Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Part-time BSN programs in NYC

    Meriwhen replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in School, College Programs

    You may be able to find a part-time RN-BSN program...but as the name implies, you'd need to already be a RN. You're likely not going to find a part-time pre-licensure BSN program--not even an ADN...
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    I suck at phlebotomy... Help?

    Meriwhen replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    GOD NO. All it means is that needlework isn't your forte. I agree with PP: most facilities don't make their nurses draw blood for labs, but have lab techs/other staff for that. Nurses do...
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    Received job offer, but have interview for my first-choice facility?!

    Meriwhen replied to MotesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately in nursing, there's too many nurses looking for work. So this tactic could work...and it could also backfire in the applicant's face, especially if the employer has other qualified...
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    I can't win for losing

    Meriwhen replied to NurseBeans's topic in School

    And if you had taken pictures, I'm sure said parent would be howling and threatening lawsuits all around for your taking photographs of their minor child, especially of their butt, without their...
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    Need some advice from experienced nurses.

    Meriwhen replied to ItsYourJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Having prior med-surg experience definitely couldn't hurt and does have benefits. However, it is no way required to be a successful psych nurse. Psych nursing utilizes a different skill set, that is...
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    Kaiser Bilingual Test

    Meriwhen replied to sgarcia8199's topic in California Nursing

    I've never taken it--my second language isn't that good--but from what I heard from those who have taken it, the test for level 1 is tough, and for the one for level 2 is brutal. Best of
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    Hmm...that's nice

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

    Yes, yes they do. They also wanted us to notify them when we planned to discharge the patient. Not sure what happened to the patient after the patient left us--I wasn't involved in the discharge...
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    Hmm...that's nice

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

    That's how I got to meet a few Secret Service agents. But it wasn't my patient so I didn't have to deal with
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    Why wasn't I placed in the ED?

    Meriwhen replied to shan_elle's topic in Emergency

    Keep in mind that if there are 4 spots in the ED, but 20 students put down the ED as their #1 choice...any way you slice it, 16 of those students are getting told "Sorry, but no." Even if all 20 of...
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    Realistic explanation of CPR

    Meriwhen replied to Kteichow's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to all of what the PP posted, mention the fact that only about 25% of CPR patients survive resuscitation efforts (that stat was from my ACLS instructor in class, so I can't provide a...
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    Irony regarding cellphone use at work

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

    Smile and tell them that you would have been happy to work (or whatever you want to say), but--gosh darn it--we're not supposed to be checking our cell phones at
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    ADHD with or with out Meds?

    Meriwhen replied to melissakay01's topic in General Nursing

    AN.com can't give medical advice. And while websites, online support groups and forums can all be good resources, you and your psych PCP need to work out whether going without medication is the best...
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    HELP, need names of nursing schools with high acceptance rates

    Meriwhen replied to nursingsyed's topic in School, College Programs

    For-profit schools (University of Phoenix, Kaplan, et al.) are more lenient in their admission standards. However, the potential problems are finances and reputation. For-profit schools often cost...
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    Sweet, Honey

    Meriwhen replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    When I work psych-medical, I give the patients a free pass when it comes to the nicknames. Most of my patients are elderly and demented in addition to being psychotic, and I can tell them, "my name...
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    Feeling Nervous 😩

    Meriwhen replied to Tx452gyrl's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congratulations!
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    Need Lawyer for Texas BON.

    Meriwhen replied to Doodlesmom's topic in Nurses Recovery

    1. Definitely get a lawyer. Even if you do have to crack open the piggy bank. Follow their advice. Do not attempt to communicate on your own with the Texas BON--either do it through your attorney...
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    Not under consideration?

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

    Generally, "not in consideration" means just that: you're not/no longer being considered for the position. The email rejecting you doesn't necessarily come immediately...and sometimes an e-mail...
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    Too soon to ask about going part time or to day shift?

    Meriwhen replied to newnurse085's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree about waiting after orientation to bring it
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    Please help. ADN or BSN route?

    Meriwhen replied to steven25459's topic in California Nursing

    Many employers in California are "BSN required/preferred." Providing it won't put you in ridiculous debt to do so, I would opt for one of the BSN
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    Ca BON background check, failed to list infraction conviction

    Meriwhen replied to TAndrea's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    OP's attorney could have accepted a plea bargain to reduce the charge. Or depending on what OP did and what the local laws are, it may have really been an infraction. Or perhaps the lawyer is...
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    Wondering if I am eligible to get into the nursing program

    Meriwhen replied to Tiffrose's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Unfortunately true. And the BON couldn't care less that you spent a few years and dropped 50k (or more!) on nursing school. If they think your license needs to be disciplined or even denied, they'll...
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    Relocating to Southern California

    Meriwhen replied to trice0414's topic in California Nursing

    This is true. I had specialty certification which helped me get a job when I first arrived here. But even so, I was once turned away from my current employer because I lacked the BSN, even though I...
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    Pt fall- need advice

    Meriwhen replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    NO Stick to the facts. The bed alarm was off when you entered the room. It could have been off due to 1 of a 100 reasons, from your forgetting to reset it, to another staff member not resetting it,...
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    Study nursing in the Philippines or in US?

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

    The CA BRN is notoriously strict regarding their educational requirements, and international graduates often have a hard time getting licensed. And they have no problems with denying applicants...
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    possession of marijuana California state board of nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to sadielazer's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It still does. Just because you can purchase MJ readily in CA doesn't mean that the BRN approves of it. And it still remains Schedule I, with no valid medical use...as far as Federal law is...