Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Epic vs Cerner EMR

    Meriwhen replied to RN_Fan_Club's topic in General Nursing

    Having used both, I'm personally an Epic fan, but I also feel a lot of that has to do with how the organization has set it up: they really maximized its potential in terms of information accessed and...
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    Bringing up negative press in nursing interivew

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

    Keep in mind that there are three sides to every story, and the press side is often written with the intent to stir up interest and sell copies. This doesn't mean that the story is inaccurate, but...
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    Moving to california

    Meriwhen replied to jcurrier79's topic in California Nursing

    I got hired in CA as an ADN...but I also had specialty certification. Unfortunately, most places do want to see a BSN: I received one rejection specifically because I lacked that degree--the interview...
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    IV Start Class San Diego

    Meriwhen replied to OR Supernurse's topic in California Nursing

    I know Grossmont College offers a phlebotomy class. Perhaps they have an IV class as
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    NEW GRAD Having a hard time getting finding a job.

    Meriwhen replied to newbiegrad1's topic in California Nursing

    Correct. CA is a non-compact state. But even if it were a compact state, that fact wouldn't change the horrendus new grad unemployment
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    Which unit would be good for a RN with ADHD-inattentive to work on?

    Meriwhen replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in Nursing Career

    I've worked with psychiatric patients including those diagnosed with ADD/ADHD for several years now. Those who didn't have their ADHD symptoms well-managed struggled in many areas of their life:...
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    Which unit would be good for a RN with ADHD-inattentive to work on?

    Meriwhen replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in Nursing Career

    I say this with all due respect, but IMO you should get your ADHD under control. All of those specialties--actually, any nursing specialty--needs a nurse running at the top of their game and not...
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    Could Be Fired for IV skills.

    Meriwhen replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe take an IV/phlebotomy
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    Anyone teach nursing school clinicals on the side?

    Meriwhen replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I would love to be a CI on the side. However, most of the programs around here want you to have a MSN or be in a MSN program in order to qualify as a
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    Maine Med Assn calls Kaci a hero

    Meriwhen replied to FLAlleycat's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can only hope for her sake that she doesn't have the virus...because if she does turn out to test positive, she's pretty much nuked her credibility and her
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    Abandonment or not? Need opinions! in Louisiana

    Meriwhen replied to nicole8476's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    The only ones who can tell you for certain whether your friend has committed patient abandonment is the Louisiana BON. I would check their website for their definition of abandonment, or call/email...
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    Nurse-Patient Ratios

    Meriwhen replied to PA_RN87's topic in General Nursing

    1. What type of unit do you work on, and in what state? Psych, CA 2. What is your nurse patient ratio, and how does it change between day-evening-night shifts? Because of state regulations it can...
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    Holding medications - When to call doctor?

    Meriwhen replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient Medications

    I would notify the MD about any medication refusal, even the Colace. However, as others have pointed out, it's not necessary to page the MD stat for every single med refused. If the patient refused...
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    Do you wear jewelry to work?

    Meriwhen replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    I wear only a watch. No other jewelry
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    Compassion fatigue...how do you deal?

    Meriwhen replied to klone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I leave work at work: they have my full attention for 8 hours but once I clock out for the day, I just can't let myself care anymore. I also float frequently. I find that working with different...
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    Disclosing that you cared for a pt??

    Meriwhen replied to Kamphaus5's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Please keep in mind that the patient can say anything they want about their care, including who cared for them, and it's not a HIPAA violation. On the other hand, YOU saying something about caring...
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    Got turned down, keep applying?

    Meriwhen replied to justdoiting's topic in Psychiatric

    Keep applying. In the meantime, bolster your psych knowledge with some CEUs, journals and studying, so that knowledge comes across in the interview. See if there is someone on the unit that you can...
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    Do psych nurses really just hand out medication?

    Meriwhen replied to Trinklee's topic in Psychiatric

    I know this is an old thread, but OP: look through the other threads in this form and you'll soon learn that psych nurses are far from just medication dealers
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    Does anyone know a good site to get RN CEUs for Psychiatric nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to Nurselacey's topic in Psychiatric

    Someone already suggested the APNA :) nurse.com, netce.com and nursingcenter.com offer psych and addiction CEUs, but you usually have to hunt for
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    PRNs day of discharge

    Meriwhen replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    Until a patient is discharged (either regular or AMA) and has left the premises, I will continue to give PRNs as ordered. The only instance I will not give it is if the patient is driving themselves...
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    I passed the CARN exam!

    Meriwhen replied to radab1's topic in Addictions

    Congratulations!
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    Anyone interested in attending a closed medical personnel meeting in San Marcos area?

    Meriwhen replied to Ali55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Moved to the Recovery Forum to help you get more
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    suboxone taper

    Meriwhen replied to sassyann85's topic in Addictions

    IMO, they should get any scheduled medications until they are discharged and have left the premises. The patient should also be made aware that by going AMA, they might NOT be getting a prescription...
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    NRS4325 Nursing Research Date:11/3 -12/5

    Meriwhen replied to sweetlilwolf's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Vulnerable Populations isn't too bad. You'll do a lot of research on your own community. The assignments are long and involve a lot of writing. In the assignments be prepared to answer every single...
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    10 Worst Employee Excuses For Missing Work

    Meriwhen replied to sharpeimom's topic in Nursing Humor

    I will accept excuse #4 provided the employee provides photographic and/or video evidence of the attempts made to free them from the machine. But it's one of those excuses that you could really only...