meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Sleep

    meanmaryjean replied to Jbeckett11's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You might read up on the role that light exposure- particularly screens - play in sleep onset. Sleep hygiene is a special area of study and interest for me, and there is a LOT of evidence out there...
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    Fingerprint failure

    meanmaryjean replied to Rntr's topic in General Nursing

    I had to get fingerprinted THREE TIMES for a job- and where I live you go into the jail for that. Lotion your hands hourly before you go. Hydrate too. That's what finally worked for me. Fun Fact: I...
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    Dream Job

    meanmaryjean replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    I've often wondered the same thing. I suspect it's a function of age. Much like a 'dream man/ woman/partner'. You eventually realize they are a figment of your imagination, lower your expectations and...
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    Doing my pre-request!!!

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

    Sally, No snark intended - I sense that perhaps English is not your first language. The word is 'prerequisites'. PS: Kudos to ALL of you second-language folks out there is AN-land. I cannot even...
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    RN to BSN Programs

    meanmaryjean replied to aqhax2's topic in General Nursing

    Google will reveal literally hundreds of programs. Since you've not given us ANY detail- it's hard to answer your
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    Question

    meanmaryjean replied to AllisonD123's topic in School, College Programs

    PLEASE do not go to WCU. The crushing student loan debt will severely impact every area of your life forndecades to come.. Do you know a nurse you.can talk to about this? If not, please use the searxh...
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    Ivy Tech Nursing Program

    meanmaryjean replied to laurennicole320's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    True. Right now all four major Indy systems are hiring ADNs as fast as they can..and paying $$ toward that BSN
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    Need help on this basic med math problem?

    meanmaryjean replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    1 unit = 1000 milliunits (just as 1 gram = 1000 milligrams) Does that
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    Ivy Tech Nursing Program

    meanmaryjean replied to laurennicole320's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I recently attended Senior Day at Ivy Tech in Lawrence and 95% of them already had jobs lined
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    West Coast University(all SOCAL locations) worth it?

    meanmaryjean replied to AjAy2124's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Run the numbers on the crushing student loan debt you would acquire at WCU. That alone should scare you
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    RNs who work from home?

    meanmaryjean replied to K1203's topic in Case Management

    Sorry- I just saw this! I started as a Clinical Instructor shortly after getting my MSN. Did that part-time while I worked PICU bedside and got my DNP. Once I had my doctorate I went to academia (and...
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    Career path help

    meanmaryjean replied to Lc645's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP: there are no 100% online BSN programs for prelicensure (in other words- to become an RN). all of the ones in which content is delivered online also require hundreds of clinical hours as
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    Psoriasis help

    meanmaryjean replied to abusbea's topic in General Students

    Have you seen a dermatologist for this? Because per our TOS, we cannot offer you medical
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    Low Census- HELP

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseNikkiJ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's the problem with agency/ per diem- you are the first to get booted. Seems like a part-time job where you are a direct employee is the solution. WAY more stable
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    Recently Completed BSN Prelicensure Program

    meanmaryjean replied to OliverElio87's topic in Western Governors University

    Ask your enrollment counselor to send yo a 'sample cohort calendar'- it will show you the entire 2.5 years on a single page and will answer some of those
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    Pregnant

    meanmaryjean replied to Rp605's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Why are you 'certain' you won't be able to do it? I went back to NICU 3 weeks post c-section. Not ideal, but here I am, 37 years later, still
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    Baltimore patient left at bus stop middle night 30 degree wearing just hospital gown

    meanmaryjean replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    ALWAYS two sides to a story.
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    Parent to Nurse advice

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

    Unless your child is a frequent, frequent flyer- most of them won't even remember you. Be proactive and discuss with your clinical
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    Male RN and phobia to see people vomiting?

    meanmaryjean replied to LStgo's topic in Men in Nursing

    How you get over a problem with seeing people vomit is by seeing people vomit. a lot of people. A lot of times. If you work in a hospital, you will get plenty of
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    If you have a BSN, would you consider LPN rather than ABSN?

    meanmaryjean replied to lolotambu's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to go against the prevailing opinion here and recommend LPN. Here's why - you can begin earning a living wage which will enable you to chip away at the existing debt. True, location...
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    please HELP. Gang related questions

    meanmaryjean replied to abigail10137's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The correct answer IS to follow the policy; however, spend some time thinking about what that policy might be. Offer your thoughts- and then say "But I'm sure you have a policy in place and that would...
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    Transferring nursing credits after failing out

    meanmaryjean replied to Blittle2018's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know of NO schools that will accept nursing credits from another school. This is true across the country. You will likely be starting over. My advice would be to be grateful for the opportunity and...
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    Starting WGU February 1st, 2018

    meanmaryjean replied to Moneynurse1's topic in Western Governors University

    Welcome! I started the WGU RN-to-BSN program after I was an ADN for 30 years- literally didn't know how to copy and paste! Was REALLY leery of the online environment and unsure of myself. Best thing...
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    Flu - Missing Class

    meanmaryjean replied to Phlebotomist21's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your
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    MSN nurse generalist degree to NP

    meanmaryjean replied to raellagr's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Google 'post-master's nurse practitioner programs' and pick from among the hundreds of programs