Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    Overslept on 1st clinical day...

    Meriwhen replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I never overslept for any clinical day or class. What I did--and still do--was set multiple alarms on my phone, each 10-15 minutes apart. That way if I shut the first one off (accidentally or not)...
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    Working for FREE!!!!???

    Meriwhen replied to Candogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm on the floor taking care of patients, and I usually leave on time. amoLucia told you exactly how I do it...except that I make coffee and lots of it. However it was not always at this, especially...
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    No opinions please just facts

    Meriwhen replied to wheresmyrights's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Depends on your employer's P&P regarding positive drug tests. They may or may not report you to the BON. Good luck finding one...I'm not being facetious. I've encountered very few jobs--and...
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    How many years back does the California Board's DMV background check go?

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

    I'd ask the BRN for the most accurate answer. Get a disposable e-mail address and do it
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    A spot on my record !!!

    Meriwhen replied to mrbongo01's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Board of Registered Nursing - Applicant Frequently Asked Questions Like it or not, you will have to disclose this to the CA BRN. If you failed to disclose and they found out, you've really shot...
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    Healthcare position while in nursing school helps secure RN position after grad?

    Meriwhen replied to jennikim1102's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A healthcare job such as being a CNA or tech would probably help more than being a hotel manager would. It's healthcare (though not RN) experience, it makes you an internal applicant for positions...
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    Felony Adjudication withheld

    Meriwhen replied to abstars333's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Personal/ancedotal experience isn't always a bad thing though, as you're getting firsthand information from someone who has gone through similar circumstances. However, people need to be wary of...
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    Hypothetical Situation

    Meriwhen replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse needs to get an attorney because right now, nurse is potentially in for a big world of career
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    PRN orders

    Meriwhen replied to alb402's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm surprised they specifically stated "headache" with APAP. Something like Imitrex or Flexeril might have a more specific indication, but usually basic non-narc pain relievers (Tylenol, Motrin,...
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    Internal Candidates only do you apply anyway

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

    Also moved this to Nursing First Job Hunt Assistance to help you get more targeted
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    Internal Candidates only do you apply anyway

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

    IMO, I'd be more likely to apply to an "experience required" position as a new grad, than to apply to an "internal applicants only" position as a new grad who wasn't an internal applicant. Usually...
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    expunged record

    Meriwhen replied to mmil3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Many BONs want to know about arrests even if there was no resulting conviction. Almost all--if not all 51--BONs want to know about expunged records. Fail to disclose this info and the BON finds out,...
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    Holistic Health Assessment 01/13/14

    Meriwhen replied to twindad85's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Yes, it is a lot of work. But it's mostly grunt work and nit-picky stuff, such as spelling out every single little thing you assess. Don't fear this one: save the emotions for Research and...
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    Coworker talking smack about my political party & every thing I stand for/believe in

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

    Continue to not discuss politics at work because once you start, you will never get him to stop. Stand firm and eventually, he'll find someone else who is willing to spar/sympathize with
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    Can I become a Nurse?

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

    First, get a lawyer. Go here if you need asssitance finding one in your area that is versed in nursing issues: TAANA Executive Office - Home Second, you will need to talk to the BON of the state you...
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    Career Suicide

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

    I'm going to conclude that this matter did not need to be reported to your state BON, or you reported this and they didn't see the need to yank or discipline your license. If you haven't done this yet...
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    Signing another nurses name

    Meriwhen replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    IMO...never.
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    License Surrendered due to HIPAA volation

    Meriwhen replied to twhite305's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Only your state BON can answer that question. Best of
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    New job question

    Meriwhen replied to QbanRn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This, this, THIS. Many a new grad (and not-a-new-grad) nurse including myself has pinned hopes on verbal promises that never materialized. Don't quit the guaranteed job for such a promise. Let this...
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    RN-BSN

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

    Hi and welcome to AllNurses! You may want to check out our Colleges area as there's tons of threads about nursing schools, including online programs: Online Nursing Schools, Traditional Schools,...
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    Psychiatric nursing... do you really lose all your nursing skills?

    Meriwhen replied to lilmoongoddess's topic in Psychiatric

    There's a couple of "skills" threads going on in specialty forums right now...and guess what: the top skills people are listing as being essential for that specialty aren't all Foleys and procedures....
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    How often do you study/read up?

    Meriwhen replied to clover2012's topic in General Nursing

    I look up anything new that I come across...and sometimes look up a few things that aren't that new to me as well :) Been doing that since nursing school and never gave up the
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    Buying a car for nursing school

    Meriwhen replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    I bought my current truck 8 years ago, before I even started nursing school. It was new, but I knew I was going to keep it around for at least 100k miles. It should hit 100k sometime this spring,...
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    What happens in a Capstone?

    Meriwhen replied to 11nick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In my school (UTA) it was a final project based on whatever specialty area we chose. I went for nurse
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    Holistic Health Assessment 01/13/14

    Meriwhen replied to twindad85's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    The textbooks are a must. The careplan book is