Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    How long did it take you?

    Meriwhen replied to EMEddie's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I started Jan 2012, finished Sept 2013. I worked part- to full-time while in the program. I usually took two classes at once, though I took a few very notoriously difficult classes on their own...
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    Reckless driving conviction...advice needed

    Meriwhen replied to RNsm00's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Agreed. You need legal counsel involved in this. You can find lawyers versed in dealing with BONs here: TAANA Executive Office - Home Yes, it's an expense. But a license with stipulations or...
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    misdemeanor domestic violence

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

    Expunged records are often helpful in the job hunt as you usually don't have to disclose them and they don't appear on most background screens. But your arrests may still be visible on background...
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    Can a nurse survive on several per diem jobs?

    Meriwhen replied to ihatethisjob's topic in General Nursing

    I have two per-diem jobs, soon to be three. It's possible to survive and even thrive; however if you are looking for consistency in both your scheduling and income, you're taking a chance. I've...
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    haldol

    Meriwhen replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    I'll give PRN Haldol without the accompanying Ativan if the patient is experiencing symptoms of psychosis that aren't severe and their behavior is calm and/or appropriate. What I'll usually do is...
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    Psych meds and hyperglycemia

    Meriwhen posted a topic in Psychiatric

    What psych meds are especially known to mess with blood sugars? I had a diabetic patient who consistenly tests high (200+). She's been compliant with her diabetic medications and (as far as we could...
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    Yikes! Violence?

    Meriwhen replied to Rnrpnwannabe's topic in Psychiatric

    State/county facilities do tend to have more of the chronic cases and subsequently potential for violence. I work per-diem as such a facility and like you said, the majority are actually NOT violent....
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    skills new graduates must know?

    Meriwhen replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    You're a new grad. We don't expect you to be a seasoned expert on anything. We're happy if you can remember your own name on your first day. However, we expect you to be able to practice safely...
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    Becoming a RN with a misdemeanor?

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

    You may or may not have to disclose the expunged charge to a nursing school--it depends on the nursing school's policy. Like it or not, you will have to disclose the expunged charges to most if not...
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    Issues with applying to nursing school because of legal trouble

    Meriwhen replied to pg0420's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Schools should not be able to see expunged charges. Consult with an attorney for the most accurate answer. However, most if not all BONs require you to disclose expunged
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    Do you have criminal record and now you are a nurse?

    Meriwhen replied to tabibuwako1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Check out this forum: you'll find quite a few success stories. You unfortunately will also find quite a few unsuccess stories. To be honest, whether YOU will be able to get licensed and have a...
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    Why didn't you hire me?

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

    Some reasons why you didn't get hired: Someone else had better/more applicable work experience Someone had a talent/certification/credential that you lacked (bilingual, higher degree, specialty...
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    I missed a muy importante interview!! Now what?! I need advice!

    Meriwhen replied to RescueNinja-B's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with the prior two posters. Write a letter apologizing and explain what had happened and why you couldn't leave to make the interview. Get it to her immediately. Then there's nothing else you...
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    A big part of the core of nursing has gone missing

    Meriwhen replied to HeartRN13's topic in General Nursing

    The irony is that managment would stroke out if they hear patients complain that the nurse was too busy or--even worse--hear a nurse tell a patient, "I'm sorry, but I don't have the time"...yet...
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    Visible piercings not allowed, but what about...

    Meriwhen replied to aspiring.nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Policies regarding piercings, jewlery and other such implements vary between employers, and what flies at Employer A may be banned at Employer B. You would have to check with the facility you are...
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    Malpractice insurance

    Meriwhen replied to RunBabyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I use NSO. There is also Mercer, which is endorsed by the ANA. I see liability insurance like medical insurance: I hope I never need to use it, but I feel better knowing that it's there. And yes,...
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    10 Reasons They Haven't Contacted You After a Job Interview

    Meriwhen posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-p-joyce/after-the-job-interview_b_5179839.html I thought this was worth sharing, given that the new grad job hunting season is starting to begin. Some things to...
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    not signing prn narcotics out on the MAR

    Meriwhen replied to ellehagewood's topic in General Nursing

    Failing to sign out a PRN narcotic on the MAR, by itself, is not automatically prima facie proof of diversion. Otherwise every rushed nurse who forgot to chart one PRN Tylenol 3 or Ativan would be...
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    Yikes! Violence?

    Meriwhen replied to Rnrpnwannabe's topic in Psychiatric

    That actually happened to my father too: he was coming up from anesthesia and got violent. He didn't remember it and initially didn't believe my mother when she told him what he had
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    PSYCH NURSE transferring to SURGICAL (post-op) Unit

    Meriwhen replied to aloha_way_of_life's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Moved to the medical-surgical forum to help you get more responses. Your psych skills will serve you well in your new specialty: just because a patient is a med/surg patient doesn't mean that they...
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    New grad job interview in psych

    Meriwhen replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Psychiatric

    In addition, know the basics of psychotropic medications, as well as the signs/symptoms of serious adverse effects (such as EPS and NMS) and what to do if they occur. Best of
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    Stand alone psychiatric facilities

    Meriwhen replied to avon123's topic in Psychiatric

    With all due respect, it's clear you actually haven't worked psych if you think there's no nursing skills involved in it. There may not be the medical ICU skills that you're used to, but there's a...
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    Yikes! Violence?

    Meriwhen replied to Rnrpnwannabe's topic in Psychiatric

    I find that my detoxing patients are rarely violent because they're too sick from detoxing. Drug-seeking addicts presenting to the local ED/clinic to try to score some narcotics are more likely to...
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    Yikes! Violence?

    Meriwhen replied to Rnrpnwannabe's topic in Psychiatric

    This is not directed at you, OP. But I have to admit I find it amusing when people talk about how they're worried about violence in psych, yet are eager and willing to work in an emergency department...
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    an RN is a practicing Jehovah's witness

    Meriwhen replied to strawberryrnc1611's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    And this is why I should not be allowed to post until I've has at least two cups of coffee