Sour Lemon

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    How serious is a verbal warning really?

    Sour Lemon replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've exceeded the number of absences "allowed" more than a few times. If I'm sick, I will NOT go to work. I've never been written up or received a warning. The people I do see get warned and written...
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    NCLEX Results delayed - March 2018

    Sour Lemon replied to megs.flores's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are a LOT of different BONs, so you might need to be more specific if you're hoping for any meaningful type of answer. Some BONs post your license number on the internet before you receive...
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    Acquiring two PRN jobs at once?

    Sour Lemon replied to Krither's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I would concern myself with are the requirements for each PRN job. Mine requires that I work a major winter holiday, so if I got a second PRN with a similar requirement, I could end up...
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    I feel incompetent as a student nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to H662's topic in General Students

    Prepare better next time and save your tears. We all have an off day here and
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    Discouraged

    Sour Lemon replied to stimpie777's topic in General Nursing

    Life can definitely be discouraging at times, but we all play a large part in creating our own destinies. If you can change your circumstances to something more appealing to you, get over the "can't"...
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    Sleeping in the Closet?

    Sour Lemon replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember correctly (50/50 chance) a room with no window isn't legally considered a "bedroom" ...so they usually put one in just about any room that's not a closet. A four bedroom home appeals to...
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    OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    Sour Lemon replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had the pleasure of being around when they've come
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    Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    Sour Lemon replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I do believe there are people who are biologically not clearly male or female. When I think "transgender", I'm thinking of someone who is clearly a biological male or female but "feels" as though they...
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    I dream of a working in a hospital

    Sour Lemon replied to simone894's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm from South Texas and under the impression that cities on/near the Texas/Mexico border are always desperate for nurses. I haven't been there for quite a while though, so ... Try McAllen,
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    Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    Sour Lemon replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I admit that I find transgender people very confusing, kind of like Rachel Dolezal who "feels" black but was a blue-eyed blonde at birth. I can't see how it's harmful, though ...so if it makes them...
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    I dream of a working in a hospital

    Sour Lemon replied to simone894's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yep, that definitely sounds like a hard one to overcome. "Border town" is still my best suggestion. If they're not desperate enough to give you a chance, I don't know who will be. If you're currently...
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    I dream of a working in a hospital

    Sour Lemon replied to simone894's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Have you worked as an RN, at all? Have employers specifically stated that your record is what's keeping them from hiring you? My answer for everything difficult is "border town", although there are...
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    New grad program in CA

    Sour Lemon replied to NDS RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just
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    International field trip

    Sour Lemon replied to Josie2936's topic in General Nursing

    Travel light. It's western Europe and you can buy anything you need when you get there. What does the school hiring you want you to
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    New grad program in CA

    Sour Lemon replied to NDS RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you considered moving? Are you applying everywhere, including SNFs? Some community hospitals will hire new grads although they may not advertise it or have new grad
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    New RN after 3yrs and hospitals won't hire me...help

    Sour Lemon replied to bsn3332's topic in General Nursing

    I would look at border towns since you happen to be in Texas. Apply at SNFs (and everywhere else), too. As an "old new grad", you're not going to be super-desirable. Look at the places most people...
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    Non-lottery nursing schools in California

    Sour Lemon replied to SweeterthanSweet's topic in School, College Programs

    Use your obvious internet skills and start looking. Most nursing programs have a fair amount of information on their websites, or at the very least, contact
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    What was the first thing you learned in Nursing School?

    Sour Lemon replied to Murse336's topic in General Students

    We had a drug calculations test within the first few hours of the first day to start weeding people out. That's the first thing I
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    How to handle condescending doctor

    Sour Lemon replied to MyAimIsTrue's topic in General Nursing

    I would have taken the hint and shut up. Actually, I would have discussed it with the doctor privately to start out with. It's up to the physician to "translate" that information and present it to the...
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    How does one get experience as a new cna when everybody requires experience?

    Sour Lemon replied to BaconMedi40's topic in General Nursing

    Have you spoken to people you went to class with? What are they doing? In some cases, it may have to do with the fact that you're a nursing student and very likely to move on soon. Some places will...
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    What are your thoughts on the idea of it taking four years to be an RN?

    Sour Lemon replied to Guest878640's topic in General Students

    Why minimize your own education and the education of your peers? Why not just be proud of what you've
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    Nurse Practitioner Overtime Pay

    Sour Lemon replied to JRay813's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wouldn't this vary by state? The overtime laws in my current state are different than the ones in my home state. It took some getting used
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    Licensure Standard

    Sour Lemon replied to VeteranMarineRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the majority would pass. I still remember some of the questions and the types of questions I got eightish years ago. They seemed "hard" at the time but would be a breeze
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    After Bachelor's degree in Health Policy and Administration, wanting to do nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Erika007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check out a few programs in your area and see what their requirements are. You should also be aware that the requirements are minimums and you've got to do a lot better than that to have an actual...
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    Best pathway for becoming flight nurse?

    Sour Lemon replied to HuckleberryNScrubs's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I have a relative who was an NICU flight nurse. She worked top level NICU for 17 years, had all the NICU certifications, etc. There's a flight nurse section to this forum under the "specialties"...