Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Is it appropriate to wear flats to an interview?

    Meriwhen replied to pearlbubbles's topic in Nursing Career

    As long as they are professional-looking (i.e., no sandals or ballet slippers), flat shoes are
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    Can blogging hurt or harm your career

    Meriwhen replied to btcoonhound's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Been doing it for almost 10 years, though it's not for any professional/career reasons. It's just a little place to put my thoughts into order. I like to look back and see how far I've come since...
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    It's that time of year again!!!

    Meriwhen replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Our EMR automatically attaches Daylight Savings or Standard Time to every entry. So when I had to chart at 0100 that night, it asked if it was 0100 PDT or 0100 PST. I had to chart a lot at both...
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    Non-negative drug screen

    Meriwhen replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Non-negative means one of three things: Positive: you popped positive. May be a false positive, or a bona-fide positive. Inconclusive: can't be proven positive or negative either way. Because of...
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    Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

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

    It's a little late to hit the Undo button here. If this family member presses again, say you and your boyfriend have reconciled (whether true or not) and change the topic. If they keep pressing, ask...
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    Needlestick from insulin pen + breastfeeding

    Meriwhen replied to jle2014's topic in General Nursing

    Per the AN Terms of Service, we can not give you medical advice. You have seen your PCP and gotten advice, which is good. However, you and your PCP should not fall into the trap of thinking that...
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    Made a boo boo in accepting a job offer

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

    IMO, the first job is more about gaining experience than making the big bucks. Unless you are the sole breadwinner and your financial situation desperately depends on making max money, take this job...
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    HARDER to get a PRN job???

    Meriwhen replied to c.dom's topic in Nursing Career

    Agreed. If you are a PRN employee, they expect you to be able to hit the floor running after orientation. And given that PRN salaries are often higher than FT/PT salaries, they feel they should have...
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    Nursing Schools that accept felony history

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

    This. It's entirely pointless to go to nursing school and waste time/money/your sanity, just for the BON to say, "sorry, but no license for you." BONs do handle applicants with criminal history on a...
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    Diversion/Illinois.

    Meriwhen replied to jennysmoot's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Since you were caught and terminated--and thus there is a possibility that your employer will report you to the BON--it may better to self-report. However, I agree with SororAKS: consult an attorney...
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    I'M DONE, as in SUCCESSFULLY

    Meriwhen replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!
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    It's that time of year again!!!

    Meriwhen replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I know...I had to rig a few things and some of the paperwork to accommodate this extra hour. Fortunately, no one wanted meds between 0100 PDT and 0200
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    Diversion in California-please help!

    Meriwhen replied to roxy77's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This. Do not sign up for a diversion program until you talk to an attorney. Do not agree to anything the BRN has to offer until you talk to an attorney...and yes, since you do have misdemeanor...
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    A DUI is a BIG Deal.

    Meriwhen replied to Tigerfly82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congratulations on getting licensed. Hopefully this will be a cautionary tale that others will learn
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    Criminal charges

    Meriwhen replied to Jess2889's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That would be something to ask your facility's HR department about. You may also want to consult with an attorney versed in employment law. We can't give legal advice here. Another thing to keep in...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    Meriwhen replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, if you're working or actively seeking employment, renewing the license is a priority no matter what. At least for me...especially since my employer will put you on administrative leave the day...
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    It's that time of year again!!!

    Meriwhen replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my EMR hasn't imploded so far. At least I'm getting an hour of OT thanks to the "fall back"
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    I passed the nclex however didn't get my license under review by the Office of profession

    Meriwhen replied to 128black's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yes yes YES The BON is NOT your friend. They couldn't care that worked as a CNA at the same job for 20 years, or that the felony was committed nearly 3 decades ago. All they see is an applicant with...
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    Question about CA BON and NCLEX

    Meriwhen replied to onajourney's topic in California Nursing

    If you're planning to move to CA, you may as well apply for licensure there. You do not need to be living in CA to get a CA nursing license. Applying for licensure at your current state BON and then...
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    New grad: move out of state or should i stay?

    Meriwhen replied to sleepyyyyyyy's topic in California Nursing

    CA also offers the protection of mandated nurse-patient ratios. Whereas it's highly unlikely that the hospital in FL has
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    I survived the Board of Nursing

    Meriwhen replied to KCMnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    "He was convinced, as I was, that I simply had to respond to the allegations and they would go away. HOW WRONG I WAS!!" This this THIS. The first thing I would tell anyone going in front of the BON is...
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    How do you handle manipulative/demanding patients?

    Meriwhen replied to kimmyanne02's topic in Psychiatric

    Whenever I'm threatened with a lawsuit/lawyer visit/other legal action, I say, "OK, that's your legal right" and keep on with what I'm doing. Most of them are surprised that I don't get upset or...
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    TB Skin Test

    Meriwhen replied to kelliv81's topic in General Nursing

    Technically, I suppose they could.... However, almost no organization will accept you administering and/or reading your own TB test. I would suppose because they may not trust you to be accurate...
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    behavioral health and ED

    Meriwhen replied to jarrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that the numbers of visits and psych admissions increase towards the end of the month, then roll back once a new month starts and they've received their benefit checks. I've also noticed...
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    behavioral health and ED

    Meriwhen replied to jarrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not counting drug-induced psychosis, which usually resolves once they sober/clear up, or those who are temporarily suicidal/"psychotic" because they're just looking for a place to crash for the...