meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Can you become an RN at age 19?

    meanmaryjean replied to Drizzle203's topic in General Students

    Fun fact: ESME and I went to nursing school together! Boiler
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    New Grad overwhelmed by job search. Should I give up?

    meanmaryjean replied to 1newgrad's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The new job search is difficult for many, many new grads. And you're right, the only way to find out of nursing is for you- it to get a job being a nurse, give it some time and see. Giving up before...
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    New Grad overwhelmed by job search. Should I give up?

    meanmaryjean replied to 1newgrad's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It's been 7 months and you've only applied to 50 positions? Why? Only hospitals? Maybe you need to cast a much, much wider net- geographically and in terms of jobs. What about LTC? AN member The...
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    Can you become an RN at age 19?

    meanmaryjean replied to Drizzle203's topic in General Students

    Only in a perfect world where the stars align, ADN programs do not require prerequisite course work and there are no waiting lists. Highly
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    meanmaryjean replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    If you were only hired per diem, then that little phone call incident was apparently enough to convince them that you were not worth pouring any more time/ money into for what is, for them, a minimal...
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    Advice on where to move for degree

    meanmaryjean replied to Mintezia's topic in General Students

    You're not getting 100% agreement- everything offered thus far HAS been helpful.We actually like helping people avoid massive debt, unaccredited programs and the heartache associated with
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    Advice on where to move for degree

    meanmaryjean replied to Mintezia's topic in General Students

    A 'HealthAAS' degree will not enable you to become a
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    2017 Studying in the Philippines for Nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to elyzarae's topic in International Nursing

    The rule of thumb is to train in the country in which you intend to
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    LPN Online Certificate

    meanmaryjean replied to Dionyonce's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No LPN/LVN program exists that is entirely online. Whoever told you that was
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    Finding a job as a single parent in MA?

    meanmaryjean replied to Alli76_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This^^^^ Your child is likely going to have to experience day care/ after hours care. Millions of kids
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    How to prepare for MSN program right after finishing RN program?

    meanmaryjean replied to natuRN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think it helps you tremendously to work as an RN for a couple years first. Because the 'N' in FNP means
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    Passed nclex and still no job

    meanmaryjean replied to Nicks29's topic in Florida Nursing

    "They" are not a reliable source of
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    Passed nclex and still no job

    meanmaryjean replied to Nicks29's topic in Florida Nursing

    Cast a wider net. LTC, dialysis, MD offices, clinics, home care. A month is an awfully short period of time and if you're limiting yourself to hospitals you've already found out there is NO nursing...
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    Help me spend $100 at Whole Foods

    meanmaryjean replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I wouldn't do dip at all- double dippers and all. Fruit, cheese, water sounds
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    Enternal feeding

    meanmaryjean replied to SRpn21's topic in Home Health

    If this is an adult- 4 mL is within the acceptable margin of error for the machine I would think. I would question what she measured the formula
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    2017 Studying in the Philippines for Nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to elyzarae's topic in International Nursing

    Read the many posts about the difficulties Phillipine nursing grads face with US licensure- esp. with the California BON. "Search' is in the upper left hand
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    How to make a good impression on clinicals

    meanmaryjean replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Students

    Show up early and never get caught looking at your phone. I cannot tell you how annoying that behavior
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    Graduated with a BS 9 years ago as PrePharm

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

    It is really up to the school itself. There is no hard and fast rule- so your best next step is to investigate schools that interest you and find out their policies. best
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    PICU/Adult ICU job prevalency

    meanmaryjean replied to Chelonophile's topic in Travel

    Average- there are 100 adult ICU beds for every 1 Peds ICU bed. However, since it's such an uber-specialty, it is really hard to find experienced travel nurses for PICU. Two friends are PICU travelers...
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    Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

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

    Could someone PLEASE make LuLaRoe GO
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    RN-BSN or RN-MSN?

    meanmaryjean replied to c27_AEMT's topic in School, College Programs

    Do the BSN first. You never know what life will throw your way. You REALLY don't save much by enrolling in RN-to-MSN (and I say that as someone whose school offers such a
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    Treats too much?!

    meanmaryjean replied to lberhoNICU's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Cookies? I think that's a sweet idea. Get off on the right foot and take two trays, clearly labeled for day shift and night shift. Night shift usually gets the crumbs, leftovers and mess to be cleaned...
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    Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

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

    I just discovered that GFM proceeds are taxable income to the recipient. I see some that are ok (my background is Peds ICU and there are some heartbreaking situations for innocent families) - but I...
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    If I failed out nursing program, will it affect my chance of doing well in a DPT program?

    meanmaryjean replied to Aekju46's topic in General Students

    *makes popcorn and settles
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    If I failed out nursing program, will it affect my chance of doing well in a DPT program?

    meanmaryjean replied to Aekju46's topic in General Students

    * pops popcorn and settles