meanmaryjean DNP, RN

meanmaryjean has 40 years experience as a DNP, RN and specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

meanmaryjean's Latest Activity

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   Online Nurse Practitioner Program

   meanmaryjean replied to bsprinkle15's topic in NP

   No one was demeaning YOU. They were making their observations on the sorry state of NP education these days. And name-calling is never a good idea. Just because it is not what you wanted to hear does not invalidate the advice.
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   Can a Social Worker supervise an LPN?

   meanmaryjean replied to nesu0204's topic in Case

   So why are you concerned about having a non-nursing supervisor? You are not working in a nursing role. If you were providing care- then I'd be worried, but you're not.
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   What if you cannot get into a nursing program?

   meanmaryjean replied to londonflo's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have a LARGE number of second degree students whose original degrees in Exercise Science and Kinesiology qualified them for exactly ZERO jobs. ("but nobody toooooold me!") You wanna make some serious coin? Prosthetics/ orthotics is the way to go.
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   Can a Social Worker supervise an LPN?

   meanmaryjean replied to nesu0204's topic in Case

   Not really knowing what an 'outreach specialist' does limits the discussion. Can you give some detail on exactly what they are supervising?
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   I passed my NCLEX! Advice and encouragement.

   meanmaryjean replied to sidominguez's topic in NCLEX

   All states have the same passing standard. It is a national licensing exam. That's what the 'N' stands for. Some states have different licensing standards- but it has nothing to do with NCLEX scores being higher. It has to do with program requirements governed by the individual states.
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   RN experience before WHNP Career

   meanmaryjean replied to Digirols's topic in NP Students

   January 2020 was six months ago. How long until you graduate and can you get an appropriate job for that critical experience NOW through the end of your program? Can you pause and get it? Because frankly I don;t see how you got accepted without some type of relevant experience.
7. 

   Disposable Vs. Reusable Pill Cutters

   meanmaryjean replied to harumi22's topic in General Nursing

   They are literally a $2 item. Even retail.
8. 

   Pre-clinical drug screening

   meanmaryjean replied to Rachelschroe's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Just don't. Because getting caught falsifying is your quickest route to NEVER becoming a nurse.
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   achieve prep test

   meanmaryjean replied to Catoco's topic in LPN/LVN

   They've been sued by the AG in several states. As Rose Queen stated above- they are NOT a school. A bridge program would be nice- but even if you can't find one nothing to stop you from pursuing your ADN.
10. 

    First time Mom

    meanmaryjean replied to dtristan89's topic in Stress 101

    Light duty assignments are for specific medical conditions verified and requested by your PCP. Most pregnancies don't get to that point (if they ever do) until late 3rd trimester- certainly not five weeks along.
11. 

    Travel Housing Question

    meanmaryjean posted a topic in Travel

    I know the travel situation is very fluid right now- but am asking for recommendations to list a home a relative owns in FL for travelers. There are three medium-sized hospitals in this non-beach town and it seems like once things calm down there will be a need for travelers again. Go directly to agencies? Work with actual facilities? Thoughts?
12. 

    Any RN student clinicals cancelled because of COVID-19?

    meanmaryjean replied to llg's topic in Disasters

    It's not the 'idiotic schools'. California's BRN has that concurrency rule they are unwilling to suspend. Every state has a regulatory agency. Nursing school is not a Choose Your Own Adventure.
13. 

    Dilemma- my job or my boyfriend?

    meanmaryjean replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    And most firefighters are 24 on /48 off.
14. 

    Need advise regarding uncomfortable, disrespectful situation

    meanmaryjean replied to Maria Crocker's topic in Men

    The circulator never spoke with me, obtained a pmh or my meds/allergies. Do circulators even do this? I've never even really seen a circulator interact with a patient on that level. OP- you yourself said a separate RN did your pre-op. You wanted it done again? By everyone who came in the room? It gets put in the record for everyone who needs to have access. I am genuinely puzzled you are so upset by this.
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    Passed my NCLEX! Need help in Indiana endorsement info

    meanmaryjean replied to xuale01's topic in First Year

    And coming July 1- you can convert your IN license to a multi-state for a piddling extra $25.
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    Medical exemption for nighttime capstone shift

    meanmaryjean replied to Lacandela's topic in General Students

    Where do your children go when you have day shift clinicals? Wherever that is- make those same arrangements for your night shift placement.