Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Peds nurse. Long term job search. Very frustrated!

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

    Plus you may be able to write off the cost of certification on your taxes--I would check with your accountant/attorney. Certifications can help you get noticed, especially in a climate where every...
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    Positive Drug Test

    Meriwhen replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hope things work out with the BON...it's good you got an attorney to help. I know that improper handling of the specimen (e.g., not keeping it cool or testing it within a certain period of time)...
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    Positive alcohol test

    Meriwhen replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Legal counsel would help ensure that you get the fairest deal possible. They would know the legislation, they can present your side of the case impartially, and they would prevent you--or at least...
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    Advice for finding a preceptor

    Meriwhen posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm trying to arrange an ED preceptorship for myself as the final part of my ED nursing class. The program doesn't find preceptors for us. And unfortunately I don't know anyone that works in the ED...
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    FL RN trying to get Colorado RN

    Meriwhen replied to ehil007's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you want to work in Colorado, give Colorado copies of everything they are asking for. Like it or not, you have to make the CO BON happy if you want that license. Also consider seeking the...
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    Moving forward after revocation of nursing license

    Meriwhen replied to seekinghelp7's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you still want to pursue nursing, I would keep pestering the BON about your application for reinstatement. Sometimes you need to light a fire under the BON's rear to get them moving. Viejas is...
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    Makeup under mask

    Meriwhen replied to HTCC's topic in Operating Room

    Smashbox Studio Skin lasts a long time but the shades are too peachy on me. They may work for you since you said you're on the cooler side. Their BB cream is decent for a BB cream and they have a...
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    A question regarding expired licensure.

    Meriwhen replied to maxov's topic in General Nursing

    As long as he/she meets the requirements (CEUs, etc.) for renewing their license, they can do it from anywhere in the
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    Makeup under mask

    Meriwhen replied to HTCC's topic in Operating Room

    You will need to use a primer underneath. For reasons unknown I am able to edit my prior post
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    Makeup under mask

    Meriwhen replied to HTCC's topic in Operating Room

    My skin tone is very hard to match too. Apparently there is not much of a foundation market for pale olive skin...but funny you should mention Make Up For Ever. They are actually a brand that...
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    Failing Nursing School Over One Class?!!

    Meriwhen replied to Britgirl1's topic in General Students

    I would also not confuse honesty with hate either. Our being honest with you doesn't mean we hate you or are unsympathetic. But it is time for you to be realistic about things. Without you sharing...
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    Is getting my RN at a technical college a bad idea?

    Meriwhen replied to DanielStern's topic in General Students

    I had my ADN and a BA, and I still had to take a few pre-req/required classes to graduate with my BSN. I did a few classess at my local CC and the rest with the BSN school. It's very likely that even...
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    Annual Physical - Does Your Job Require This?

    Meriwhen replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Nursing

    I have to do an annual physical with my agency, but the form is pretty innocuous. Weight, current/new medical conditions, do I drink/smoke and if so, how much, and do I have any condition that would...
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    Interviews on May 18th HELP!!

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

    IMO, I would have at least one copy for everyone you're meeting with, plus a couple of extras. You can ask if they would like to see this information. Also include copies of your resume in with that...
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    Interviews on May 18th HELP!!

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

    IMO, as long as your hair is neat, whether it's up or down doesn't matter. I've interviewed with my hair both ways and have gotten the jobs. If you do choose to wear it down, make sure that it's...
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    Is getting my RN at a technical college a bad idea?

    Meriwhen replied to DanielStern's topic in General Students

    I have to agree. Technical colleges are not necessarily bad programs. They tend to be for-profit and as such, will charge you an arm, leg and your firstborn for your diploma/degree. But they tend to...
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    Proper Documentation

    Meriwhen replied to Willowjude's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for "you chart where it is located on the patient." What you coworker is suggesting makes absolutely no sense...as well as being potentially dangerous to the
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    Job you had or wish you had before or during psych NP school?

    Meriwhen replied to crazycassie's topic in Psychiatric

    Another suggestion is psych ER, either a freestanding one or a psych section of a regular ER. You will get to see patients in crisis from the moment they enter the facility. You will also learn how...
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    Difference between a psychiatric nursing diploma program and regular nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to jmbarrett's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not in Canada so I can't answer your question accurately. But to give you something to compare it to: here in the US, we don't have individualized psychiatric nursing programs (either RN or...
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    Eliminating Seclusion/Restraint? Um, NO.

    Meriwhen replied to Angeljho's topic in Psychiatric

    In an ideal world, we would be able to manage even the worst psychiatric crises without resorting to S&R. In the real world, not going to happen. In fact, I experienced an instance where in my...
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    Psychiatric nurse certification exam

    Meriwhen replied to mrn2000's topic in Psychiatric

    I used the ANCC guide plus another guide whose name I can't recall. Both
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    Malpractice insurance after being sued?

    Meriwhen replied to JaneBSN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The only one who will tell you if you'll be turned down for malpractice insurance is the malpractice insurance carrier. I would still apply for
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    Know a Nurse with 2 jobs (or more)?

    Meriwhen replied to JustCheckin''s topic in General Nursing

    I had three, I dropped down to two. But I never worked to the point that I was sacrificing the well-being of myself and my
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    Thoughts on nurses who graduate nursing school calling themselves nurses before the NCLEX

    Meriwhen replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    Wow, that's harsh on the state's
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    Thoughts on nurses who graduate nursing school calling themselves nurses before the NCLEX

    Meriwhen replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    They are student nurses (depending or the state) and can call themselves such. However, I would advise caution, lest they accidentally or intentionally mislead others into thinking they are licensed....