meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    DNP changing perscribing authority

    meanmaryjean replied to Secel's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    *you're
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    Homework Question

    meanmaryjean replied to AC, RN's topic in General Nursing

    We'd be happy to comment on your work- but not to do the work for
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    Does A and P II require you to dissect an animal?

    meanmaryjean replied to nettnett's topic in General Students

    Ask the school- they are the only answer that
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    Hipaa violation

    meanmaryjean replied to Invasion1's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    HIPAA is one of the first things discussed prior to and during clinicals. I have first-hand knowledge of a student's diploma being revoked- it can and does
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    Hipaa violation

    meanmaryjean replied to Invasion1's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It certainly could be. He could have his diploma
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    cheap laptop for MSN

    meanmaryjean replied to rj2011's topic in General Nursing

    Avoid that Chromebook- trust
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    Pt. With trach: cuffed but always deflated?

    meanmaryjean replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Probably they just never switched her to uncuffed. A deflated cuff is not doing any harm, trachs are expensive, so use what is on hand. See this all the time with kids who are weaned from the vent in...
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    i don't know

    meanmaryjean replied to alieu4's topic in General Students

    If you can get in an ADN program, do it. It looks like your only option right now. There are literally hundreds of RN-to-BSN programs you can look at after licensure. Get the license. Everything else...
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    Non-resident WGU prelicensure

    meanmaryjean replied to Jlyn84's topic in General Nursing

    You must be aware that the clinical portion (700+ hours) and the skills and sim lab portion take place only in those five states. You would need to travel to/ from a clinical location approximately 20...
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    Zosyn

    meanmaryjean replied to IvyRN2017's topic in Patient Medications

    Pop the seal and flood the medication part- then walk away for about half an
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    Diagnoses for DKA patients

    meanmaryjean replied to heyyoman2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What will kill the patient the
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    I need answers to 6 interview Qs from experienced RNs for an assignment

    meanmaryjean replied to Brookelynne's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Posting homework on an anonymous internet message board to be completed for you by people who may or may not be nurses 10 hours before it's due? No
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    HIPAA and Making Appointments

    meanmaryjean replied to Jolie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You could be anybody on the phone. The mother of a creepy ex-boyfriend trying to stir up trouble. I ran into the same thing when my kids turned of age. People just trying to do their jobs and not get...
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    Flying through courses

    meanmaryjean replied to Puertoriiquena's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU is competency-based. If you can demonstrate competency- you get credit for it. They do not measure seat time- which is a poor indicator of learning
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    Schools

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

    10-15 years of CRUSHING debt via West Coast? You really do not want to do that to yourself. Run the numbers. Because that much debt impacts where and how you can live, what you can afford to drive, if...
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    Nursing impacting self esteem... maybe it's just not for me?

    meanmaryjean replied to OodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    ^^I think this is the problem. You weren't 'inadequate' just inexperienced. Cast a wider net- there's something out there for
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    STAFFING SURVEY

    meanmaryjean replied to pedinurse12's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Indiana
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    Tonic clinic seizure no hx of seizure

    meanmaryjean replied to Islandpearl's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom Line: The patient got the help he needed. You will be able to think better as you get more experience. That's what being a student is all about- learning how to deal with things as they come...
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    Accredited

    meanmaryjean replied to ruthmae_65's topic in Indiana State University

    Indiana State is a state sponsored university- just like Purdue, Indiana University etc. and so holds full regional
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    STAFFING SURVEY

    meanmaryjean replied to pedinurse12's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    8:1 for PEDS?????? *shudders At my last clinical position it was 4:1 or 3:1 if oncology/ chemo patient. PICU was 1:1 (ECMO, oscillator, CVVH etc) or
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    Suspended from work for an investigation,can i resign and take another, will i look guilty

    meanmaryjean replied to SuziQ63's topic in General Nursing

    Telling the truth is always the best course of action. And I'm afraid you've painted a very bad picture for the next employer
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    Research College of Nursing

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

    No- there are members here from every continent except Antarctica. And you could have the information you asked US to look up for you by picking up the phone and CALLING the school
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    Research College of Nursing

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

    You came and asked for help and expect US to google the information WE need?
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    Research College of Nursing

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

    You might want to give us a squidge more information like what country the school is in? What state if US? What
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    I hate my CNA job!

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

    If you are that obsessed with thoughts of a one-day-a-week job, you might want to think about getting some help. That is extreme and