Sour Lemon

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    Holding a CA license

    Sour Lemon replied to nikki027's topic in General Nursing

    California is thought to have stricter licensing standards than most states, particularly for international graduates. Nurses who are able to become licensed in other states may not qualify in...
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    Refusing to change/toilet pts

    Sour Lemon replied to ShockMe's topic in General Nursing

    In that case, I don't think I could judge. I've gone to assist the PICC nurse more than a few times and it's a pain because I always have 8000 other things to do. When there's a delay, I leave and go...
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    What to do

    Sour Lemon replied to NurseRay92's topic in General Nursing

    I see no information that offers any insight into your personality or career goals. What is any advice supposed to be based on? I guess I could flip a
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    Shift Diff taken away

    Sour Lemon replied to mb8772's topic in General Nursing

    It's not illegal to change or eliminate shift differentials. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. And I think you will find that most people on allnurses are not
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    Refusing to change/toilet pts

    Sour Lemon replied to ShockMe's topic in General Nursing

    Did she stay while the patient was being changed, or leave to do other
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    Rejected from dream job

    Sour Lemon replied to yoganurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you see "lying into my face"? I did just wake up. Maybe I'm missing
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    Endorsement

    Sour Lemon replied to JenniferDiane's topic in General Nursing

    Most people don't take four years to pass NCLEX, and of the very few who do take that long, most of those don't endorse to Texas ...there are a bunch of other states, after all. You were given great...
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    Smell of Death but Not Dying

    Sour Lemon replied to BellaBlackwell's topic in General Nursing

    People's internet opinions of a "death smell" are not going to give you any useful information regarding your grandmother's health
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    Why? Why is it so hard to find a job I like?

    Sour Lemon replied to DaisyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It's pretty rare to find everything you want. You've just got to prioritize and hope you find the top few things on the list. I always feel like I was "meant" to be wealthy and shouldn't have a job at...
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    Nursing program, to go or not to go?

    Sour Lemon replied to lucymcgillicuddy78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can keep your foot the door at work, I say go for it. Worst case scenario, you'll have to cut back on work more (quit) or you'll drop out of the program. You'll quickly discover what you can...
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    Help! need advice on hospitals being comfortable with TN Visa

    Sour Lemon replied to bahnessa's topic in Immigration Advice

    They definitely have the right to withdraw their offer just as you have the right to change your mind. I hope this works out for you in the end, but it does not look
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    How much does the college you graduate from determine your employment?

    Sour Lemon replied to Kaitlyn.w0908's topic in General Nursing

    It matters very
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    Nursing program, to go or not to go?

    Sour Lemon replied to lucymcgillicuddy78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That really is tough, but $7000 is not much and I'd personally hate to pass it up. It might even be worth it to get yourself into a little bit of debt to make it through ...if it would mean a...
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    Like job, hate city

    Sour Lemon replied to mandymae92's topic in General Nursing

    Well, what are your priorities in life at the moment? Are you looking to meet "the one" and have a bustling social life? ...or do you have career goals that take a front seat and that this job might...
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    New grad RN in Northern CA

    Sour Lemon replied to nursebeth6's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not familiar with that specific area, but a lot of places in California are "employer's markets" and especially difficult for new grads to break into. The fact that you're not licensed yet may...
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    New to nursing-career path help

    Sour Lemon replied to Bebe1341's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're looking for part-time work with weekends off in a specialty field, your expectations may not be realistic ...especially not for a new graduate. Many doctors' offices hire medical assistants...
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    Men in Nursing...

    Sour Lemon replied to eaglenurse2b12's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There are so many male nurses that it really doesn't phase anyone ...at least not in LA. In fact, I'd say the place I work is close to half and
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    How do nurses in retirement homes monitor whether an elder is in need of attention?

    Sour Lemon replied to kwastmeister's topic in General Nursing

    call lights, bed alarms, locked units, rounding on patients at set intervals, surveillance cameras,
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    Socially needy coworkers

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, it's very productive and allows me to get on with all the things I need to do. What's "unkind" is holding someone hostage while their patients wait and wait ...and wait some more. I honestly...
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    Nursing program, to go or not to go?

    Sour Lemon replied to lucymcgillicuddy78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What kind of school have you been accepted to? If it's sky-high in cost, you might want to rethink. If it's reasonable, it might be a good investment. What are you doing for work now and how does it...
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    How do nurses in retirement homes monitor whether an elder is in need of attention?

    Sour Lemon replied to kwastmeister's topic in General Nursing

    There is no universal way. Check with the specific facility that you're interested in knowing more
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    Socially needy coworkers

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say, "That's a cat, alright!" and just walk away. If they want to keep talking, they can talk to the back of my head. These people figure out who won't give them attention pretty fast and will...
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    Nurse-Tech Wars

    Sour Lemon replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    It has to come from the top down. If the techs are allowed to choose their own duties, they're going to take advantage of that fact. From my experience, short-staffed facilities have the most tension...
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    Verbal abuse

    Sour Lemon replied to middleagednurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's a hard sell. It would have to be pretty extreme and threatening to get anyone's
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    Sour Lemon replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    Well, who cares about PTO and medical benefits? Tell me more about this cafeteria discount!! Most places require that per diem employees be available for a certain number of hours/shifts. That...