Sour Lemon

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    Mom suing nurse after suffocation accident

    Sour Lemon replied to MunoRN's topic in Nursing News

    Where was the father of the baby? I was groggy after my c-sections, but my husband was nearby monitoring and assisting until I was "up and about". I wouldn't have expected the nurse to hang out in my...
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    What to do when there is too much to do...

    Sour Lemon replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    Prioritize and reprioritize is all you can do. What kind of work did you do as an
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    I didn't meet the requirements.

    Sour Lemon replied to Sylvajms's topic in General Nursing

    You don't get to choose your own prerequisites. The school will have specific
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    First action

    Sour Lemon replied to trini rn's topic in General Students

    I hope you're
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    How To Document Sleeping On Night Shift

    Sour Lemon replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    Factually ...the same way you would on any other
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    Nominee for employee of the month!

    Sour Lemon replied to LonghornChic's topic in General Nursing

    YES! That
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    Are For Profit Schools really BAD?

    Sour Lemon replied to Schneid1's topic in General Nursing

    Cost can be a huge issue, especially at a "ripe old age", but I don't know what the difference would be between the two programs. Just make sure you're not setting yourself up to be in debt for longer...
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    Nominee for employee of the month!

    Sour Lemon replied to LonghornChic's topic in General Nursing

    Is this the type of validation where friends nominate and validate each other? Enjoy it if you can, but I don't think I could unless it came with a raise in pay ...or someone should at least bring me...
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    Help on writing internship essay

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

    What is the ACTUAL
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    No att yet after 1 month

    Sour Lemon replied to nurseboy78's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a little confused, but I think you're waiting on California. If you are, their BON is notoriously slow ...even when everything is standard and
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    Help on writing internship essay

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

    OK, now I'm even more confused. What is the actual job title and what guidance did they give you as far as what you're supposed to write about? "What Nursing Means to Me" is not a title that makes...
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    Overall employment in US

    Sour Lemon replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I get recruitment flyers in the mail on a regular basis, but they want only experienced nurses. I've also been hired on the spot for the last two positions I applied for and have been given good...
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    Help on writing internship essay

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

    Is a nurse internship possible for someone who doesn't have a nursing license and isn't even enrolled in a nursing
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    My first job

    Sour Lemon replied to Sarahch34's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend starting where your interest lies ....or on whichever floor is willing to hire
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    Hand Massages

    Sour Lemon replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds horrific, to
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    Nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Siennateresa2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Encouragement is actually quite cruel when it's not realistic, and wanting something really bad doesn't mean that you're cut out for it. I would encourage you to seek advice from people who know more...
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    Question important!!!

    Sour Lemon replied to Okrn39's topic in General Nursing

    You tell her, "I don't
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    Can i become a nurse with lots of bad grades from years ago if i turn my grades around

    Sour Lemon replied to Sturmzie's topic in General Nursing

    In some places, they do ...especially for new graduate nurse programs. A bigger challenge might be actually getting into a nursing program, though. Grades are usually a huge factor. Retakes are not...
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    Not getting hired because no BSN?

    Sour Lemon replied to butters9812's topic in General Nursing

    One week is not very long, so you might still get a call or two. Your degree may or may not be a factor ...depends on the market where you live. One year is not a tremendous amount of time to spend at...
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    Failure to success!

    Sour Lemon replied to alieu4's topic in General Students

    I'd say less hoping, dreaming, praying, etc. and more action. Good luck to you, although I don't think luck has much to do with it,
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    Nightshift -days off

    Sour Lemon replied to LittleRedOwl's topic in General Nursing

    You'd never know how much I go to the beach because I only go overnight and am
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    Nursing School Aplications CSU

    Sour Lemon replied to robert243's topic in School, College Programs

    Each University will have its own process to follow. You need to check with the actual schools you're interested
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    Pre reqs

    Sour Lemon replied to Mallorygrace96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "**Students that have been conditionally accepted will be required to meet all admission requirements in order to advance into Nursing core courses. All students must progress normally and...
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    Probation help

    Sour Lemon replied to Mike1256's topic in General Nursing

    That's certainly not a common problem ...especially when factoring in the exact cause of your probation and the exact school. It might actually be worth asking them about before you sink more $$$...
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    Nightshift -days off

    Sour Lemon replied to LittleRedOwl's topic in General Nursing

    Mine just put me on a stimulant ....wonderful if you want to accomplish more in one day than you usually do in one month, but then there's the whole "habit-forming, controlled substance"