meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Short staffing incentive ideas???

    meanmaryjean replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to all the excellent suggestions here (most importantly HIRING ENOUGH STAFF) - I think contracting with a cleaning/ yard service. I would be likely to turn down extra work because I had...
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    Non-healthcare Master's Degree

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

    As a second-degree nurse, it is understood that you have non-healthcare degree(s). I would hesitate to leave information off a resume, it looks like you're hiding something. Makes them wonder what...
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    Reasons for not getting into a for profit school?

    meanmaryjean replied to Tashbun's topic in General Nursing

    For-Profit College Industry, in Freefall, Convenes in Florida OP: PLEASE read this article. If it doesn't convince you, then go ahead and waste your
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    What Nurses really Want to Say When They Chart

    meanmaryjean replied to SICUshortCait's topic in General Nursing

    In the peds world: "Patient found unattended and jumping on bed. Parents unable to be reached. Cage crib ordered." = A@@ covered "Parents returned from 'smoke break' stumbling, incoherent and with...
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    engaging night shift

    meanmaryjean replied to Mr RN Guy's topic in Nurse Management

    OP- I highly recommend an article in the July, 2015 issue of Nursing Management titled "How the Other Half Lives". It details a study done by a long-term night nurse detailing the realities of night...
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    6/4 WILTW: Oui jete' du Nursing???

    meanmaryjean replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned: That being 'the nurse in the family' has finally come in handy for something after almost 4 decades. I was able to state my case and get people to listen to me when I was forced...
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    Online Nursing school

    meanmaryjean replied to mreneelove's topic in General Students

    The answer to your questions is yes- tens of thousands of nurses do this every
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    Reasons for not getting into a for profit school?

    meanmaryjean replied to Tashbun's topic in General Nursing

    OP- Boards of Nursing do NOT accredit schools. If the school you/ your friend are considering is not regionally (WASC) accredited- you will not be able to transfer ANY of the credits to ANY...
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    Need Help!! Brightwood (Kaplan) or Concorde

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

    Buyer Beware is 100% correct and you should heed the advice. But to answer your question: the two degrees both lead to NCLEX- so the difference is
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    Online book rentals

    meanmaryjean replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chegg also buys textbooks - they pay postage, give you a decent amount of $$
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    Online book rentals

    meanmaryjean replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've rented for myself and my two college kids through both Amazon and Chegg. Good experience both times- I will rent again in August when the youngest returns to
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    Innovative Peds Clinical Experiences?

    meanmaryjean replied to PNCB's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Peds private duty. I have read somewhere (Indiana University???) of a school that ran three, one-week stayover camps for special needs children and the students were a part of the nursing staff AND...
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    NP vs Informatics?

    meanmaryjean replied to nursebetty1982's topic in General Nursing

    I think you make a compelling personal case for Informatics. Because I never realized how much the 'drama' affected me until I left the
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    Worst/Best thing a nursing instructor ever said to you?

    meanmaryjean replied to CryandNurseOn's topic in General Nursing

    This possibly qualifies as both the best and the worst: Retired spinster Army nurse/ director of our LPN school in 1977 (after dismissing the two male student from the room and closing the door):...
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    Opinions about nursing shoes.....

    meanmaryjean replied to Labor&delivery88's topic in General Students

    Look at characteristics of shoes you already own and are the most comfortable. Go to a decent store (athletic if possible), take the shoes with you, and have the store folks help you select something...
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    Need Advice From Any Nurses!- Help choosing which program to attend!!

    meanmaryjean replied to lsinger95's topic in School, College Programs

    Don't saddle yourself with that kind of debt at such a young age. The city college seems like a dream come true for about 90% of the posters on the student side of AllNurses. And that #4 in the nation...
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    meanmaryjean replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    ....oh, and I still call my students
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    meanmaryjean replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Here's what I learned second-hand this week. My youngest (age 21) told me I was much more relaxed now that I no longer work at the bedside. Apparently, working from home in one's pajamas (PRN-not...
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    mental health CAPSTONE question QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

    meanmaryjean replied to imallinbaby2262's topic in General Nursing

    A general first question when looking for a QI project is this: "What does this hospital/ unit/ department measure?" If they are measuring it- they are tracking something with an eye toward...
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    Attempts to establish initial contact with assigned practicum preceptor unsuccessful

    meanmaryjean replied to MJane29's topic in General Students

    I'm going to make a radical suggestion here. CALL HIM/HER. On the phone. With your voice instead of relying on electronic
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    License Revocation

    meanmaryjean replied to Joemwaush11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Also: You state you were 'charged' in 2009. Surely this has worked its way through the courts by now- was there a
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    License Revocation

    meanmaryjean replied to Joemwaush11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You probably don't want your real name as your screen name,
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    why is it important to have a personal philosophy?

    meanmaryjean replied to staceyamu's topic in General Students

    OP: I'm certain your instructor did NOT intend for you to plug the question into an anonymous internet site and submit the
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    Can I still be a good nurse if I'm bad at math?

    meanmaryjean replied to Lorna234558's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, stop the self-talk about being horrible at math! Change that up with "I'm not great at math RIGHT NOW but am going to take steps to get good at it!" A tutor is probably your best bet- get...
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    Does anyone live alone?

    meanmaryjean replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    I'm mighty jealous of you all. See- not only have I never lived alone, I've never- in my whole life- had my own ROOM. I slept in a crib in my parent's room as a baby, had sisters to share w/ since the...