meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Is it worth it?

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

    You have a charge or a conviction? Five years seems like a long time to only be charged with
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    An inquiry about online nursing classes.

    meanmaryjean replied to ndifon clive's topic in General Students

    There are no 100% online nursing programs in the US. There is always a clinical component no matter what the degree
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    So worried....Should i quit RN program due to legal/background issue?

    meanmaryjean replied to jss1985's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It is not 'nonsense' for the Board of Nursing to do it's sworn duty to protect the public. I am reading a lot of 'but it's not my fault' in your post. You seem to take ZERO responsibility for the...
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    What classes should I take to be a rn

    meanmaryjean replied to Diazmaria311's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly, if you qualify for AP English, you are likely a fairly skilled writer. And so, of all the courses you listed, AP English is the least useful. You could probably safely take regular English...
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    Tips For LPNs Going For Their RN Degree

    meanmaryjean replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, by not having prerequisites, all of the additional courses that go into the degree will be COrequisites. And that means 18 months is likely not going to happen AND you will have a much heavier...
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    Peds travel nursing?

    meanmaryjean replied to wildnursebrendan's topic in Travel

    I have three friends who do peds ICU travel and they have no want of assignments in locations they
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    An inquiry about online nursing classes.

    meanmaryjean replied to ndifon clive's topic in General Students

    What type of 'nursing certificate'? You cannot become an LPN or RN entirely online. Can you clarify as to exactly what program you are referring to? Also, are you in the
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    Help! What kind of Nurse am I describing?

    meanmaryjean replied to SoundMind's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you are describing a nurse who works in psych/ mental
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    ADN w/ BS degree Not Nursing to NP.

    meanmaryjean replied to New Starts's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With VERY few exceptions- you will need to complete a BSN before enrolling in an NP program. The good news is that with a previous bachelor's, this is accomplished rather quickly once you pass NCLEX...
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    Breast feeding mom struggles as a home health nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to Mmindez's topic in General Nursing

    Good decision- put yourself in the patient's / family's
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    Online ADN program?

    meanmaryjean replied to AKTmidwife's topic in General Nursing

    Non-nursing bachelor's + ADN does NOT equal BSN for MSN admission purposes. And you cannot do an ADN online for the reasons stated
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    Breast feeding mom struggles as a home health nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to Mmindez's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer may have 50 employees, but not at one site. You cannot reasonably expect- while working in someone's home- to be provided a 'private place to pump'. I am NOT trying to discourage you- I...
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    Occupational exposure to floor wax

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseHP's topic in General Nursing

    We used to experience this (respiratory irritation and watering eyes) in my previous clinical job when they stripped and waxed the floors- it's not the wax so much as they put industrial fans on it to...
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    Make It STOP!

    meanmaryjean posted a topic in General Nursing

    Trigger Warning: This is a general venting thread. Toes may be stepped upon. Snowflakes may face warm temperatures. No one person is the target. Please, fellow AN participants, make the following...
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    Gainesville Relocation

    meanmaryjean replied to Beachesandthrees's topic in Florida Nursing

    Trulia is a great online source for homes. I know you're looking to rent, BUT you can search nearby home for sale and see crime reports and much more. We are relocating to Lake City in a couple years...
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    Pediatrics Nursing book and accessories

    meanmaryjean replied to littleangel28's topic in General Nursing

    Waley and Wong is a standard text. You ought to be able to find a reasonably priced copy on Amazon or
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    Feeling unliked and unrespected at work

    meanmaryjean replied to Juniper83's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a whole entire life outside of work- I suggest you do
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    Occupational exposure to floor wax

    meanmaryjean replied to NurseHP's topic in General Nursing

    One post
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    New Grad & Scheduling Difficulties

    meanmaryjean replied to 02468's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sometimes you have to do hard things. If you were my child- I would say "Tough it out". No one will die, nothing horrible will happen. and it will force you to go out and become a part of your new...
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    Make It STOP!

    meanmaryjean replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    You're
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    RN to BSN?

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

    You're going to have a very tough time getting a job as a nurse if you follow this path. You will be an 'old new grad' and that is NOT a good place to be. There's a reason these are not known as...
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    Can a nurse help me with these questions plees?

    meanmaryjean replied to dragonhawk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Seriously, you could have googled this by now, you are not going to get spoon-fed the answer. You seem to not want to expend any mental energy on
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    Chemistry Clep- University of Maryland

    meanmaryjean replied to eehfn1212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hate to break it to you, but you should indeed be worried about them not taking it. Chemistry is a lab science- and if they require it with lab,
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    Make It STOP!

    meanmaryjean replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and it JUST occurred to me that being a nurse entails working weekends and holidays. How can I avoid this - because my family is really important to me (unlike all the rest of the...
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    Make It STOP!

    meanmaryjean replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    THIS x