meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    I disclosed my disability and now they won't answer my calls

    meanmaryjean replied to LaneyD's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    What Mulan said: If you cannot meet the requirements of the job (rotating shifts) then look for another. And stop hounding the hiring manager- she likely was being nice and then you maybe over...
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    Not accepted what's next?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jmoh642's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A good rule is to not put all your eggs in one basket- apply to multiple
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    Is it a medication error if...?

    meanmaryjean replied to kbrowning's topic in Patient Medications

    Pulling a med and not giving it is
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    Visible tattoos appropriate for RN's?

    meanmaryjean replied to jayne12's topic in General Students

    In ALL of the clinical sites where my students go (over a dozen) the rule is no visible tattoos at any time. This rule is both for students and employees at every level (so in other words, not just...
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    If I live in WI, how long can I practice RN in Minnesota without having to retake boards

    meanmaryjean replied to jake5497's topic in General Nursing

    You can also hold a license in more than one state at a
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    My apologies

    meanmaryjean replied to YellowMaskrosbarn's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that when people show us who they really are, we should believe
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    First time posters

    meanmaryjean replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in General Students

    Yes. You.
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    Career Change.. advice needed!

    meanmaryjean replied to StephV84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like you have a solid plan in place. I would advise holding off on the hard sciences (A&P and Micro, Chem and Biochem if needed) until you've gotten your feet wet. I feel (my opinion only)...
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    NP path question

    meanmaryjean replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You asked our opinions, we gave them . Do as you wish. Be aware also that very few post-bacc programs allow students to transfer in coursework from other universities. Just an FYI. Again, if your...
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    What are my options?

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

    OK- since you asked. I think you should re-take both A&P 1 and 2 at the community college. You need to ace them or you are not going to get into anything except an extremely expensive for-profit....
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    Incivility And The Workplace

    meanmaryjean replied to armygirlabn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perhaps some examples would be helpful. Because it is true, when things are busy, people tend to be blunt. Being blunt is NOT the same as having bad behavior or bullying. It is not adhering to the...
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    Nursing Instructor Anger Management

    meanmaryjean replied to sarahky79's topic in General Students

    Just an addendum: I in no way, shape or form was trying to condone the instructor's behavior in throwing your phone. That was wrong. And you owned the part you played in the disruption- which is good....
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    Should I study LPN or RN?

    meanmaryjean replied to VyTruong's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If the LPN program does not require PERT, I would do LPN and here's why: You will get additional experience with the language while in school. That experience will be in the world of healthcare, and...
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    Nursing Instructor Anger Management

    meanmaryjean replied to sarahky79's topic in General Students

    Have you spoken 1:1 with the instructor? I think that should be your first step. You both have some blame to bear - and it sounds like the relationship could be
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    Hair does in nursing shoes

    meanmaryjean replied to Moonsun1996's topic in General Students

    That would get you sent home from clinical in my program. Pick your battle- this is one you will
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    NP path question

    meanmaryjean replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No clue. Is your first bachelor's foreign? If it is, your first step is to see if anyone will admit you. Baby steps my friend, baby
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    NP path question

    meanmaryjean replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If they are going to pay for a master's degree, they want someone with experience, not a new grad. Master's entry grads often have difficulty securing that first job in some
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    Fairness

    meanmaryjean replied to Hink12's topic in General Nursing

    Managements FIRST responsibility is to the
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    NP path question

    meanmaryjean replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The reason it is difficult to get a job as an RN with an entry-level MSN is because hospitals are reluctant to hire someone with a master's degree for an entry-level new grad position. Your best bet...
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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    meanmaryjean replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with a CNA who literally would clock out and go HOME (2 blocks away) to
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    How does Accreditation for BSN/MSN work?

    meanmaryjean replied to jason4546's topic in General Students

    Regional accreditation is VERY important in my opinion, because without it, you are not able to transfer credits earned to another university. At least not easily. And you never, EVER know what life...
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    NCLEX and SATA questions

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

    The key thing to remember about SATA questions is to think of them as being four separate and distinct true/ false
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    The elephant in the room: Sleep

    meanmaryjean replied to Ioreth's topic in General Students

    Two suggestions (I have done my master's and doctoral work on sleep/ fatigue/ shift work) 1: Maintain a consistent schedule. Go to bed at the same time every night, get up at the same time every...
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    Los Angeles: Any Grads or Current Students from WGU pre-licensure program?

    meanmaryjean replied to nursegoals90's topic in Western Governors University

    OP: You might want to use the 'search' feature (upper right hand corner of this page) to view one of the dozens of threads about this program. I work in the program and can tell you that our NCLEX...
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    Doing my pre-request!!!

    meanmaryjean replied to sally.abusabha's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No reason to feel stupid- I would probably start a war or something butchering a language in another country!