meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    NCLEX LVN Vs RN

    meanmaryjean replied to mra153's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you qualified to sit for the PN? It's not just a backup plan for not passing the RN
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    Questions for male nurse for essay

    meanmaryjean replied to ramseydennis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Generally, you are expected to go out and find a person to interview in person- not post your homework on an anonymous internet site where the person answering you could be a truck driver or a 12 year...
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    Midwifery Experience

    meanmaryjean replied to seraphimid's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I'm not offended a bit. But when you ask experienced people already practicing in the profession a question, and then tell them what answers you will and won't accept- you handcuff yourself. Mature...
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    Midwifery Experience

    meanmaryjean replied to seraphimid's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Since you've effectively shut out responses by telling us what you don't want to hear, and feel that the most sensible advice you would get is 'patronizing' - well, carry
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    Thankful To Be A Nurse On Thanksgiving

    meanmaryjean replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm thankful to have hot and cold running water, central heat, and ample access to food. I'm thankful that the worst thing in my life right now is that my son is moving out and still has his crap...
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    Reported to board

    meanmaryjean replied to Mynurse0618's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine they will just want an explanation and for you to change your practice for
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    Do you miss bedside nursing?

    meanmaryjean replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    I left after 39 years eight months ago. Yes, there are parts I miss. But working from home as an online professor in my yoga pants and sweatshirt has its advantages,
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    Paying for Pre-Reqs in Community College

    meanmaryjean replied to allthatshines's topic in LPN to RN

    Can you stop sending $$ to 'your country', move out and become independent? This would take their income out of your FAFSA
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    ADN to BS in healthcare management

    meanmaryjean replied to sleskob's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Finish the BSN- you'll be handcuffing your future career options if you
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    from High School to LPN

    meanmaryjean replied to JaxJax5423's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They had such a program where I went to LPN school back in the 70s, and there is one here in Indianapolis yet today. They don't graduate at 18. High school graduation marks the halfway point in the...
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    Excelsior

    meanmaryjean replied to Kara1107's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior does- you can call and
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    Low GPA undergrad programs

    meanmaryjean replied to rvmtz92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not sure where you live OP, but WGU's pre-licensure program sounds like it would work for you. BSN with RN License | Online RN Degree | Online Nursing
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    Exasperated and in need of advise, Please

    meanmaryjean replied to tmcolema's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I think a huge piece of your dilemma is that you are not an RN yet. Get established in an RN role, and I think you'll find a more welcoming
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    Becoming a CEU provider?

    meanmaryjean replied to AtLeastMyDogLovesMe's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Very interested in this
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    WILTW: 11/12 - It's Beginning to look a lot like...Pickets...

    meanmaryjean replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I
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    Revoked, suspended is that in all states??

    meanmaryjean replied to Su-z's topic in General Nursing

    So, in essence, the answer to your question is
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    WILTW: 11/12 - It's Beginning to look a lot like...Pickets...

    meanmaryjean replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Believe it or not, I was walking up and down the Strip in Vegas on election night on account of I was speaking at a conference at the Mirage. It was all but deserted, and so I got a perfect spot to...
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    NICU ETT tape

    meanmaryjean replied to alfollin1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Our NICU uses that awful pink/flesh colored plastic tape. Just about the first thing we do upon transfer to PICU is change to benzoin skin prep and cloth
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    Am I too old to start this?

    meanmaryjean replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

    STARTED my doctorate at
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    Graduate level Nursing Theory and Research courses

    meanmaryjean replied to CICU848's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Another thought: Nothing prevents you from buying a text and learning these subjects yourself while waiting for enrollment. Then you ace the course with minimal effort- allowing you to concentrate on...
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    Graduate level Nursing Theory and Research courses

    meanmaryjean replied to CICU848's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most schools do not accept graduate level coursework for credit. Check with your school before you spend the
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    Home health nursing now

    meanmaryjean replied to ronrandallgabiola's topic in Home Health

    Helpful thought: He probably doesn't know either! I wouldn't stew about
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    My professor is an LPN in a BSN program

    meanmaryjean replied to Chadnurse's topic in General Students

    Are you certain of this? Did he/ she perhaps START as an LPN and you misunderstood? Does he/she teach something other than nursing and holds a degree in that
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    Tips for working with children

    meanmaryjean replied to Jklinsky's topic in General Nursing

    Child Life is great UNLESS you work nights. Because, apparently, kids don't need that service after 4pm. Worked 5 years in PICU and never once saw a Child Life
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    Nursing + Homeschool?

    meanmaryjean replied to Haliejolea2012's topic in General Nursing

    I home schooled all four kids to high school graduation - a total of 25 years .I worked full or part time most of that time. My kids have TWO parents. Yours probably do