meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Looking for an Entry Level MSN Program

    meanmaryjean replied to pammgomez91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're talking about entry to practice MSN programs- there is no specialization. You are studying to pass the NCLEX and become an RN- just like ADN and BSN grads. Entry to practice MSN...
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    Ventilator basics for new RN

    meanmaryjean replied to newRN109's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, your best source of information is a respiratory therapist. They can explain all these things in simple terms- and then educate you to the finer points as you become a more experienced...
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    Travel Nursing

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

    Most reputable agencies will require 2 years' experience the bare minimum. Remember, when you travel that you get 8-12 HOURS of orientation tops, and then you get thrown all the way into the deep
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    flexible nursing programs

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

    Would it be possible to find another job? That might open up a world of possible programs to
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    Will I have trouble finding a psych NP job without medsurg experience?

    meanmaryjean replied to alisongoldie2000's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    "They" stopped being relevant 30 years ago. If psych is what you want to do- do
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    Trying to help daughter

    meanmaryjean replied to John O's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    John O, You wanting her to be a nurse does not equate to HER wanting to be a nurse. And being forced into a career path not of your choosing is a recipe for unhappiness. She's not yet 21, let her...
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    Graduating with MSN

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

    I will add that if you are thinking of academic education positions, you are unlikely to qualify as most require significant course work in Nursing Education which most L&M programs do not...
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    How to deal with guilt after pt's death

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

    This was on my Twitter feed the other day: "CPR is great if the heart is trying to kill the body. It is not helpful when the dying body is taking the heart with it..." Your patient had a...
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    Requirements for Licensure endorsement

    meanmaryjean replied to Ally RC's topic in California Nursing

    It likely will not as it is UK-based and Open University does not grant transferrable (to US) college credit. You will need courses from US universities like Written Communication...
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    Achieve Test Prep for CNA to RN

    meanmaryjean replied to LJ1's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE stop talking to Achieve. Seriously- BLOCK
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    WGU RN-BSN 2020 GRADUATE!

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseEffort's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU remains a competency-based university. That has not and will not change. 'Pass' is considered a 'B' equivalent- and there are literally hundreds of schools accepting WGU degrees for further study....
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    Achieve Test Prep for CNA to RN

    meanmaryjean replied to LJ1's topic in General Nursing

    Achieve Test Prep is not a school, cannot guarantee entrance/ admission into any school. Waiting to find a legit, accredited SCHOOL is worth
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    Any online lpn courses?

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

    Unfortunately, becoming an LPN requires hundreds of hours of in-person supervised clinicals in addition to the classroom part. Perhaps a different schedule? There appear to be only 6 programs...
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    Volunteering in Third-World Countries

    meanmaryjean replied to Breanna.'s topic in General Nursing

    "Third world country" is an outdated and offensive term in global health. The current nomenclature is 'high income', middle income' and 'low income' country. That said, I have a good friend who...
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    Remote Working From A Non Compact State

    meanmaryjean replied to LoveNurseKi's topic in General Nursing

    Licensing is so
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    Curious about Troponin normal values

    meanmaryjean replied to Demareseitipota's topic in General Nursing

    Lab values often have differing reference standards in different countries. Your question is best directed to your
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    Remote Working From A Non Compact State

    meanmaryjean replied to LoveNurseKi's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an RN 40+ years and have current licensing in 6 states and I have NEVER heard that one state can keep you from working simultaneously in another. I think you've misunderstood something along...
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    License Certificate

    meanmaryjean replied to hoyeshi's topic in Texas Nursing

    I REALLY need to know where the imposter pictures are posted! I worked with one in Indiana long ago and well, let's just say I'm
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    Needs Encouragement

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

    I would recommend looking at all the schools in your area THAT YOU CAN AFFORD and making a list focused on admission requirements. Some schools (like mine) look only at your science GPA. You can...
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    Working Less Than 8-Hour Shifts?

    meanmaryjean replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Not in the US sadly. But there is some traction in the UK and the EU. Maybe not surprising- many many other industries (mining, manufacturing, aviation, trucking to name a few) have embraced safe...
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    Working Less Than 8-Hour Shifts?

    meanmaryjean replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    My published masters and doctorate work are all about this topic- I am well aware thank
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    Working Less Than 8-Hour Shifts?

    meanmaryjean replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    The ox in the well metaphor applies here. If you want to be a nurse- you need to willing to work when people need
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    Working Less Than 8-Hour Shifts?

    meanmaryjean replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    PLUS you're not even qualified for the job(s) you want
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    Concerned - New Grad from Excelsior

    meanmaryjean replied to Medic6940's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, Mrs. Chase. I digress- just another reason we need a national licensing
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    Concerned - New Grad from Excelsior

    meanmaryjean replied to Medic6940's topic in General Nursing

    But (maybe I'm confused here) Drexel / Louisville is NOT the degree that qualified you for NCLEX. Excelsior is- and that will not get you the MD license you desire. The BON answer is not addressing...