melmarie23 MSN, RN

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    Pediatric Dosage Calculation Question

    melmarie23 replied to crissik's topic in General Students

    I think most are over thinking this. I think the point of the problem is to practice the math, not so much about the specifics of how the dose is administered (though that too is important to know,...
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    Magnet, polarization, ageism, classism

    melmarie23 replied to edgarandersonrn's topic in General Nursing

    and I respectfully disagree with this statement. The clinical hours I was required is no less than what is required of ADN and BSN students. I know its stressful trying to find a job, but pointing...
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    Magnet, polarization, ageism, classism

    melmarie23 replied to edgarandersonrn's topic in General Nursing

    I took the direct entry route into nursing and got my Masters (I already had a Bachelors degree in another field). I've had my license for 9 months and just now got a job offer. Even though the...
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    *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    melmarie23 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    scratch that, I got an offer (per diem) this afternoon! :-D Still going to interview next week as well-also a per diem
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    *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    melmarie23 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    not yet, but I have another interview next week. We'll see. (this is so tiring and such a blow to my
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    Where did you find financial aid when you decided to go for the 2nd degree in nursing

    melmarie23 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Federal Loans. I qualified because it was a Masters program (I already had a
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    Pregnant nursing student....

    melmarie23 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I didnt get one call back from any of the interviews I went on while pregnant. I wasnt surprised in the least (though I was extremely disappointed obviously). I hate to be a debbie downer, but my...
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    Student/instructor issue?

    melmarie23 replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    I know from when I was in clincials that if my clinical instructor did not co-sign my charting, the RN in charge of that patient for that shift did. Also, when I was doing my externship/immersion, my...
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    Does anyone know of Nursing MSN programs for people with BA/BS in other fields?

    melmarie23 replied to skyheaven477's topic in New York Nursing

    I believe that the University of Rochester has a direct entry MSN program (CNL). I graduated from the University of New Hampshire from their direct entry MSN (also CNL) program. UMass has one too...
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    Direct entry MSN/CNL without nursing experience

    melmarie23 replied to rstigers's topic in Nurse Management

    I am a (recent) graduate from a direct entry MSN-CNL program. I have gone on a few interviews and most unit directors that I interviewed with were very interested in the role and have plans to...
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    NOT going to the pinning ceremony

    melmarie23 replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

    i am only going to appease my husband. hr is ridiculously proud of
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    How did you get through clinical rotations that you had no interest in?

    melmarie23 replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    find the learning opportunity in all rotations. Sure you might not enjoy a certain specialty as much as you might enjoy another, but there is always something to lean. Try to keep an open mind and...
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    Ideas for EBP paper!

    melmarie23 replied to ABM1227's topic in General Students

    there are lots you can use for OB or pedi. What about something on breastfeeding? Electric fetal monitoring? Think about your typical day in clinicals and the routine care that you give and go from...
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    nclex style questions

    melmarie23 replied to steele0921's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    get a review book now and study for each course from that (i.e. do practice questions). I loved Saunders when I was in
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    Dosage Calculation

    melmarie23 replied to JackAndrew's topic in General Students

    total mLs over the 6 hours. Since the plasmanate and antibiotics were already given, just count the mLs of blood. The plasmanate and antibiotics are in the question as a
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    CNL FALL 2011

    melmarie23 replied to augustdayz2's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think you might get a better response if you posted this on your local board. Go to the top and select the tab that says "region" then "US" and then find your board there. Good
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    Considering ttc while in school - advice pls

    melmarie23 replied to Anon2011's topic in General Students

    I am just now interviewing and my son is 6 weeks. In retrospect, I am glad I didn't get a job right after passing the boards...I wouldn't have had as much time home with him because I wouldn't have...
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    Considering ttc while in school - advice pls

    melmarie23 replied to Anon2011's topic in General Students

    oh and that said, it is difficult to find work while pregnant. I interviewed and needless to say, I didnt get the jobs (though this was a risk I was willing to take). I am interviewing again and am...
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    Considering ttc while in school - advice pls

    melmarie23 replied to Anon2011's topic in General Students

    this, exactly. Its what I did (though in my program, we sat for the boards last summer and graduated this past December). I gave birth to my son in January. You do not want to cram too much into...
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    Anyone tried the PVT trick for NCLEX-RN NH?

    melmarie23 replied to watney's topic in General Nursing

    I did. It worked.
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    *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    melmarie23 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I became licensed (RN) in July 2010, and graduated from my direct entry program (Masters) in December. My previous degree is a Bachelors in Biology. Job wise, I've been actively looking since last...
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    Trying to get hired....

    melmarie23 replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    the north east (i am in the boston/southern nh area) is tough for new grads too. i've been licensed since last summer and still without a job. only recently have i been getting any interviews....
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    Tell them I'm pregnant?

    melmarie23 replied to RockRay's topic in General Nursing

    OP-I finished the last two semesters of my accelerated, direct entry, Masters nursing program pregnant. Graduated at 9 months pregnant (and just had him 3 weeks ago). I say you are fine. Hide it as...
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    Tell them I'm pregnant?

    melmarie23 replied to RockRay's topic in General Nursing

    good lord. It is this very type of thinking that holds women back. As if she can't do both-be a mom and a successful career woman (or student)! Oi freaking
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    Need Advice DESPERATELY : AS or BS

    melmarie23 replied to lavitabella2's topic in General Students

    actually I think taking that many classes at once will help you learn good time management skills, all of which are needed in a nursing program-associates or