Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    I got fired.

    Meriwhen replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, you never know who will say something to management, so you need to be careful about what you say or who you talk about. It doesn't matter if they're your mentor. Maybe they thought...
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    What's in your pockets?

    Meriwhen replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    One shirt pocket has a pair of rubber gloves; the other has lip balm. In my pants pockets is usually some money for the vending machine, paper with today's notes on it, and my cell phone/PDA. Pen(s)...
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    Shopping online

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

    Agreed. The first class, I tried carrying those heavy nursing textbooks around in a regular backpack...and I walked sideways. Second class, I tried a messenger bag...you think I'd have figured out...
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    Am I supposed to take less classes in the summer???

    Meriwhen replied to Misslady113's topic in General Students

    Summer terms are often shorter (6-12 weeks) and therefore the classes are compressed to fit the full course into a shorter period. Instead of meeting once or twice a week, you might have to go to...
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    How to stretch Dansko shoes

    Meriwhen replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Try to return them if you can--unless they were custom-made for you, most places will let you exchange them for a different size. If you can't return them...I also find that most leather shoes will...
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    Shopping online

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

    amazon.com or bn.com for the books. allheart.com for the steth and other nursing gear. WalMart for anything not covered by either one (such as the rolling backpack and white
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    Please stay up on your CEUs (NOT a medical assistant bash)

    Meriwhen replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    The first time I had that happen to me, I panicked because I aspirated before injecting and had no blood come back. I asked my supervisor (a well-seasoned RN) about it. She said that sometimes IMs...
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    Counting Respirations.

    Meriwhen replied to andrewprincesspeach's topic in General Students

    Didn't think of the thermometer, that's clever! We have digital ones though, so at most I could get myself 10-15
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    Counting Respirations.

    Meriwhen replied to andrewprincesspeach's topic in General Students

    Very. How I do it: after I'm done getting the pulse manually, I keep my hand on the patient's wrist and count respirations for 30 seconds (more if they're breathing irregularly). To the patient, it...
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    suboxone

    Meriwhen replied to staceylnd's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard both Yes (it does show up in a regular UDS) and No (it won't unless they're specifically looking for it). The buprenorphine part of suboxone is a synthetic opioid (partial opioid agonist)....
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    Afraid of getting terminated after calling in sick a lot?

    Meriwhen replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if you live in an employment-at-will state, you can be let go at any time for any reason (as long as it's not an illegal reason). Your being absent so much--while valid absences--could be...
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    Holy cow it feels so good to get an A again.

    Meriwhen replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!
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    The "right" way, or the "real" way?

    Meriwhen replied to Txnursekristi's topic in General Nursing

    As much as possible, I do things in the way that would protect my license. (so if its a shortcut it better qualify as a "right" way to shortcut). Because you never know if a student will say...
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    New Grad Question: Grades vs Medical Experience

    Meriwhen replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad who went through the painful job hunt, I can tell you that while experience still matters, employers are looking at grades a lot more now than they were a few years ago. Nearly every job...
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    period during pregnancy?

    Meriwhen replied to Ms.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My mother swore she did when she was carrying me. Exactly what it was--whether it was a true regular cycle or just lots of spotting at regular periods (pardon the pun), who knows? I'm inclined to...
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    experience

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

    Sorry, but hospitals and many other facilities do not consider your clinicals to be work experience. Volunteering often is (but not always) considered as experience...but at the least, volunteering...
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    May Grad Trying to Get info on Licensing in VA

    Meriwhen replied to barhood32's topic in Virginia Nursing

    1. You can apply to the BON and Pearson (NCLEX registration) now--you just won't get your ATT until your school sends the BON your transcript. Another helpful hint: put in your transcript request...
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    Had to disclose job opportunity to current supervisor - HELP

    Meriwhen replied to VivaRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately, you got trapped...I don't see what else you could have done You also can't "un-ask" your current supervisor...so try to relax, keep working as hard as ever at your current job, and...
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    Just for fun - Your favorite vacation spot in NC!

    Meriwhen replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Corolla and Duck on the Outer Banks. I love being on the
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    Last name on namebadge

    Meriwhen replied to mightymitern's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I am licensed in such a state. So even though (as pointed out) it's kind of pointless for me to hide my last name on my badge, I am partial to doing it anyway. If they ask, I tell...
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    Last name on namebadge

    Meriwhen replied to mightymitern's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also in psych. We have our first and last names on our badges. We are allowed to cover our last names up...however if asked what it is by a patient we must give them our last name, the reason...
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    Taking time off for NCLEX?

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

    I took about 6 weeks, mostly because I had family obligations right after graduation as well as addressing some health issues. I definitely wouldn't wait too long to take it, partly because the info...
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    i feel dumb

    Meriwhen replied to Lissacheer87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP: you're not alone! I just had two of those dumb moments tonight, and I probably looked just like the deer in the headlights--basically, two patients went into crisis at the exact same time (of...
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    Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations,
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    Suicide Precautions & Scrubs

    Meriwhen replied to BSN_DEC_2006's topic in Psychiatric

    Only once have I seen a patient on suicide precautions wear a special outfit--even with the 1:1, she had to wear a paper gown because she was trying to kill herself with anything and everything she...