meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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Thinking about going into nursing - are there jobs?

meanmaryjean replied to chet381's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Wait? Isn't 20 minutes east of NYC the Atlantic
Jefferson - Low EFC but has to pay 16k?

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

This is wise counsel- make the smart choice about
Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

meanmaryjean replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

OP: You work your fair share of weekends (including Sundays) like everyone else. Have you ever read the parable of the ox in the well? Because if you haven't, you should. That's how nursing
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meanmaryjean replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

$50 for each carefully-worded / porificed post inquiring how to time one's illegal substance use in order to pass a drug test for nursing school. $100 if it's for a job as they clearly have more...
LPN points requirements

meanmaryjean replied to Vtackett88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Having no clue what school you are talking about OR what their point system looks like - we cannot answer your question. BUT I do know who can. The school! Call them and
What to do after nursing school???

meanmaryjean replied to Nursing2019BSN's topic in General Students

My best advice is pass NCLEX, get a job and use the degree you just earned. In other words, be a
Feeling useless...

meanmaryjean replied to Essexgirl's topic in General Nursing

Dialysis is known to be welcoming to nurses with difficulties such as
Gloves required for ALL oral meds.

meanmaryjean replied to Leonardos's topic in Patient Medications

I'm VERY grown up and remain
Pyxis undocumented waste

meanmaryjean replied to nicunursecourt's topic in Patient Medications

I would not poke that particular bear. Likely your preceptor has handled it
Gloves required for ALL oral meds.

meanmaryjean replied to Leonardos's topic in Patient Medications

Doubtful that an actual nurse would refer to workplace as 'Mental
Need advice for my future

meanmaryjean replied to TheDongTran's topic in General Students

First, we have no CLUE what 'UCI' means. Second, if 'UCI' is where you want to go, then there are no 'unnecessary' prerequisites. EVERY program is going to have them, so buck up, study hard and get...
How to document in the ward register?

meanmaryjean replied to John 2018's topic in Australia, New Zealand

I think that would be a question for your pharmacist. Here in the States it would be
Where are all the nursing jobs?

meanmaryjean replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

As I read this post, Live PD was on a drunken domestic call in that
NCLEX In Frankfurt

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

Canada is the only place right now, but the NCSBN just announced three countries that will have this option soon. England is one. Pearson VUE -
Prefer being up all night even when not working?

meanmaryjean replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

I do mourn the loss of the 3-11 shift. While I'm no longer bedside, it sucks that 99% of acute care is 12-hour shifts now. Drives older nurses away. And with them goes their
The overwhelming stress of nursing school

meanmaryjean replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

Take one. You must NEVER feel guilt for taking time to recharge. Because without a little down time now and then- you are not at your best. The chef stops periodically to sharpen his knives. Cars...
The overwhelming stress of nursing school

meanmaryjean replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

When's the last time you took a day off? Like OFF off? Spent some time outdoors, went to the movies, visited with non-nursing friends off? Highly recommended. And indeed, Cs get degrees. You got
NEVER Specialized??

meanmaryjean replied to uiwhi's topic in General Specialties

I don't see that as a problem unless you are job-hopping. I've done inpatient psych, peds vent home care, adult ICU, NICU, Peds ICU, med-surg, ED (urban and rural) and house supervisor over the course...
Seeking advice for an NCLEX applicant newly diagnosed with retinal detachment

meanmaryjean replied to Mishey2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

I know several nurses who have no vision in one eye- one from trauma one from retinal detachment. They both maintain practice and it has never been a barrier to
Is 8 months experience good enough to get hired when they ask for a minimum of one year?

meanmaryjean replied to NightNurse714's topic in Psychiatric

Likely
APA citation-Help!

meanmaryjean replied to guest896979's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

If you retrieve a source from scholar.google.com it has a citation you can copy and paste properly formatted in APA, MLA and other
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meanmaryjean replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

Can I 'like' this more than once or will it get more of my posts
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meanmaryjean replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

Flounce tax of
Applying for crna school, with non traditional grades

meanmaryjean replied to RunningNurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Retake your hard sciences and ace them. Not a guarantee. Ask the schools you.are interested in what they
Applying for crna school, with non traditional grades

meanmaryjean replied to RunningNurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

I'm not sure what you.mean by "non-traditional grades" and "non-conventional"? You have a traditional GPA, it's just not even close to competitive for CRNA

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