Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    So what do you do if you cut your finger?

    Meriwhen replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Tegaderm is brillant. When I had to go to clinical with my cut, my CI was able to hook me up with
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    No LTC jobs??

    Meriwhen replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    Ah, didn't realize that was a history--I thought that was your desired salary
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    No LTC jobs??

    Meriwhen replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    Compared to what LTCs pay in my area ($22-28), your requested rate is kind of high. Mind you, you do have the experience to back it up...at the same time, you may need to be willing to
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    Opioid Related Respiratory depression

    Meriwhen replied to helsinki1's topic in General Students

    Administer medications (e.g., Narcan) as ordered by MD; assess effects of medication. Educate patient and/or patient's family about
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    So what do you do if you cut your finger?

    Meriwhen replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking from experience: let your CI know, keep it well-bandaged at all times and
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    How likely is to sue nurses?

    Meriwhen replied to xInspiredx's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't matter whether it was accidental or intentional: the nurse can still be sued. You can sue anyone for any reason at any time. That doesn't mean that every lawsuit makes it to the...
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    pink stethoscopes

    Meriwhen replied to amanda.j's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a raspberry Litmann...it's somewhat more purple than pink. Like a vibrant mauve
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    Should I take out loans for nursing school?

    Meriwhen replied to Nathan S.'s topic in General Students

    Given that the job market for the future is very unclear (it may turn around for new grads, it may not), I'd avoid accruing any unncessary debt if you can help it. If it were me, I'd try to make it...
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    What is your policy on discussing grades with classmates?

    Meriwhen replied to aem31's topic in General Students

    Well then, don't give them the exact grade. Say you did well, and if they press you say you don't remember exactly what the grade was and leave it at that. Or you can be direct and say that you'd...
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    after passing NCLEX pn,when can I start working?

    Meriwhen replied to belle05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP: as long as you have your license number, you should be able to start working even before the hard copy of the license arrives. Whether you will actually be able get a job to start working is...
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    Retirement

    Meriwhen replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Retirement plans vary widely depending on the employer...that is, if the employer offers them. Many don't, and some that used to have cut back on them or dropped them entirely. You're better off...
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    Accepted... should I get books and read ahead?

    Meriwhen replied to sarahmizzou's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I would not read ahead and just enjoy the last few months before nursing school starts...because once it begins your free time is going to be very limited. So savor the free time now. But if...
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    Psychiatric Nursing Assessment Form

    Meriwhen replied to kleocattra's topic in Psychiatric

    Is this it?
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    Violence in Psychiatric Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    My better half and parents were worried about me working in a psych hospital. I told them that it's far safer than working in an ED: it's a more controlled enviroment and we get special training...
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    Not Getting "A's"

    Meriwhen replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    The first B is the hardest to deal with. Then you find that the world doesn't end, you haven't changed, and life (and school) goes on. Know that you did your best, and don't let it stop you from...
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    qWeek vs q7days?

    Meriwhen replied to jdsp87's topic in General Nursing

    Q week means a week between doses. Q7 days means seven days between doses. Basically, there's no real
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    Can I withdraw acceptance of an offer??

    Meriwhen replied to B*moreRN's topic in Nursing Career

    The only advice I have to offer you right now is that you should make sure that the Baltimore offer is a sure thing (i.e., you received a formal job offer regarding a position, not just a verbal "we'd...
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    How do you sign?

    Meriwhen replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    It's definitely habit: I did this yesterday at my doctor's visit without realizing it. I've also done it at the veterinarian, at my son's school, the library...pretty much whenever I have to sign my...
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    "If you can feel a pulse their BP is at least 90"

    Meriwhen replied to nurseterry's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard that statement before. I've felt a pulse in a patient whose BP was 70/36. It wasn't the best pulse in the world but it was palpable. So I wouldn't say it's a true statement all of...
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    Per Diem Psych?

    Meriwhen replied to Tinkerbell04's topic in Psychiatric

    Because I didn't have to worry about benefits, I took a per diem job as a new grad. I had no difficulty making enough hours to equal full-time...then a few months into it, they offered me a full-time...
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    Have I dug a hole I'll never get out of?

    Meriwhen replied to anon2013's topic in General Nursing

    but that doesn't mean that's what they're actually doing. they may be telling it all from the get-go, or they may try to stick to the rules...but then elaborating when the reference checker asks for...
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    Why such a difference in pay????

    Meriwhen replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't see anything in your posts indicating otherwise...but it could be that your friend may have something that you don't and that may explain the difference in pay. She might be bilingual, have...
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    Is there conflict of interest here? (A real RN in an ad)

    Meriwhen replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see it as being a true conflict of interest, either. And unless you're giving your full name and saying "I endorse this product," I don't see it as being an endorsement either. You're just a...
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    Silly question. Urine output per hour?

    Meriwhen replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Students

    Generally, it's an average of at least
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    How can I get OUT of Med Surg and into ICU, ER??

    Meriwhen replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    You should be aware that you are going to encounter just as much of that in the ICU and ED. Don't think that all goes away because it's higher acuity. If it's possible, I would suggest that you shadow...