meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Degree Help!!! LPN-NP

    meanmaryjean replied to reynoldsamber1990's topic in General Nursing

    If your ultimate goal is NP, then a BSN will be required at some point in time. All things being equal- just go for the BSN in my
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    Tips For LPNs Going For Their RN Degree

    meanmaryjean replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in LPN to RN

    There are no 100% online RN programs. There is always clinical involved. Depending on where you live, Excelsior and WGU have programs with online didactic plus in person
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    New grad needs advice

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseJoJo17's topic in General Nursing

    Also- if you are not yet a nurse, per AllNurses TOS, you cannot use 'nurse' in your
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    NP Career Questions

    meanmaryjean replied to CareerSwitch1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow- you are asking a LOT. To expect someone here (who may or may not be a nurse) to write the complete answers to the extreme number of questions you've posted is not realistic. Why not talk to an...
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    Testifying against someone- this took place before I was technically a nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to bear94's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The situation has nothing to do with her employment. HIPAA does not apply. If you read the original post, all she did was take someone to the ER. She NOW works there, but did not at the time of the...
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    Testifying against someone- this took place before I was technically a nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to bear94's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You weren't a nurse and you.weren't acting as.one during this event. HIPAA does not
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    Best way to earn a BSN as an RN, ADN with a non nursing bachelor?

    meanmaryjean replied to PMHNPonTheMaking's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    23
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    Math test help

    meanmaryjean replied to cvinson30's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.5 x 1,200,000 = 900,000 you are
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    Best way to earn a BSN as an RN, ADN with a non nursing bachelor?

    meanmaryjean replied to PMHNPonTheMaking's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I started at WGU with an ADN and a BS in another discipline and was done in 5 months, 3
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    Babysit while studying for NCLEX.

    meanmaryjean replied to bbb.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you asking if one can have a job (babysitting) while studying away from the job? In which case the answer is of course- almost everyone does. If you are asking about studying WHILE ON THE JOB- the...
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    Failed the NCLEX 5 times. Please Help!

    meanmaryjean replied to alliperkins889's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP: My advice is to take the test immediately after the review course. For first and second time test-takers, this results in higher pass rates. I don't know that you can extrapolate it to sixth time-...
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    Background check!

    meanmaryjean replied to Charlie128's topic in Nursing Career

    Why don't you just get the notarized disposition form and get the official answer to your question? I'm guessing you were convicted, and the community service was your
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    Looking for a comprehensive list of hospital units

    meanmaryjean replied to Sunnysandy's topic in Nursing Career

    Call and
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    Is this reportable to the BON?

    meanmaryjean replied to TX_L&DRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Agreed! It is on the same level as stopping in to check your child's temp, or your own
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    Best Online MSN Leadership Programs?

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

    I was accepted to three doctoral programs with my WGU
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    NCLEX exam without going to nursing school?

    meanmaryjean replied to Mora101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Become a nurse without ANY clinical experience/ education? Tell me you are
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    Possible moving advice

    meanmaryjean replied to jenoglv's topic in General Nursing

    Indiana! I own a 1600sf house in a nice subdivision under $140k. Great job market. Decent schools. And def four
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    Is this reportable to the BON?

    meanmaryjean replied to TX_L&DRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Mind. Your. Own.
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    Pre-requisites help with WGU

    meanmaryjean replied to aniiigh's topic in Western Governors University

    The pre-clinical term (in which you would take all three of those courses) is the term which is make-or-break as far as getting admitted to the clinical part of the program. If you take them prior to...
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    Plastic surgeon office Vs. Hospital

    meanmaryjean replied to Kasstg's topic in General Nursing

    Office work pays substantially less than hospital work. It also offers far less opportunity for advancement and role
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    Child Life Specialist vs Pediatric RN

    meanmaryjean replied to futurern118's topic in General Students

    What in the world makes you think parents are out of the equation for Child Life? And frankly- the opportunities are very limited for them. Not much in the way of growth or opportunity. The last...
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    WGU Pre-Licensure BSN Program

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

    Yes, you can complete Biochem and Pharm during the first pre-clinical term. Most everyone does. Clinicals are scheduled- and not by you. You work 1:1 with a nurse, and you work their schedule. BUT...
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    Debate: Nurses attitude,a contributing factor towards low patients turnout in rural areas

    meanmaryjean replied to Memepapi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Low turnout for
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    WGU Pre-Licensure BSN Program

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

    I work in this program and would be happy to answer anything I
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    Online RN progam

    meanmaryjean replied to SummerChapman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    True, but about 20% of prelicensure BSN students at WGU are LPNs/