Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    A little experience, strength and hope??

    Meriwhen replied to Ajm1855's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know...perhaps check with the school that you want to apply to? They are probably the best ones to answer that question. If you fear repercussions from the school because of just asking,...
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    Meds associated with Bleeding

    Meriwhen replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    2 more: Heparin and
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    Medication Abbreviation 'MR'

    Meriwhen replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    In my experience, MR usually stands for "May Repeat" or "Mental Retardation". In your case, it's "May Repeat"
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    What do you have to wear???

    Meriwhen replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I can wear any kind of scrubs I want as long as they are in good taste (e.g., nothing offensive or risqué). I wear dark solid colors or solids with contrasting trim; I almost never wear a
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    Subjective data

    Meriwhen replied to cepapai's topic in General Students

    IMO pain is always subjective because pain is whatever the patient says it is. You as the nurse have no way of measuring their pain on a scale for yourself. For example, you can say with certainty...
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    Just finished school taking NCLEX, looking into Military options?

    Meriwhen replied to curi0us1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, the Navy DEFINITELY deploys women on their ships and on IA assignments: I know many of them. Where did you hear that they don't? Generally, you'd have to have a BSN in order to be commissioned as...
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    The sterile glove roll... need tips!

    Meriwhen replied to ky_grl82's topic in General Students

    Make sure you're wearing the right size glove. Try practicing with a larger size and see if that one's easier for
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    "passed nclex but..."

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

    I had a speeding ticket under 20 mph. In my state I didn't even have to declare it to the BON: they specifically stated on the application that I can exclude any traffic violations except for DUI...
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    "passed nclex but..."

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

    Depending on how fast you were going, it may have been a felony. In my state, speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit is considered reckless driving, which is a felony. Best of luck...
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    I tested positive for benzo and i do not take benzo help

    Meriwhen replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    It's benzodiazepine, not benzodiazepam. Diazepam is Valium, which happens to be a benzodiazepine annd would cause a positive test result. All I can suggest is that you provide them with a list of...
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    You decide who is right

    Meriwhen replied to Justmenfl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    0.5mg is the correct answer for the problem as written. The dose per kg is not mentioned at all in the question, so it's not a factor in the calculations. Remember that med calc questions are more to...
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    should an ADN new grad bother applying to new grad program if it says BSN preferred?

    Meriwhen replied to janice_c67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would apply as long as long as you meet or exceed all the other job requirements. As missladyRN said, the worst that can happen is that they say
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    Don't understand this weird-a%&! parameter

    Meriwhen replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    "Don't give if the systolic blood pressure is less than 70." That's not a surprising parameter to see when it comes to detox. We often use clonidine to help with many withdrawal symptoms...however, we...
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    Not giving PRN's even though they are ordered?

    Meriwhen replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

    I would have given it too. Geodon or Zyprexa are not my first choices in this case, but IMO better to prevent a situation from escalating, for the patient's safety as well as for those around him....
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    Not giving PRN's even though they are ordered?

    Meriwhen replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

    That's why you also look at what the patient is not saying, i.e., their non-verbal behavior, just as much as what they are saying. And don't just rely on their word: I've had patients tell me they...
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    Not giving PRN's even though they are ordered?

    Meriwhen replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

    There's other drugs that aren't benzos (Vistaril, Buspar, Neurontin), that they could use to help a detox patient with agitation. I do think that running for Zyprexa and Geodon for withdrawal symptoms...
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    Hooters as Job History...Could this hurt my chances of getting a job?

    Meriwhen replied to AMD88's topic in Nursing Career

    It must be my local Hooters then--I swear they hired every supermodel-wanna-be in town The wings are good there...I'm hungry. Now I think I'm going to have to stop by with my son to get a
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    Not giving PRN's even though they are ordered?

    Meriwhen replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Psychiatric

    First of all, you need to assess your patient, not the other nurse. If you feel that the patient warrants a PRN then you should give it. Keep in mind that with some detoxes, particularly benzos, there...
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    psych job 3-11 shift?

    Meriwhen replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    So true. The days are so hectic--I spend most of my time doing paperwork and weilding phone calls from everyone: we have no unit secretary and my tech is too busy working to play Operator. And of...
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    How likely is it to get laid off?

    Meriwhen replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    True: they'll often go after the experienced nurses and lay them off because their salaries are higher and so they can save a bit more money. They can always replace them with cheaper hires. Even...
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    psych job 3-11 shift?

    Meriwhen replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Psychiatric

    In my facility, 3-11 is usually when the bulk of the admissions come in. They kick them out during the day, then admit to fill the beds during the evening :) Most of administration is out by 5, so...
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    Psychiatric mental health certification exam question

    Meriwhen replied to Zen APRN's topic in Psychiatric

    OP: let us all know how the experience was and how well you did! I'm taking the test in the fall...I'll probably get a review book this summer to start
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    Hello everyone!!!new to the forum

    Meriwhen replied to Loreta's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Loreta! Nice to know there's more people out there that love psych
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    Hooters as Job History...Could this hurt my chances of getting a job?

    Meriwhen replied to AMD88's topic in Nursing Career

    OP: I wouldn't put your Hooters pic on your resume for obvious reasons...otherwise I don't see any problem with listing your employment there. You did learn valuable customer service and...
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    TCC Nursing Program Admission

    Meriwhen replied to krissi1956's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Unless things have changed in the last few years, you can apply if you haven't finished all of your prereqs: I applied while I was still finishing up A&P2, and I had classmates who went to on to...