Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Is it ok for the nurse to recommend OTC drugs to a patient?

    Meriwhen replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I try not to recommend anything. If I do make a suggestion, it's always accompanied by "however, you should double-check with your
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    Do nurses make you wear diapers if you wet the bed?

    Meriwhen replied to alyssacat's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess that, depending on the operation, if she brought in her own Goodnites, they'd probably let her wear them. However, the best people to ask would be the hospital where she's going to have...
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    How is fatigues related to anemia? briefly explain the psychological & spiritual effe

    Meriwhen replied to treeztuhn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yup, pretty
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    What color is your stethoscope???

    Meriwhen replied to sch1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a raspberry Littman Classic IISE and a red CD-27 (GRX
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    How did you memorize path of bloodflow in the heart?

    Meriwhen replied to mysticpenguin's topic in General Students

    However you choose to memorize it, be sure to pick one point as the same starting point every time so you don't confuse yourself. I always started with the right atrium and went from
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    Falsifying degree at work....

    Meriwhen replied to Twinboys98's topic in General Nursing

    Are you absolutely sure that she doesn't have a BSN? If you are absolutely sure she does not, then let her charge nurse or supervisor know what she's doing. If you are not sure, ask
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    Do students wear their uniforms to class in the Sentara schools?

    Meriwhen replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The Sentara handbook has a list of attire Do-s and Don't-s. Generally, unless things change between now and spring, you can wear regular clothing as long as they are neat, clean, well-fitting, cover...
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    How is fatigues related to anemia? briefly explain the psychological & spiritual effe

    Meriwhen replied to treeztuhn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Long story short: insufficient oxygen. Your and your textbooks can take it from here. Good
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    New Grad offered a critical care job? Am I ready?

    Meriwhen replied to my.toys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your
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    When doctors don't return calls.....

    Meriwhen replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    If it's not emergent, I'll wait 15-30 minutes and try again. If it's an emergency or I've tried twice with no luck, I'll notify my supervisor (though they would have already been notified that the...
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    How alcoholic nurses seek medical assistence when its theie workplace

    Meriwhen replied to annmariern's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Agreed. The last thing I'd want to be is a patient in my own facility, not so much for concern over the care I'd get (though there are some staff that I'd prefer to be taking care of me over others),...
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    Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    Meriwhen replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Grammar and spelling errors do bug me...but I prefer to keep my feelings to myself. IMO, there are more productive things that I can be doing than correcting typos on forum posts. Besides, I make...
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    Anyone Nursing Students On Summer Break?

    Meriwhen replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    I will start my break at the beginning of August, and I don't plan to do a single bit of schoolwork during it. I'll be working and
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    Pts who assault, is there any protection or policy?

    Meriwhen replied to WVStarFish's topic in Psychiatric

    If I have to be along with a patient and I'm not comfortable with it, I always take another staff member with me. And if any patient tries to be inappropriate in any way, I set boundaries...
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    Saunders, Prentice Hall, or both?

    Meriwhen replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    I used Saunders and Kaplan--between the two I got a very comprehensive review as well as practice answering some hard-as-hell
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    What about a Group practice or Clinic job?

    Meriwhen replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    IMO any medical experience is better than no medical experience...so apply for those clinic jobs and anything else that comes your way. Meanwhile keep applying for hospital jobs--I think that your...
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    Neurontin

    Meriwhen replied to ER-RN2's topic in Pain Management

    On my unit, we use gabapentin all the time for neuropathic pain. We tend to shy away from using pregabalin because it's got some abuse potential, and my unit is a detox unit: my patients are already...
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    old new grads (May 2009) - check in

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

    Graduated in '09, landed in psych nursing. I never saw myself going in psych, but I'm certainly not complaining! I am having a blast--I'm lucky to have found my calling. I've learned a lot over...
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    I was so thankful to have a job...

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

    Since you're already got some psych experience, why not try for a psych PRN job to supplement your current
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    Should a new grad apply for jobs that require one year experience?

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

    Echoing everyone else--stick with applying to the "preferred" jobs. The last thing you want is to make yourself a nuisance to the recruiters. And you're right: nursing school clinicals do not count...
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    ACLS first time, on line or in person?

    Meriwhen replied to annacat's topic in Nursing Career

    Call the AHA. The listings and schedule of classes on their website is often out of date; by calling you can get more information about AHA-accredited ACLS course
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    Embarrassing Question...

    Meriwhen replied to Hithere's topic in General Nursing

    Usually when they just say "rehab" they are referring to physical rehabillitation. However you should always call to
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    What do you do in your spare time or days off?

    Meriwhen replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I leave work at work every day; it very rarely impedes on my off hours. On those days off, I like to spend time with family and friends, catch up on my school work or my fun reading, keep up with my...
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    ACLS first time, on line or in person?

    Meriwhen replied to annacat's topic in Nursing Career

    You will probably NOT find a 100% online legitimate ACLS course; how else would you participate in the megacodes and demonstrate the skills? :) I'll wager the best you'll find is a hybrid course,...
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    i was kicked out of nursing school

    Meriwhen replied to student_nurse_11's topic in General Students

    The med error itself would probably not have gotten you kicked out, provided that the patient came to little/no harm and you had told someone about it immediately. You would not have been the first...