Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Prep for ACLS certification

    Meriwhen replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if you're looking at the EKG class to add some punch to your resume and boost your prospects, that's different--then it may be worth considering. I haven't taken one so I can't tell you much...
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    Do you think there will be more nursing jobs by the time I graduate in 2013-14?

    Meriwhen replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    There is absolutely no way to tell for sure: after all, two years ago they were saying that we'd have no problems finding jobs when we graduate...and look at what's happened. All you can do is wait...
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    Prep for ACLS certification

    Meriwhen replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, save your money and skip the EKG course. Know the basic rhythms, review the EKG section in your textbook, and review the EKG section of the ACLS book and disc, and you should be just fine when it...
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    if in doubt of code status should CPR be done ?

    Meriwhen replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was taught in school that if it's not clear what their status is, you err on the side of caution and treat them as a full
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    Online Nursing Classes???

    Meriwhen replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

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    How Violent is Your Unit?

    Meriwhen replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    Our detox unit isn't violent. Most of our patients aren't psychotic...and when they're going through the first few days of detox, they're usually too miserable physically to cause any trouble. There...
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    Sign announcing you're an RN on your car?

    Meriwhen replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't put anything advertising I'm an
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    Consistency across the nursing spectrum

    Meriwhen replied to pgaillard's topic in General Nursing

    I see...I guess I learned my new thing for the day Great
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    Consistency across the nursing spectrum

    Meriwhen replied to pgaillard's topic in General Nursing

    MSN: Master of Science in Nursing MN:
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    Handling Seekers

    Meriwhen replied to traveler85's topic in General Nursing

    I usually work on a detox unit...and it's not uncommon for us to have patients who will exaggerate and/or symptoms to get meds. I tell them I can only give meds when and how they are ordered as in...
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    How do I tell the nurse recruiter I already took a position

    Meriwhen replied to lnt3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If possible, I say wait until you've started the new job (just in case it's rescinded, but if she keeps calling you with interviews you may need to do it earlier), then talk to the recruiter. I also...
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    How many pair of scrubs do you own?

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

    I have about 10 sets. There's no color code at my job, so I can wear pretty much whatever scrubs I
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    I went for my interview today at a psych hospital...How does it compare to yours?

    Meriwhen replied to regnurse1995's topic in Psychiatric

    Responsible for up to half of the assessments and charting (the reality: sometimes more than half, sometimes less. Depends on how many other nurses are on that day). I could be charge, meds or both...
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    Mediport fluid from AIDS patient

    Meriwhen replied to AB2221's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you may be overreacting somewhat. Consider the fact that the risk of contracting HIV in the workplace is very low...you are far more likely to pick up Hep B or C, actually. First, I'm...
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    NCLEX Question!

    Meriwhen replied to Orange Tree's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unfortunately, it is true: there are SATA (select all that apply) questions on the NCLEX. To rub salt in the wound, how many SATAs you will actually get on the NCLEX is a big mystery. I've seen people...
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    What type of drug tests do nursing schools do?

    Meriwhen replied to jillebean's topic in General Students

    They do that at mine
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    Question for new nurses (working as a nurse 3 month to 3 years)

    Meriwhen replied to kia2974's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in psychiatric nursing. 1: 1 week of classroom training, 30 days of orientation/preceptoring where we work the floor but under a preceptor assigned, then we remain on probation (new hire) status...
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    What type of drug tests do nursing schools do?

    Meriwhen replied to jillebean's topic in General Students

    I don't know what type my school did as I was never called to have one, but they had the right to test us at
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    PRN Narcotics?

    Meriwhen replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the most, I'll give it 10-15 minutes early, especially if I know the patient is on his way to meals/group/to see the doc/whatever and won't be at the med window exactly at the time it's due. But...
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    Question for New Grads without jobs...

    Meriwhen replied to fmoore723's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Problem is that there are too many graduates and not enough jobs. With the current economy going south, many places are not hiring new grads...or even hiring any nurses period. Budget cuts mean that...
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    Question for New Grads without jobs...

    Meriwhen replied to fmoore723's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not necessarily. A classmate of mine who was a LPN couldn't land a RN job where she worked--despite having worked there as an LPN for several years, they could not hire her as a RN because she didn't...
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    4.00 gpa in nursing school

    Meriwhen replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! It is something to be very proud of and will definitely help you when it comes to applying to graduate
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    Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

    Meriwhen replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    B appears to offers more experience, benefits and money in a better environment. A offers a presitigious (sp) name but to be honest, I don't see that doing much for you. I think your next employer...
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    what "extra" classes to add to RN Assoc.

    Meriwhen replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    I agree with that suggestion. If you're planning to advance your education down the road (BSN, MSN, etc.), look at what classes you need and see if you can knock off a pre-req or two. That's...
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    Not sure what Journals to subscribe to...

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

    I get NMIE, Nursing 2009 and