meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    MSN-CNL Going Away?

    meanmaryjean replied to SummerGarden's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    CNL seems to be a role in search of a need. That need not being really felt in the marketplace- it is going to fade away in my opinion. The VA (that paragon of bureaucracy) was the driver in the...
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    failed nclex need advice for taking it 2nd time around

    meanmaryjean replied to PearlRN7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you only studied for three weeks, I think you already know the problem. Don't be in a rush this time. Take the time to thoroughly prepare, use multiple resources and spend quality time...
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    Straight A's but Panics When Taking Tests

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

    Google 'test anxiety' and you'll find a wealth of resources. Your school should also have a Student Success Center that can also offer you
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    Feminine products

    meanmaryjean replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    Google the heck out of that topic. I know of a couple of charities that do this important work. You could also do an Amazon Wish List and start the ball rolling among your circle of friends. Helping...
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    what jobs best for studying while on job

    meanmaryjean replied to Phish16's topic in General Nursing

    Did almost my entire MSN on a peds vent night shift
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    Help! I Want to be a Writer

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

    OP: If you are looking for a full-time salaried gig as a writer, know that those types of positions are rare. You get your feet wet by writing for journals, local newspapers and with what Nurse Beth...
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    Was I hired? I'm freaking out

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

    You should keep looking for jobs in the meantime. I suspect you did not get
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    College classes while in LPN school

    meanmaryjean replied to Jenalorrainex's topic in General Students

    Slow your roll! LPN school is fast-paced and you have clinicals. This would interfere with taking additional courses. And LPN-to-RN bridge programs *might* be partially online, but there are hundreds...
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    PRN Experienced Nurse Paid Same as New Grad

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

    I guarantee you the person who formulated this plan is NOT a nurse.
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    Getting into the Emergency department

    meanmaryjean replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    You are fortunate- because ED is a complicated
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    That gray timing, what to do to please everybody.

    meanmaryjean replied to ED2bRN28's topic in Emergency

    I think you're trying to make everyone involved happy- and that is just not
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    PhD with Teaching Focus

    meanmaryjean replied to georgia88's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    My DNP is education focused, but correct, there are only a few of
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    Residency or Best job I can find

    meanmaryjean replied to ApolloC's topic in General Nursing

    Residencies do not pay differently. RN pay is RN
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    drug testing for nursing school

    meanmaryjean replied to Arizona2bnurse1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    quit now and forever and avoid having to worry about drug
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    Allergic to cats in AL, what can I do?

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

    NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Are you on OTC allergy meds? Just asking, because I am allergic to cats and it works
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    UD sabotaging attempts at new position?

    meanmaryjean replied to madareebrahim's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you gone to him/ her and
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    Legitimate gripe about NP training / education requirements?

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

    Please
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    Getting into Nurse Anesthetist Program

    meanmaryjean replied to melimarie23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Acute care =
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    Pre-Nursing Student, Should I Quit My CNA Job?

    meanmaryjean replied to rhannah145's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unlikely to happen. CNAs in the hospital are VERY busy with vitals, ambulation, hygiene, turns and the like. You are not going to be seeing procedures if that helps make your mind
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    Pros & Cons of MSN Educator vs MSN NP

    meanmaryjean replied to larsnc10's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to add I have a LARGE number of faculty peers who pursued NP and hated it and are now in academia. It took many hoops for them to get here and (anecdotally) they all wish they had thought...
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    Locking the Safety Needle Shield

    meanmaryjean replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Fatigue
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    Nursing major with double minor in Spanish and business?

    meanmaryjean replied to Robinbird55's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most nursing programs have few/ no electives. A minor is constructed out of the hard sciences for those programs. These sciences are requirements. Spanish is the more useful of the two, but you may...
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    Has anyone worked with Dr. Now as a RN or CNA

    meanmaryjean replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if she is just uncomfortable with a camera on her? But I do love Dr. Now and his tough love. You can tell that he really cares about those
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    Scheduled to take the NCLEX today but denied because of inappropriate identification???

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

    You're out of line. You didn't bring proper ID. It's on you and you alone. She's following the rules to prevent fraud. Own it and learn from it. Your first thought was to sue?
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    Pre reqs Only

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

    You will need to investigate individual schools- they are ALL