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  1. Lab results withheld until after physician review?

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    This is good to be aware of but I don't think it applies in this case. I accessed my own personal Quest Labs account, not my electronic health record at the

  2. Lab results withheld until after physician review?

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the replies, folks. I was able to access the lab results electronically directly through Quest Labs. So I'm good. Thanks

  3. Should I upload a photo for job application?

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am filling out an online application for an RN job. In additional to uploading my resume, there is a space where I can upload a photo of myself. It says that this is optional. Should I upload a...

  4. What nursing skills will I never learn if I start my RN career in home health?

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Home Health

    You make several good points, Nurse/56. Thank

  5. What nursing skills will I never learn if I start my RN career in home health?

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Home Health

    Can you elaborate on what you are saying, Nurse On The Go? I performed many assessments on hospital patients during nursing school, and they always felt rushed because I had other patients to get to....

  6. Is it too late for a Residency?

    Lemon Bars replied to GwenBear's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry to hear about your back pain. Hopefully people with experience will reply and give you good advice. I just got my RN license yesterday morning and I'm looking for my first nursing job. In...

  7. How to approach Home Health RN interview as a new grad?

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated form a BSN program in May and took the NCLEX-RN on Friday, two days ago. Assuming that I passed the NCLEX, I should be ready to pursue my first nursing job. To date, I have had only one...

  8. Does PVD include both PAD and CVI?

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi. I'm studying for the NCLEX and having trouble understanding a review question and the answer to the question. The question is a select all that apply question and the scenario involves discharge...

  9. Choking infant - Don't look in mouth at all?

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm studying for the NCLEX-RN test. I've had multiple practice questions involving infants who are choking and I'm not answering them correctly. I know that "blind finger sweeps" are not to be done. I...

  10. New Grad RN with ADD - very difficult to manage multiple patients

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in General Nursing

    I could use some advice from both newer and experienced nurses, please. I just graduated from a BSN program. I have not taken the NCLEX-RN yet and I do not have my license or a nursing job yet. Based...

  11. Is it possible to raise my 2.76 to a 3.0?

    Lemon Bars replied to AnnB395's topic in General Students

    In two years, you should be able to do it if you maintain a 3.3 average and take the same number of units as you did the first two years. It might not be possible in only one year, unless you take a...

  12. RN to patient ratio in Pediatrics?

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I just graduated with a BSN so I'm studying for the NCLEX and looking for jobs. I had a very short rotation in Pediatrics, but I think it might be a good fit for me. I definitely welcome any...

  13. Can I list work experience without dates?

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am about to graduate from a BSN program. I am 46 years old and I have significant work experience prior to nursing school. However, my work history is somewhat messy. There were years when I worked,...

  14. New Grad...To include clinical information or to not!?

    Lemon Bars replied to pug-nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am about to graduate from a BSN program. We are being told to list all of our clinical rotations and hours on our resumes. I'm no expert on resumes, but it seems to me that if you list any of your...

  15. New grad salary at Mercy Medical Center/Dignity Health?

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am about to graduate from an RN program and I find it frustrating that job openings are posted without the salary information. Do nurses on these forums let each other know what the pay is at...

  16. New grad salary at Mercy Medical Center/Dignity Health?

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nevermind. I found the answer that I

  17. RNs being employed in primary care clinic

    Lemon Bars replied to go-for-it's topic in General Specialties

    I work at a large primary care clinic which is primarily staffed with medical assistants and LVNs. There is one RN on duty daily in each of the main departments of the clinic that I work at, and one...

  18. Made a fool of myself to board of nursing rep

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, a representative from the California Board of Registered Nursing visited our school and asked us for feedback on our program. We had been encouraged to be on especially good behavior during the...

  19. Made a fool of myself to board of nursing rep

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate all the responses, everyone. I'm still reading and digesting it all. Thank

  20. Made a fool of myself to board of nursing rep

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your perspective, Orion81RN. You could have left off the snarky postscript, though. As if i would really give up on years of education towards the RN and in the last few months of school...

  21. Made a fool of myself to board of nursing rep

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for these responses. I'm going to address some things to hopefully further the discussion, but please know that I'm not trying to be stubborn or snarky. "I'm not trying to question...

  22. Made a fool of myself to board of nursing rep

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the response,

  23. I need a better iPhone drug app

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in General Students

    I am a nursing student. I have been using Epocrates on my iPhone as my reference source for medications. But now that I am further along in the program, we are being asked to know IV administration...

  24. I'm struggling in Critical Care

    Lemon Bars posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in my 4th semester of nursing school with one more semester to go until I graduate with a BSN and can take the NCLEX test. My grades in the program are excellent, but it always seems to take me a...

  25. I'm struggling in Critical Care

    Lemon Bars replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the encouragement, folks. Although the work is a bit more complex than in previous semesters, I think I've figured out what is really going on in my brain. I think I've developed some...