meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Have you ever met someone who regretted getting their NP?

    meanmaryjean replied to Cola89's topic in Advanced Practice

    I know a half dozen or more NPs who are either working as bedside staff or faculty because they disliked the NP role once they finished their
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    New Grads With Attitude

    meanmaryjean replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Interesting and insightful observation. Makes a lot of
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    Incentives to orient new hires?

    meanmaryjean replied to Lola Lou's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I worked at was named for a very famous professional athlete- who happens to be 6'5" tall. We used to joke that as part of the naming rights, he got to hang all the cabinets- because the...
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    Incentives to orient new hires?

    meanmaryjean replied to Lola Lou's topic in General Nursing

    My last clinical job paid an extra $2/ hour. I did it because I enjoyed it- but I did have a rule. I only precepted newbies who were at least 5'4" - because I'm really short and need them to reach...
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    University of Phoenix

    meanmaryjean replied to Tonkabuck's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WGU's Management and Leadership MSN IS a Nursing Administration program. You find the terms used
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    7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    meanmaryjean replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My dad died this morning. He was 87 and had Parkinson's and dementia. In 1976, when I got a last-minute offer of admission to the Springfield School of Practical Nursing- he gave me the $650 to...
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    Does a human services degree compliment a nursing degree?

    meanmaryjean replied to chic_mother's topic in General Students

    Multiple associate degrees are not really useful. concentrate on
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    Doctor in Education-nursing ?

    meanmaryjean replied to nutella's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Of the faculty at my school, I would say it's pretty evenly split EdD/PhD/DNP. All are terminal degrees, and as long as your masters is in nursing- either would be considered an appropriate terminal...
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    Picking a school to apply to

    meanmaryjean replied to Jfighty's topic in General Nursing

    Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU has their pre-licensure program in
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    WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    meanmaryjean replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I learned (the hard way) that sometimes it's not 'just gas' in the middle of Bed, Bath and Beyonce` (as my kids call it). I learned that if you walk like John Cleese and the Ministry of Silly Walks,...
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    Did i pass nclex ?

    meanmaryjean replied to nshah0212's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel the same way about "Should I be a nurse?" and "Which school should I attend?" and "Is RN or OT the choice I should make?" posts! NO ONE can answer these questions for a poster. And the chances...
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    Did i pass nclex ?

    meanmaryjean replied to nshah0212's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The OP asked a question to which none of us knows the answer. No one is being mean or
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    FREE Colleges?! & How it affects Nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    Kids, kids, kids.......nothing is 'free'. You know that, right
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    New Grad confused about stipend and 2 year contract.

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

    Run.
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    Breakroom Potluck Tips

    meanmaryjean replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Because everyone puts their thermal lunch kits in there. You know, the ones that stay cold WITHOUT refrigeration?
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    nursing as a second career?

    meanmaryjean replied to mamekei's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in Indianapolis- please look at the pre-licensure program through WGU. Online University | Online Degree Programs |
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    Am I able to get a raise once I get my BSN?

    meanmaryjean replied to nightflower's topic in General Nursing

    I got the same for my MSN as I got for my BSN. (Hint: It's a whole number less than
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    Stepping away from direct patient care. Would like input

    meanmaryjean replied to Slippedangel's topic in General Nursing

    I left the bedside after 39 years about four months ago. Best decision I could have made. ZERO
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    Relocating to Rapid City

    meanmaryjean replied to kristimarieSC's topic in General Nursing

    Lands' End | Backpacks, School Uniforms, Dresses, Polos, & More BEST COATS ON THE PLANET. Mine is 15 years old and looks new. Seriously. Incredibly warm and
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    Relocating to Rapid City

    meanmaryjean replied to kristimarieSC's topic in General Nursing

    Two words: Thermal. Underwear. Seriously, the cultural change from SoCal to SoDak will be immense. I moved from Chicago to a town of 450 once, and grew to love it. Just don't plan on having Thai food...
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    Essential Oils & Aromatherapy In the Workplace

    meanmaryjean replied to divadee113's topic in Holistic

    Scent free as well for the benefit of our asthma
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    Treating Respiratory Failure With Ativan/Lorazapam

    meanmaryjean replied to shellyscorner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm guessing you're a family member (hence the use of Wikipedia for medical advice) and are trying to get up to give you advice about your loved one. That violates
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    South University online

    meanmaryjean replied to llperezn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What Buyerbeware said
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    ECMO Training in ICU

    meanmaryjean replied to IGOTMYBSN28's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Are you being trained on the patient side or the pump side? Our PICU (different animal- I know) has a lengthy training and precepting time for running the pump. But then, our ECMO is mostly V-A and...
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    Starting school at older age! :(

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

    You'll be 28 either way. The choice is yours: 28 AND a nurse or 28 and NOT a nurse. PS: I have socks older then