Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Let's talk: Nursing Shortage?

    Meriwhen replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, with all the nurses out there that are looking for work, facilities have realized that they don't need to spend the time and money on training a new grad...especially if they are tired...
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    Let's talk: Nursing Shortage?

    Meriwhen replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing with psych. My employers are always calling me to see if I can work extra, and I receive recruitment overtures from facilities at least once a
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    Meds & jail

    Meriwhen replied to both sides's topic in Addictions

    An opiate detox, though exceptionally miserable to endure, will not kill the patient. There are non-narcotic/non-schedule comfort meds that can be given to help manage the side effects (APAP, Bentyl,...
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    Facility Orientation for Agency Nurses?

    Meriwhen replied to BLCRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Honestly, I'm surprised an agency picked you up as a new grad RN (unless you were a prior LVN and then I could kind of see it). They usually don't touch new grads because they're not going to teach...
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    Patient wants to connect on LinkedIn

    Meriwhen replied to otilika's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    A first name, a school name and photograph is a good starting point
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    Marijuana and LPN School - Will this disqualify me from getting a LPN license?

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

    If you told this to your MD and he put it in your medical record, then it should be protected by HIPAA. I think you will be fine. Don't worry about it. And find a better way to manage your anxiety,...
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    Help please someone :/

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

    Only the BON can answer the question of whether any stipulations on your LVN license will carry over to your RN license. You can call or drop them an e-mail and ask, though be aware that they may...
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    How to wear name badge on inpt. psych unit

    Meriwhen replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Truth be told, ANY way to wear the badge can be a potential weapon. Even clipping it directly to the shirt: that alligator clip can be used by a patient for self-harm. I've seen patients manage to...
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    Patient wants to connect on LinkedIn

    Meriwhen replied to otilika's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You don't necessarily need to tell them. All it takes is some effort and a good search--or a good guess--and most people can be uncovered. Even those with "airtight" security settings may find...
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    NY nursing student past dwi years ago

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

    Yes, a DUI/DWI from another state could very well bite you in the rear when it comes to getting licensed. When it comes time to apply for licensure, see what documentation the NY BON wants you to...
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    heart broken

    Meriwhen replied to dana1212's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I cant speak for the RI BON: only the RI BON can do that. All you can do when the time comes to get licensed is gather what the RI BON asks of you and present your case--and I STRONGLY suggest that...
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    heart broken

    Meriwhen replied to dana1212's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I cant speak for the RI BON: only the RI BON can do that. All you can do when the time comes to get licensed is gather what the RI BON asks of you and present your case--and I STRONGLY suggest that...
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    Experience vs. No Experience

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

    GPA didn't do much for me. It may have gotten me a few interviews, but I don't know for sure. There was one time I was asked about my GPA in a job interview. Ironically, it was for the job that I...
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    Advice on making the most of my nursing career (financially)

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

    A friend just picked up a rather sweet 4-figure bonus for being specialty
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    padded isolation

    Meriwhen replied to 302prince's topic in Psychiatric

    We call such rooms "Time Out Rooms." They are used for seclusion...but more often that not, we use them for our high acuity medical patients who require more frequent monitoring (they have cameras...
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    How do you keep a calm milieu?

    Meriwhen replied to Isastorm's topic in Psychiatric

    Also, YOU need to learn how to keep calm and collected no matter what storm is swirling around you. If you're clearly anxious/angry/frazzled/scared/overwhelmed by what's going on, the milieu will...
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    Experience vs. No Experience

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

    I WAS that foolish new grad who once thought that because I had the academic pedigree that job offers would fall at my feet the minute I applied...though keep in mind I graduated just as the job...
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    I have questions about PRN work.

    Meriwhen replied to damrcngrl95's topic in General Nursing

    Do you work at more than one hospital? Yes If you do, how many do you work for? Two...for right now How do you juggle your schedules and keep them from over-lapping? I consider one hospital my main...
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    Advice from experienced nurses

    Meriwhen replied to Whoatemyburger's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And don't always wait for someone to ask if you want to be involved in these activities. Take the initiative and contact them
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    LPN forced to work as CNA

    Meriwhen replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've had to be the tech (and occasionally the LVN) when we were short-staffed. It is tough work. On the other hand, since I'm freed from the paperwork, I get to spend more time with the patients...I...
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    One thing I learned today is that honesty will get you nowhere in Nursing School.

    Meriwhen replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in General Students

    Been there, done that, got the T-shirt 4 years ago. While it wasn't my fault, it ultimately was my responsibility and I accepted that. At the end, I did end up getting an A in that class...but I had...
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    Experience vs. No Experience

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

    Well, the jury is out on whether ACLS/PALS is a help or a waste. It does show motivation and can help you get noticed, but like the 4.0, ACLS/PALS isn't going to get you the job all on its own. Also...
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    New ADN Grads

    Meriwhen replied to scoope23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depends on the hospital. I didn't have too many problems getting hired several years ago; then again the hospital that hired me wasn't Magnet or Magnet wanna-be. My hospital's new grad program tends...
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    Experience vs. No Experience

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

    I'm not a hiring manager, but IMO, I'd hire the candidate with any nursing experience over one without any nursing experience. The only exception is if the no-experience candidate had some...
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    One thing I learned today is that honesty will get you nowhere in Nursing School.

    Meriwhen replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in General Students

    Whether I think the excuse is valid doesn't matter. What matters is whether your instructor thought that it was a valid excuse, and clearly she did not. I'd guess that's because you're not the first...