Sour Lemon

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    Should I start out on night shift?

    Sour Lemon replied to heather.verbs's topic in General Nursing

    That's a lot of places. I'm under the impression that employers want to avoid paying shift differentials to trainees. And in some cases, floor orientation is combined with classes that are only held...
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    URGENT!!! Did I miss up?! Can I get in trouble?

    Sour Lemon replied to 2bnpcout's topic in General Nursing

    I would be horrified if someone sent details about my personal problems to various businesses around town. Is your friend OK with
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    Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

    Sour Lemon replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

    I did read the original post. Perhaps you should read about the use of scare
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    Should I start out on night shift?

    Sour Lemon replied to heather.verbs's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Get some offers before you agonize over which position to
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    Hospital NPs & Lounge Access

    Sour Lemon replied to wyld~heart's topic in Advanced Practice

    I used to stop by the doctors' lounge for freebies as an ADN student during clinicals. I did get a few looks here and there, but nobody ever said anything. I don't remember there being a code to get...
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    California RN License

    Sour Lemon replied to mitul.patel's topic in General Nursing

    You can take NCLEX in any state and apply for a license in any state. They don't have to be the same state. California is super-competitive for new graduates, though ....and their BON is exceptionally...
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    Diversity/Religion In The Workplace

    Sour Lemon replied to RutgersFlower2016's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if they were asking her to see if she qualified for an exemption from the dress code? ...doesn't make much sense that they'd hire her when she interviewed with it, then discriminate against...
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    Can lpn do 1st assesment.

    Sour Lemon replied to Chestercopperpot's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask here: Scope of Practice | Arizona State Board of
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    Going Backwards

    Sour Lemon replied to PsychoSocial RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you've only been out of school for six months, you didn't have much knowledge to lose in the first place ...but I'm surprised that you would qualify to apply for new grad residencies considering...
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    missing narcotic

    Sour Lemon replied to teeroze201069's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a petty write up, to me ....but I'm glad they found it and the outcome was not
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    What is the schedule in the program?

    Sour Lemon replied to Jmk2292's topic in School, College Programs

    "TCC" could be one of several schools in different locations. You're dealing with an international audience here, so put in the extra effort and spell it out. I wouldn't count on an accurate answer...
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    Kiss My Nursing Dream Goodbye?

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

    Contact representatives of the programs you're interested in for guidance and advice. Every school has different admission criteria. The only sure thing is that a "dream" is not
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    Medical Tourism

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    In my younger years, I had a cosmetic procedure done in a foreign country on a whim. I would probably stick to my own country if I had it to do all over again ...but only because I'm more cautious in...
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    Nursing is not for you if you don't have a burning passion for it?

    Sour Lemon replied to .CJ.'s topic in General Students

    After seeing your identical thread with additional information added to your original post, I can see why your instructor has concerns. If you're not passing and you're "praying a lot about whether...
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    My inner snowflake

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Nah ....I think getting burned out and broken-spirited is what helps. The older, less traditional nurses I work with just kind of sit around quietly and dream about dying. It's the younger,...
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    Work as a Nurse technician or with my bachelors

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

    I've seen hard-working, well-liked CNAs passed over for RN jobs after they graduated. Do not count on CNA experience to get you a nursing job- they're two different animals. I had no healthcare...
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    How do I get into a hospital as an lna?

    Sour Lemon replied to FutureNursecrna's topic in General Students

    Hospital jobs are desirable jobs for CNAs. Four months of experience will not make you a competitive applicant. The schedule restrictions may easily weed you out, as
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    Instructor giving away test questions!

    Sour Lemon replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    You seem rather dedicated to creating conflict. Every student will have to pass NCLEX in the end, so my advice is to worry about
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    Sleeping on job?

    Sour Lemon replied to Nursing617's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is frustrating and lonely to be the only one awake at
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    Working with Barcode Medication Administration and electronic charting

    Sour Lemon replied to courage2care's topic in General Nursing

    I often leave my COW right outside the patient's door and just hop in to scan their wrist band. Not only is it easier space-wise, but I get to scan and review their medications without the distraction...
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    Getting nicked(trouble) in the OR

    Sour Lemon replied to CVORnurse123's topic in General Nursing

    Look on your state's BON site. Most have a section where you can read about disciplinary actions that have been taken against licensed nurses along with
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    Advice!* LVN or RN?

    Sour Lemon replied to Jmattice0925's topic in General Nursing

    A few things to consider: 1. What is the cost of the LVN program? 2. What are your job prospects as an LVN in your specific area? 3. Would you be "waiting" for four years for the RN program, or do you...
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    Med Surge 2

    Sour Lemon replied to esmy2005's topic in General Students

    Get off the internet and read/study. You're welcome.
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    jumping from RN to Psychology

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

    This might be a better question for "allpsychologists" if you want to know how to become a psychologist ...or maybe for an academic advisor at your
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    Nurse parents which shift do you like better?

    Sour Lemon replied to stehrn816's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 15 month old and per-diem, overnight, 12 hour shifts work well for me. I do have to work one major holiday and one minor one, but I get to choose which ones. I also have a weekend...