Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    My friend is still looking for work

    Meriwhen replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit that, given her attitude and track record, I'm also skeptical. I'd like for her to prove me wrong...but let's just say I won't be surprised if she
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    Wallet license

    Meriwhen replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, they're still issuing the plastic wallet
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    reappling rn license after one year of bar

    Meriwhen replied to CALLT84's topic in California Nursing

    I've always had the best luck in e-mailing them. [email protected] Keep in mind that they're backlogged as it is, plus the holiday, so it may take a bit before they get back to
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    Which would you choose?

    Meriwhen replied to RN1485's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You should NOT stop the job hunt until you have an official job offer in hand. So while you are waiting for them to get back to you, I would keep looking and applying. And to be honest, if they...
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    The Scarlet Letter Nurse

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

    As Beachy pointed out, HIPAA will do nothing for you here. HIPAA only deals with medical care, not criminal history. Unfortunately, there's no blanket law stating that employers can evaluate only the...
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    Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarshi​p Program

    Meriwhen replied to yhl1975's topic in Psychiatric

    So from what I gather, you need to work at least part-time as a nursing school instructor as a way of "paying back" the scholarship. That's not too bad of a deal, especially if you want to go into...
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    Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarshi​p Program

    Meriwhen replied to yhl1975's topic in Psychiatric

    It appears to be legitimate: Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship
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    Peru and TB

    Meriwhen replied to rbozzell's topic in General Nursing

    A positive PPD test is not an automatic disqualifier for employment. Should you test positive, they will often order an x-ray (or have you bring a copy of the results if you had had one already) to...
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    Does your hospital have a cutoff time for discharges?

    Meriwhen replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    That's usually why we try to cut it off by 8pm: because the patient has to get home somehow, and not every patient of mine has a ride that will come to get them. Though if someone really wanted out at...
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    Hiring Process

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

    The fact that they ran a background check in no way guarantees that you are getting a job offer. However, it is very encouraging. Like amoLucia said, you don't have a job until you have a official...
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    Which would you choose?

    Meriwhen replied to RN1485's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    IMO, it was foolish to turn down an offer without having accepted the other offer. What if the med-surg hospital suddenly had to rescind your offer for whatever reason? Then you'd go from 2 offers to...
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    New Grads RN Jobs

    Meriwhen replied to mcarril911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As of now, you do NOT have the second job. You have an interview that may or may not pan out into a job. So do not even think of quitting your current job unless you hold in your hand an OFFICIAL job...
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    reappling rn license after one year of bar

    Meriwhen replied to CALLT84's topic in California Nursing

    I agree. The BRN is the best source for your answers, because anything they say will trump whatever we say here. Write/call them and see what they want from you. Keep in mind that if you want them...
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    Does your hospital have a cutoff time for discharges?

    Meriwhen replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    Technically we could discharge someone at any time. We usually cut it off by
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    Can I report a needlestick now?

    Meriwhen replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so. However, most facilities have P&P in place that require you report on-the-job injuries within a certain time period if you want it covered by occupational health/workers' comp....
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    Question about "stories"

    Meriwhen replied to beccaboo617101's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Agreed. In 1994, I would unhesitatingly agree with nicurn29's interpretation of "share it with the world." But in 2014, someone saying that is more likely thinking about how they're going to word...
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    "old" new grad

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

    Yes, CA does suck. My hospital rejects as many internal applicants for the new grad program as it accepts. Major cities have enough new grads to deal with. I would suggest looking at smaller/more...
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    Mouth checks following meds

    Meriwhen replied to Cougar1113's topic in Psychiatric

    I'd also be intersted in seeing if anyone can find something (I'll try later on today). Also, your facility may want to consider switching some meds to liquid PO forms or "melts" like Zyprexa Zydis...
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    My friend is still looking for work

    Meriwhen replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, I think you need to tell her--using simple 1 to 2 syllable words so she can understand--how foolish she is being, how entitled she is acting, and how her misery is no one's fault but her own....
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    Curious about the VA HOSPITAL

    Meriwhen replied to Sabr's topic in Government, Military

    My local VA has per-diem shifts but they don't hire specifically for them: they use staffing agencies to fill those
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    B52 cocktail

    Meriwhen replied to zzyzx's topic in General Nursing

    Haldol and Ativan are compatible. Ativan and Benadryl are compatible. Haldol and Benadryl are not compatible. So you are not able to give the B52 (or its variations) in one syringe: you will need at...
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    Question about "stories"

    Meriwhen replied to beccaboo617101's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If looking through all of the threads at AN about posters who got in trouble by posting stuff on social media doesn't convince you not to do it, then I don't know what will. In that case, good luck....
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    Traveling with school-age kids

    Meriwhen replied to delphine22's topic in Agency Nurses

    IMO, I agree with the majority of responders. Don't subject your children to moving q3-6 months just because you want to be able to travel and your husband has "fond" memories of his own childhood...
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    California Jobs for New Grads 2014

    Meriwhen replied to Nalexander's topic in California Nursing

    Northern CA, Southern CA and Coastal CA are all very saturated. Inland CA, Desert CA and CA along the Mexican border (NOT San Diego--I'm referring to Imperial County) is better but still tight....
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    Child Psych vs Adult Psych. Which is more demanding?

    Meriwhen replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    OP: you are right in that both specialties can be hard if the milieus are poorly managed. Generally, I find working with the kids more taxing than working with the adults. With kids, not only are...