Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Not "qualified"

    Meriwhen replied to what2donow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If it were a unit in my dream field and I felt that I had enough knowledge of it to try selling them on the inexperienced me...then yes, I'd apply and see what happens. However, if I were applying to...
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Meriwhen posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't see a July 09 support group thread up, so I thought I'd get it started. I'm taking the NCLEX-RN July 3rd for the first (and hopefully only) time. I figured I'd get it done before the holiday...
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    In need of advice- discrimination???

    Meriwhen replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    No one ever thinks that what they post on FB or the web will come back to haunt them...until it actually does. I've been there, done that too--so it's not just you. Seriously, go over all of your...
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    In need of advice- discrimination???

    Meriwhen replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you happen to post the update while you were at the hospital? If you were on their wireless network, it's possible their IT department could have seen the update. If you used your cell phone (the...
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    is this a dumb idea?

    Meriwhen replied to picurn10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my non-nursing life, I used to work Fri, Sat and Sun 8p-8a. I loved it! But then again, I was also single and childless at the time, so I could easily adjust my schedule for the rest of the week,...
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    Wondering if I should try or not

    Meriwhen replied to jacksonsir's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd try--the worst thing they can tell you is "No." And you have better odds than if you don't try at all
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    ACLS

    Meriwhen replied to cetope1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I enjoyed the megacodes in ACLS class--our instructor really got creative with our patients so we were always on our toes :) I do recommend that you really review the materials before you start class....
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    Volunteer opportunities for a new grad

    Meriwhen replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    You could try volunteering at a hospital, but because of liability issues, you likely won't be doing any nursing stuff. Instead, you may be visiting patients, helping out in the gift shop or an...
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    Soon to be an RN and confused

    Meriwhen replied to free2z2008's topic in International Nursing

    Neither did I...but I went up to the VA a few weeks ago to apply, and they gave me an information folder--there it was under Hiring Policies/Qualifications. I copied that info in my post for the
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    Magnet Status And Adn Nurses ** Not Another Adn Vs Bsn Thread**

    Meriwhen replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in General Nursing

    A heads-up: a lot of hospitals are not willing to hire a RN as a CNA. Many places don't want to waste the time/resources on CNA training for you when they know you'll leave the CNA job the minute a RN...
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    False Negative HIV Results

    Meriwhen replied to bconcerned's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is that she probably WAS indeed negative all those years, but when she finally contracted the virus it hit her hard. One false negative is something that could happen to anyone...and the risk...
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    Soon to be an RN and confused

    Meriwhen replied to free2z2008's topic in International Nursing

    To get a government hospital job such as with the VA, you need to be a US citizen. The government does hire non-citizens on a temporary basis but only if there are no qualified citizens...
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    Holding my breathe for Sentara Fall 2010

    Meriwhen replied to TAANDOHRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I applied...but I'm in the RN-BSN track, so if I'm accepted you probably won't see me in class until 2011
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    letter of resignation advice

    Meriwhen replied to chuckc's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, I'd hand-deliver it to my manager and let her know that "for her convience", I've already sent a copy to HR. Otherwise, if you're going to mail it, send it registered or certified mail...
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    Just how important are grades in nursing school?

    Meriwhen replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Not exactly true. Every single job interviewer has asked for my GPA and/or transcript--with a couple of them, that was the first question out of their mouths. Most nurse recruiters from the hospitals...
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    STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

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

    No, it's not you being sensitive. I had one recruiter call me and ask how many years of experience I had. When I told her I was a new graduate, she groaned into the phone. And yet they wonder why...
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    MCI 's cost is ridiculas

    Meriwhen replied to Lil' Pretty Nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sentara does have the most clinical experience for their students...but keep in mind, Sentara's got several hospitals and facilities to give them their experience at. It helps when you own the...
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    VENT--no call after my interview.

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

    I just had a place not call me back after an interview...in fact, after the week had passed, I called them to follow up--they said they'd see what happened to my application, because it turns out the...
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    Job Interview confusion

    Meriwhen replied to NICU Nic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm guessing that there's an opening now/coming up on the NICU which HR doesn't know about yet, or they're impressed enough so far to want to keep you in mind for the next opening. You have nothing...
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    Being a preceptor blows

    Meriwhen replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: I remember how frustrating it was to go to clinicals and get assigned to a patient whose nurse didn't want to have a student working with her that day. Fortunately, having that happen was...
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    Clinical questions

    Meriwhen replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Students

    Look at the chapter on charting/documentation in your fundamentals textbook for the main guidelines: patient's subjective data should be transcribed verbatim as much as possible; your objective data...
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    What color is your stethoscope tubing?

    Meriwhen replied to browneyedgirl71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    First stethoscope was purple. The second is a cherry red so bright it practically glows. I don't know what color the one I'm currently looking at will
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    Did I I just get a no-good stethoscope?

    Meriwhen replied to luckygal5571's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I never had a Littmann Lightweight, but a lot of my classmates did and they were happy with it. I had a Littmann Select for most of NS, and it was a good stethoscope--I didn't feel like I wasted my...
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    STOP - Don't buy your textbooks from the school bookstore

    Meriwhen replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    I've only ordered one book through the college bookstore--because I needed it ASAP. For the rest, I've always used bn.com or amazon.com. I personally like bn.com better: two-day shipping is free,...
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    Fall 2011, anyone?

    Meriwhen replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just graduated with my ADN and I didn't have the money to roll right into a BSN program. So I decided to apply for a 2011 start date to give me a year to (try to) work to pay for it. Waiting is...