Sour Lemon

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    Trying since May to get my license by endorsement in California

    Sour Lemon replied to jscurd's topic in General Nursing

    The California BON is known to be difficult ...maybe even infuriating in some ways ...but if you want to get licensed in California, you've got to jump through their flaming
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    Heparin - Late Rate change error

    Sour Lemon replied to NewerNurse01's topic in General Nursing

    This actually makes me a little angry. The dialysis nurse can monitor labs and give medications ...and if the patient is on her floor under her care than she's the one who should be doing those...
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    Anatomy and physiology notes

    Sour Lemon replied to shak95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've been a nurse for seven years and I doubt it's changed much. Quit imagining that you're disadvantaged in some way and put in the work necessary to
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    Anatomy and physiology notes

    Sour Lemon replied to shak95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It would benefit you more to read your book, listen in class, and take your own
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    Iv tubing needlestick

    Sour Lemon replied to Stylern's topic in General Nursing

    If she won't listen to the hospital staff, why would she listen to a bunch of weirdos on the internet? And we're not allowed to give medical advice,
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    Aesthetic advice

    Sour Lemon replied to Danielakcardozo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm curious, too. Does anyone make any money doing this? I know a few nurses who've tried it and come running back to their "day jobs" because it was heavy in sales and unreliable ...and this is in...
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    Pregnancy and lifting resrtictions

    Sour Lemon replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard that as a common restriction ....it's usually activity as usual, and as tolerated, of course. There are even female body builders that continue lifting weights into their last...
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    drop out and become RN or finish prerequisites for BSN?

    Sour Lemon replied to Paul_97's topic in General Nursing

    If you're looking to raise your GPA, taking anatomy and chemistry over the summer is probably not a good idea. I'd also encourage you to further explore the community college program you're interested...
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    Should I commute?

    Sour Lemon replied to TheCommuterx's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a "normal" driving time for the area ...but should you? I don't know. Do you want
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    HELPP! New nurse to Med Surg but NOT a new nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to zoomonkey's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to kick someone when they're down, but you would sound so much more intelligent if you spelled out the word "because". I want to gouge my eyes out after reading
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    I'm losing my mind on my unit...

    Sour Lemon replied to parasalyne's topic in General Nursing

    Directors/managers are sometimes willing to bend for good employees because they want to retain them. If you're asking for a special favor that involves you quitting your job, what incentive do they...
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    Telephone Medication Orders

    Sour Lemon replied to hyancey's topic in General Nursing

    What's commonly given varies somewhat from place to place. You should become more familiar over time. Until then, definitely ask for clarification of anything you don't understand
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    Need an online Beg.algebra course!

    Sour Lemon replied to ColtonsGma's topic in General Nursing

    How would anyone who's not a representative of your school possibly be able to answer this? Just call her when she gets back
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    So worried....Should i quit RN program due to legal/background issue?

    Sour Lemon replied to jss1985's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm going to resist the urge to pick through everything you've said ...just know that nursing boards like people who can recognize their own shortcomings in a situation with a bad outcome. You don't...
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    So worried....Should i quit RN program due to legal/background issue?

    Sour Lemon replied to jss1985's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The helpful advice would be to consult with a lawyer who specializes in BON issues ..or consult with the BON, itself. Since these things are decided on a case by case basis, no one else will be able...
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    So worried....Should i quit RN program due to legal/background issue?

    Sour Lemon replied to jss1985's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know what would be safe. I only have experience and anecdotal "knowledge" from my own background checks and reading these boards. I had a ticket for an expired auto inspection sticker that...
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    Pertussis vaccine

    Sour Lemon replied to IrishRN929's topic in General Nursing

    I asked one of my doctors the last time I had to get it and was told that it's not available
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    So worried....Should i quit RN program due to legal/background issue?

    Sour Lemon replied to jss1985's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Personally, I wouldn't invest the time and money until I was sure I'd be able to sit for boards and be employable. Does your lawyer specialize in BON issues? If not, maybe you should consider finding...
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    Why do We eat our young?

    Sour Lemon replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So many people think of themselves as victims that I wonder who's left to victimize them, sometimes. These "bullies" must be more busy than Santa Claus on Christmas
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    Should I stay or should I go? Not liking work

    Sour Lemon replied to marrismarie's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you leave the first system to start out with? Things are going to be different every time you go somewhere new. I doubt that everyone is rude ...maybe you need to be a little more open-minded?...
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    Narcotics and resentment

    Sour Lemon replied to jive turkey's topic in General Nursing

    The simple answer? Addicts put their own needs above everyone else's ...and when they're not getting what they want, when they want it, they can become quite volatile. I honestly don't mind these...
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    Maricopa Nursing Program

    Sour Lemon replied to Skydr0's topic in School, College Programs

    If you call the competitive entry program, they might be able to give you an idea off what their cut off typically is. They'll also be able to advise you how to best improve your chances if they need...
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    ADN or BSN- Quickest Admission or Dream School?

    Sour Lemon replied to Jwalk06n's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your husband considering the circumstances. I got my ASN at a community college for the same
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    Is all nursing experience treated the same?

    Sour Lemon replied to guest17's topic in General Nursing

    For acute care positions, acute care experience will be favored ...but experience in a different area is much better than no experience, at all. You are an "old" new grad having been out of school for...
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    Why do We eat our young?

    Sour Lemon replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry I missed