Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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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

    As others have said, jumping ship every six months does not make you look good--the ICU may look at your resume and wonder if you'll bail in 6 months when things get tough. In addition, the learning...
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    Blood sugar of 104. Is this bad?

    Meriwhen replied to jtanga's topic in General Students

    I occasionally have patients who panic if their lab/VS results are not at dead center of the normal range. I tell them that as long as you are within normal limits, 95% of the time it's fine. I say...
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    What jobs are there for a BS nursing degree but no license?

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

    Depends on the state. Mine will let you work as a GN for up to 90 days before you have to pass the NCLEX; if you fail, you can't work as a GN anymore. You may be able to work as a aide/tech/CNA...
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    before nclex

    Meriwhen replied to abey philip's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Each state's rules and regulations is different, so you really should check with your state's Board of Nursing (BON), as they will be able to tell you what you will be eligible to do in the state that...
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    Psychiatric Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Psychiatric

    A lot of facilities are moving away from hiring LPNs mostly because RNs have a broader scope of practice and can do more. Some places may still hire LPNs though, so search around. I was able to go...
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    Do RN's meet/address the psychiatric needs of their patients?

    Meriwhen replied to ~Tinkerbell~'s topic in Psychiatric

    OP: in your hyperlink, you have an extra http...and that is why people can't open the page. Try reposting it or have a staff member edit your post for
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    Should a unemployed RN volunteer at A hospital to 'get their foot in the door'?

    Meriwhen replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in Nursing Career

    It's a good idea to volunteer. Volunteering can be fun, you'll meet a lot of people, and it's something positive to put on the resume. Will it guarantee you a job there? I don't know. It's possible...
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    Suspended

    Meriwhen replied to chellelynn25's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing the posters think you cursed when you wrote that you called her to ask "what the hell" was going on. None of us were there, so all we can go on is by what you wrote. I know you meant...
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    Business Casual or Professional for Interview?

    Meriwhen replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    The more professional you can dress, the better. Best of
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    Diverted drugs, got caught, fired and arrested...

    Meriwhen replied to erem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree: get the lawyer ASAP. As Jack said, the BON's not your friend. You need someone on your side who will represent and fight for your interests and yours alone...as well as help present you to...
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    What is considered the weekend shift for 7p-7a?

    Meriwhen replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, weekends are from Fri 3p to Mon
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    "We hire in house first" Is it always the case?

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

    I've noticed that for various reasons they do prefer internal candidates...but also that being an internal candidate is no guarantee that they'll get the job. A couple of my classmates were not hired...
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    Can a nurse report a MD for being rude?

    Meriwhen replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's almost guaranteed to backfire: not only is it unprofessional on your part, you risk being disciplined for your
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    Phi Theta Kappa - Haven't we all been invited?

    Meriwhen replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No worries--contact your local chapter and let them know you're interested in joining. If they don't have a chapter, go to the PTK website. PTK does offer a lot of scholarship opportunities and looks...
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    Noob Question: HIV/AIDS and Injection Practice

    Meriwhen replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in General Students

    We didn't practice on each other, though one classmate did offer to let me practice doing an IV on her. I declined :) As far as HIV/needlesticks, even if you were practicing in class I imagine you...
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    How do you sign?

    Meriwhen replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Usually I sign as first initial, last name,
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    As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

    Meriwhen replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    If one wanted nights, holidays, weekends and summers off, then one should have went into teaching and not nursing. Mind you, being a school nurse or nursing instructor would be the best of both...
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    How did you cover your tuition costs?

    Meriwhen replied to CSellers3's topic in General Students

    The way I paid for NS is that I passed on the more expensive programs and went to the local CC for my degree. I paid it in full each semester so I had no debt when I graduated. I'm doing the same with...
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    In your opinion should all patients on K+ removing diuretics take K +supplements?

    Meriwhen replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what other meds the patient is taking, what his K+ level is, the patient's condition, patient's kidneys, his diet, reason he's taking the diuretic...for example, if a patient's K+ is high...
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    How often do addiction nurses deal with physical problems?

    Meriwhen replied to satyadhi's topic in Addictions

    People often forget that when patients come in for psychiatric treatment, they don't check their medical problems at the door. When psych patients are hospitalized, we have to deal with the medical...
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    My ATT is not coming and I don't know what to do :(

    Meriwhen replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes when they arrive is determined by dumb luck. My whole class applied for our ATTs at the same time: it took anywhere from 1 to 8 weeks after graduation for ATTs to arrive. Someone has to...
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    As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

    Meriwhen replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see none's post as being anti-nursing...I see it as his/her advocating for better pay for teachers given that they need a minimum of a bachelors degree (and often a masters' as well), and he...
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    Did you ever see a patient taking two laxative at the same time

    Meriwhen replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not uncommon at
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    Would you have reported this med error?

    Meriwhen replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. You weren't there so you don't know what happened: it's possible she could have obtained the medication from another source such as the reopened pharmacy, discharged patient, floor stock,...
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    The RIGHT way to call in...

    Meriwhen replied to RNAchot83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As far as the "right way" to call out (when to call, whom to call, etc.), the safest bet is to follow the facility's policy for calling out--if you do that you can't go wrong. AFAIK you do not need to...