meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    meanmaryjean replied to WGUtexasstudent's topic in Western Governors University

    My best advice is to stop all the negative posting and complaining and get busy studying. That is the ONLY thing that will help you. And try to implement some strategies from your SSC appointment...
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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    meanmaryjean replied to WGUtexasstudent's topic in Western Governors University

    Have you contacted the Student Success Center to work on test-taking
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    RN-BSN Grading Scales

    meanmaryjean replied to whitemage's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Nursing is nursing- and at whatever level tends to have higher grading
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    Licensing in a different state help

    meanmaryjean replied to 2bNotAnotherMaleNurse7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OK- you have apparently at least a master's degree. You should be able to figure this
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    Free Nursing Organizations to join as a New Grad RN BSN

    meanmaryjean replied to Plumrose15153's topic in General Nursing

    "Free" is gonna be a disqualifier. Expect to spend around $150-200/ year to join an organization in your specialty area. When you do, the benefits will include (for the most part) CE activities, a...
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    Dosage calculation Help!

    meanmaryjean replied to Calhoungirl24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is not 'rude' to point out the obvious. You may not like hearing it- but it's not 'rude. You are in your third term of nursing school and cannot do grade-school level arithmetic. That is extremely...
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    Florida Woman in mid-50's Applies to Nursing School

    meanmaryjean replied to Barmherzigkeit's topic in General Students

    Are you by any chance related to 'Florida man'??? :) Orlando man falls out of truck, runs over self: FHP says | Miami
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    New to medical

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

    I guess the first thing is you're not entering the medical field, you're entering the nursing field. They are different- vastly different. Being a CNA is a great first step toward becoming an RN. You...
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    CEU'S And BEING AUDITED!!HELP

    meanmaryjean replied to samantha669's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think you explained the situation and the worst that will happen is a fine. License revocations are for felons, drug diverters and gross negligence. You made a clerical error and have supporting...
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    Nursing school with a family, anyone?

    meanmaryjean replied to reach4stars's topic in General Nursing

    Could you transition to a job where you work weekends only? Like as a CNA in a
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    Lapsed CCRN on resume?

    meanmaryjean replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in Critical Care

    I disagree. I would note it as lapsed, place an asterisk and then the explanation you provided. IF you plan to re-certify, state that, and
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    Kaplan

    meanmaryjean replied to ER_RN_2017's topic in General Nursing

    Local employers in my area have stopped hiring NP grads from the for-profit
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    Using CCRN books to study for PCCN?

    meanmaryjean replied to UmmIbrahim's topic in Cardiac

    Buy the book that pertains to the exam you plan to sit
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    New Grad and Getting to know the unit, help? My preceptor never introduces me

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

    The best way to overcome this is stick out your hand and say "Hi! My name is Rassuee- I'm new here. And you are????" with a big smile on your face. Your preceptor likely just forgets who you have and...
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    List all the Nursing Hats you have worn

    meanmaryjean replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Inpatient acute psych > NICU > private duty peds > Adult ICU/CCU > ED > House supervisor > Med-surg > Gero-psych > PICU > MSN Faculty 39 + years and
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    Is not answering the phone for work bad?

    meanmaryjean replied to CedarGirl10's topic in General Nursing

    I will agree with the other posters and also add this: Get used to answering once in a while and saying "No, I cannot come in today." It's a skill you'll need to develop. Trust
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    Nursing schools that don't require HS foreign language?

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

    Well, since I'm not on the west coast I will repeat: I have never encountered a program that requires
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    i need some opinionated advice

    meanmaryjean replied to misspy's topic in General Students

    Two associates degrees do NOT equal a bachelors. A bachelors degree implies higher level coursework than an
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    Any good Online RN-BSN Programs online?

    meanmaryjean replied to rainydaysoo's topic in Florida Nursing

    WGU's tuition is actually under $7k/
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    Superstitious

    meanmaryjean replied to fcp4life's topic in General Nursing

    Local hospital does not have room numbers ending in '13'. My former PICU did have one but it was a crappy room we avoided using for anything but the occasional nap on the couch/
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    meanmaryjean replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    "Y'all"
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    Nursing schools that don't require HS foreign language?

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

    I've never encountered a program that required foreign
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    meanmaryjean replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Or 'laundrymat' instead of
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    Career day-toddler class

    meanmaryjean replied to Followingfootsteps's topic in General Nursing

    That is the single greatest waste of time I've heard of in a long, long time.
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    meanmaryjean replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    *shakes fist Off my lawn you