meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Lpn to RN admissions

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

    It would be helpful if you indicated your location. AN has more than a million members - all 50 states and around the world. Best
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    Help with clinical journal?

    meanmaryjean replied to beardeddragon123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't shoot the
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    Help with clinical journal?

    meanmaryjean replied to beardeddragon123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    NLN Competencies for Graduates of Nursing Programs Per the NLN site, the four competencies are: Human Flourishing Nursing Judgment Professional Identity Spirit of
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    Info on tuition forgiveness

    meanmaryjean replied to NrsCheer18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tuition reimbursement is when your employer reimburses you for education costs (tuition/ books sometimes) AFTER you have completed a course. Sometimes grades are tied to the amount reimbursed. You...
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    NCLEX-RN

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

    Why would you spend $$ getting licensed in a state where you do not intend to
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    Inappropriate instructor/student relationship?

    meanmaryjean replied to Elven_RN's topic in General Students

    Is it possible that these students knew / had a social relationship with this faculty member PRIOR to enrolling- that they have been friends all
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    Failed CNA exam Skills part. Is this fair?

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

    In my 40+ years of experience, there is only one size of PPE gown-
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    RN MGR Told me I'm too old.

    meanmaryjean replied to gumbi_12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That manager committed a serious error- and I do think you should pursue it. RIGHT NOW write down everything about that interview so you don't leave anything out. Although I would have taken her...
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    Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

    meanmaryjean replied to guest464345's topic in School

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    Verbal Abuse Is Abuse Too!

    meanmaryjean replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to 'like' this because I hate what you've been through- but thank you for being transparent enough to put yourself out there. I know it will help
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    MSN In Leadership Programs

    meanmaryjean replied to Success2011's topic in Nurse Management

    The website has all those
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    US to UK nursing Salary

    meanmaryjean replied to AbigailJo's topic in United Kingdom

    My apologies- I meant nothing other than noting that this charity exists. I learned about it via my Twitter feed- and it *seems* like a big deal there. Clearly, internet perception has colored my...
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    Central Line Placement and Masks

    meanmaryjean replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    In our Peds ICU everyone including the patient (if not intubated) was masked. Provider was also
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    Fastest and cheapest RN to BSN school?

    meanmaryjean replied to TexasNurse1097's topic in School, College Programs

    Online College - Western Governors University - WGU No apostrophe
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    Blew a vein during clinical

    meanmaryjean replied to KitKat2019's topic in General Students

    "You blew the vein" is not calling you out. It is a statement of fact. And certainly not
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    MSN In Leadership Programs

    meanmaryjean replied to Success2011's topic in Nurse Management

    Online College - Western Governors University -
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    US to UK nursing Salary

    meanmaryjean replied to AbigailJo's topic in United Kingdom

    The UK has a well-known charity for nurses in financial distress called the Cavell Trust or some such. That is very telling to
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    Accepted to BSN, but need vaccines!

    meanmaryjean replied to LindseyT99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many people experience exactly what you do- that's the whole point of the immunization, to trigger an immune response and develop antibodies. It is not a medical contraindication. Get your vaccines...
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    Family Asks Me About Clinicals

    meanmaryjean replied to AlmostThere19's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Perfect answers! And practice discussing HIPAA and why it is important to you AND to your
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    Can i be a licensed rn in 2 states?

    meanmaryjean replied to JayAlatorre07's topic in General Nursing

    I'm licensed in five states currently for my job with an online university. Thank goodness I don't have to pay all those fees- it gets
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    Are there ever any raises in peds PD?

    meanmaryjean replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    I worked for the same agency for nearly a decade and I think got a whole $1/ hour at some point. It was my side gig- so I didn't really care, but if this is your main source of income- you will not be...
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    ABSN vs. Direct Entry MSN?

    meanmaryjean replied to sesw1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This X 1,000,000
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    I feel like a complete moron

    meanmaryjean replied to cjp1994's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm plenty smart to be a nurse and once pulled the spike out of an art line IV bag that was under tremendous pressure and gave myself and my patient a thorough soaking in IV fluid. I bet you're...
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    Accelerated Nursing Program

    meanmaryjean replied to gonz.jpg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing is not a consolation
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    Best and affordable DNP programe

    meanmaryjean replied to Cad-RN2016's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Mine is Ed Leadership- I am not nor have I ever been an advanced practice nurse. DNP does not mean you are advanced practice. DNP can specialize in Ed, Leadership, Informatics, Population Health- lots...