meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Firefighter husband and nurse wife

    meanmaryjean replied to Josiebrunton's topic in General Nursing

    Also- sometimes saying 'yes' to one thing (having kids, marrying a firefighter) means saying 'no' to something else (unlimited 'us time, travel nursing). It's called being an adult. You'll get the...
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    Nurse Practitioner Courses

    meanmaryjean replied to heinwfjr's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP: People in NP school are already nurses. People in PA school are layperson. But- I'm also getting my popcorn
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    Infection controling in hospital

    meanmaryjean replied to Manisha dhiman's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes we
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    Need help finding a job/ staying at a job

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

    I guess the first step is do some reflection on why you keep getting fired. And then change the behavior. What seems to be the problem? Because nothing is going to change until you
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    Hospital Ad Campaigns

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    With his laser-rocket
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    Enrollment Counselor not responding

    meanmaryjean replied to Clear Gummy Bear's topic in Western Governors University

    I would recommend emailing as
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    bad interview

    meanmaryjean replied to c6ndy012's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I absolutely did NOT 'blame the victim'. I said there are two sides to every story and we only know one. OP's story doesn't make a lot of sense. And in my experience, persons who are put on the spot...
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    Hospital Ad Campaigns

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Before Famous QB announced he was moving to another team, he first met with the CEO to affirm his ongoing commitment to the children's hospital. Quality human being that
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    Cannot seem to pass skilled portion of BLS

    meanmaryjean replied to thatgirl37's topic in General Students

    Shoulders DIRECTLY over hands and think about lifting your knees up. Your body weight is sufficient to compress the chest as much as needed. I taught BLS for 30+ years and never did I EVER 'fail'...
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    Is this considered falsification?

    meanmaryjean replied to MommyRN89's topic in General Nursing

    That is not falsification- it is
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    Californians with Convictions

    meanmaryjean replied to Guest1007726's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What you have left out it YOUR situation. What type of convictions- misdemeanor or felony? When? How
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    Help

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

    That's a lesson learned that I wish you'd share here on AN. But I think your best approach is to pay off that balance like quilty said and move forward from there. You might get a second job for a...
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    Hospital Ad Campaigns

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    But then on Twitter I follow a Cavell Fund raising $$ in England for nurses who are in
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    Hospital Ad Campaigns

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    There was JUST a new one for 'victims' of hair loss after chemo!
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    Hospital Ad Campaigns

    meanmaryjean replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My youngest daughter's boyfriend is from England. He was here in the states a couple months ago, and we were watching TV. An ad for the hospital I used to work at came on (starring the famous QB it is...
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    MSN Professors?

    meanmaryjean replied to Annieeeeeee's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well first, PhD and MSN are not certifications but rather are academic degrees. Earning an MSN can qualify you to teach in an LPN/ LVN program and undergraduate programs. (ADN and BSN) One generally...
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    Help

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

    Only Rasmussen can answer that. But why would you not want to get credit for classes you've already taken? You don't give us much information to work
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    bad interview

    meanmaryjean replied to c6ndy012's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We only have one side of this story. Keep that in
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    Nursing School Needs Repair (And Why I Quit)

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

    Interestingly, the OPs bio does not indicate engineering at all- but banking. And just a few months ago he/ she was 'loving' nursing school. So there's
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    Should I try to go back to school?

    meanmaryjean replied to wandwaving's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot say whether or not you should return to school- but I CAN say- avoid WCU! Please, please, please run the numbers on the appalling amount of student debt you would accrue at this for-profit...
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    Need help finding a job/ staying at a job

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

    How is it that you "can't stay at a job"? Do you mean you won't stay- or you get
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    ATI comprehensive predictor score

    meanmaryjean replied to Nurse2b321123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agreed- why would you intentionally NOT STUDY for such an important
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    bad interview

    meanmaryjean replied to c6ndy012's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You use of the extremely emotionally charged language such as what I bolded above is
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    Nursing Schools That Do Not Require Exams For Entry

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

    Nursing SCHOOL requires standardized tests- and the NCLEX is one. Why not work on becoming a better test-taker? Like any skill, it can be
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    Competitive GPA

    meanmaryjean replied to Ty96's topic in General Students

    It REALLY depends on the school and the applicant pool they have to work