Sour Lemon

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    Mid Life Reboot in Texas

    Sour Lemon replied to Mrscoltweaver's topic in General Nursing

    The higher the number gets, the more aches I
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    Need advice on challenging for a CNA test

    Sour Lemon replied to pratt006's topic in General Nursing

    You will need to look at your state's
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    Paying for second degree

    Sour Lemon replied to jbrown796's topic in General Students

    Hopefully your first degree wasn't in something goofy and you're actually employable. If so, consider working and saving. I only worked six hours a week while in school and found it difficult. Other...
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    Had this question on a nursing practice test

    Sour Lemon replied to Fo1112394's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What does that even
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    Any alternates accepted last minute?

    Sour Lemon replied to luckynurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted to my program as tenth alternate. I had to go to orientation, get vaccinated, complete a background check, etc. all without knowing whether or not I'd actually get to start classes with...
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    Is this within my scope?

    Sour Lemon replied to idasavealife's topic in General Nursing

    These things do vary from state to state. In some cases, the LVN's initial assessment can be accepted if an RN co-signs it. In other cases, there is a certain amount of time to complete an initial...
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    Med Surg Nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to BSN_TN's topic in General Nursing

    ICU may be a better fit for you, but be aware that med/surg nurses who float to ICU are often given the "easy" patients and not even told about some of the tasks/charting that are typically done....
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    When did you know?

    Sour Lemon replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Nursing

    I've always just done what I needed to do and learned to like it. Love has never crossed my
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    Tell interviewer you worked in club

    Sour Lemon replied to Open mind's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My work experience was not health-care related as a new graduate, but they did comment that they loved my very stable work history. So if you've worked in the same place(s) for a long time, that might...
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    How to get into nursing school when the school picks people based on who knows who?

    Sour Lemon replied to alexisbord2's topic in General Nursing

    A 3.1 GPA is not competitive for most nursing programs, so maybe it would be better if you got to know some influential people, yourself. The people they "know" who get in (if that's even true) are...
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    Nursing school in my 30s

    Sour Lemon replied to mirem's topic in General Nursing

    I went to school in my 30s and graduated at age 36. I was working in a low-paying, dead-end job at the time and had no prior degree. Having a baby during school would have been difficult as absences...
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    Scheduling harassment

    Sour Lemon replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    I never answer the phone when staffing calls me. They can leave a message and I will call back if I'm interested. Co-workers will also stop asking you for favors if you never say yes. Beware that...
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    Scheduled to Work A Holiday Not Assigned

    Sour Lemon replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Start by approaching the person who does the scheduling and asking about it. You may not have to "push" at all. It could have been a simple oversight. If they tell you you're stuck with it, then you...
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    Stressed over job delimma

    Sour Lemon replied to tjjo's topic in General Nursing

    Why not apply, see if they actually make an offer, consider that theoretical offer and then decide? As of yet, there's no dilemma except whether or not to fill out an
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    Waiting to be accepted

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

    Every program has different requirements, but most are competitive entry and "waiting" won't get you in. Contact the program you're interested in or see if they have a website. Many
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    How do you deal with the name calling?

    Sour Lemon replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    Who are these patients to you and why do you care so much about what they think? I work in psych and get insulted a lot. It absolutely never bothers me- at all. If the patient is able to follow...
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    Being called a baby nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to NurseA1987's topic in General Nursing

    Just wait ...I have always looked very young for my age, but am finally starting to "show" in my forties. When my manager was talking to me about being the original nurse on my unit, she told me she...
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    A little discouraged

    Sour Lemon replied to TrinaftureNurse's topic in General Nursing

    ...advice about what, specifically? You will need to write in complete sentences and use punctuation/capitalization. Start making that a habit
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    Should I tell my prospective employer the truth?

    Sour Lemon replied to culpepkj's topic in General Nursing

    A lot can change in 18 months and your plans are far from solid. I don't see any need to mention them at this
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    Moving to LA...is it hard to find a job?

    Sour Lemon replied to chibsterini's topic in General Nursing

    It can take three months to get a California license ...and that's if everything goes smoothly. Not having one yet would probably be a huge turn off to employers as they know you won't be...
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    Chores

    Sour Lemon replied to Junebug14's topic in General Nursing

    We stock the med room, check the crash carts, etc. I would NOT mop the floors. That's
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    How long is the waiting list in for the San Antonio College nursing program in Texas?

    Sour Lemon replied to jes_193's topic in School, College Programs

    It's a competitive entry program, so how long it takes to get in depends on how competitive you are as a candidate. You could get in on your first try or not get in at all-
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    Fainting as a pre-nursing student

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

    Yes ...these are issues that most people can overcome. I actually grew faint once and had to sit down after observing an accucheck. You will have to deal with these situations in school, and very...
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    How much do you pay for daycare?

    Sour Lemon replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! Is it even worth it to work full time? I plan to work one day a week and keep my kids out of day care. My home life is busy ...and I am sleep deprived, but I'd rather be busy and exhausted...
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    Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    Sour Lemon replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I never do, but sometimes I envy the dead which might be even worse. I love my life and I have a good life, but it's a lot of hard