meanmaryjean DNP, RN

meanmaryjean has 48 years experience as a DNP, RN and specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

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   If I don’t go to my NCLEX exam, will that count as a failure?

   meanmaryjean replied to Nsco2018's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am 99.99% certain that you must open the exam to have it record as an
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   MSN education vs leadership

   meanmaryjean replied to Nursemomx2's topic in Western Governors University

   Many of those facilities are places we put students for clinicals. They actively recruit our grads into residency
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   license status: failed/rejected??

   meanmaryjean replied to jennastudentnurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Could something have popped hot on your background
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   MSN education vs leadership

   meanmaryjean replied to Nursemomx2's topic in Western Governors University

   The Education degree is tilted toward academic education- not professional development per se. (They're all like that around the US and it baffles me) Leadership is more hospital/ facility...
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   Academic Integrity question

   meanmaryjean replied to mgm125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Only the school can answer that. Generally- they will want to examine a syllabus for the course (the university should be able to provide this) to make sure the same content is covered - unless there...
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   Academic Integrity question

   meanmaryjean replied to mgm125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I would apply for ADN programs as well. Far lest costly, same NCLEX/ RN at the end- and since you have a previous degree- you can do an RN-to-BSN very quickly once you
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   Academic Integrity question

   meanmaryjean replied to mgm125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   1. I think having some experience as a CNA is the most important besides your science GPA and TEAS. But every school looks at different things- so it is important to know the requirements of the...
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   Capella Flexpath RN to BSN 2020

   meanmaryjean replied to TravelerRN27's topic in School, College Programs

   You have to be an RN is
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   Academic Integrity question

   meanmaryjean replied to mgm125's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I wouldn't think so- esp. since even here you have been able to reflect and own the error. You'll likely have to explain it- but otherwise I think you would be fine. (I used to make admission...
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    Any disadvantages to WGU? Considering the program

    meanmaryjean replied to vladi50's topic in Western Governors University

    That is incorrect- and if you would be willing to share that person's name (privately of course) I'll make sure they get connected to the correct info. There are dedicated prelicensure (PL) enrollment...
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    Any disadvantages to WGU? Considering the program

    meanmaryjean replied to vladi50's topic in Western Governors University

    It really depends on where in the state you live. Indy metro area has multiple start dates per year. Elkhart/ Ft. Wayne, Vincennes/ Evansville areas tend to only have on in Feb/
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    Termination From Employer For Refusing EUV

    meanmaryjean replied to RaineyRN7's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are 100% correct. ALL major religions stress serving our fellow man. “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your...
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    Dismissal From Nursing Program - Is all hope lost?

    meanmaryjean replied to Rach1234567's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is hope but it will involve complete honesty, owning what happened AND a solid plan for making certain it NEVER happens
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    misdemeanors and getting accepted into the nursing program

    meanmaryjean replied to jbranson18's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you have had a clean record since- the Indiana BON will make you jump thru some hoops but you should be OK. (I have experience as a Director of an IN nursing
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    Need Advice! CA BRN Will Not Accept My WGU Advanced Pharm Classes!

    meanmaryjean replied to RNADN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    WGU is a non-profit, fully accredited and the rules were written before the wide acceptance of online education. Take the time to really examine the issue and then come back. This was an OIG...