meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    WGU -When is the HW/Assignments Due?

    meanmaryjean replied to letmebeanurseee's topic in Western Governors University

    So, in other words, you don't need a 'set schedule'. School happens when you are ready for it- there are no required times/ days to be online. There are no group projects. I completed my MSN working...
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    Do you disclose AN to coworkers

    meanmaryjean replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I had a capstone student a couple years ago who figured out my username- and I lied and told her she was
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    Grading policy for clinical

    meanmaryjean replied to malenurse2bt's topic in General Students

    Letter grades ARE pass/fail when you really think about it. If only a 'C' or above passes, then 'A', 'B', and 'C' pass and 'D' and 'F'
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    Thanking those who wrote you recommendation letters - entry-level MSN

    meanmaryjean replied to NorthBeach's topic in General Nursing

    Handwritten being the operative word here. And
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    Wording for Resigning

    meanmaryjean replied to missmaddie's topic in General Nursing

    I once wrote 'My time here has been a learning and growing experience. I learned that this is a terrible place to work and grew to hate it.' True story. It was almost 30 years ago and I STILL show up...
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    JJC Nursing Fall 2016

    meanmaryjean replied to Lexiloo714's topic in School, College Programs

    And JJC is an acronym
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    Nurse Bullying

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

    THIS ^^^^^^^^^ a thousand
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    Complaints only, please!

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

    Manager has now posted a chart in the bathroom noting our lunch clockings. So if you (God forbid) clocked back in from eating your lunch at the desk one minute early- it's a yellow box on the chart....
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    Prejudice Teacher

    meanmaryjean replied to Valsabatini's topic in General Students

    What subject is he teaching? And yes, tape a lecture and play it for his department head. Or....lemme guess, he's a
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    Welp - it's official!

    meanmaryjean replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my timeline (your mileage may vary). March, 2010 - My 55th birthday. I held an AAS, a BS in Liberal Arts (don't judge), and decided I could turn 58 with OR without that BSN. Started looking...
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    Didn't get into backup direct-to-Master's Program, now what?

    meanmaryjean replied to dbabz's topic in General Students

    BSN would be my recommendation
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    Epic excuse

    meanmaryjean replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    True story: My dad was a single father of five girls back in the early 70s (practically unheard of then). During my senior year, I was assigned 1st year French as my last period class on account of...
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    Paradoxical reaction to Benadryl?

    meanmaryjean replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient Medications

    Had a PICU patient one do the paradoxical reaction to benadryl (the only med we'd given). All I have to say is thank goodness for cage cribs! He was wild all night
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    2/20: what I learned this week: people do not understand TB

    meanmaryjean replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that our crustiest, quietest, most senior intensivist (who I hold in the utmost regard as he is an amazing physician) will literally whistle with carefree delight while making rounds in the...
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    i need advice PLEASE HELP ME ...

    meanmaryjean replied to lady_M's topic in Nurse Registration

    i'm curious how you want to 'continue' a career you apparently have never pursued in the first
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    A New Day: A New Psychological Contract with Night Nurses

    meanmaryjean replied to RoxyDi's topic in General Students

    Shift work adaptation, circadian disruption, and fatigue countermeasures have been the topic of my MSN and DNP work. I have published and presented extensively as well. On March 16th- I will be doing...
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    Need an NP to interview for school project

    meanmaryjean replied to elyates2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To the point: You have posted the entire assignment here. Instead of just requesting an NP to interview. It makes it SEEM as though you want this homework assignment done FOR
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    Anyone know if Touro U. Nevada has applied for CCNE accreditation for the DNP program

    meanmaryjean replied to slow12's topic in School, College Programs

    I did the old MSN (full IRB research study- it's been published). Tuition was ~$16K. Another $300 for books (total). Three consecutive 16 week terms with only a week in between semesters. I was...
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    Anyone know if Touro U. Nevada has applied for CCNE accreditation for the DNP program

    meanmaryjean replied to slow12's topic in School, College Programs

    CCNE does not accredit programs with an education major/ focus at the doctoral level. Touro is regionally accredited. I'm finishing the DNP program next week, and have accepted a full time faculty...
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    2 year nursing program?

    meanmaryjean replied to EternalVVoid's topic in General Students

    In answer to the question "Has anyone graduated from a two year program and been a successful nurse?" The answer is Yes, millions of us. Literally
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    Patient with a Displeased Attitude

    meanmaryjean replied to hookyarnandblanket's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    On the other hand, some people are happiest when they are
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    Why is Nursing a great career?

    meanmaryjean replied to habioye's topic in General Students

    Homework?
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    Can they do this to me?????

    meanmaryjean replied to Nurse_Lightning's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP says he/she is the "victim of a crime", but the State Police show up to inform him/ her of "traffic news"? As always, here's more to this story than meets the eye, OP has not returned to answer...
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    Inserting an NG tube post arrest

    meanmaryjean replied to abidingpanda's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion (and this has always worked for me) is to not use too delicate a touch. Everything's limp and relaxed post-arrest. You have to kind of cram that tube down,
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    RN-BSN programs in Mass

    meanmaryjean replied to TREndzetta's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Online University | Online Degree Programs |