Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    HELP: quit LTC without 2 wk notice and ED treatened to report me to BON

    Meriwhen replied to hgal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They can only report to the BON if you abandon your patient. Quitting and walking out of the building during a shift is abandonment. Leaving without two weeks' notice is NOT abandoment....
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    What do you carry...

    Meriwhen replied to ilove2dce's topic in General Nursing

    My ID is worn on a breakaway lanyard around my neck. I've yet to have a patient pull it off. My pockets have my keys, pens, penlight, at least one pair of rubber gloves, note paper, a little money,...
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    Forced to Engage in an illegeal Act!

    Meriwhen replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed--if something happens, trust us: it's YOU that will be the one left to hang. They won't do anything to put their own necks on the line but they'll sell you out in a heartbeat. IMO, keep...
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    How is it like to be a Psych Nurse..

    Meriwhen replied to blessedbelle's topic in Psychiatric

    Ditto. I went into it straight after school and I'll admit that it wasn't my first choice. But I also fell in love with it and can't imagine doing anything else...though eventually (maybe...maybe not)...
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    Is this worth doing?

    Meriwhen replied to want2banrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, if you feel that nursing is something that you really want to do--and want to do for more than just the financial reasons--then don't automatically rule nursing school out. But as we've said,...
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    Job interview!! FINALLY!

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

    Good
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    Dont want to get anyone in trouble

    Meriwhen replied to dscott76's topic in General Nursing

    While it's nice that you don't want to get someone else in trouble, I agree with the other posters who also feel it's a danger to patient safety. You need to let the DON or someone else in charge...
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    Waiting for a callback after a promising interview??

    Meriwhen replied to singha01's topic in Nursing Career

    Then I guess your problem is solved .
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    What kinda watch....

    Meriwhen replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Students

    I strongly advise against a digital watch, because more often that not, you'll always get a pulse rate of 60 :) Get a cheap watch with a second hand and, given that you will do a lot of...
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    Do you "allnurse" at work ?

    Meriwhen replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    hell no--i prefer to keep my an identity a secret from my employer
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    Is it right or wrong to take this nursing spot?

    Meriwhen replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    It is up to the school to decide who they want to offer the spot to, not your friend. If you get it, take it. If you don't, then cast about for another school. Either way be gracious about
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    Does your school allow you to record lectures (audio)

    Meriwhen replied to RB2000's topic in General Students

    In my school, it depended on the instructor. Most of mine allowed it...and if they didn't allow recording, I respected
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    Waiting for a callback after a promising interview??

    Meriwhen replied to singha01's topic in Nursing Career

    Background checks can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. That being said, keep interviewing until you get a formal job offer...because it doesn't matter what checks they run or how...
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    People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    Meriwhen replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Or even better: offer to go and buy the groceries for them. That often gets a "no, that's OK, we'll manage" from the spongers in my
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    Pregnant and Accepting Job Position

    Meriwhen replied to Mary C's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations to both of you! Be aware that they can't fire you just for being pregnant. However, they CAN fire you if you're not doing your job, if they can demonstrate that they'd fire a...
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    Is this worth doing?

    Meriwhen replied to want2banrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly, there is no way to predict what salaries or the employment situation will be like when you graduate NS. It may remain unchanged or it may get better and/or worse. I know that for many places...
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    ACLS to make me look more appealing to recruiters?

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

    Having ACLS helped me land a few
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    People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    Meriwhen replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    This is how I deal with friends who want to "borrow" money: I tell them Sure, but they first have to give me a postdated check for the amount they want to borrow. When they do that, I give them the...
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    How many shifts do you work as a per diem RN?

    Meriwhen replied to lion09's topic in General Nursing

    When I was per-diem, I worked full time (4-5 shifts a
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    New MALE nurse asking for fashion advice! Help please...?

    Meriwhen replied to _quarks_RN_'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Full suit, tie and dress shoes if you can; at the least, it should be a dress shirt, slacks and a tie. Basic, neutral colors. And yes, wear underwear. It's always better to err on the side of too...
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    How would you handle this?

    Meriwhen replied to PurpleLily's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I wouldn't do it...but that's me. I prefer to minimize the drama I have at work. If it's not against hospital policy and you are aware of AND accept the ramifications that can come from...
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    Gave a patient someone else's unwasted dilaudid

    Meriwhen replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, sometimes we'll use unwasted medications (such as half of a phenobarbital tablet) on another patient provided that two nurses witness it and it's carefully documented that the unused...
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    giving your email to a patient, yes or no?

    Meriwhen replied to Sterren's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I give my e-mail out...but keep in mind, I'm also in psych :) If I happen to see them out and about and they acknowledge me first (for the sake of their privacy, I won't ever go up to...
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    first year finnally over

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

    Good for you and
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    Advice please: just got a job offer but scared and having 2nd thoughts

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

    IMO, don't stress over what your classmate's salary is. There are many factors that influence what your salary will be...perhaps she's got something that you don't (more experience, certifications,...