meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    What is your dream job?

    meanmaryjean replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm not sure how much fun hauling beer around would be, maybe something lighter like cotton candy. BUT our local minor league stadium has ushers - and THAT would be a great
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    Which program for rn to bsn online is best

    meanmaryjean replied to ebonyprincess's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Online University | Online Degree Programs |
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    Online Doctoral programs

    meanmaryjean replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I did my DNP at Touro University Nevada- 100% online. I was also accepted at Chatham in Pittsburg (a couple of on campus visits- not a deal breaker) and University of Southern Indiana (also a couple...
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    What is your dream job?

    meanmaryjean replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: Exotic Dancer 2nd Place: Cam Model Nursing: Private duty peds/ vent, nights, eight
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    Direct-Entry online programs?

    meanmaryjean replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    *shudders
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    Pre-Nursing Advice

    meanmaryjean replied to Brenford's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome! Advice about what? What specifically do you want to
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    Type 1 Diabetic (soon to be) Nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to EverConfused's topic in General Nursing

    I know a number of nurses with T1DM. If they felt unwell (even during a code) it would be ok to say "I need to step out". Codes are run by teams, not individuals. Generally speaking, you have too many...
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    Should I take a year off after graduating?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jayhaydee's topic in Nursing Career

    You will have a great deal of difficulty finding employment if you do this. it boils down to: What do you want to be, an English teacher or a
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    Abandonment

    meanmaryjean replied to 128black's topic in General Nursing

    Also: Punctuation
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    Direct-Entry online programs?

    meanmaryjean replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Online prelicensure RN programs do exists BUT you still have clinicals. For example, WGUs PL program has 700+ hours of in person clinicals plus another 100 or so of lab and sim. You cannot become an...
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    New grad, no experience

    meanmaryjean replied to Nerdy Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    You're going to start looking 'soon'? You should start right this very minute. Look at facility websites, get your resume in order and
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    Rn floating to perform phlebotomy

    meanmaryjean replied to Mariererenata64's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'll bet you have 'other duties as assigned' in your job description. You will come off as entitled and insubordinate if you press this. You might find yourself unemployed or at the very least with a...
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    Random Question

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    Never been in a hospital set up this
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    Best Back Supporting Belts

    meanmaryjean replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Students

    I think they have been largely debunked. You don't see workers wearing them like you used
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    Joint Commission is like critical in laws

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    1: ZDoggMD (my opening act) posits that The Joint Commission sounds like a marijuana dispensary. 2: Hear a rumor that TJC people have fallen under the sway of all that Studer bullcrap/ nonsense. 3:...
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    Nurse misrepresenting self?

    meanmaryjean replied to Thrwawayaccount's topic in General Nursing

    This is a homework assignment,
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    Hospital reimbursement

    meanmaryjean replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Students

    OP is determined to pay $50k for an ASN and cannot be bothered to listen to experienced persons trying to help her avoid this (on another
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    Rasmussen University, Here I come!

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

    Everything is not going to be
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    Rasmussen University, Here I come!

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

    It's hard to have fulfilling years when they are spent under a crushing load of debt. Nursing ceases to be fulfilling when you HAVE to work OT every week to be able to pay your bills. When a stretch...
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    Rasmussen University, Here I come!

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

    Run the numbers on $50k in student loan debt. Then compare it to what a new grad
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    Hospital reimbursement

    meanmaryjean replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Students

    This used to be a fairly common practice, but has gone the way of the dinosaur. Even tuition reimbursement for existing employees is being cut most
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    Pediatric Home Health Tips

    meanmaryjean replied to drod8375's topic in Home Health

    1. Everyone parents differently - unless abuse or neglect is occurring, leave it alone. 2. You will not be able to go out to your car to retrieve things (specifically addressing your post) Bring it...
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    Dissertation on ASSESS KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF DRUG ABUSE

    meanmaryjean replied to Reagan yves's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    *burp In my defense, i was
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    Discrimination for being a new mom?

    meanmaryjean replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

    You really SHOULD read the other posts, because this position was filled WHILE THE OP WAS ON FMLA. She wasn't there. No one discriminated against
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    Pediatric Home Health Tips

    meanmaryjean replied to drod8375's topic in Home Health

    Do you mean private duty? As in, stay at the home of one client for an entire