Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Switching specialties

    Meriwhen replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of nursing students go in gung-ho about one specialty and graduate gung-ho about an entirely different one. Perfectly normal
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    NCLEX After 7 years

    Meriwhen replied to TryAgain2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moving to the NCLEX Forum. I wouldn't say so much "dummy down" as that you have to approach NCLEX scenarios and questions from the RN/LVN scope of practice, instead of the EMT or firefighter scope....
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    Two Degrees?

    Meriwhen replied to Purple_Clover's topic in General Nursing

    So do I: BA, ADN, BSN. But when it comes to listing my credentials, I just use BSN. Well, except here
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    Two Degrees?

    Meriwhen replied to Purple_Clover's topic in General Nursing

    You described it better than I ever
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    How early into my shift can my boss assign me for lunch

    Meriwhen replied to Murse_82's topic in General Nursing

    NY state law may allow it. Review the state law and/or consult with attorney versed in NY employment law to see what your employer should be doing. Keep in mind state laws vary. In California, I am...
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    Do C's get degrees?

    Meriwhen replied to melsothavy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pre-nursing...well, that depends on the requirements of the program you were applying to. A school with more stringent requirements isn't going to look favorably on Cs, especially if there's a lot of...
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    New Grad, Can't Get Hired?

    Meriwhen replied to Justineqt's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Four months is not long at all for a new grad job search. In this job market, it takes months or even longer to land that first new grad job. Make sure your net is as broad as possible: apply to...
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    Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    Meriwhen replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Yes, you have every right to be miffed, but it's not your coworker's fault for making the request. It's management's fault for allowing her the request without fully considering the...
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    Question regarding per diem pay for CNAs?

    Meriwhen replied to heather24242's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the RNs are under a union which negotiated those terms, and the CNAs aren't
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    Two Degrees?

    Meriwhen replied to Purple_Clover's topic in General Nursing

    She is indeed correct: she has an associates' degree and a bachelors' degree. Those are two entirely separate degrees, but just both in the same major. Is it any different than having a bachelors'...
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    Would you be content if you worked your current job/specialty for the rest of your career?

    Meriwhen replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Psych itself? Yes, I could definitely stay here for the rest of my career. My current job? Right now things are going well, I'm happy there, they're not unhappy with me AFAIK, and I don't see myself...
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    Can I take the LPN test somehow?

    Meriwhen replied to pottsy07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with your state's Board of Nursing. Some states will let you challenge the NCLEX-PN if you meet certain criteria. However, a license issued in this manner is usually ineligible to be endorsed...
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    Canadian RN seeking US Recruitment Agency

    Meriwhen replied to kasia88's topic in California Nursing

    I can't speak for recruiting agencies, but since you are a foreign grad, I will tell you this: California's Board of Nursing (BRN) has strict standards regarding the educational requirements for...
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    What Can I Do With A BSN? (Without a license).

    Meriwhen replied to Chloe Price's topic in General Nursing

    A BSN without licensure is worthless. Well, you could check off that you have a college/bachelor's degree on any job application, but that's about it. If you really want to be a nurse, roll up your...
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    To fight or not to fight for a job after termination??

    Meriwhen replied to BProvence's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I were you, I don't know if I'd fight to get this job back, especially since you say the new DON disliked you immediately. Why would you want to return to such hostility? And should you win that...
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    Inappropriate nurses?

    Meriwhen replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    More than once over the years, we've let staffing know that a registry/float nurse was now persona non grata. Usually it's because they were still performing poorly even after a few trials, but we've...
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    What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    Meriwhen replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know what, if anything, we got. I'll find out today. I know they had sent food to the unit, but that was on my day
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    Documentation of times

    Meriwhen replied to hlnorrn's topic in General Nursing

    We do q15min rounds in psych. Should the patient leave the floor, it's marked on the rounds sheet as patient being "off unit." I also chart the times off and on in the EMR under Interactive View....
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    CNAs writing up nurses??

    Meriwhen replied to cuppa_tea's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It's like when patients, not liking the unit rules, threaten lawsuits (response: deadpan expression and "that's your legal right if you choose to do so") or that they'll complain to the patient...
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    CNAs writing up nurses??

    Meriwhen replied to cuppa_tea's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes. There's no reason why a CNA can't write up a RN. Just because the RN delegates to the CNA doesn't mean that the CNA is entirely powerless. In fact, anyone can write pretty much anyone else up....
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    Reciprocity for California RN License

    Meriwhen replied to NephroNursePH's topic in International Nursing

    It doesn't matter that Texas or any--or even all--other states licensed you. It doesn't matter if you're a US citizen or apply for a visa or CES. It doesn't matter if you use a lucky rabbit's foot,...
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    Question on taking NCLEX in another state that does not need a SSN

    Meriwhen replied to canadawali's topic in Nurse Registration

    But if OP's educational requirements don't meet California standards, OP will not be getting licensed by either examination or endorsement. It's those educational requirements that trip up a lot of...
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    100k in loans worth it?

    Meriwhen replied to ravindram's topic in General Nursing

    I did it. The ADN was cheaper than the BSN programs in town and was faster. The ADN actually cost less than the diploma program as well. But then again, I was in the southeastern US at the time, and...
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    Committees creeping into time off

    Meriwhen replied to Lennonninja's topic in General Nursing

    I am on two committees; I am one of the chairs of one, and the other has me as a regular committee member. Meetings for both committees are 2 hours each at my base rate. We are strict about meeting...
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    Missed first day of clinical

    Meriwhen replied to kater_92's topic in General Nursing

    First, I hope you are feeling better. If you need to, see your doctor ASAP. Second, call your clinical instructor immediately and explain what happened. Nursing schools have strict policies...