meanmaryjean DNP, RN

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    First time on the floor ever!

    meanmaryjean replied to lovingme01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We ALL felt that way at first. You just learned to walk- and are comparing yourself to marathoners. You'll get there- it does get
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    Can I still become a nurse with a low GPA?

    meanmaryjean replied to JAlan95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP: Not trying to pile on or be snarky- but I see a big red flag in the statement that you say you were 'given' four Fs. One is not 'given' grades in school- one EARNS them. You need to own that...
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    Evening LPN programs in and around bronx area

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

    Job placement into a hospital setting is probably not going to happen. Very few hospitals employ LPNs any longer in the inpatient setting. Your state Board of Nursing has a list of approved programs-...
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    Want to be an LVN but I can't pass the TEAS

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

    "Terrible at math" is not a permanent condition. If you need help- GET HELP! Work at it, every single day until you are proficient to the degree you need to be to be a nurse. Maybe that will take you...
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    Anyone commute long distance to school everyday?

    meanmaryjean replied to LindsayRadun's topic in General Students

    OP: You can find out the school schedule with a simple phone call. I commuted an hour each way in LPN school - five days a week. But I had a carpool group that made it
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    Chaffey college nursing qualification

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

    Only the school can answer that. But be aware that the school may let you in but the Board of Nursing may deny you for licensure. Yes- even if you graduate you can be denied licensure! It depends on...
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    Too good to be true?

    meanmaryjean replied to Racer15's topic in General Nursing

    It has to do with the funding for the study. If it's being funded by a drug company with deep pockets- they are likely to pay more. WHERE do you do the infusions would be my
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    Seeking Financial advice

    meanmaryjean replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Nursing

    The book Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey is a great guide to budgeting, saving and all things financial. Highly recommended. And congrats for going against the expectation of blowing your first year's...
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    Will going to Nova hurt my chances for Duke?

    meanmaryjean replied to NicuNurseD's topic in General Nursing

    The snobbery inherent in that professor's advice is appalling. A FREE MSN that could catapult you to an NNP program? I'd take that in a New York
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    graduate RN without license looking for job

    meanmaryjean replied to lexi52150's topic in Nursing Career

    Why are you 'unable' to take the NCLEX now? That might give us some insight. Are you simply unable to afford it? Have you taken it previously? When did you
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    Comment for Corey

    meanmaryjean replied to HereIamagain's topic in General Nursing

    You should go back to that thread and post your response. The OP will see it there, but maybe not here. Just click the green 'Comment' box under the original post on that
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    Guilt after shifts

    meanmaryjean replied to Pedsnurse1026's topic in General Nursing

    Hematoma is a known complication of IV attempts, esp. in the elderly. If anyone 'caused' it it was the patient who insisted you remove a perfectly functional
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    Where to start out of high school

    meanmaryjean replied to Futurenurse969's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The Board of Nursing in each state maintains a list of approved programs and they are generally grouped by the type of degree. University BSN programs abound- you just haven't figured out how to...
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    Fundraising help for student event

    meanmaryjean replied to DoryTheDogNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You big box stores (WalMart, Target, and the like) are usually good places to start. Maybe medical supply houses / suppliers for either cash or in-kind donations. You might also ask your local...
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    Pursuing RN with a Non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree

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

    I think the ADN at your community college is the way to go. Don't bother with further degrees that are not nursing if you truly want to be a
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    Fundraising help for student event

    meanmaryjean replied to DoryTheDogNurse's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly does Shepherd's Hope do? That might help guide the discussion. Also- you want to go after straight donations. Matching IS usually for employees only. If it's not matching, smaller donors...
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    Student about to Graduate University

    meanmaryjean replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Students

    Perhaps the fact that the overwhelming majority of AN users are in the US colors your thinking about how prevalent these problems are in the US compared to other
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    Anaesthetic Nurse in California and Texas

    meanmaryjean replied to Keenie's topic in Nurse Registration

    LPN/ LVN do not typically work in the OR in any capacity in this
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    Anaesthetic Nurse in California and Texas

    meanmaryjean replied to Keenie's topic in Nurse Registration

    There is no such role for
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    Student about to Graduate University

    meanmaryjean replied to marlena.erika's topic in General Students

    From your username- it appears you are not yet an RN and so really unqualified to speak to this issue. To say something 'isn't a problem in Aus/ NZ' when you are not an RN is ridiculous. How can you...
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    Are you a nurse practitioner without any nursing experience?

    meanmaryjean replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    There are such NPs. One posted here last fall/winter and lamented what a mistake she had made. I cannot find the thread but some will remember
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    Q. re:Decline after rec'g care

    meanmaryjean replied to 77for2011's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Because Haiti is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere and temporary gains often reverse themselves once acute care interventions cease. Tragic but
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    Resus/Trauma charting in Meditech

    meanmaryjean replied to cerejanebellum's topic in Emergency

    I just want to express my sympathies for the fact that you're stuck with
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    Confused about FNP and CAGS

    meanmaryjean replied to madlab97's topic in General Nursing

    First, how is a five-year program 'accelerated'? Second, what does the acronym CAGS mean? Third, perhaps you should have clarity about your desired path in nursing before enrolling in an advanced...
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    Online MSN programs for non nursing degree holders???

    meanmaryjean replied to GullahNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Those states are Indiana, Texas, California, Florida, and