meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Help...looking for advice on RN to BSN online programs

    meanmaryjean replied to JCon's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Incorrect. I have a BSN and MSN from WGU and was accepted in to two DNP programs and a post-MSN CNS program. Go to their website and see the HUNDREDS of schools which have accepted WGU grads for...
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    Off to a Rocky Start

    meanmaryjean replied to idreammofnursing's topic in General Nursing

    I think too many students in your position don't give enough consideration to the LPN as a start. You can do it quickly. Start earning decent money (enough to support yourself in a middle-class sort...
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    Vent patient

    meanmaryjean replied to maddyfan4's topic in General Nursing

    Heck- I have parents with less than a high school education learn the vent for their child. You are MILES ahead of them. Light years
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    Vent patient

    meanmaryjean replied to maddyfan4's topic in General Nursing

    I've cared for home vent patients (off and on) for over 30 years. All peds. With the proper training, it's a good gig. You never have to worry about them not breathing. :) Truthfully, they all have a...
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    Knee surgery?

    meanmaryjean replied to sallen55's topic in General Students

    I would do it sooner rather than
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    All Nurses Members Gathering?

    meanmaryjean replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

    I say we crash a travel nurse convention. My friend goes to them in Vegas and they look like a LOT more fun than ANA would
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    PVT Trick in less than 24hours indeed took $200 (what the odds of passing?

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

    It didn't 'take' your money. You gave it rather than wait a couple
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    3rd semester RN student. Can I take the NCLEX-PN?

    meanmaryjean replied to fatcatnaps's topic in General Students

    Also, just because one state allows it does not mean you will be able to be licensed in other
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    Unit Clerk Reading Allnurses.com ..

    meanmaryjean replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I lied to a student once who figured out who I
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    How to calculate pediatric I&O and caloric intake

    meanmaryjean replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That would still be an EXTREMELY large amount of intake. Maybe the OR really blasted them with fluid for whatever reason, but I really can't
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    How to calculate pediatric I&O and caloric intake

    meanmaryjean replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What type of intake? I'm wondering if it involved PD fluid (peritoneal dialysis) and effluent- because I just don't see a toddler being able to take in that much. OR was this a cumulative total for...
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    affordable BSN programs for out-of-state students

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

    Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU offers pre-licensure in Indiana, Utah, Florida, California and Texas. Total program cost is ~$9,500/ year. There is no in/out-state difference. Fully...
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    How to calculate pediatric I&O and caloric intake

    meanmaryjean replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A 15 kg (~30#) child who had over a GALLON in intake? Are you
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    Diploma RN's, any of us left?

    meanmaryjean replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The current President of the ANA is a diploma
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    College Debt Advice

    meanmaryjean replied to rbkhsimpson8's topic in General Students

    Massive student loan debt impacts where you can live, how/ if you vacation/ what type of job you take, being able to work part-time if you want for a decade or more. Basically free nursing school in...
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    Tips/Ideas for dealing with stressed/difficult parents in the PICU

    meanmaryjean replied to Snowana's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    ^^^THis^^^ There's no rule that says they have to be
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    When to report to BON, authorities, and/or HR (workplace harrassment & threats)

    meanmaryjean replied to jfrederickson80's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Then continued to confide in the charge nurse that I was "spreading gossip" and "bullying" him when each time he has asked me to stop joking; I have. " 'each time' means you indeed
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    Looking for suggestions

    meanmaryjean replied to Monie00's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to complete a full program whichever program you decide. A MA certificate carries no college credit, plus you haven't used the training, so you will be starting from zero. You can start...
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    What area of nursing would work for me? Please help, all suggestions appreciated!

    meanmaryjean replied to slb1008's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Peds critical care. Most kids get a central line/ PICC pretty quickly, most (not all, but most) are under age
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    What should I do - Abusive Instructor

    meanmaryjean replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    AGAIN OP: Can you give us some concrete examples (beside you thinking the dress code is not something you should have to bother
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    paying out of pocket for conferences, etc.

    meanmaryjean replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    While certainly not a 'normal' source of funding, I have been been able to attend several conferences with all expenses paid by being a presenter. I submit abstracts related to my research, and have...
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    A color run????

    meanmaryjean replied to palli's topic in School

    How would you like to be the poor schmuck cleaning out the school buses
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    Calculator for drug calculations

    meanmaryjean replied to studentbear's topic in General Students

    All you need is a four-banger (add,subtract,multiply, and
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    Hmm...that's nice

    meanmaryjean replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As the RN who has had this happen, my standard response was "This (meaning PICU) is such a specialized environment that I would never expect you to know the ins-and-outs of this specialty. I would be...
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    Please, International RN's step..

    meanmaryjean replied to winnie8824's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First, get your BSN Next, 2-5 years of solid ICU experience THEN, CRNA