meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    What is a Skilled Nursing facility?

    meanmaryjean replied to twinkletoes53's topic in General Nursing

    Department of Human Services | Division of Aging Services (DoAS) This site might also be helpful. Nursing Homes in New Jersey: NJ Skilled Nursing Facilities Another thought is to go in person to the...
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    Drug screen left out for 4 days

    meanmaryjean replied to Anon2422's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Glad it all sorted out AND that you learned from the
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    new grad high turnover

    meanmaryjean replied to thenurseguy88's topic in Nursing Career

    Paragraphs and punctuation would make this eminently more readable. It is difficult to ascertain what you are asking us to comment
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    Fastest, cheapest Rn to MSN online program

    meanmaryjean replied to Placeawreath's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Online College - Western Governors University -
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    Med life institute

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

    OP- PLEASE heed the advice of the good folks here and DO NOT enroll in this scam of a school! They have a few planted trolls here and there on AN- but those of us with absolutely no skin in the game...
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    As seen on TV

    meanmaryjean replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    All My Children, 1970's. Cop is rushed into surgery after being shot. GLASS bottle of blood. Drip...drip...drip...follow the tubing down and it is being infused into his
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    without a job until after new years

    meanmaryjean replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    That is General Hospital's Bobbie Spencer from the 1980s! I only make this flip remark as I am certain the OP is a troll. Unemployment in this country
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    Virginia College closing campuses nationally

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseBlaq's topic in General Nursing

    *see also ITT Tech, Harrison College, Brown Mackie,
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    Indiana Nursing Programs

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

    WGU also has a pre-licensure BSN program in Indiana. You can find more info here: Online Nursing Program (RN) | Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree |
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    Brightwood San Diego

    meanmaryjean replied to Slynnwater's topic in California Nursing

    Brightwood College to shut down all campuses - TheIndyChannel.com Indianapolis,
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    I'm a CNA, will I lose my license?

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

    Expect to face some type of disciplinary action for abandoning your patients. I suspect there is more to this story than OP has
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    How NP programs view WGU?

    meanmaryjean replied to Birdsofprey's topic in Western Governors University

    Here in Indiana- WGU grads are in NP and other MSN and DNP programs from University of Indianapolis, Indiana Wesleyan, Purdue, University of Southern Indiana, Indiana State and many, many other...
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    Already struggling as a cna

    meanmaryjean replied to Sammiegurl87's topic in General Students

    How did you do the first time you tried to ride a bike? Roller skate? How are you now? There's your
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    Help on fixing my strange sleeping schedule? (Night shift nurse)

    meanmaryjean replied to Dani95rn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm guessing it is something in the environment. Are you sleeping in a fully-darkened room? White noise? Heat vent closed? (the furnace warming up the house in the morning roasts me sometimes and...
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    Should I Even Start?

    meanmaryjean replied to annabananaof8's topic in General Students

    Where is it written that you have to get a job with the hospital upon graduation? Are there not other options? You are WAY overthinking this. And I need to leave this thought- saying 'yes' to...
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    Gen Chem I expiring upon matriculation to top choice ABSN Program

    meanmaryjean replied to fere1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have been given very clear answers- you just don't like them. My advice is to either apply to more than the one school OR comply with the requirements of the school you are determined to
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    12 hour night shifts

    meanmaryjean replied to Ricia S's topic in General Nursing

    What about dropping being charge nurse? You could then self-schedule and this problem is
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    I hate my current job and want to work in a hospital

    meanmaryjean replied to nr92's topic in Nursing Career

    Just an FYI: Physical Therapy Assistant is a two-year degree
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    12 hour night shifts

    meanmaryjean replied to Ricia S's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the definition of weekend in your facility. If you don't have one clearly defined- then I suggest you get it defined. Because I don't see where this puts you working every...
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    New Grad Residency

    meanmaryjean replied to kseniaap's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are in serious danger of becoming an 'old new grad' and there are a whole raft of problems that accompany that. As PP said- you should be looking for a job
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    How do you deal with know-it-all family members?

    meanmaryjean replied to StephaneeD27's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing her advice extends beyond that related to healthcare. Busybody meddlers are gonna
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    Can't Get Job With MSN

    meanmaryjean replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Excellent advice from Nurse Beth! You do not say what types of jobs you are applying for- that might guide the discussion as
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    Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

    meanmaryjean replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Western Governors University

    No- the capstone is different now. No IRB
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    Concerned abt grades after medical emergency

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

    I would cover all my bases and write an explanatory letter. Glad you're on the
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    Applying for out of state jobs

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

    You are mistaken about proving residence or intent. I am faculty with an online university. I am licensed in half a dozen states and no such question appeared on any of the applications I filled out....