Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Will ACLS certification increase my chances of employment?

    Meriwhen replied to bearscrubs75's topic in General Nursing

    True. After the rhythm is read and the medications are started, what do you think comes next? A lot of the time, it's the basic pre-algebra
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    Student caught stealing....

    Meriwhen replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would. It's not so much about getting the money back as it is the fact that she went into my personal belongings without my consent and stole
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    Huge Dilemma...please help!

    Meriwhen replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    IMO you'd be crazy to miss the interview. Keep in mind that opportunities like the one you have been handed are few and far between...and it's not like there's a shortage of new grads: there's an army...
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    Will ACLS certification increase my chances of employment?

    Meriwhen replied to bearscrubs75's topic in General Nursing

    Will it help? It certainly won't hurt! But as other posters have said, don't rely on your resume and certifications alone to get you a job. You need to be proactive in your search and go out of your...
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    Graduated 7 mths ago. Have not taken boards yet!!

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

    Check with your BON. In my state, you have to take the NCLEX within 6 months of getting your ATT; after that, you have to file (and pay for) a new state
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    Which nursing specialty is most competitive and which one is the least competitive

    Meriwhen replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that 90% of the people who make remarks about psych nursing being "easy" have never actually worked in psych. I've seen new nurses (both new grads and those new to psych) in tears because...
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    Volunteer, does this time count on my resume?

    Meriwhen replied to rachelshusband's topic in General Nursing

    You're correct: you do need a license in hand before you can volunteer in an RN capacity. I couldn't even start my non-nursing training (just the administrative stuff) until I had my license
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    Job Hopping as a new grad

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

    Even giving them a year may not be enough time to not "poison the well": I can't tell you how many times during interviews I've heard remarks and comments from the interviewer about how new grads...
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    Volunteer, does this time count on my resume?

    Meriwhen replied to rachelshusband's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteering at a free clinic helped me get noticed. It's not the same as actual work experience, but it's better than sitting on the couch doing nothing. Just be sure to make it clear on your resume...
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    CPR online?

    Meriwhen replied to epijunky's topic in General Nursing

    I once took Red Cross CPR/AED for the Healthcare Professional online. The lecture component was all on the computer, then I had two weeks to get myself to the local Red Cross to do the skills test....
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    APA format software vs. Free Downloads

    Meriwhen replied to BMORE-CSU-RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've been using Dr. Paper since 2006 and three versions of Word (2003, 2007, 2010). It costs $30...it's fantastic formatting software and IMO worth every penny. The only time I have a glitch is with...
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    Broke 2 year contract

    Meriwhen replied to Shondacat517's topic in General Nursing

    The best people to answer this are your company's HR or payroll
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    calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

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

    I'm in the Southeastern US. Graduated in May 2009, licensed July 2009, starting volunteering in a local clinic as an RN the next day, and accepted an official (read: paid) position at the end of...
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    Is it Greedy In this Market to Ask for a Raise?

    Meriwhen replied to cbcle's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think it's greedy to ask for a raise: after all, the worst that can happen is that they'll say no :) In addition to the above advice, you should be realistic and accept that there's a chance...
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    How are you doing finding jobs?

    Meriwhen replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know...I warn the students that are doing clinicals at my job to start looking now, even though they have a year to go until they graduate. At the least they can start networking at the clinical...
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    Newly hired Pysch RN intern! Any advice or tips?

    Meriwhen replied to williamslm1's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations! Off the top of my head since I'm in a hurry: first, start getting to know your medications because meds is of your big nursing interventions. Then brush up on therapeutic...
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    psychiatric nursing magazines?

    Meriwhen replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I decided to give the journal a shot myself, especially since I'm pretty sure we can write off professional magazine subscriptions on the
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    quit without notice a year ago

    Meriwhen replied to Sun_danc3rRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you quit without notice, it's very likely that you were tagged as Do Not Rehire. The only way to find out for certain if you are is to call HR and ask them. The fact that you got a recruitment card...
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    How do you de-stress?

    Meriwhen replied to fordgrl76's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Music on the drive home starts unwinding me. At home: a glass of wine, a hot bath, a good book, eating something especially if I didn't eat during the
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    Can they rescind job offer due to this at employee physical?

    Meriwhen replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    It's also for them to see if you are physically capable of safely performing the job. Acutally, the half-life of some benzos is quite long. For example, the half-life of diazepam is 30-60 hours. So...
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    leaving a job with little/no notice?

    Meriwhen replied to NM nurse to be's topic in General Nursing

    If at all possible leave with the minimum notice required (usually 2 weeks). Nursing is a small world and you never know whose paths will cross yours at future jobs. Also leaving with too little or...
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    New Grad RN Going Into Psych

    Meriwhen replied to AngeloRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I started as a new grad in psych but I had a month of orientation. I won't deny it was a steep learning curve, but I survived and flourished. I always kept in mind what my limitations were and...
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    Nurse:Client Ratios and Admissions

    Meriwhen replied to liftedt's topic in Addictions

    My facility ratio ranges between 4-12 patients per one nurse, with at least one tech on the unit. They're trying to improve the ratios....which would be really nice since there are a lot of medical...
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    Should I change professions?

    Meriwhen replied to justmang's topic in Nursing Career

    For you to understand how the body works, you need to know what and where all the body parts are :) A&P is laying down the foundation that you will build upon in nursing school...you might not...
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    Tips on what to do in school to help find a job after

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

    If you can, work as a CNA/care tech while in school. It can help get your foot in the organization's door, and you will gain experience working in a hospital--not nursing experience, but patient care...