meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Pre-Licensure BSN

    meanmaryjean replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Western Governors University

    Let's clear something up. The entire program is 'pre-licensure' because you're not yet a nurse. That first term is 'pre-clinical' because you haven't been in the hospital clinical setting yet. So as...
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    Should I Get My BSN

    meanmaryjean replied to PICU RNtoCRNA's topic in General Students

    With the IOMs recommendation -you are going to need it eventually. It opens many more doors for you down the
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    Teaching project on discharge for preterm infant parents

    meanmaryjean replied to afac1986's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Safe
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    Starting Nursing after 4 years off

    meanmaryjean replied to tindera's topic in General Nursing

    Ask questions and find a brain sheet that works for
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    Pre-Licensure BSN

    meanmaryjean replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Western Governors University

    Actually, I did get my RN-to-BSN and MSN through WGU and I currently work for them in the PL program. And to your other question, when you get admitted- you'll get a lab and clinical calendar for the...
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    Wife and Mom. How many pre reqs is too much.

    meanmaryjean replied to Hannah8708's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is a standard load for a college
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    I did something in clinical that may fail me? Pls read.

    meanmaryjean replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Students

    First, you cannot control the past. Moving forward, be very sure you know what your instructor wants. Second, you describe him as 'really mean' and failing students for 'not knowing one med'. I doubt...
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    Nursing pre reqs

    meanmaryjean replied to Ashlynn2015's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are not sure what school 'WSU' is. Your best source of information is an adviser at that school. They are the authoritative source of factual
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    Retake Eligibility

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

    Lonely? Negative? ArmaniX asks a legitimate question, one that most practicing nurses (and patients) would also ask. I have the same concerns and I assure you I am neither lonely nor negative. (And...
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    My husband wakes me up!

    meanmaryjean replied to BabyRN_nights's topic in General Nursing

    AKA the No-Tell
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    RN to BSN need to get back to work as an RN

    meanmaryjean replied to daniellatim's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed- start looking for an RN job right now. You are not likely to land a new grad/ internship so you need to be less picky about getting your foot in the
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    Pre-Licensure BSN

    meanmaryjean replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Western Governors University

    Because there is a huge growth initiative in TX as Calis BON makes growth there much more difficult that TX
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    My husband wakes me up!

    meanmaryjean replied to BabyRN_nights's topic in General Nursing

    You can also make those preemptive strikes by phone while you are working. Let's just say that I have personal experience with their
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    Flu Shot = Sick

    meanmaryjean replied to Taina33's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And to your point, there is no way around a mandatory immunization. That's why they are called "requirements", and just so you.are aware, you'll need one every year to continue to work in
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    Working while pregnant and sick. Someone help!

    meanmaryjean replied to Cerazo's topic in General Nursing

    See your physician
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    Ventilator Tubing Condensation

    meanmaryjean replied to emeraldcitynurse's topic in Home Health

    I always maintained the circuit and dumped it back into the FP/ heater. All of my RTs in PICU did the same not only with the home vents but hospital vents. Opening the circuit increases the risk of...
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    Recommended experience time before CCRN

    meanmaryjean replied to NobleD'Amour's topic in General Nursing

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    Recommended experience time before CCRN

    meanmaryjean replied to NobleD'Amour's topic in General Nursing

    Two years. And. OP, I feel.compelled to mention to you (and I do not mean to be snarky) that "yall" is not a word. I noticed you used it extensively in another thread. Just as textspeak is...
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    SCHOOLS IN COLORADO???

    meanmaryjean replied to jaimebarger's topic in General Students

    Cost, (sometimes) sketchy or non-existent accreditation, Cost, (sometimes) poor quality instruction leaving you unhireable, Cost, and (oftentimes) non-transferable credit when you try to go for a...
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    Needlestick yesterday, should I report it?

    meanmaryjean replied to I like cats's topic in General Students

    No snark was delivered. Rather, experienced nurses and nurse educators took the time to comment on on a thread that YOU started, providing you with a perspective you seemed to lack regarding this VERY...
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    Is an ADN (instead of BSN) a mistake if I then want to go to grad school for CNM?

    meanmaryjean replied to pcat518's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Do the ADN and then progress. It's not a
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    Can I get an advice for LVN to RN program?

    meanmaryjean replied to korea's topic in LPN to RN

    Source? Because that seems like painting with an extremely broad
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    New nurse assistant but already want to quit

    meanmaryjean replied to amz93's topic in General Nursing

    Is this your first
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    Can lpn/rn work at a funeral home?

    meanmaryjean replied to northmississippi's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I cannot think of a single thing that a nursing license would qualify you to
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    Needlestick yesterday, should I report it?

    meanmaryjean replied to I like cats's topic in General Students

    You still need to report this to your instructor and the facility. ASAP. You are going to be in much, much more trouble if you cover this up than if you just do WHAT A PRUDENT NURSE WOULD DO and...