meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Recognized as a fil. Citizen taking nclex

    meanmaryjean replied to hi_hello29's topic in Nurse Registration

    Then they are an internationally educate nurse (IEN) and have to jump through all the hoops associated with that. citizenship doesn't enter into the equation. There are a number of threads related to...
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    Lack of Sleep

    meanmaryjean replied to Melissaxoanne1's topic in General Nursing

    OP is on day shift. She/he cannot sleep the night
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    Recognized as a fil. Citizen taking nclex

    meanmaryjean replied to hi_hello29's topic in Nurse Registration

    Where did your friend attend nursing
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    Sleeping in the Closet?

    meanmaryjean replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    If light is coming in around the blackouts, buy some spring tension rods and place them vertically in the window opening - tucking the curtains behind them. Made my room so dark I would bump into the...
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    Will my license be at risk?

    meanmaryjean replied to Elmstreet209's topic in General Nursing

    OP did nothing to violate the Nurse Practice Act. She did not make a non-emergency/ non-required telephone call in a timely manner. Period. End of
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    OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    meanmaryjean replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    It's almost like they're trying to hide their
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    New Peds Nurse Struggling

    meanmaryjean replied to jwallac3's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did great! Kids with RSV can turn on a dime- and you kept advocating for your patient and getting appropriate
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    OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    meanmaryjean replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    A: Thoughts and Prayers B: ZDoggMD famously said "The Joint Commission" sounds like a marijuana
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    Teaching during nursing school

    meanmaryjean replied to callinshotz's topic in General Students

    Substitute teaching might be an option, but frankly, nursing school is a full-time job in and of itself. But more concerning is why you would not at least TRY teaching if that what you are degreed in?...
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    Teaching during nursing school

    meanmaryjean replied to callinshotz's topic in General Students

    Teach what? Are you a
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    Any current opinions on West Coast University?

    meanmaryjean replied to Aran1289's topic in School, College Programs

    Run the numbers on the decades of student loan debt you would be aquiring. Then decide if getting done faster is worth the decades of not being able to afford things you want. Things like a nicer...
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    Is Pharmacy Tech course helpful to nursing students ?

    meanmaryjean replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    No. Pharmacy techs don't give meds - they assist with dispensing. It would be a waste of time and effort in my
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    ADN, BSN, ABSN, or MEPN?

    meanmaryjean replied to Pomfrey1227's topic in School, College Programs

    As many of us would ask- how can a new grad 'lead' anyone? Not a fan of such
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    Disappointed in WGU

    meanmaryjean replied to ERnurse71's topic in School, College Programs

    FYI: OP has had a call from her enrollment person. If anyone else there is having issues, please PM me- I can
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    Capscare Academy anyone?

    meanmaryjean replied to Newbeginnings2018's topic in School, College Programs

    There is only one NCLEX- there is not a Florida and a Maryland NCLEX. I think they are parsing words here in an effort to deceive. PLEASE do not attend an unaccredited school. It will be nothing but...
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    MBA in healthcare

    meanmaryjean replied to MaxieRN's topic in General Nursing

    If teaching nursing is in your future, you will need the MSN. But there are a number of MSN/MBA dual degree programs out there which might be your best
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    What is Corporate Medicine?

    meanmaryjean replied to laudamia's topic in General Specialties

    I'm thinking it's contracted Occ
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    restesting after school is shut down

    meanmaryjean replied to Mcgee86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Let the Board of Nursing know about this. Also the Attorney General in your state. That should get you some attention- as you didn't seem to 'owe' this money before they let you test the first time,...
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    Where in the country are new grads getting hired?

    meanmaryjean replied to Helices's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Indianapolis hospitals are hiring lots of new grads. Just had an event at one of my clinical sites two weeks
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    Disappointed in WGU

    meanmaryjean replied to ERnurse71's topic in School, College Programs

    I just emptied it- please try
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    Disappointed in WGU

    meanmaryjean replied to ERnurse71's topic in School, College Programs

    If you want to PM me with the degree program and your contact info- I am happy to help. (I work for
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    Will my license be at risk?

    meanmaryjean replied to Elmstreet209's topic in General Nursing

    The Department of Aging cannot put restrictions on your license as they did not issue
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    Nursing school Loans?

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

    Save and pay out of pocket. Every single one (LPN, ADN, BA,BSN,MSN,and DNP) of my degrees was earned this way- as were those of my four kids. It can be done, you just have to give up some of the...
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    Will my license be at risk?

    meanmaryjean replied to Elmstreet209's topic in General Nursing

    Sue you for what? What damage occurred? People threaten to sue ALL. The. Time. Good luck getting a lawyer to take that one- there are literally no
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    What was the first thing you learned in Nursing School?

    meanmaryjean replied to Murse336's topic in General Students

    OK- admittedly my 'first day of nursing school' was in 1976. It was an LPN program and after we all introduced ourselves and the faculty was introduced- the Director asked the male students (2) to go...