Sour Lemon

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    Help, failed first exam in Med-Surg

    Sour Lemon replied to sandy 45's topic in General Students

    Yes. Independent studying in the norm, as is understanding the big picture. If you're used to "taking notes" that are simply answers to upcoming test questions, you're going to have to adjust your...
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    Should i apply to the RN program or settle with LVN first?

    Sour Lemon replied to lovenurses2016's topic in General Nursing

    You might not be accepted to either program, so there may not be anything to decide. Take it one step at a
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    Thoughts on Covering Own Shift

    Sour Lemon replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    That doesn't sound typical, thank goodness. I can understand if you want to go to a concert and need to find your own coverage, but for surgery? I would simply tell them that I was NOT
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    Soo tired of bedside...

    Sour Lemon replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked (or currently work) med/surg, ortho, psych, and med surg for psych patients. I've definitely had hard working days and been piled on, I just don't attach much importance to it if that...
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    Is it really that hard to apply without atleast a year of clinical experience here in us?

    Sour Lemon replied to NurseBeee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand "employer/petitioner". If another employer did want to hire you, would they be required to take extra steps and make extra commitments? That could be a big hurdle, in itself....
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    Soo tired of bedside...

    Sour Lemon replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    I'm eight years in and feeling no burnout, but I've never felt spiritual or emotional about my
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    Men not helpful

    Sour Lemon replied to Sarah2018's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What country are you
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    NCLEX-RN 265 and bad pop up credit card declined (CA)

    Sour Lemon replied to jemoiden's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hyperreligosity and failing NCLEX seem to go hand in hand for some odd reason. You'll find lots of company on the NCLEX section of this
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    Help, failed first exam in Med-Surg

    Sour Lemon replied to sandy 45's topic in General Students

    I bombed my very first nursing exam in Fundamentals. The question style was "weird" and took some getting used to. I was able to adapt and do well from there on out, so yes, it's possible to
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Sour Lemon replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Well, OK ...you make it sound less
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Sour Lemon replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Even if there were lots of pictures, someone started a gofundme, and you raised enough money to buy a TESLA? Actually, you could walk a block and get all the pictures you need. I'm starting to think...
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    Is getting a W bad for nursing schools?

    Sour Lemon replied to mikep55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check with the nursing program(s) you're interested in. Every program is
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Sour Lemon replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    She wasn't planning on becoming a nurse to start out
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    Where to start as a new grad

    Sour Lemon replied to RNnew370's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for everything and see who calls back. As of now, there's no actual decision to make, just work to
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    I HATE contingency orders

    Sour Lemon replied to Melanin's topic in General Nursing

    The patient wasn't harmed, presumedly. Hopefully your coworkers and boss will look at it as a learning experience. For high risk "things" like heparin drips, it's often useful to have a nurse buddy...
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    HELP !!!! New nursing student and a case study

    Sour Lemon replied to Asevans9527's topic in General Students

    "Help" usually means you're trying and got stuck somewhere. What I see is, "Do my homework for me." Am I
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Sour Lemon replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Sooo, what were you hoping to accomplish by sharing your story here? Maybe you should have framed it as a rant instead of asking other people if they thought you were
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    Forced Resignation

    Sour Lemon replied to scooterscamp123's topic in General Nursing

    Well, technically, I suppose no one is ever forced to resign. Resignation is voluntary by definition. If the OP's version of things is correct, I'd say she was backed into a corner and her resignation...
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Sour Lemon replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    If you live in a place where it snows and you have a job, you've got to have transportation that works with snow. The suggestion to head in early and hang out was a practical one, although I...
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    New policies

    Sour Lemon replied to Ronkrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but ... Did a delusional, homeless man hand you this "policy" as you were walking into your office? Did your boss? You haven't exactly provided an overload of detail. Does it require you to do...
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    Getting a job with an ADN?

    Sour Lemon replied to JRMfutureRN's topic in General Students

    Agreed. You're making it sound easy, but nursing programs around here are extremely competitive. And while BSN nurses are highly preferred, lack of experience is an even bigger hurdle. If you're...
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    Nursing Jobs in California

    Sour Lemon replied to Amy Warner's topic in General Nursing

    It is a tough market for new grads. I waited until I had two solid years of experience before moving to the area. I have an ASN and no immediate plans to further my education. My options are more...
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    Abuse

    Sour Lemon replied to 4RealStudent's topic in General Students

    Verbal abuse means very little to me, so I'm not counting that. I've gotten beaten on by plenty of confused elderly woman, but I give them a pass too. I can only think of one patient who was abusive...
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    Nurses don't do their 3 med checks?

    Sour Lemon replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Nursing

    You are there to learn, not to teach. Focus on improving your own practice, not picking apart what actual nurses are doing. There's nothing worse than a know it all
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    Are new grad RNs able to get a job in home health ?

    Sour Lemon replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you want acute care, it's ideal to start in acute