meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    Worries with family member's care

    meanmaryjean replied to petali's topic in General Nursing

    It must be incredibly frustrating worrying about this going on in another country. But unfortunately, we cannot, per TOS, provide you with medical advice regarding your loved
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    Flagged FBI Report

    meanmaryjean replied to Cami28's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yeah- so what kind of "traffic ticket" requires you to serve time in
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    Paying for second degree

    meanmaryjean replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    How about delaying entry until you can save enough to pay for it? Seems like the prudent thing to do. How are you planning to pay off your existing student
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    Why pediatrics?

    meanmaryjean replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Pediatric

    I was (involuntarily) at Disneyworld for a conference and almost punched the chick singing Let It Go at me.
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    Why pediatrics?

    meanmaryjean replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Pediatric

    I have worked both peds and adult critical care. Peds is amazing because kids do NOT enjoy the 'sick role' the way some adults do. All they want to do is get better. Period. Ever have to almost call...
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    Prerequisite courses

    meanmaryjean replied to Tasiaboyd28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take as long as you need to to get EXCELLENT
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    "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    meanmaryjean replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Gallows humor. It's how we cope with things
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    Had this question on a nursing practice test

    meanmaryjean replied to Fo1112394's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WHAT LINE?????? You haven't answered the
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    Western Governors vs. a Community College? Better Job Opportunities?

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

    The facilities that host WGU clinicals do so specifically to ensure they have a pipeline of
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    Is independently doing central line dressing changes within my scope of practice?

    meanmaryjean replied to kcaley's topic in Home Health

    Whoever placed the PICC should arrange for the care of said
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    Quickest way to get your BSN?!

    meanmaryjean replied to FutureNurse1128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A four year degree (BSN) is going to take, at a minimum, four years. There's no 'quick' about
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    How many hours did you work taking 7-8 credits?

    meanmaryjean replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

    *load (I can spell- I just can't
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    How many hours did you work taking 7-8 credits?

    meanmaryjean replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

    You could work full-time with just a half loaf like that. It really depends on how hard you are willing to
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    Bowel Sounds & NPO

    meanmaryjean replied to aria_alice's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Too late to edit: NPO just means the doctor won't let you
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    If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    meanmaryjean replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    August 28 will mark 40 years since I graduated from my LPN program. My ONLY regret is the 30 year gap between finishing my AAS and getting my BSN. I had 38 years at the bedside and now 2 in academia....
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    Bowel Sounds & NPO

    meanmaryjean replied to aria_alice's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Patients who are NPO can have absent, hypoactive OR hyperactive bowel sounds depending on the situation. Fresh abdomen post-op? Probably absent. Resolving obstruction? Hypoactive. Pancreatitis on...
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    Capella University Flex Path

    meanmaryjean replied to TPOYDRAS's topic in General Nursing

    That can disqualify you for n MSN down the road. Just an
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    Capella University Flex Path

    meanmaryjean replied to TPOYDRAS's topic in General Nursing

    Compare the price to Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU. Their flexpath is a copycat of WGU's affordable
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    Urgent response needed on RN Competencies after 3 years as a non clinical nurse

    meanmaryjean replied to moeBSN1988's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I don't understand the concept of 'nurse by proxy'. Do you mean training a family member to perform these
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    Tell interviewer you worked in club

    meanmaryjean replied to Open mind's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am doubtful you can use night club experience to your advantage. What exactly did your job
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    Lesson plan for CNA

    meanmaryjean replied to sonia0825's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    *rolls
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    Microbiology

    meanmaryjean replied to David1234's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Homework? Why don't you tell us your thoughts
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    Reduction of noise level during night time

    meanmaryjean replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    White noise for the patients. Because the staff has to make noise to a degree in order to communicate and do their
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    Error on official HESI Practice Question?

    meanmaryjean replied to Aedyl's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    You should know the conversion or look it up. "Not fair" will not get you far in
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    Withholding symptoms to avoid legal issues

    meanmaryjean replied to ptquery's topic in General Nursing

    How are you getting access to her medical