meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    WGU Indiana BSN

    meanmaryjean replied to ScooterGrlKay's topic in Western Governors University

    James - ask your enrollment counselor for contact info for your state director of nursing. I'm certain she would be happy to talk to you about the program. Have your EC contact the state director if...
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    How to get over fear of blood, injuries, etc?

    meanmaryjean replied to RNintraining817's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto- cannot do bones or eyes. *shudders OP: You'll get used to it and you will still have things that bother you. Everyone does. We are
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    aetiology and pathophysiology of postnatal depression

    meanmaryjean replied to jordnewm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I do not think OP is asking for personal advice. I think he/she is a student trying to get a handle on the disorder for a care plan or paper. Is that correct
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    Online schools

    meanmaryjean replied to nursy_2014's topic in Online Distance Learning

    First of all, you are not 'only' an LPN! You completed a rigorous program and passed NCLEX-PN. Online LPN-to-RN programs are rare, and if you are not a good test-taker, you might be setting yourself...
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    completed NJ RN program where can I take the Boards for RN other than NY/NJ

    meanmaryjean replied to kat.pn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Where did you get your information about Florida? From the Florida BON? Because I'm pretty sure you have to graduate in order to take the
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    RN needed at Adult Day Health Care

    meanmaryjean replied to Lina Orlov's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nome, Alaska? Key West, Florida? Somewhere in
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    Can Somebody Explain NCLEX Process?

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

    Your school is not providing you with this information?
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    Is $800-920 a month too much for rent as a new nurse?

    meanmaryjean replied to jjas9's topic in General Nursing

    Two words: renter's
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    OIG jobs??

    meanmaryjean replied to Becht22's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard (anecdotally) that the only place you can work while on that list is a private, cash-only plastic surgery practice or similar 'vanity' industry (e.g. hangover cures / IVs in hotel rooms...
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    I'm having a quarter life crisis. BSN graduate with no idea what to do.

    meanmaryjean replied to NNurseLina's topic in General Nursing

    Agree wholeheartedly. Be a nurse first. Embrace it. Learn all you can. Then ponder the next
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    Question on online RN-BSN

    meanmaryjean replied to HCnurseMa's topic in General Nursing

    It is also an NLN Center of
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    Past history about care on a Saturday

    meanmaryjean replied to Kathleen Robledo's topic in General Nursing

    Right!
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    HELP WITH STATS PROJECT (poll)-please.

    meanmaryjean replied to emmanna1001's topic in General Students

    Not enough. 32 oz and black Death before
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    March 19th - National Certification Day - Share your Story!

    meanmaryjean replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I have, just not sure at this point how much money I want to spend renewing all of these
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    March 19th - National Certification Day - Share your Story!

    meanmaryjean replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I have three certifications. ANCC in Pediatric Nursing. CCRN (Peds) and Certified Nurse Educator. I will likely have to drop the two peds certs as I am no longer working in a patient care capacity....
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    Current Nursing Mentor- Ask my Anything

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

    Are you a
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    Nursing school Loans?

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

    I understand that not everyone can do this. My point was to not automatically consider debt as the "only" solution. My husband earns not a lot above minimum wage and has for most of our marriage. I...
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    what are my chances of getting into a BSN program?

    meanmaryjean replied to Bmike23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school is not a consolation
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    Help! Transferred to an unaccredited RN program

    meanmaryjean replied to Tiffanymarie03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is no end of misery assocaited with unaccredited schools. I agree, cut your losses, go back and wait for a legit
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    Any suggestions

    meanmaryjean replied to Ambersmom's topic in General Nursing

    I would TODAY call (as in the phone, with your voice) people who could be a reference for you. Ask them if they are willing, and then ask them how to best work that out. How about "If I put you down,...
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    How to prepare 0.45 NaCl IVFluid?

    meanmaryjean replied to trevor05's topic in General Nursing

    0.45% NaCl = equal parts sterile water and 0.9% NaCl. It's referred to as 'half normal' because it is half the concentration of 'normal' saline. Now that I think about it, "Half Normal" would be a...
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    Excelsior Paramedic to RN?

    meanmaryjean replied to JDougRN's topic in Excelsior College

    My super-secret sources tell me Texas is teetering on the same brink as California and Alabama. And I feel if Texas goes, so will a bunch of others. And for clarity- I am NOT anti-Excelsior. I have a...
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    Just got accepted to nursing school and I'm not excited.

    meanmaryjean replied to mom2twins9909's topic in General Students

    Well, here's my thought. If you've changed your mind- please don't deny another student who DOES want to be a nurse the chance by taking up space in a program that you now don't want to
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    Some Hypothetical Situations...

    meanmaryjean replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in California Nursing

    Welp- being as California has both uber-rural farming/ logging areas AND the costliest US housing market, it's hard to say. You need to decide WHERE in the vast diverse state you want to live- and...
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    Just got accepted to nursing school and I'm not excited.

    meanmaryjean replied to mom2twins9909's topic in General Students

    Why did you apply