meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Forcibly removing piercings in psych patients

    meanmaryjean replied to KathyDay's topic in Emergency

    Color me skeptical of the original
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    I failed out of nursing school midway, now what?

    meanmaryjean replied to Jkliu888's topic in General Students

    Ditto Ditto Ditto Good advice from all three. Bird in the hand and
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    Research nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to Anro's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure - make that certain- you don't need a doctor on premises for a blood draw. And I'm assuming your protocol for WHAT you are drawing counts as a physician order. I'm going to guess you have...
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    Any slow paced online RN to BSN programs?

    meanmaryjean replied to SentinelTruth's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU has six month long terms and you work at your pace..12 credits/ term but again you have six month to
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    HIPAA violation?

    meanmaryjean replied to nurseguy213's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You did exactly right and RNNPICU gives good
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    I spoke to a WGU counselor today.....

    meanmaryjean replied to Elleveein's topic in Western Governors University

    Any chance of moving to another state where it is offered? Texas has a LOT of
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    How did/do you pay for nursing school and expenses? I need some advice.

    meanmaryjean replied to justSara's topic in General Students

    Can you sell the car and get something cheaper or take public transportation? No way in this world you should have a $350/ month car payment as a student. Half your expenses are car
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    How NOT to be a “new grad� and get an ACTUAL job??

    meanmaryjean replied to justronalyne's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If your school has a career services office. Or you can post it on AN and ask for
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    Worried about being bad at math!

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

    Just because you are 'bad at math' NOW does not make it a permanent condition. But that kind of self-talk is really hard to overcome. How about "I am not great at math RIGHT NOW but will take steps to...
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    How NOT to be a “new grad� and get an ACTUAL job??

    meanmaryjean replied to justronalyne's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Look outside of the hospital world, and have someone evaluate your
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    Nursing school plus lifting restrictions?

    meanmaryjean replied to Brayce's topic in General Nursing

    I'm reading this as the OP has not yet started the program, and the injury and restrictions are temporary. If this is the case, once the condition clears up, you're good to
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    Best Schools for MSN in Education

    meanmaryjean replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU I earned my MSN Ed at WGU and was accepted into three different doctoral programs. The price was right, the rigor was there, and the flexibility and...
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    Breaching StaRN Contract

    meanmaryjean replied to Bella_CO's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You signed. You pay. You're probably going to find a much worse job at which you will have to work many hours of OT in order to pay back the
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    Help!! New Grad in SoCal

    meanmaryjean replied to nkesely's topic in Nursing Career

    Start by looking outside of hospitals. You are way more likely to find a job, earn some money, and get some experience. Also- are you a BSN grad? Because this will also impact your job
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    Not enough experience to be hired, too much for an internship!

    meanmaryjean replied to jenoglv's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Internships are for new grads. You aren't one. You'll just have to keep networking and trying. But you're not likely to get an
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    HELP! How to Retake NCLEX after failing

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

    It would be helpful if you indicated what state you are in- as this will determine the
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    Fetal Distress

    meanmaryjean replied to Camille4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Per the Terms Of Service you agreed to when you registered, we cannot provide you medical advice..please consult those who cared for you during childbirth for the information you
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    Pre-requisites help with WGU

    meanmaryjean replied to aniiigh's topic in Western Governors University

    Straighterline does not offer
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    Forged ACLS and possible suspension of license?

    meanmaryjean replied to Tweetee102's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- just all kinds of messed up
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    "Allow LPNs to challenge the Board of Nursing to obtain RN licensure" viral post

    meanmaryjean replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Tell me one thing a petition on change.org has actually
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    Wrong profession or wrong nursing school?

    meanmaryjean replied to guest1042410's topic in General Students

    You're already in (a plus) and here is what I suggest: Sit in the front. Pay no attention to the losers in the back who are not there to learn. Learn all you can. Shine in clinicals. GRADUATE....
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    Approaching manager about returning to school

    meanmaryjean replied to EKTheRN's topic in General Nursing

    Any manager worth his/ her salt encouraged continuing education for their staff. Perhaps think of a time when your manager has encouraged you and explain this as an extension of that. This really...
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    Nurses and bullies...

    meanmaryjean replied to nightingale4me's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious about what oceangirl asks as well. I have encountered a true bully exactly twice in my 40 year career. If you perceive every single RN as a 'bully' in your interactions with them, perhaps...
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    I Passed!!!

    meanmaryjean replied to AJJKRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Congrats!
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    Texas nursing schools

    meanmaryjean replied to Sdg798's topic in General Students

    Have you looked at Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU prelicensure program? Depending on where you are in TX, you might find it is just what you