Sour Lemon

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    Could I have done something differently?

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

    Next time, just ask and let the doctor be the "bad"
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    Research patient or see patient first?

    Sour Lemon replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    That depends, almost entirely, on who I'm getting report
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    Finishing BSN

    Sour Lemon replied to Operate's topic in General Nursing

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    "Overhire"

    Sour Lemon replied to nurseee24's topic in General Nursing

    For what I've seen, it's common to hire more staff than needed. It's assumed that some won't work out (or even make it through orientation). I've never heard of specific individuals referred to as...
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    Help!! Starting school, but confused where to start!!!

    Sour Lemon replied to adylinhawkins's topic in General Nursing

    I had a few friends (RNs) dapple in med spas ...it was heavily based on sales/commissions and not lucrative. They both gave it up pretty quickly in favor of much better paying
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    Best nursing job for a returning to workforce mom

    Sour Lemon replied to jplcp's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, what did you do before you took ten years off? ...and for how
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    Charlie Gard

    Sour Lemon replied to Lavender111's topic in Nursing News

    The parents decided not to treat him. The debate is over (at least for this
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    Heartbroken (long winded-sorry!)

    Sour Lemon replied to Fatsacktommy's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs at the last hospital I worked at rarely got hired on as nurses after graduating from nursing school- even when they were very well liked and excellent at everything. Don't take it personally, you...
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    please help

    Sour Lemon replied to 1nurse4you's topic in General Nursing

    The "lady at the board office" was 100% correct. Why are you not taking her advice? Obtaining a nursing license in Arkansas while having an inactive license in Texas is not a common scenario. And if,...
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    I want to be a good nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to Graceii24's topic in General Nursing

    You are not expected to have experience when applying for a new graduate position. Focus on passing NCLEX, then go from
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    Ca license endorsement

    Sour Lemon replied to chibsterini's topic in General Nursing

    Processing
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    VA called my references what's next?

    Sour Lemon replied to RafaCordero's topic in General Nursing

    You get hired. Then fired. Then you fall in love, move away to someplace tropical, and forget about it all. That's my best
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    New Grad BSN from med/surg LPN

    Sour Lemon replied to KSjo88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Even in areas where LVNs can do quite a bit, it doesn't always "count" for new grad RN positions. One of my past employers offered one year of RN credit for every three years worked as an LVN. Another...
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    Nurse tech working as RN

    Sour Lemon replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    A "nurse tech" can be different things in different places and be governed by different bodies. An RN has a scope of practice, but can also work beneath it. So I guess it depends on where in the world...
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    TX change of address.. Do I need to provide moving date?

    Sour Lemon replied to jiyun1027's topic in General Nursing

    They don't "know", but it's in your best interest to comply so that you'll receive any correspondence from the BON in a timely manner. I took months (don't remember how many) to update my address with...
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    TX change of address.. Do I need to provide moving date?

    Sour Lemon replied to jiyun1027's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember doing anything except updating my actual address. I didn't have to prove that I lived there with a driver's license or anything else. I only had to provide proof when I got married...
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    I FAILED NCLEX & have to go back to scho!!!

    Sour Lemon replied to cnkm's topic in General Students

    Different states have different requirements as to how many times you can take NCLEX and how far out from graduation you can take it. I've heard of "old" graduates taking NCLEX in less restrictive...
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    Considering Med School While in Nursing School

    Sour Lemon replied to RyanW98's topic in General Nursing

    This really isn't a "nursing" question. You might want to visit the student doctor network with your questions. They actually have a "What are my Chances?"
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    Long Term Care Stigma

    Sour Lemon replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC turns me off for one reason- I see the patients that we discharge there and know they won't be leaving anytime soon. A horrible patient in acute care will eventually move on (although we did have...
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    IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    Sour Lemon replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you do have some sympathy and understanding from me. One of my previous jobs was on a unit where almost every patient was a drug addict and a placement issue. At the suburban hospital I'm at now,...
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    NCLEX Identification?

    Sour Lemon replied to Passion4purple's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess I had my window open for a while. I'm glad you figured it
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    NCLEX Identification?

    Sour Lemon replied to Passion4purple's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should check with the testing facility to make sure. In my case, fingerprints and a passport photo were needed to apply for a license, not to take NCLEX. For NCLEX, I needed photo ID. They did...
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    IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    Sour Lemon replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Either I'm not good at following, or that's really difficult to follow. It seems like your shift reports are lacking if the patient had a rapid response called and you have no idea why, though. It...
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    Foreign educated nurse passed NCLEX first time

    Sour Lemon replied to Alberto73's topic in International Nursing

    You'll want to choose a state and look into their requirements. Every state is different. Beyond that, make sure that you're actually able to work in the USA. I'm no expert, though. Good
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    Need help with breeze.ca.gov

    Sour Lemon replied to Sunnysandy's topic in General Nursing

    Never mind, it was super-easy to find. Here you go: Continuing Education for License Renewal "In the State of California, Registered nurses are required by law (California Code of Regulations,...