meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Urine test showed trace of blood, is it worrisome?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jne20's topic in General Specialties

    Per TOS- we do not provide medical advice on this
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    DNP Jobs: Research Opportunities?

    meanmaryjean replied to pineapplebaos's topic in Nursing Career

    I am the Director of a prelicensure nursing BSN program. I was on the MSN faculty
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    Dui & nursing school

    meanmaryjean replied to Sssejlava's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It really depends on how long ago it was in terms of getting accepted to school. The licensing part is different. Usually you are asked about ANY arrests/ convictions (expunged or not) and you must...
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    Two separate GPA Help!

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

    Every school is different. Some will lump them together. Some only look at your prerequisites and some look only at your sciences. You need to talk to the school(s)
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    DNP Jobs: Research Opportunities?

    meanmaryjean replied to pineapplebaos's topic in Nursing Career

    Teaching! My DNP is in Leadership/
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    What do I do

    meanmaryjean replied to ttnguy33's topic in General Students

    It would be helpful if you gave the name of the school, what MOC2 might stand for and ask a mod to move this to a more appropriate place on the forum. You'll have a better chance of getting a...
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    Preceptorship Predicament

    meanmaryjean replied to RacheleRachelle's topic in General Students

    Aside from the relationship issue: Rural hospitals offer a tremendous opportunity to experience many different areas and become proficient. There is a sense of community- and you often get to care for...
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    WGU RN-BSN 2020 GRADUATE!

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseEffort's topic in Western Governors University

    Attend ALL of the cohorts and make 1:1 appointments with your instructor at least twice a week. Don't put off starting it either- because if you run out of time in your term and don't complete it- you...
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    How do I know when I have 1800 hours for CPN credential?

    meanmaryjean replied to pinkdoves's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    If you work 36 hours a week and 50 weeks per year (2 weeks vacation assumed) you work 1800 hours/ year. Your employer will not 'say something to you when you are eligible' as it is you pursuing...
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    Creative Ideas Needed!

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

    https://scholarworks.uttyler.edu/nursing_fac/16/
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    Can I become a nurse in California if I was convicted of child porn possession in the state?

    meanmaryjean replied to chocolateocean's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sex offender for life is going to keep you out of (at the bare minimum) pediatric clinicals during school- and thus you cannot graduate and thus you cannot be a
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    Is PMHNP license post discipline possible?

    meanmaryjean replied to DBirrRNBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you are not yet in a program- I will tell you that virtually every RN-to-BSN and MSN program requires an unencumbered license for admission. So if you are permanently encumbered- I'm afraid your...
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    pre-employment physical

    meanmaryjean replied to curiousnurse447's topic in General Nursing

    Why would a healed fracture need additional care down the
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    BSN vs. MSN

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

    Equally. CNL is really only recognized by the VA. An entry-level 'leader' is still a new grad and unqualified to lead much- clinically or
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    pre-employment physical

    meanmaryjean replied to curiousnurse447's topic in General Nursing

    Probably 50% of applicants have a previous broken bone- you are way overthinking the purpose of a pre-employment physical. Write it down and don't give it another
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    Need Advice, No Longer Able To Be A Nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to Just Peachy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wonderful-
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    Experiencing racism and xenophobia when coming to CA to help with Covid

    meanmaryjean replied to xwill327's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But there ARE rules when you make an account on AllNurses and agree to the TOS - and those rules include name-calling
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    Travel Chicago assignment

    meanmaryjean replied to anabellausa's topic in Travel

    FurnishedFinder.com is a good place to look too. What you need to be mindful of is how large and congested the city is (I'm from Chicago). I used to live in the suburbs near O'Hare and it was a 75...
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    DePaul's MENP... so what's the title you graduate with?

    meanmaryjean replied to gonz.jpg's topic in School, College Programs

    Registered Nurse* is your title. There is no difference in pay. My personal opinion is not favorable toward these expensive entry-level degrees and prospective students do not fully comprehend...
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    Part-time Job or Focus on my Grades

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

    I'm guessing (and if I am wrong please correct me) you are a 'traditional 18-21 yo' college student? Because you seem a little stuck on meeting the admission requirements for a single school- all your...
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    Acronym - WEOD

    meanmaryjean replied to ReOxyS's topic in General Nursing

    Cider donuts are great. We have a local place that has a maple-iced long john topped with a slice of bacon that has repeatedly been voted best in the state. (titusbakery.com) We also have a...
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    The paragraph is your friend, really!

    meanmaryjean replied to Jedrnurse's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I wholeheartedly endorse this post
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    RN, BSN (with master and Doctorate in other field)

    meanmaryjean replied to RNtoFNPAspirant's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Post-master's certificates are for ONLY those with an MSN. MSN is the required standard for certification so no, your master's in another discipline will not suffice. You will need another...
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    Remote Nursing Jobs in California

    meanmaryjean replied to labornurse123's topic in Nursing Career

    Just a general note about work-from-home: You still have to have child care for young
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    NICU babes dress-up for Halloween

    meanmaryjean replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you on this one IF there's been no permission/ input from