Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    What are some reasons to restrain a patient?

    Meriwhen replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    True. In your example, restraint might be one of the few options possible...if not the only
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    What are some reasons to restrain a patient?

    Meriwhen replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Or from hurting other patients. Though keep in mind that restraint should always be a last resort...that is, after you've exhausted every other option possible. You never run to restrain when...
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    Is it tacky to post on Facebook?

    Meriwhen replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in General Nursing

    Considering I have been offered jobs--or at least the opportunity to apply for them--through Facebook, I'd say it's fine to do it. But do it in moderation: every other post shouldn't be you angling...
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    Any happy psych nurses?

    Meriwhen replied to Hsmommy's topic in Psychiatric

    I love psych. I like that it is specifically my job to spend lots of time interacting with each and every single patient, more than I would in many other nursing fields. In psych, I'm not running in,...
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    question for addictions nurses

    Meriwhen replied to jk6805's topic in Addictions

    It could definitely help you because you can identify with the patients in many ways, some that non-addicts can't...but it could also hurt you. You will have to accept that not every patient's...
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    I want to go home!!!!

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

    I don't live in CA, but from what I've heard you will need a least a year's experience in order to be competitive in their job
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    New grad program more than 1 year after graduation?

    Meriwhen replied to Jessie88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you went straight from the ADN to the BSN without working at all as an RN, then I think you'd be considered a new grad when you finish the BSN program. On the other hand, if you got the ADN and...
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    When to apply as a GN?

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

    AFAIK you become a GN the minute you complete the last class of your nursing program. Our school had students who graduated over the summer and fall; they took the NCLEX and started applying for jobs...
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    Not paid overtime

    Meriwhen replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, OT begins only after we rack up 40 hours in the work week. I think that's because even though we are based around 8 hour shifts, a lot of employees choose to work 12s or even 16s...
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    Meds to given instead of ambien?

    Meriwhen replied to stram87's topic in General Nursing

    As alternatives to Ambien and Lunesta, we use Trazodone a lot...Restoril, Benadryl and Doxepin are also popular
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    Narc count right, then WRONG

    Meriwhen replied to Dee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I never take control or hand over the keys and the narc log until that count is completed AND accurate. The few occasions that the count has been off, I told the offgoing nurse that I'd wait until...
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    Just Got Accepted.....Any Advice?

    Meriwhen replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in General Students

    In addition to the excellent advice already given, study every single day even if it's only for a few minutes. It's a lot easier--and your grades will be a lot better--if you do that than to try to...
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    Lied on at work....

    Meriwhen replied to RN3121's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, I missed that part...my bad This is what happens when I come on AN while
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    new nurse refuse drug test

    Meriwhen replied to newnurse52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the person who was talking about lying was referring to the OP and not you. As far as you go: I would be honest with them about what you're taking and that it is prescribed--better you do...
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    new nurse refuse drug test

    Meriwhen replied to newnurse52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's clear that it's a schedule II med involved. They're the only ones that you can't automatically refill or even phone in, but instead need a doctor's visit and a new script written each...
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    Postive PPD, what did/would you do? Would you take INH?

    Meriwhen replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is definitely bordering on medical advice... But if it were me, I'd go get the X-ray first and see what I'm dealing with before I decided to take any medication. A positive PPD doesn't...
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    New grad 30 weeks pregnant and starting on L&D department

    Meriwhen replied to dncndva215's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OP: congratulations! They can't legally fire you for being pregnant, so you can breathe somewhat easier about that :) However, they CAN legally fire you for not doing your job if they can prove...
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    Lied on at work....

    Meriwhen replied to RN3121's topic in General Nursing

    That's happened to me too. OP, before you go on the "they didn't call me!" rampage, take a moment to check that your supervisor/HR actually has the correct phone number(s) listed for you. After all,...
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    Good or bad idea? Job application related.

    Meriwhen replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I would apply for both. Employers know that it's an insane job market and people are going to apply for every position they can, so it shouldn't surprise
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    I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    Meriwhen replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, they can mention the fact that you were injured on the job as that is something that actually happened. HIPAA only protects information regarding your medical treatment for said injury....
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    do i need refresher course after two years off?

    Meriwhen replied to jrowmom's topic in General Nursing

    A refresher course definitely couldn't hurt. But is it necessary? That depends on your local job market and what they are looking
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    Low Census- To Take Cancel or Not?

    Meriwhen replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    If you are offered cancellation, there is absolutely no reason why you should feel bad if you want to take it. And you shouldn't have any reason to feel bad should you refuse it and opt to work...
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    Have you ever worn scrubs off the job?

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

    I wear my scrubs in public: that is, before and after work--I don't randomly go around wearing scrubs if I'm not working that day. No one has ever bothered
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    Can a nursing student take the CNA exam without CNA training?

    Meriwhen replied to CecileSF's topic in General Students

    Check with your state's BON as they're ultimately the ones who issue the
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    Just got my letter from the nursing board!! Yay!

    Meriwhen replied to savgal1211's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! It's another reminder that the BON is not your friend. Some people are afraid to get an attorney when they deal with the BON because they think by getting a lawyer, it's conveying...