meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    How do I take nursing prerequisites post-BS?

    meanmaryjean replied to simran.anand's topic in School, College Programs

    You would enroll as a 'courses only' or 'non-degree seeking' student. Almost every community college or university has this status for folks just like
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    Travel Agency Recruiter harassing me to take the offer

    meanmaryjean replied to nomad29's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would seriously get a police report made. This is way, way, WAY over the top. You might also contact the BBB and file a consumer
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    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    meanmaryjean replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with all above. No WAY would I open up to someone employed on my unit - I prefer to keep that stuff outside the walls of my
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    Chances of Getting into Nursing School?

    meanmaryjean replied to rileowski's topic in General Students

    It's probably a good idea to look at a number of schools- rather than pinning your hopes on just one. Not putting all your eggs in one basket and
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    Discipline on license

    meanmaryjean replied to ivorygirl623's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Not saying this applies to OP: But Medicare/ Medicaid fraud convictions might pre-date a license and maybe that's the disparity?
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    What should I have done about super low O2 levels?

    meanmaryjean replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Students

    You didn't notify anyone? Seriously? Really poor judgement- whether or not the reading was correct, ALWAYS (as a student) notify the nurse of abnormal
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    New RN...need help finding an online RN-MSN

    meanmaryjean replied to RedGlitter's topic in General Nursing

    WGU grads have been accepted at literally hundreds of universities for higher degrees, including NP.
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    Patient's "right" to abuse nurses...I need your opinion

    meanmaryjean replied to MsNewbee's topic in General Nursing

    Is it at ALL possible that the supervisor was being sarcastic? Because that was my first thought about her
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    Career ending Allergic Contact Dermatitis

    meanmaryjean replied to 1RRT's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming you are working closely with your
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    I lost my CNA state certificate

    meanmaryjean replied to Halienichole26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Indiana, CNAs are licensed through the Health Department not the
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    should I be ashamed that I can't handle the hospital?

    meanmaryjean replied to chiariwarrior's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    There is no shame in not working in a hospital! It's certainly not where the growth in jobs is either. Do what works for you. PS: I had intercranial hypertension 30 years ago- avoided a shunt with a...
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    Is nursing school and the clinicals really that tough?

    meanmaryjean replied to BuriedSet127's topic in General Students

    I like that your patient is quoting Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks) in A League of Their
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    I am not satisfied with my assigned preceptorship unit

    meanmaryjean replied to Nabeelaodu's topic in General Students

    "I just fear that this assignment will limit my experience and growth as a nurse and I won't get to be the good nurse I want to be." What is ACTUALLY limiting you is this attitude. What ultimately...
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    3 DUIs What are my Chances of Being an RN?

    meanmaryjean replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    As someone who makes admission decisions- I would pass based on the most recent DUI. I have ONE clinical site that would accept someone with 2 remote DUIs - and if there were just the two in the...
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    Discipline on license

    meanmaryjean replied to ivorygirl623's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What is NPDB? Just
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    Discipline on license

    meanmaryjean replied to ivorygirl623's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Without knowing what the discipline is- it is difficult to say. Have you complied with all BON demands (continuing ed/ fines/ etc)? Perhaps that is the
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    SC, Going for my RN need advice on scholarships/aid

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

    Fill out the FAFSA and make an appointment at your school's Financial Aid Office
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    Why is Pharmacology so hard?

    meanmaryjean replied to petagayle's topic in General Students

    Pharmacology is hard because you don't have enough to hang those bits of information on yet. Flashcards and mnemonics are useful in getting you through the memorization part. Have you asked your...
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    bad gpa but so eager to be an RN

    meanmaryjean replied to Asiye041617's topic in Nursing Career

    Some schools only look at your science GPA and I would concentrate on those. You can always look to LPN program, which might not factor previous college work so heavily. Google all the schools in your...
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    What book or tool should I get to start preparing for the CCRN exam?

    meanmaryjean replied to EternalFeather's topic in Critical Care

    AACN's Core Curriculum for whichever of the three CCRN exams you plan to take is the gold standard. After all, it's their
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    Please can you help me.

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

    What kind of help are you seeking? I am
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    Transferring nursing credit

    meanmaryjean replied to Lovely2123's topic in General Nursing

    I know of no schools that accept nursing credits from other programs. The reasons are many and valid- but you are likely starting from the beginning. You non-nursing course should transfer
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    Drug Calculation Questions Need Answers Please

    meanmaryjean replied to anita jones's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We won't do your homework for you- but would be happy to comment on what you have completed thus far. Also- do you mean BID when you write
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    Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    meanmaryjean replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    An OA is an Objective Assessment (aka a multiple choice test). A PA is a Performance Assessment and is usually a paper, but could also be a powerpoint, video or some other means of assessment. I...
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    How do I encorporate Nursing in owning a Homeless Shelter

    meanmaryjean replied to LexiiLewisChapman's topic in Psychiatric

    "Owning" a homeless shelter? What do you think the source of income will be? I think that your best bet right now is to GO to a homeless shelter and learn how they operate. Because without that basic...