Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Will volunteer work help you get a job?

    Meriwhen replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    It can't hurt, and it can definitely help. The fact that I was volunteering impressed many of my interviewers during the job hunt--one told me that she liked that I was out doing something to develop...
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    pt with traumatic brain injury

    Meriwhen replied to kubebe's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the above excellent ideas, also consider how the TBI is going to affect his ability to learn what you plan to teach him and his
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    need ideas for nights off

    Meriwhen replied to abg.icu.rn's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 8p-8a, on my nights off I'd catch up on Final Fantasy
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    Depressed New Grad. Advice wanted!

    Meriwhen replied to mnf4ever's topic in Nursing Career

    I've had the same experience in the hiring process and it bites. Everything was going so well and she kept telling me about the staff and my staff and my locker and everything...and then it just died....
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    My Favorite Pen Has Been Banned! Help!!!!

    Meriwhen replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to that. I recently rediscovered Uniball Signo and am using that along with my Pilot...though I prefer the Signo 205 to the 207--the finer the point, the better the pen for
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    wearing makeup to work?

    Meriwhen replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear foundation of some sort, but that is because I have rosacea so the redness needs to be tamed. And I always wear lipstick because I like to. The rest of the makeup routine depends on how...
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    Mature student trying to decide where to do my final practicum

    Meriwhen replied to catwoman413's topic in General Students

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    Long commute, need audio cd advise please

    Meriwhen replied to jimboslice's topic in General Students

    With your instructor's permission, record your lectures. Then get a transmitter that will let you play your mp3 player through your car stereo. You can use that on any audio device that has an audio...
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    Is it wrong...

    Meriwhen replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, there is nothing wrong with wanting to go into nursing for job stability and/or financial reasons. The bills need to get paid, after all. However, someone going into it should be aware that...
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    Scrub sizes (pants)

    Meriwhen replied to Amaranthine's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a 14/16. If it's a women's cut, I'll get XL. If it's unisex, L usually works. If it were me, I'd err on the side of looseness and (in your case) get the M. I can't tell you for certain what to...
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    CONFUSED...I thought 1 yr into a 2yr RN program, you can b LPN???

    Meriwhen replied to fleurafor's topic in General Students

    In the end, it all depends on what your state's BON says. Some BONs will allow that...but many BONs require that you graduate from an LPN school in order to take the LPN
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    Where can I find cheap scrubs?

    Meriwhen replied to swtchariot's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Walmart actually has a decent brand of
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    Trying to get a second chance at nursing school

    Meriwhen replied to aflac381's topic in General Students

    If all other things are equal or comparable including the cost, then definitely go for the BSN program. If it's going to cost you an arm/leg/other body part to do the BSN while the ADN is far cheaper,...
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    I just lost my brother, hoping to get some feedback

    Meriwhen replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry for your loss. Get some counseling to help you work through your grief. Also don't forget to take care of yourself and do whatever you feel will help you, whether that means plowing ahead...
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    HPRP get legal advice first

    Meriwhen replied to Spike45's topic in Nurses Recovery

    True, many will work with you...but the fact remains is that the BON is not the nurse's friend. They are out to protect the public first and foremost; the nurse's interests come second, if they are...
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    Are LPN's still the charge nurses in psych?

    Meriwhen replied to Blackcat99's topic in Psychiatric

    In my facility, only RNs can be charge. We do have a few LPNs and they either do medications or tech
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    Snow Days....

    Meriwhen replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    It's our facility's policy that if you are scheduled to work, you are expected to be there regardless of the weather...and where I live, that's as much hurricanes as it is blizzards. If that means...
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    RN assigned as a CNA

    Meriwhen replied to myree72's topic in General Nursing

    Occasionally I'll be floated to a mental health tech role if we're short-staffed. I usually don't mind, as it gives me more opportunities to interact with the patients and run
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    LVN bridging to RN wants to know.Will past LPN/LVN experience count for RN jobs?

    Meriwhen replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes and no. Some facilities will consider being an LPN as your having some nursing experience and that may help you land jobs or at least interviews. However, it's not the same as having RN experience...
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    What kind of BAG do I carry all this stuff in?

    Meriwhen replied to pedneurornhopeful's topic in General Students

    Doesn't matter to me how my classmates look. I've got more important things to worry about, such as
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    What kind of BAG do I carry all this stuff in?

    Meriwhen replied to pedneurornhopeful's topic in General Students

    You haven't seen the size of some of the textbooks I had to have the first time around in nursing school. I'd bring only the books I need for that day and I'd still practically have to have a...
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    What kind of BAG do I carry all this stuff in?

    Meriwhen replied to pedneurornhopeful's topic in General Students

    Ah, you've found the one exception to the norm! :) I'd still go for the rolling bag though and not care what people think/say about it. After all, I'd be at school to learn nursing, not to make...
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    social security number

    Meriwhen replied to minchayel's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not sure, but I think you need to be a U.S. Citizen or a least a legal resident alien (alien resident?) before you can get a social security number issued. You can try contacting your local...
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    What kind of BAG do I carry all this stuff in?

    Meriwhen replied to pedneurornhopeful's topic in General Students

    After killing my shoulders by trying to carry everything in a backpack those first few weeks, I invested in a rolling bag. You can find them in the luggage section. Trust me: no one in school will...
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    Soon to be Grad ... When do I apply?

    Meriwhen replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    Start applying now! However, accept that many places may not be interested in you until you pass the NCLEX so you may not hear back from a lot of your applications. But don't let that stop you:...