Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

Psych ICU, addictions

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    Recruitment

    Meriwhen replied to survivor2014's topic in Agency Nurses

    To be honest, given the glut of homegrown nurses looking for work, a lot of employers are not actively recruiting foreign nurses...not when they have nurses here who are citizens, are legally able to...
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    Nurse with two misdemeanor theft...can't get a job HELP!

    Meriwhen replied to Vee18's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Unfortunately, you will have a hard time getting hired in a lot of places with shoplifting convictions, especially in facilities that serve vulnerable populations such as seniors. Nurses with theft...
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    ACOD (New York State) and Virginia Board of Nursing - sealed records

    Meriwhen replied to Awyren73's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/guidelines/90-55CriminalConvictions.doc Should you have questions as to how to complete the application, I would consult with an attorney as we can't give legal...
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    Marajuana Misdemeanor

    Meriwhen replied to uds16's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    OP: whether a school will accept you based on your criminal record depends on the school. Each school has its own criteria, and they are free to accept/reject applicants as they see fit. In addition,...
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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

    While I know that you are financially strapped, keep in mind that the first job is more about gaining that golden year of experience than anything else. In addition, new grad jobs are low on the pay...
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    when to add cogentin/benadryl?

    Meriwhen replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    My favorite nickname for it is The Three
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    Watch what you post on Facebook

    Meriwhen replied to classicdame's topic in General Students

    True, security settings should be as secure as possible. But at the same time, don't fool yourself into thinking that just because your privacy settings are "steel tight" that anything you post on...
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    Know of any good/legit online BLS renewal course?

    Meriwhen replied to amazed107's topic in General Nursing

    I know this thread has come back from the dead, but I'll add to it anyway. I've done my BLS and ACLS renewals online through AHA. After completing the coursework, I printed my certificate and went to...
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    signing charts

    Meriwhen replied to lsoconnor's topic in General Nursing

    What you describe sounds like chart auditing, which doesn't necessarily have to be done by a licensed
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    Nakedness

    Meriwhen replied to imapsychrn's topic in Psychiatric

    That's a good one. I know that in most of the facilities I've worked at, the MD would order an emergency med to be given. Now, whether this is truly an "emergency" is debatable. If the patient is...
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    PCA vs CNA

    Meriwhen replied to cerda394's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    CNAs are often regulated through a Board of Nursing or the State. Patient care associates may not be. Hopefully someone will come by who knows more about it than I
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    Careers available to LPN, besides LTC

    Meriwhen replied to Blondediver68's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Come to psych. I work with plenty of
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    Fired. How Do I get rehired?

    Meriwhen replied to pppp87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree: you need to find and fix the problem. Was is a problem with time management? Were you not motivated to do it? Did you dislike the instructor/content/etc? Did you simply forget?...
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    Effect of IV narcotic leaked from syringe onto hand

    Meriwhen replied to newbie13's topic in Patient Medications

    NCIS clearly missed my benzo lecture :) OP: chill. This is not going to make you pop positive on a test. Even if some of the drug did managed to be absorbed TD in the brief moment that it was on...
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    Getting a job with a summons offense

    Meriwhen replied to ecf1972's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Moving to the Nursing with a Criminal History forum. Be advised that this is a moderated forum, and all posts are reviewed before being published...therefore, there may be a delay before replies...
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    What am I allowed to buy for my unit?

    Meriwhen replied to ZachNurse's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give legal advice here per our TOS. You--and your company's attorney--need to consult with the hospital's legal department to determine if there is any conflict of interest, whether your...
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    Littering Ticket

    Meriwhen replied to haysaw87's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    IMO, I honestly doubt that a littering ticket will impede your getting licensed. I'm not the BON so don't take my word as gospel...but give that there are people who have committed more serious...
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    How to wear name badge on inpt. psych unit

    Meriwhen replied to HAWKIRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I wear my badge on breakaway lanyard. I try to avoid retractable lanyards when possible as it's a potential weapon should a patient get hold of it. Keys are in my pocket AT ALL TIMES. The last...
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    Who went straight for ADN?

    Meriwhen replied to cerda394's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You and me both. I actually had a CI offer to get me a job as a CNA but I turned it down. Hindsight,
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    Who went straight for ADN?

    Meriwhen replied to cerda394's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went right for the ADN. To be honest, I didn't know LPNs existed until after I started nursing
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    Getting BSN in SD and becoming nurse in CA

    Meriwhen replied to tl44's topic in California Nursing

    Also, as someone who works in California, I will second the statement that the job market is very bad for new nurses. The only advantage your daughter would have if she returned home to search for a...
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    Getting BSN in SD and becoming nurse in CA

    Meriwhen replied to tl44's topic in California Nursing

    One thing to keep in mind about California: even when applying for endorsement (that is, your daughter gets her RN license in South Dakota first and then applies to the CA Board of Nursing for a...
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    New psych RN looking to switch to med surge

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

    I agree with elkpark: right now, you look less like a promising m/s candidate and more like a flight risk. They will see your employment history and may wonder if you'll do the same thing to them...
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    Passed My ANCC Certification :)

    Meriwhen replied to chevyv's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats! I don't always sign BC...it depends on my mood. But for the first couple of months after passing the exam, I signed anything and everything with it
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    when patients are prescribed marijuana

    Meriwhen replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    No patient in any state--even California--can be prescribed marijuana. It remains a Schedule I drug, and because of that, the most that a MD/healthcare provider can do is recommend its use. They can...