Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    VERY discouraged. Anybody ever transfer from outpatient setting to hospital? Not possible?

    Meriwhen replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    It's very possible. You have a wealth of talent from both your LTC and your peds work. You need to highlight and capitalize on them when you're applying for jobs. The BSN will help, as a lot of...
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    Take this job and shove it!

    Meriwhen replied to TTK RN's topic in General Nursing

    Or in there's some sort of sentinel event that results in patient harm or death, a lawsuit, and/or bad publicity. Maybe if all three are present, you might​ get some
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    Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    Meriwhen replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    If you hold an active RN or LVN license, then you are a real nurse regardless of what specialty you work in...or don't work in. There's always going to be someone quick to denounce a...
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    WELL, WOULD YOU???

    Meriwhen replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    As long as I wasn't the only one on the unit doing it, sure! But I would cover all my tattoos so I'm not that easily
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    "Was she one of your patients?" HIPAA, and other inconveniences

    Meriwhen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Never had that problem because my other half knows I won't tell him any specifics. He understands why. There was one time that came up where one of his staff members could have possibly been my...
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    UHS

    Meriwhen replied to FransBevy's topic in Psychiatric

    As a rule of thumb, almost all for-profit hospitals are driven by the dollar: they want to acquire as much profit as they can while spending the least amount of money to do so. They'll cut corners...
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    Milieu Disruptive Behavior

    Meriwhen replied to arbasham3363's topic in Psychiatric

    IMO, you need more experienced staff in there. The Axis IIs are taking over because the staff is ill-prepared to handle them. Axis IIs are difficult for nurses inexperienced in psych to handle...
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    If you want to work in psych you must be crazy yourself...

    Meriwhen replied to Msmedic68w's topic in Psychiatric

    The only people that tell me I must be crazy for working in psych are my family. The "inmates running the asylum" one is pretty popular. I tell then that if it weren't for me keeping them (my family...
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    What does an order of "Q2D" mean to you?

    Meriwhen replied to Manofstone's topic in General Nursing

    I interpret Q2D as "every 2 days". So that would mean Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat, Mon, Wed... That being said, I agree with most here: call the provider for clarification. Especially since...
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    I got reported to HR

    Meriwhen replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. Whenever "your mother" or worse, "your momma" is brought into a remark, the person is usually trying to make a weak joke, criticize you for something, or is trying to insult you and/or mom....
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    Should I consider this psych job?

    Meriwhen replied to empatheticRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with Jules: you do need that hands-on psych experience, especially if your future career plans involve prescribing psych meds. I would consider taking this position, especially since you...
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    When patient sitters get pushy or meddlesome

    Meriwhen replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Our 1:1 staff are usually mental health tech/aides or CNAs that were floated to us, so we don't really encounter that problem. We almost never use security for a 1:1 except if the patient is violent....
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    Why so many 3-11 jobs at nursing homes?

    Meriwhen replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Come to psych: 8 hour shifts are the norm. I started on that shift and I loved the hours, but yes: when you have kids it's a very tough shift to work. Even if you don't have kids, if you have other...
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    Why so many 3-11 jobs at nursing homes?

    Meriwhen replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people dislike 1500-2300--in many settings and not just LTC/SNF--because the schedule really interferes with home & social
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    Suggestions for appeal letter

    Meriwhen replied to Misrak Bereka's topic in General Students

    I agree with this too. The Big G won't take care of everything just because one prays to Him; otherwise no one would ever fail the NCLEX and every new grad would have their dream job :) Yes,...
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    Suggestions for appeal letter

    Meriwhen replied to Misrak Bereka's topic in General Students

    Most schools will have foreign language students take the TOEFL to ensure that the student has enough basic proficiency in English. If you took and passed this test, then the school is satisfied that...
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    Suggestions for appeal letter

    Meriwhen replied to Misrak Bereka's topic in General Students

    You admitted that the reason you failed was your own fault. You don't really have much to appeal. If you have the chance to retake the class, then retake it without question or complaint, and learn...
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    what form of license to expect

    Meriwhen replied to 01khakizz's topic in General Nursing

    In the two states that I have held licensure in, I've received both a certificate license and a wallet version. And even though my license can be verified online, employers usually prefer to see it...
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    what form of license to expect

    Meriwhen replied to 01khakizz's topic in General Nursing

    In the two states that I have held licensure in, I've received both a certificate license and a wallet
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    New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

    Meriwhen replied to NightWatch's topic in Nursing Career

    A year's experience is better than being a new grad, but honestly, make it 2 years of experience before you come back. Most RN positions around here are looking for at least that much, and you'd be...
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    NCLEX-RN question

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

    OP: at this point, all you can do is wait for the results. Finishing in 75 questions only means that it took 75 questions to make a decision about your competency. The type of questions you had,...
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    Med/Surg or ER for a new graduate

    Meriwhen replied to smrk's topic in General Nursing

    I say go where your interests lie. If your interests lead to the ED, then take the ED job. If it's not the ED, take the med/surg job as it will give you a good foundation for transferring to a lot...
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    Has anyone else "sensed" when something was wrong with a patient?

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

    Once she got admitted to medical, we couldn't really follow up on her since she wasn't our patient anymore. But while she was in the ER, she was technically still ours, so we were able to learn that...
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    Has anyone else "sensed" when something was wrong with a patient?

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

    Yes. Young teen girl brought to us on a hold from the ER. Actually, several of us had the feeling something other than psych was wrong with this kid even though the ER doctors/nurses kept insisting...
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    Student nurses and deposition

    Meriwhen replied to stargurl2006's topic in General Nursing

    Also, as an FYI: it is a myth that when you are a nursing student that you work under the license of your instructor/preceptor/assigned nurse (see https://www.ncsbn.org/Ch_12001.pdf). If something...