Sour Lemon

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    Lpn program (RN wait list)

    Sour Lemon replied to JujuTaino's topic in General Students

    I'm an RN because the LVN program I applied to had a long wait-list and the RN program was competitive entry. I'm glad things turned out the way they did, though. So, my first thought is ...how...
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    Pain scale

    Sour Lemon replied to nurseequestrian's topic in General Nursing

    I give what I want and fill in a number from the "proper" scale to match
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    Abandonment?

    Sour Lemon replied to karenrn111's topic in General Nursing

    How stupid do they think we are? Who falls for this type of
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    How would you describe bedside nursing to non nursing individuals

    Sour Lemon replied to Cameron2013's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I care to explain is that I MUST get sleep. If I go to work tired, I can literally kill someone. Other than that, I don't care if people
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    If you have a BSN, would you consider LPN rather than ABSN?

    Sour Lemon replied to lolotambu's topic in General Nursing

    Location matters a LOT with regard to these types of questions. New graduate LPNs seem to be unemployable in my area. I know several who work as unit clerks or telemetry monitors because they haven't...
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    Second Attempt on NCLEX: what's required

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

    You'll want to consult with your state's BON. There are many different answers to these questions depending on where you're actually
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    Want to leave the OR but not sure where to go next.

    Sour Lemon replied to Amdecl6's topic in Nursing Career

    Start applying for everything that interests you. See who calls back and what sort of training they're willing to offer. Then, you'll have a decision to
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    Dosage question

    Sour Lemon replied to kendraeccles's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I might be dumber than the question because I don't understand the question. Are you sure you're not thinking of milligrams verses milliliters? That's what usually trips people up when they're new to...
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    Only certain departments in hospital got a pay increase?

    Sour Lemon replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a better option, take it. If you don't, well ...I guess be grateful for what you
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    Online BSN or Not

    Sour Lemon replied to prettykonvinced08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That sounds
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    Does anyone here like nursing?

    Sour Lemon replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    These people above me are lying and hate their
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    How long did it take you to find your first job as a new grad

    Sour Lemon replied to EDNURSE20's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I applied for behavioral health (one job, first choice) and they wanted medical experience. I applied for med/surg (one job) and got hired right away. The hospital actually had a policy to call any RN...
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    Agency per diem

    Sour Lemon replied to Jan168301's topic in General Nursing

    Your friends should also tell you to keep your picture off the internet ...especially when you are complaining about your job. But hopefully they did and that's not actually you? Anyway ...I work per...
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    Therapeutic Gossip

    Sour Lemon replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I love to gossip, but only if I make the subject of the gossip look good. I keep "bad" things to
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    Hold out for New Grad program or keep searching?

    Sour Lemon replied to Dmanzo1113's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I call an "imaginary tough decision". You don't have any offers yet and you're trying to "decide" between them. Take is one step at a time and decide when there's an actual decision to be...
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    Personal health problem

    Sour Lemon replied to satrim's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a problem that can be solved on a message board. Along with that, this site is for nurses to chat with each other- no medical advice is allowed. Please continue on with your healthcare...
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    HIPPA violation if the patient isn't in your facility?

    Sour Lemon replied to MoonlightRose's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It actually sounds like you're embarrassed about your own behavior and trying to deflect. You can't hide a pregnancy forever ...and if your friends and family see reason to "talk" now, they would have...
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    Manager Insists....

    Sour Lemon replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't report be done if the off-going shift is leaving? ...at least for some staff? What are the odds of finishing work at 7:30, exactly? The last thing I want to do is go get involved in something...
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    Manager Insists....

    Sour Lemon replied to alaskaman's topic in General Nursing

    So she doesn't like rounding in the employee's favor, but she's probably OK with rounding in the employer's favor? Maybe she needs to make changes and pay by the minute, instead ...or the second. She...
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    Cadaver Labs at Disney Resorts!

    Sour Lemon replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nursing News

    I think I'm actually OK with this for some reason. There's a lot of "could" and "would" and "might" floating around in the story ...but nothing ever actually happens. The only thing that made me feel...
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    Question for BSN students

    Sour Lemon replied to gpffhdn's topic in General Students

    This is something you have no control over. It's not your nursing program and it's not illegal to say mean things about people. It would probably be in your best interest to move forward and worry...
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    State of Michigan testing has to be taken within two years of graduation

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

    The Michigan BON will be your best source for information, in that
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    Does a Pyxis have the capability to restrict Narcotics to a user?

    Sour Lemon replied to Jslimp22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, it's possible. Access is customized. Registry is never allowed to pull narcotics where I work, they simply appear grayed out. It's hard to imagine that any step-down unit would hire someone with...
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    Jobs while waiting for endorsement

    Sour Lemon replied to Shorana's topic in General Nursing

    As someone likely to bolt as soon as your nursing license comes in, I doubt you'll be an attractive candidate for many other positions. Retail may be a possibility because there are many temporary...
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    What is a Sugar Cleanse and Do I Need It?

    Sour Lemon replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

    "Why can't you stop eating sugar easily? Because it is 8 times more addicting than cocaine." Yeah ...I don't think