meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Questionable Behavior: Reports and Write Ups

    meanmaryjean replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Speak to her FIRST. That is the professional and ethical thing to
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    Nebulizer/MDI for toddlers advice

    meanmaryjean replied to Guest915876's topic in Pediatric

    Bribery. A tablet / access to mom's phone which can ONLY be played with/ watched during
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    House Supervisor Mixing Drips

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

    Having been in your EXACT position- fetch the med from the pharmacy, take the med to the ED and mix it WITH THE ED RN. In critical access facilities, those 'other duties as assigned' take on a very...
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    What is the difference between AAS & AA degree in nursing??

    meanmaryjean replied to charlie44's topic in General Students

    Not quite. My AAS is from Purdue University, was never a 'certificate program' of any type. AAS degrees were common tech degrees in engineering and the other 'application science' areas since the late...
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    Kidzcare, MSN

    meanmaryjean replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Congrats!
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    WGU BSN Prelicensure Clinicals and Advice

    meanmaryjean replied to Carterjcr's topic in Western Governors University

    The 2-3 week clinical 'windows' are when your required hours of clinical occur. Per the policy, they can be days/ nights/ weekends/ holidays. You conform to your coach's schedule. 100% you are...
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    New grad RN, can't land a job after nursing school

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

    Can you relocate? There are areas of shortage- but California isn't one of
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    Mom Wants Me to Become an RN as Backup... But I Don't

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

    Ryan, As the mother of four adult kids, let me tell you that the only person responsible for decisions in your life at this point is YOU. If YOU let your mother control your future career / life path-...
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    WGU Prelicensure (former WCU student)

    meanmaryjean replied to cjsiege's topic in Western Governors University

    California is VERY difficult to get into unless you work at a partner
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    Medical kidnap? Discuss

    meanmaryjean replied to dbabz's topic in Nursing News

    There are ALWAYS two sides to the story. But if I'm in a confidential meeting and I find a family member listening through the door- you bet I'm calling security! ETA: Three sides as
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    WGU Prelicensure (former WCU student)

    meanmaryjean replied to cjsiege's topic in Western Governors University

    First question is do you live in a state where it is offered? (IN, TX, UT, CA, and
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    Mom Wants Me to Become an RN as Backup... But I Don't

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

    You would be denying a seat in a nursing program to someone who actually WANTS to be a
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    Available for MSN's (w/specialization in Education) to teach online courses in Nursing?

    meanmaryjean replied to LJCRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Most online faculty positions require some in-person experience first. If you are looking for full-time work, and hold a doctorate Online College - Western Governors University - WGU might be a good...
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    New CNA job help

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

    Look beyond hospitals. There is an abundance of jobs in home care, nursing homes and assisted
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    Working at a nursing home vs hospital in nursing school

    meanmaryjean replied to MomtaRN2B2020's topic in LPN to RN

    If it were me, I would stay right where you are during the
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    Am I Too Old to Go to School?

    meanmaryjean replied to Les Lee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    46 is certainly not 'too late'. I think your best first step is to look at programs in your area, and begin on your prerequisite courses. These are courses you need to complete to even be considered...
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    DNP?

    meanmaryjean replied to melfl's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    DNP is a degree- not a role. Many people outside of nursing assume that 'DNP' is equivalent to 'nurse practitioner' - it is not. I hold a DNP and it's focus Educational Leadership. I am not not now,...
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    New grad in need of some more advice

    meanmaryjean replied to Sheika34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    THIS x 100,000,000! The hard days are the ones in which you learn the most. Run away from them and you'll never overcome the
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    5 things would have detered nurse from killing

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    Interesting article, but I think this is just her way of not accepting blame. So basically, "Look at all the ways I could have been stopped - the system failed me." She exploited her position of...
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    Oh, my aching feet!!!!

    meanmaryjean replied to GrammyCat066's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My daughter had similar problems and sought out high quality custom orthotics. Saved her career. She can put them in ANY shoes (except flip-flops) and they have made a huge difference. She got them...
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    Choking Hazard

    meanmaryjean replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Goodbye common sense- it was nice while it
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    Just how busy is an online NP master program?

    meanmaryjean replied to nurselambda's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most (not all, but most) MSN programs require a BSN to enroll. ADN + non- nursing BS/ BA =/=
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    Hearing loss, please help

    meanmaryjean replied to FuturePN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Have you told your co-workers about your hearing loss? That might be a place to start. And could they invest in an automatic BP machine on wheels? But I agree- the amplified stethoscope is going to...
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    Need topic ideas for a paper on rural nursing trends/issues

    meanmaryjean replied to cathmandu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There's a ton in the literature these days about tele-health. You'll find plenty of recent
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    Unfair Scheduling

    meanmaryjean replied to TimeforMe's topic in General Nursing

    Vote with your