do it--you apply to dental school. Being a nurse doesn't make a difference nor gives you any advantage in the application process, except...
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    I almost got kicked out of my program from ONE mistake!

    Meriwhen replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    All four rails up is restraining in my state as well. Three rails up (top two and one of the bottom ones up) is not restraint and in fact is what's expected for patient safety...and that's probably...
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    Is there a point in handing in your application to HR personally?

    Meriwhen replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    My facility outright tells you that unsolicited resumes and applications will not be accepted--you may only apply through the website. If a company says "no hard copies, only through the...
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    are jobs on craigslist legitimate?

    Meriwhen replied to sallyjane's topic in General Nursing

    I have not have direct experience with it, but I'm told that most listings in cragislist are as reputable as ones posted in the want-ads section of the newspaper. As others have already said, proceed...
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    Diploma, Assoc, Bachelors - what's best

    Meriwhen replied to sprevis's topic in Virginia Nursing

    A lot of places prefer BSNs so I think it would be worth it. ADNs and diplomas are still getting hired so they're not exactly dead-ends either...but a BSN would possibly give you an advantage in the...
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    Night Shift For Newbies

    Meriwhen replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked nights (not in nursing), the thing that helped me the most was keeping the same hours even on my days off. Long story short: would sleep during the day and stay awake at night. If I had...
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    Please help me decide if this school is a joke!

    Meriwhen replied to sweetmonichick15's topic in Ohio Nursing

    They could be CCNE accredited (I don't know, I haven't tried looking). A school doesn't need to have both NLNAC or CCNE; usually they have one or the
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    Medication Confusion

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

    Also, even when you get to know all the drugs, there are a lot of sound-alike/look-alike drugs...so if the drug sounds wrong for the reason you're giving it, stop and do a double-check. For example,...
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    Email resignation?

    Meriwhen replied to livingonadream's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call and talk to your manager and explain things: it may help to mitigate some of the damage done by resigning without notice. I would also get hard copies of the letter to them ASAP, even if it...
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    bsn new grad jobs?

    Meriwhen replied to j5676c's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my area, it seems like the diploma students have the advantage over the degree holders...and that's because the two big hospital chains have their own schools attached to them and prefer their own...
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    I'm infertile...and worried about my OB rotation

    Meriwhen replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry for your loss. Since you're not going to be able to avoid this rotation in school, I would seek counseling to help you cope with your feelings, preferably before you begin
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    I almost got kicked out of my program from ONE mistake!

    Meriwhen replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    Good for you for taking responsibility for your mistake. Fortunately it was a minor error--it could have been far worse. You lucked out by only having to write a paper. Write it without complaint...
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    New Grad recruiting meeting, what to wear?

    Meriwhen replied to Lennonninja's topic in General Nursing

    I agree: look as professional as possible. Being a PCT is no longer the guarantee of a job that it used to be--you are still going to have to work your tail off during the interview process to stand...
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    HELLLLP!!!!!

    Meriwhen replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily fishy. There are many facilities--such as the one that I was hired at--that will make you pay for the background check during the interview process. However, most will take it out of...
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    do your teachers make u sign in for class?

    Meriwhen replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    When I was in school the first time, depending on the teacher we'd either sign in or have to sit in the same seats each class...which didn't really bother us as we tended to take the same seats every...
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    clinical requirements by state

    Meriwhen replied to torms413's topic in General Students

    Why not ask the PA Board of Nursing? Because if anyone knows what the PA BON would require, it'd be them Seriously, drop them an e-mail and ask. I've written my BON several times about various things...
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    What is your favorite quote used in recovery

    Meriwhen replied to AimeepawsRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "One drink is too many, a thousand is not enough." A reminder about how it really
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    tested unexpectedly positive for anti-hcv

    Meriwhen replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, your doctor or primary care provider is the best person to answer your questions. I'd schedule an appointment as well as testing ASAP. I hope things work out for
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    Applying for jobs

    Meriwhen replied to AshleeN's topic in Nursing Career

    Competition for jobs is fierce with the ton of new grads out there. Start applying NOW. Also start networking at your clinical sites and your current job. If you don't have a job as a PCA/tech/CNA,...
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    Narc count short!!

    Meriwhen replied to dlissa74's topic in General Nursing

    If the count was accurate at 7am and the oncoming nurse signed off and accepted the keys, then it's not your problem. The count was accurate when you handed over and the oncoming nurse verfied that...
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    From interview to offer (or not)

    Meriwhen replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nursing Career

    I've had responses anywhere from less than one day to a month. In about a week or so you could send a "just following up, do you need anything else from me?" message, but be careful how often you do...
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    "passed nclex but..."

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

    Hope you get good news from