Sour Lemon

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    Reaching Out!

    Sour Lemon replied to nenyart92's topic in General Nursing

    True, although the RN educational requirements are known to be more strict ...particularly for international students. Many are able to get licensed in alternate states after being turned down by...
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    Online ADN program?

    Sour Lemon replied to AKTmidwife's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe look into an accelerated Bachelor's, in that
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    Reaching Out!

    Sour Lemon replied to nenyart92's topic in General Nursing

    To add to what's already been said, your plan to "work the field and break down [your] specialties" may not be realistic after LVN school. LVNs have a very limited scope of practice in California, and...
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    Online ADN program?

    Sour Lemon replied to AKTmidwife's topic in General Nursing

    Along with what's already been said, most ADN programs will require that you've completed a good number of prerequisites before they'll consider you for entry. And since the programs tend to be...
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    ADN or BSN- Quickest Admission or Dream School?

    Sour Lemon replied to Jwalk06n's topic in General Nursing

    When you say you could "probably" start the ADN program sooner, how sure are you? ADN programs can be fiercely competitive. How employable are ADNs verses BSNs in your
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    Reaching Out!

    Sour Lemon replied to nenyart92's topic in General Nursing

    You sound confused, Nick ....but you're young enough that I suppose you have time to figure things out. Are you actually in an LVN program yet? If so, good. If not, there are some things you may want...
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    Desperate for advice how to complete my nursing career by getting a LVN/RN License

    Sour Lemon replied to whitla242's topic in General Nursing

    Only California allows it, as far as I know. And LVNs in California who obtain a license that way are pretty much stuck in California (as far as work goes). California is known to be among the most...
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    Going back to school at 35 should I retake any classes?

    Sour Lemon replied to CarpeDiem35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't retake anything that I wasn't required to
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    Think I'll love third shift (you might, too)

    Sour Lemon replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    How long have you been working there (at night)? ...sounds more like a "kumbaya" type camping trip than a night nursing
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    Desperate for advice how to complete my nursing career by getting a LVN/RN License

    Sour Lemon replied to whitla242's topic in General Nursing

    Yes ...and a pharmacology class, if I remember correctly. I know a few people who've tried it that way, but they weren't able to pass. I'm sure someone has managed to do it,
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    Desperate for advice how to complete my nursing career by getting a LVN/RN License

    Sour Lemon replied to whitla242's topic in General Nursing

    I know in California it's possible to become an LVN with CNA experience. MA experience would not be acceptable,
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    Make It STOP!

    Sour Lemon replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    There's also the imaginary "tough decision". "Should I quit my job for a position on a Disney cruise ship that pays triple what I'm making now?" Never mind that they haven't applied and don't have an...
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    Desperate for advice how to complete my nursing career by getting a LVN/RN License

    Sour Lemon replied to whitla242's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you've been given advice and know what you need to do, you just refuse to do it. I see no solution if you're not willing to put in the
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    Make It STOP!

    Sour Lemon replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand people who need the help of strangers to make simple decisions like, "Should I work days or nights?" Which do you want to
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    non nursing side jobs for nurses

    Sour Lemon replied to Nursingstudent143's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I fantasize about working at Target ...but there would be a huge difference in pay. And I would love to work in an animal hospital or an animal shelter ...but I know from past experience...
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    Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

    Sour Lemon replied to PrettyNerd's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, that's
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    Annoying Employee

    Sour Lemon replied to FLorida_624's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would throw her a life line and point out some positive things about her work. Is she a new graduate? If you're a supervisor, you probably should be willing to bend a little bit. You'll be making...
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    Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

    Sour Lemon replied to PrettyNerd's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are very easy to offend and probably fun to pick on because of it ...although I get the feeling "real nurse" was probably used in a playful, mocking way in this instance. Toughen up because you're...
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    Those Overly Exaggerating Nursing Stories

    Sour Lemon replied to Cvepo's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. They're
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    Is MSN worth the $$$

    Sour Lemon replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    It's not something I would do ...especially without a clear goal in mind. There are nurses in their 70s working, but I don't see too many of
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    Travel nursing??

    Sour Lemon replied to matcha-cat's topic in Travel

    Uh yeah ...you're quitting. No employer is going to allow you to take 6-8 week "vacations" to work somewhere else, then just pop back in when you feel like
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    Questions to ask a nurse you are shadowing

    Sour Lemon replied to jmckinnon's topic in General Nursing

    It probably has less to do with how many questions you ask and more to do with how well you connect with the person you're shadowing. I'd probably go in without a plan and follow the other nurse's...
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    Being a new nurse sucks

    Sour Lemon replied to bluehealer's topic in General Nursing

    Having a job sucks, in general. What feedback has your preceptor actually given you? Don't put thoughts into her head. I guarantee you there are occasions where she's felt "dumb and stupid", too. Two...
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    Bored with circulating

    Sour Lemon replied to marlee84's topic in General Nursing

    People get bored and change specialties all the time. Instead of being afraid that you won't get hired, start applying and see who calls
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    Which is it? Coolest and most glamorous nursing jobs

    Sour Lemon replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    A stir? It's been asked too many times in too many ways to have that