meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    West Coast Univeristy

    meanmaryjean replied to vbarrow1123's topic in School, College Programs

    There are other options. Do the math on the student loan debt- somewhere in the neighborhood of $1500/ month for 10+ years. Even if you have to wait a couple years- it is not worth it! Do your...
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    West Coast Univeristy

    meanmaryjean replied to vbarrow1123's topic in School, College Programs

    Have you looked at any other schools? Because the crushing load of student loan debt you will accrue at this most expensive for-profit will impact your life for a decade or more. PLEASE
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    Best thing about being a nurse?

    meanmaryjean replied to LM838's topic in General Nursing

    The scrubs are what I miss most now that I'm on the academic side- no
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    Best thing about being a nurse?

    meanmaryjean replied to LM838's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly- it has been meeting fascinating people whose paths I would never have crossed had I pursued my first career choice*. (*Fifth
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    Can't pass HESI, but graduated

    meanmaryjean replied to lifeofk's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Believe me when I tell you I am deep in the weeds of BON regulation. Just because Texas prohibits it does not mean the remainder of the states do. Just because NLN is against it, does not mean a whit...
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    falling asleep during nightshift

    meanmaryjean replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in General Nursing

    Inquiring minds want to
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    Good idea?

    meanmaryjean replied to katzact's topic in Emergency

    Just do it. I was away from the hospital for a number of years and, while the learning curve was steep, I managed to return. I bet you can too. (The skills part is like riding a bike
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    Tips for a New PICU Nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to EmxoRenee's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that your patient is part of a family- and that you may not agree with choices that family has made for their child. And unless THAT is a safety or abuse issue- you need to let it
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    Can't pass HESI, but graduated

    meanmaryjean replied to lifeofk's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Incorrect on several points. HESI is a tool. Schools get to determine their curriculum and how they will use tools such as HESI therein. If the graduation policy is such that you must pass the HESI to...
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    One question about another insulin.

    meanmaryjean replied to John 2018's topic in General World

    I wonder when the assignment is
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    Is Unitek College any good?

    meanmaryjean replied to jc109's topic in School, College Programs

    ACCSC is a 'real' accrediting agency, it is just not regional accreditation which is what you want. There's actually a pretty good Wikipedia article on accreditation that explains regional...
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    How do you keep from making med errors?

    meanmaryjean replied to elmerj's topic in Patient Medications

    Well, first of all you use the five rights every single time. And to your other question, you must know your facility policies related to
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    One question about another insulin.

    meanmaryjean replied to John 2018's topic in General World

    Why are you so reluctant to contribute to the discussion you
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    What is considered evidence

    meanmaryjean replied to RNproudtobe's topic in General Nursing

    Homework? what are your
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    Is Unitek College any good?

    meanmaryjean replied to jc109's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, they are not regionally accredited, only the RN-to-BSN is CCNE accredited and their NCLEX pass rate is well below the national average. So, your best bet it to work on raising your GPA and TEAS...
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    One question about another insulin.

    meanmaryjean replied to John 2018's topic in General World

    You go
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    Real nursing school is not as boring as pharmacology right?

    meanmaryjean replied to shinyunggyun's topic in California Nursing

    Can't speak to nursing school any more (because it was 40+ years ago) but nursing PRACTICE is anything but boring. That's the prize at the end of the process, keep that in
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    Can't Find A Job, Help!!!

    meanmaryjean replied to caporalekristen's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dialysis is know the be friendly to those in
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    Patient education for postpartum patients

    meanmaryjean replied to aprilbalagosa's topic in Patient Education

    You have to do more than copy and paste the homework assignment. Is your instructor aware of this approach to homework? Just
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    Probe change schedule

    meanmaryjean replied to middleagednurse's topic in Pediatric

    Depends on the kid. Q4H for hospitalized kids. Home care/ home vent kids- I sure as heck would not wake them up for that! If they're asleep and I have good pick-up, it stays on. Not poking that...
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    radiology nursing

    meanmaryjean replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Nursing

    No because nurses who work in radiology do nurse work there not radiology
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    RN (ADN) to wanting BSN in holistic nutrition instead of nursing?

    meanmaryjean replied to Holistic_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    BSN means Bachelors of Science in Nursing. There is no "BSN in Nutrition". The scope and range of jobs available to you as a BSN is infinitely larger than those with a BS in Nutrition - something to...
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    Need Help

    meanmaryjean replied to Apple-Core's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm just sending you a virtual but heartfelt hug. I cannot imagine the pain you are going
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    Do nurses tend to be enablers?

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think people enable to avoid conflict or
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    One question about insulin.

    meanmaryjean replied to John 2018's topic in General World

    Seems like homework.and we always ask YOU to tell us what YOU think the answers are and then WE provide feedback. In other words, we don't do the homework for