Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Panic attacks triggered by rapid position change

    Meriwhen replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh yes, OP: that's not to say that your patient's problem isn't psychiatric in any way--it may very well be. But the physiological conditions should be ruled out--or at least figure out what role(s)...
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    Panic attacks triggered by rapid position change

    Meriwhen replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Psychiatric

    It comes down to the patient's ability to get oxygen. Some s/sx of low oxygenation include altered LOC, anxiety and (my personal favorite) a sense of impending doom. Seriously. Think about when you...
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    Blacklisted by your Nursing School?

    Meriwhen replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Unless a letter of recommendation was guaranteed in the enrollment contract, the school isn't obligated to do anything. As far as affecting employment, the school isn't stopping her from finding a...
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    Panic attacks triggered by rapid position change

    Meriwhen replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Psychiatric

    My impression is that her emotional state may be partly due to changes in oxygenation and not a psych issue. She's got a whole host of conditions already compromising her gas exchange as it
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    Dealing with calls from work

    Meriwhen replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    1. Get caller ID 2. When the phone rings and you see it's your job, let voice mail get it. 3. After screening the call, decide if and when you wish to return the message. I do recommend returning...
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    Less than a year of experience and don't know what to do...helpppp!!

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

    The bad news: yes, your plasma experience will place you out of a lot of new grad residency programs. Both facilities I work for only consider candidates for their new grad programs who have less...
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    Your first experience with a dead person

    Meriwhen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I encounter dead patients in psych, it's because they committed suicide or
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    benzo use in hospital

    Meriwhen replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    If she's only had the Ativan for a week, it's very unlikely she has developed a physiological dependence. It's too short of a time period. However, she could have developed a psychological...
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    suboxone

    Meriwhen replied to christiess213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Suboxone does not show up on your standard UDS: if you were to pop positive for opiates, it almost certainly means that you relapsed on opiates. However, it could show up on a qualitative/specific...
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    Can a nurse survive on several per diem jobs?

    Meriwhen replied to ihatethisjob's topic in General Nursing

    One thing to remember if you have multiple per-diem jobs: each employer will expect from you that your other job(s) will not impinge on your committment to them. Each employer will expect them to be...
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    Blacklisted by your Nursing School?

    Meriwhen replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As others have said, the school is not legally obligated to give you a letter of recommendation/reference. You could try talking to a lawyer to see if they could enforce any verbal promises of a...
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    Would "trendy" hair make hiring managers reconsider hiring you?

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

    Reality check: you will be a new grad. The deck is already stacked against you in the job hunt. Why further risk your chances with a wild haircut? Sure, it may not matter to all employers...but it...
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    What is it like to be a california nurse?

    Meriwhen replied to Dianenicolexox's topic in California Nursing

    We have ratios, yes. But a lot of the time it's primary care nursing--you're incredibly lucky if you get a CNA or LVN to help you out. You may only have 4 patients, but get used to doing it all for...
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    offered to shadow after interview

    Meriwhen replied to amberlt91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being offered to shadow is a very good sign; however, it doesn't mean that you have the job just yet. Be sure to bring your A-game when you shadow. Best of
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    Psychiatric Emergency! Fumbling Syringes?

    Meriwhen replied to Angeljho's topic in Psychiatric

    It can be hard to keep both your focus and your cool in the midst of a code, especially if it's one of the wilder ones. What I have found helps is to not let yourself be rushed: just because...
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    Mental Health First Aid vs CPI Training

    Meriwhen replied to krysta28's topic in Psychiatric

    Honestly, I have never heard of a mental health first aid course...but yay, Google. CPI is more crisis stabilization and internvetion, whereas this mental health first aid class appears to be more of...
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    L&D not for me :(

    Meriwhen replied to knufflebunny's topic in General Nursing

    Of which, in this litigation-happy society, there is
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    How/when to ask if they made a decision on hiring me?

    Meriwhen replied to majcr6912's topic in General Nursing

    Read this and take heart: 10 Reasons They Haven't Contacted You After a Job Interview | Susan P. Joyce The hiring process is rarely as prompt and efficient as we'd hope it would be. It sounds like...
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    Is making appts for friends/family/ a hipaa violation?

    Meriwhen replied to hhnurse0407's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't think that it is technically a HIPAA violation if all you did was make an appointment. However, making an appointment in this manner probably circumvented your facility's P&P for...
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    Incompetency of california board of nursing

    Meriwhen replied to junbybravo's topic in California Nursing

    In fact, US citizens have also been denied licensure depending on where they went to nursing school. As Esme pointed out, the best example of this is Excelsior: graduates of their ADN program can not...
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    Can I challege CNA exam in California?

    Meriwhen replied to ladypam07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Unfortunately for the OP, just because Illinois licensed her doesn't mean that California automatically will. ANY applicant, whether by testing or endorsement, has to submit transcripts to the CA BRN...
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    New grad job interview in psych

    Meriwhen replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations! Unfortunately, you need to decide which job is better for your situation--that's a decision we can't make for you. If your finances are tight, keep in mind that a per-diem job...
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    Pre-Employment Testing

    Meriwhen replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    The best answer is B. You need to tell the DON/Staffing right away so they can find coverage for you. If you call out just because you want the day off, you're not going to make friends with staffing...
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    Pre-Employment Testing

    Meriwhen replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    IMO, you scored a 50%. 1: If the patient has the Ativan ordered, it's been 6 hours since their last dose and isn't heavily sedated (e.g., RASS 0 or higher), give it to them. It is not your place to...
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    Can I challege CNA exam in California?

    Meriwhen replied to ladypam07's topic in Immigration Advice

    Aide / Technician You will need to contact them and ask. Best of