Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Passed NCLEX, got licensed...now what?

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

    The Ohio BON will tell you all you need to know about maintaining licensure, CEUs, and when you'll get a copy of your license. Their website is here: State of Ohio Board of Nursing Main Page...
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    Goodbye, fellow nurses

    Meriwhen replied to mcbg6335's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck in your new
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    Bloomfield College pre-nursing student

    Meriwhen replied to Tom1234's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    First of all, when it comes to how to plead, whether to apply for PTI, etc., I defer to your lawyer as I'm not one nor can AN.com give legal advice. The thing about expungment is that while it may...
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    Should I apply to nursing with a misdemeanor?

    Meriwhen replied to tubby042001's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The only ones who can tell if your past criminal history will be the end all to your future is that Texas BON. Be advised that they won't tell you a definite "Yay" about being licensed until you...
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    When to call?

    Meriwhen replied to rokksteady's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And a long time ago, nursing used to be like retail where you could walk onto a hospital unit and walk out with a job offer. On-the-spot offers are now the rare exception to the norm. I guess you...
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    When to call?

    Meriwhen replied to rokksteady's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the PP. Getting your ACLS cert is a good excuse to send them a little "hey, I'm still here!" reminder e-mail. You could also follow up with a call as well saying, "I just emailed you my...
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    Choosing units when reapplying to new graduate programs

    Meriwhen replied to hallonurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep in mind that I have not gone through a new graduate residency (I was initiated in a trial-by-fire)...I would say that if you have become a stronger candidate for that particular unit, then I...
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    On Negative Feedback

    Meriwhen replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The problem with that plan is is that the person you dislike/don't respect just might be the one with the crucial feedback that you need to hear. IMO one would do far better to focus more on the...
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    How physical is psychiatric nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to fiba's topic in Psychiatric

    The only time I can see psych being a "sit down" job might be in an outpatient or clinic setting...and even then you're not going to be sitting much. I wear a pedometer every day to try to encourage...
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    which is more profitable: OT or side PRN?

    Meriwhen replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    In theory, it's more profitable to pick up OT since it's paid at a higher rate (time-and-a-half to double-time). In actuality, I find I can get far more side PRN opportunities than I can get OT...
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    Please help me understand

    Meriwhen replied to Clementia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Because Love is blind...and deaf...and
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    Can CARN-AP's precribe meds?

    Meriwhen replied to sam1971's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Beachy. You need to check with the specific state that you're practicing
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    advise please

    Meriwhen replied to Ted2013's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    A warning: just because you received your authoritzation to test (ATT) doesn't mean that the Board of Nursing (BON) will automatically hand you the license when you pass. Yes, the fact that you are...
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    Why did you become a nurse?

    Meriwhen replied to Valerie99's topic in General Nursing

    It promised never to be
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    Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

    Meriwhen replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Last time I checked, health assessment was a significant part of any ADN or diploma nursing program, as well being as a significant part of any ADN/diploma RN's nursing practice...heck, any nurse for...
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    Criminal History

    Meriwhen replied to p2dak25's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Short answer: it's possible. Long answer: it won't be easy. Schools have the right to accept/reject applicants based on their criminal history, and a past drug conviction doesn't exactly make you...
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    Dismissed petty theft

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

    The only ones who can tell you whether CalState will be bothered by your criminal record is CalState. I would talk to them. I would also talk to a lawyer about getting your record expunged. A theft...
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    Please help! I'm a new grad.

    Meriwhen replied to pink8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moving to our First Year After Nursing Licensure forum for more targeted responses. Short answer: yes, it does go away. Long answer: what you are experincing can be called Reality Shock. It's what new...
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    Contacted for an interview and they changed their mind?

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

    Unfortunately, a complaint doesn't really have a leg to stand on. An offer to interview is not a binding offer of employment, and employers are allowed to change their minds regarding the...
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    Almost two years no RN Job in Hosptial

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

    IMO, it's time to get off the "hospital nursing or bust!" wagon and apply for anything and everything that you can. New grads can't afford to be too picky...as you have found out the hard way....
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    Does Psych translate to public health?

    Meriwhen replied to Nonetheless's topic in Psychiatric

    To clarify, psych = public health is like psych = med/surg. Translation: they're not identical specialties. That being said, you will find that the skills you develop in psych will translate very well...
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    Can you support yourself on agency nursing?

    Meriwhen replied to andreaek's topic in Agency Nurses

    I do agency as a sideline, and it seems to go in cycles depending on the facility that I get sent to: there'll be long stretches where they're short-staffed and I'm never cancelled, followed by...
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    Drug testing in the work force

    Meriwhen replied to rebeccarcook's topic in General Nursing

    I have no objection to drug testing. Then again, I'm not doing anything that I shouldn't be. And you will find that usually (but NOT always) the ones that scream the loudest about drug testing in...
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    Meriwhen replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, I'm also glad to see the PVT die. Too many threads from students getting worked up and trying to read things into it, and then with the number of false results began to rise, students got even...
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    Two new grad offers which one to choose???

    Meriwhen replied to studentRN1218's topic in General Nursing

    I'm no peds expert (can't work in the field, it gets to me too much), but it seems like it'd be easier to transition to NICU later if you had some peds ER experience, than to do it in reverse....