Sour Lemon

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    Staff Matrix

    Sour Lemon replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's great or uncommon. Some places are even much
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    Job offer without telling me pay rates

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

    I agree that you should show up and find out ....unless you have other concrete offers, play along with the madness. You can demand your potential employers be reasonable after you have experience and...
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    Compensation for BSN?

    Sour Lemon replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask, and can't imagine how that would be perceived as unprofessional. I would start by asking my immediate supervisor if I could have a moment of her time, then go from
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    Sour Lemon replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    Easy! Just say, "I can't." Of if you want to be nice, "I'm sorry ...I can't." Or if you want to be really nice, "I'm sorry ...I can't. Maybe staffing can find someone to cover for you?" I agree that...
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    CGFNS and problems obtaining a US license

    Sour Lemon replied to moffist's topic in Nurse Registration

    Some states simply have more requirements than others. California required all of my transcripts, even though I was born and educated in the USA and held a license in another state. I'm not sure if...
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    Getting into nursing school

    Sour Lemon replied to Tbrie93's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to a representative of the nursing program and see what they recommend. None of us know the requirements of your specific school or how you might be falling
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    UHCNO Fall 2017

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

    Good news ...an entire section of the site has already been created for you: https://allnurses.com/nursing-student/ Congrats!
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    How many weeks are clinicals usually

    Sour Lemon replied to Enoch82's topic in School, College Programs

    That is entirely dependent on the school and their admission process. They might let you defer, but they might make you reapply ...and you may or may not get accepted when you reapply (despite being...
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    How many weeks are clinicals usually

    Sour Lemon replied to Enoch82's topic in School, College Programs

    My ADN semesters were divided into two classes that were eight weeks long each. Clinicals were 8 weeks long each, as well ...16 weeks total. You could miss one day of clinical (for each class) in...
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    Unprofessional to mention you have other patients?

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I mention that when I make my initial introductions at change of shift. I invite the patient and family to call me for anything. I also let them know that if I'm with another patient, I may be delayed...
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    HESI help!!!

    Sour Lemon replied to Rebekaha95's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Use the Hesi book, only ....and study the wrong answers, too. When you see a question like this one: What color of light do you stop at? A Red B Yellow C Green ...also think about what you do when you...
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    What do I do now.

    Sour Lemon replied to MissouriRN13's topic in General Nursing

    You asked the charge nurse to reassign the patient and she said no. You offered to take an admission, but were you not required to take admissions (as assigned) either way? You asked the charge nurse...
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    L&D new grad positions LA

    Sour Lemon replied to jck12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We were actually found to have the worst traffic in the world in LA. Moscow came in second. New York City came in third. Atlanta did come in eighth, so I guess you do have some idea. Try looking in...
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    Will becoming a CNA help me get in to nursing school?

    Sour Lemon replied to alison86786's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school considered only GPA of the hard sciences. Other schools give credit for healthcare experience, entrance exam scores, or even speaking a second language. Check with the school(s) you're...
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    Best way to study from PowerPoints??

    Sour Lemon replied to Jen51685's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you're already doing well and may not need much advice. I would caution you not to focus on powerpoints too much, though ...especially when you get to nursing classes. An understanding...
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    Best way to study from PowerPoints??

    Sour Lemon replied to Jen51685's topic in General Students

    There is no such thing as a "BSN" in accounting. BSN actually stands for Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. It's completely possible to have a BS in another field,
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    I need a loan but can't get a cosigner

    Sour Lemon replied to kendleh's topic in General Students

    Maybe you need to take some time off, work a LOT, and save up some money (or at least pay down your current debt)? Banks don't typically give loans to "nursing students in need". Banks don't care...
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    Best way to study from PowerPoints??

    Sour Lemon replied to Jen51685's topic in General Students

    I don't bother with power points- I just read the book ...and why are you claiming the credential BSN if you don't yet have
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    BS in Health Sciences Instead of BSN??

    Sour Lemon replied to anjapope's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine "all those extra classes" would then be required again. This short-cut idea doesn't sound like a time or money
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    Rn opportunity - Kaiser versus City& county job

    Sour Lemon replied to RNintheBay's topic in General Nursing

    There's no dilemma until you actually get an offer ...or hopefully, offers. Good
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    Medication Reconcilliation

    Sour Lemon replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    I've only worked at three hospitals, but the floor nurse was responsible for the accuracy of the med rec on all three. Sometimes the ED starts it or "reviews" it, but rarely is it exactly correct....
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    international grad RN

    Sour Lemon replied to GeGo88's topic in Nurse Registration

    California's requirements are the same whether you happened to be licensed in a another state, or not. I am a citizen of the USA, went to school in the USA, and had a license in another state when I...
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    Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    Sour Lemon replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the screaming and blocking were uncalled
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    Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    Sour Lemon replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. ...and in my opinion, completely
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    Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    Sour Lemon replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    You are not allowed to disagree with my disagreement. I don't care if the family was pretending to be fine. Unless they want to spend the $$$ for a personal 1:1 nurse, they're going to have to wait...