Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    HELP! TB test positive after 14 hours?

    Meriwhen replied to somuchdebt's topic in General Nursing

    And if I didn't quote it, I would get sacked from this place ? So yes, OP: per our TOS, we can't give you medical advice. That is what your healthcare provider is for, and that is who you should...
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    My sunburn is very bad

    Meriwhen replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry about the sunburn. And yes, hindsight is indeed 20/20--you will probably never forget the sunblock again. However, per the TOS, we at allnurses.com can not give medical advice. You will...
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    Nurse Neglect/Abuse?

    Meriwhen replied to InsideWindow's topic in General Nursing

    That's pretty impressive. Here in the US, active duty may get some head-of-the-line privileges, but in things like the pharmacy and walk-in clinics...and even then, only if they are in uniform. As...
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    Nurse Neglect/Abuse?

    Meriwhen replied to InsideWindow's topic in General Nursing

    He could go to a military facility for treatment--in fact, if he's active duty military he had no choice but to go there unless the situation is life-threatening. But military facilities are often...
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    Nurse Neglect/Abuse?

    Meriwhen replied to InsideWindow's topic in General Nursing

    I just skimmed this thread as I wrestle with a cranky toddler, so if something was already addressed or explained, my apologies. 1. Gab: either gabapentin (Neurontin) or to talk/chat with someone....
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    Nurses selling at work?

    Meriwhen replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    IMO, leaving a catalog or flyer in the break room is more than enough. There shouldn't be any other active solicitation going on at any time at work, not even in the break room. If I'm interested in...
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    RN graduate abroad challenging the CA LVN

    Meriwhen replied to cherrybee's topic in Nurse Registration

    Thats what I figured...sorry to hear that. Hopefully you will have better luck with the LVN
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    Urine Test- St. John's Wort

    Meriwhen replied to Fun2beRN's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, there's nothing you can really do for now but wait for the results. Should you pop positive, you could try explaining about the St. John's Wort and see what they say. Did you disclose...
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    RN graduate abroad challenging the CA LVN

    Meriwhen replied to cherrybee's topic in Nurse Registration

    To be honest, the most accurate source for your answer is the CA BVNPT. What the Board says will trump anything that may be posted here. Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians...
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    15 minute rounding sheet

    Meriwhen replied to HannahBell's topic in Psychiatric

    I've seen two different types in use. One is a rounding sheet for each patient. It's letter-sized, printed on both sides, with entries for every 15 minutes to put down codes for location and...
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    DFW, Texas psych RN hourly rates?

    Meriwhen replied to TexanRN10's topic in Texas Nursing

    Moving to the Texas forum as you'll probably get a better response
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    "hard" restraints?

    Meriwhen replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    I come across the Velcro version (blue/red with locks) more than I do the leather ones. However, none of the facilities that I've worked/work at have ever differentiated between "hard" and "soft"...
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    Reception bell at a psych nurses station

    Meriwhen replied to RNcashy89's topic in Psychiatric

    I hope management is prepared for the deluge of complaints on patient satisfaction surveys about how they couldn't sleep because a manic patient couldn't stop playing with that
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    Could someone paint a picture for me, please?

    Meriwhen replied to spiderslap's topic in Psychiatric

    Let's see, what do I do? Get report; meet and greet my patients; perform both mental status AND physical assessments; help maintain the milieu; take provider orders; provide medications; provide...
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    Finding friendships outside of work

    Meriwhen replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    And going back on topic, I also have a hard time making friends. Everyone has given you great tips. What has helped is using the internet to find local hobby/interest groups in my area to join. For...
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    Finding friendships outside of work

    Meriwhen replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. There is a old saying: don't **** where you eat. Working with your beau may sound like it'll be fantastic, and it probably is...when things are good between you two. If and when things...
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    RN-BSN SCAM

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

    Some employers are already doing just
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    RN-BSN SCAM

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

    It seems that you have it in for every school then, and that you'd rather find a place that will hand you a BSN once you cut them a check. Alas, you will not find a reputable organization that will...
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    Do employers in your area consider GPA?

    Meriwhen replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I never listed the actual value, but I did list that I graduated with Latin
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    Do employers in your area consider GPA?

    Meriwhen replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    You are more generous than I: I'd require remediation after two attempts. I could chalk up one failure to nerves, language difficulties, cultural differences, poor preparation, etc. But two...
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    Do employers in your area consider GPA?

    Meriwhen replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    You would NOT be considered a new grad by most employers, especially if you had been working as an ADN. Though a few may consider it if you had no RN
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    RN-BSN SCAM

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

    Texas law requires US History 1&2, Texas Government and Federal Government. 12 units total...and again, this is going to apply to a basket-weaving major as well as to a nursing
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    RN-BSN SCAM

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

    The Texas courses that UTA makes the RN-BSNs take are actually required by state law. Any 4-year college that you attend in Texas will make you take those
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    Do employers in your area consider GPA?

    Meriwhen replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    For new grad programs/residencies/positions, they will usually ask for your GPA and/or your transcript(s)...and if competition is tight, your grades can make the difference between getting in and...
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    Would it be a bad idea to come to Cali as a new grad from out of state?

    Meriwhen replied to WendyDarling's topic in California Nursing

    In a word, yes. It would be a very risky decision to come out to CA as an out-of-state new grad. The area is oversaturated with nursing schools and new graduates. Most hospitals won't touch you...