meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    New Nurse, morality question.

    meanmaryjean replied to car48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Nothing. You were a guest- and while the two nurses were not following policy, it is ZERO none of your
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    Clep and Excelsior ( Anatomy ) Urgent

    meanmaryjean replied to fred0405's topic in General Nursing

    In general, most schools do not allow you to transfer in courses/ CLEP/ etc once you have enrolled. You should get a definitive answer from the specific schools you are considering as policies vary...
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    bsn waste without license?

    meanmaryjean replied to burtonmarg's topic in General Students

    A bachelor's degree in nursing without an RN license opens the door to grad school in many non-nursing fields. But expect the questions related to why you are unwilling to be come licensed. The types...
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    CEN as a new grad ABSN?

    meanmaryjean replied to cheezbawl2003's topic in Emergency

    I attacked no one- I actually praised the OP and commented about my experience over the last 40 years of nursing
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    Negativity, Are most nurses burned out?

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

    Agree with NICU Guy- but working part-time does not exempt you from "over-worked and under-staffed". My last clinical job was Peds ICU and I worked 2 nights/ week. Every single night it seemed we were...
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    CERNER

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Cerner > >>>>> Meditech, the dot-matrix printer of
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    Husband/Father Nursing School $

    meanmaryjean replied to Piercejd's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Could your wife return to work while you are in school to help ease the
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    Student Nurse Social Awkwardness

    meanmaryjean replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

    Reheorifice! Seriously, reheorifice over and over (out loud) what you want to say, how you want to say it. It is how actors and public speakers overcome stage
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    Which Uni is the best to apply for nursing program (in FL?)

    meanmaryjean replied to Chau99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are many fine schools in Florida. Here are some things to consider when making a choice: Is the school accredited? Regional accreditation is VITAL, and either CCNE (BSN) or ACEN/ CNEA (ADN)...
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    New nurse help

    meanmaryjean replied to btf4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You look them up or ask your preceptor. And you critically think to determine interventions and assessments once you understand the physiology and treatment. PS: The word is
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    New nurse help

    meanmaryjean replied to btf4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Of course every nurse has been assigned a patient with an unfamiliar diagnosis- that is why life-long learning is so critical. During my new grad days, I had a patient with ornithase...
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    Online Micro with Lab

    meanmaryjean replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Alternative Transfers for Nursing Prelicensure | WGU ^^ This page lists online prerequisites that WGU accepts. Scroll down to the three parallel columns and at the bottom of the "Prerequisites"...
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    What business can a LPN Start?

    meanmaryjean replied to rebeccalamar's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen foot care businesses- it's some type of
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    BSN to DNP Schools

    meanmaryjean replied to Ct2415's topic in School, College Programs

    There is no such thing as "DNP without a specialty". You need to further research this issue. ALL DNPs have a focus and lead to certain specialties. For example, if your DNP is in Education (like mine...
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    Gift for Nursing Student

    meanmaryjean replied to Golden_RN's topic in General Students

    Office Depot gift card- they're going to need notebooks, flashcards, pens, sticky notes Or coffee like this: Death Wish Coffee Company: World's Strongest Coffee | Best
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    CEN as a new grad ABSN?

    meanmaryjean replied to cheezbawl2003's topic in Emergency

    How incredibly refreshing that you 'get it'! Seriously, so many times students post similar questions and when they don;t get the answer they want- flaunt off to snowflake-land. I appreciate the fact...
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    BSN to DNP Schools

    meanmaryjean replied to Ct2415's topic in School, College Programs

    OP- are you aware that 'DNP' is a degree and not a role? That not every person with a DNP is an advanced practice nurse? That DNPs can be CNMs, CNSs, NPs, CRNAs, educators, administrators,...
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    BSN to DNP Schools

    meanmaryjean replied to Ct2415's topic in School, College Programs

    It is really foolish to pursue a doctorate A) without experience and B) not knowing what you want the focus of the doctorate to
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    Tips and Advice for Prioritizing Care

    meanmaryjean replied to ThatChickOmi's topic in General Students

    A good brain sheet is invaluable. Also, keep moving! I never fail to be amazed at the students who will sit down when there is work to be
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    CEN as a new grad ABSN?

    meanmaryjean replied to cheezbawl2003's topic in Emergency

    CEN recommends two years of RN experience in ED first. You lack that. So I would say wait until you actually have experience. A 216 hour preceptorship is equivalent to five weeks on the
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    WGU BSN to NP?

    meanmaryjean replied to Meme_RN18's topic in General Students

    In Indiana, I personally know that University of Southern Indiana, U Indy, Marian have accepted WGU grads into NP
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    Jumping Out of a Specialty

    meanmaryjean replied to mamain's topic in General Nursing

    I have radically changed specialties a number of times in 40 years. Inpatient Psych to NICU. Adult ICU to peds home vent care. Critical Access House Supervisor to Peds ICU. I think you'll be fine and...
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    Teen Pregnancy

    meanmaryjean replied to Arenee26's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are political barriers to various portions of your behavioral change. And political barriers can mean funding barriers.
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    Deciding to have a baby after ADN

    meanmaryjean replied to ARODtheCRNA2b's topic in Nursing Career

    I said nothing negative. Only
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    Can I pursue RN career with solicit prostitute misdemeanor?

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

    Remote, non-violent 'minor' crimes which do not involve weapons or drugs *usually* will not keep you out of a nursing program. You will need to be forthright with schools and employers as you have...