Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Does Cal BRN accept electronic transcripts?

    Meriwhen replied to Sean68's topic in California Nursing

    AFAIK, I don't think they do. That being said, ask because you never know. I do know that they won't accept ANY transcript that comes from you--it has to be sent directly to them by your school(s)....
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    Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

    Meriwhen replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

    It's there, but that information is not publicly accessible. I also almost never post anything about work on FB, even in a locked
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    Coming To the Dark Side

    Meriwhen replied to Stephalump's topic in Psychiatric

    Welcome to the dark side! :) Good luck with your new job and keep us posted--it sounds like it will be VERY
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    How much do Psych nurses get paid?

    Meriwhen replied to LizF..'s topic in Psychiatric

    There's a lot of factors: location, type of facility, type of position, your experience, any extra skills/certifications/degrees/etc. that you have, whether it's union, etc. Depending on what facility...
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    confused about PRN use

    Meriwhen replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    Depends on how the patient presents. If they don't appear to be responding (head cocking, inappropriate laughter/grimacing, talking back to them), I may consider it. But the fact that they reported...
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    Thanks be to God for Good Co-Workers!

    Meriwhen replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Coworkers can make or break a shift. I always appreciate when I'm working with a good
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    confused about PRN use

    Meriwhen replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    This is one of the times you can use your nursing judgment. If they seem reasonably calm about things, go with just the Haldol. If they verbalize severe anxiety--or if say they're fine but YOU see...
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    reasonable orientation for an experienced nurse?

    Meriwhen replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh, speaking as someone who started their nursing career with paper charting...find out what type of pen you like the best, then go to OfficeMax or Amazon and order them in bulk. Trust me, charting...
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    reasonable orientation for an experienced nurse?

    Meriwhen replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Unless you were changing to a drastically different specialty (such as going from psych to L&D), 8 shifts should be more than sufficient to orient you. Best of luck at your new
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    Am I Being Bullied?

    Meriwhen replied to wendey's topic in General Students

    Not wanting to be BFF with you doesn't mean your preceptor (or anyone for that matter) is a bully. Some nurses don't like to mix work and socializing...and for the record, that attitude doesn't...
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    RN-BSN: two nursing classes at once?

    Meriwhen posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Anyone here take two of the RN-BSN nursing classes--not one nursing and one general-ed, but two actual NURS classes--at the same time? Thanks to my not paying attention to my course map :) I can't...
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    B52 cocktail

    Meriwhen replied to zzyzx's topic in General Nursing

    10/4/50 does work miracles on even the most psychotic
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    Falls in Psychiatry

    Meriwhen replied to MrChicagoRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Keep in mind that I don't work gero-psych. Most of my patient falls aren't due to medications or psychosis. They are due to flat-out carelessness that is mostly on the patient's part: rushing down...
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    BON: Notice of Contemplated Action

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

    There's no guarantees, but it considerably improves your chances for a favorable outcome than if you tried to face the BON on your own. Yes, a lawyer can be pricey. But having your license...
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    PNAP & Application Process

    Meriwhen replied to dieseloo3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    IMO, your lying about your past record/history will do far more damage than your having told them the truth about how long you've been clean. You can start to get out of the hole you dug by telling...
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    Does leaving CA for a BSN make it harder to get a job?

    Meriwhen replied to KNHendry's topic in California Nursing

    I can't tell you about whether leaving will be a major setback as I came to CA as an experienced RN. One advantage that I could see in staying here for nursing school is that because you are doing...
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    RN patient ratios

    Meriwhen replied to BlessesRN_2011's topic in Psychiatric

    When I work inpatient, it's about 4:1, and it can never be higher than 6:1. But that's California law. At one job, it's primary care nursing, so I do it all for them: meds, assist with ADLs,...
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    JayKay Staffing

    Meriwhen replied to DomNurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Ah, those were the good old days. The new grads I run across--of both RN and LVN variety--look more like deer caught in the headlights than anything
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    Advice needed!! New Grad...bad to job hunt knowing I have trip planned for xmas week?

    Meriwhen replied to BeccaB2014's topic in Nursing Career

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    Advice needed!! New Grad...bad to job hunt knowing I have trip planned for xmas week?

    Meriwhen replied to BeccaB2014's topic in Nursing Career

    *sigh* Unfortunately for the OP, acute care nursing is 24/7/365. Patients don't go home for weekends, holidays or holy days. Nor do hospitals--even the most religious ones--shutter their doors beacuse...
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    HIPAA violation?

    Meriwhen replied to haunani's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The patient telling nurse about what happened to them at the hospital is not a HIPAA violation. If the patient decides to spill their guts, HIPAA goes out the window because it's the patient...
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    JayKay Staffing

    Meriwhen replied to DomNurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Most agencies won't touch a new grad--LVN or RN--because agencies expect a level of nursing competence and the ability for you to hit the ground running from day 1...which as a new grad LVN, you are...
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    Going back to the bedside

    Meriwhen replied to SLE99's topic in General Nursing

    One of the hospitals I work for is very specific about it: they want at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years. Perhaps you can get your feet wet with an agency/per-diem position in...
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    Urine drug test temp unreadable??

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

    The nurse likely wasn't warm and fuzzy because she has dealt with more than her share of applicants trying to scam the drug test. So I can't blame her one bit if she didn't pat your arm...
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    JayKay Staffing

    Meriwhen replied to DomNurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    IMO, I would be wary of any staffing agency that calls you and immediately requests personal information. Especially if you've never had contact with them before and they cold-called you. It may be...