Sour Lemon

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    Medical Assisting or RN?

    Sour Lemon replied to Cruisin1313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I ruled out MA pretty quickly. It might be an OK job if you're not too concerned with pay and you like regular office hours, but it also seems to be a dead end. I wouldn't call it "a great foot in the...
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    Alabama license by endorsement trouble

    Sour Lemon replied to elijah36's topic in General Nursing

    Similar things have happened to people from what I read on this site, but I have no direct knowledge. You may want to check out this section for a sampling of different issues and resolutions that...
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    New nurse resume and transcripts

    Sour Lemon replied to daniellerenee769's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Clinical sites do not belong on a resume anymore than your other classes from school do. Just say you graduated. That's
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    Advice re: long maternity leave and going to per diem after baby?

    Sour Lemon replied to ricki76's topic in General Nursing

    There are many variables, but I'll tell you how things went for me. I'm in California and went on short term disability (SDI) about six months into my pregnancy (MD ordered). I was also off for 2-3...
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    My hair is dyed.. Job interview

    Sour Lemon replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

    I would dye it back. Natural hair color never makes an unfavorable impression. Fuchsia hair might. Keep the bold look only if you don't care too much about getting an actual job
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    Atten: Nurses renewing with California BON

    Sour Lemon replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I see that a lot even on this board. And I've experienced it when initially applying for a California license. The saddest thing is that if you do happen to get through and it hasn't been six weeks...
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    Stna 2 day clinicals

    Sour Lemon replied to Barbieanna's topic in General Nursing

    That doesn't sound like a problem, to me. There's usually even a sign on the door that tells you exactly what to wear and
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    Atten: Nurses renewing with California BON

    Sour Lemon replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I hope they use those extra fees to hire more staff. Online renewals have been quick and easy for me, but dealing with the California BON by mail or phone is a complete
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    Sour Lemon replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I had my heart set on breastfeeding. I bought the pump and the garments and the pillow, etc. It just didn't work out for me, though. By the second night of being encouraged to "starve the baby" at the...
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    Nursing @ 40

    Sour Lemon replied to LeRose78's topic in General Nursing

    What are you doing right now for
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    Is my hospital trying to push me out?

    Sour Lemon replied to etakstat's topic in General Nursing

    They might want you out, but they might just have too much to work around and not value you enough to give you special consideration. After all, your department is "not short of
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    Per Diem Nursing. What's the 411?

    Sour Lemon replied to Andrea727's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it's being the first to get canceled, and the first to get floated. In the past two months (about eight working days), I have only worked on my unit one day. Other times, I am canceled at...
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    Being accepted into nursing school

    Sour Lemon replied to Softballgirl17's topic in School, College Programs

    My school only cared about the GPA of hard sciences. Don't waste your time re-taking classes until you know exactly what your desired nursing program looks
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    Nursing Arrogance

    Sour Lemon replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A few weeks ago, the AN facebook page posted a meme of a nurse telling a patient, "Trust me. I can tell the pharmacist more about the medications he is giving you than he can." It was foolish and...
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    Job interview ethics...

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

    Unfortunately, it seems to be pretty common from what I've seen. Managers extend each other the courtesy of not "poaching" each others nurses. You may have to move to a different hospital system to...
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    What Do You Do When Co-Worker Falls Asleep on Night Shift?

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

    I worked on a small unit with three nurses, max, but usually two. One nurse used to fall asleep constantly ....often less than one hour into the shift and sometimes even standing up in the hall while...
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    LPN just under a year & feel like I don't know anything. Help.

    Sour Lemon replied to takem46's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've heard that it takes two years to feel "OK" and about seven to feel "competent". I'm on year seven, and I've found these things to be true for myself ...but even after 6-7 years, I'm reminded how...
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    I hate nursing school:(

    Sour Lemon replied to Diehardsabre's topic in General Students

    Too many nursing students focus on practice questions, powerpoints and notes while overlooking the big picture. Read and understand, then do the practice questions if you have time leftover. I always...
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    I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

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

    You're not going to fix these individuals, so just do your job, then go home and count your money. I understand they can be frustrating, but they're really not making a fool of you ...it's their own...
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    BSN programs for high school graduates in Flordia?

    Sour Lemon replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When searching, add "prelicensure" to "BSN" and "Florida" (or the city you live in). "Prelicensure" programs are for students who are not already
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    Licensure by Endorsement 2017

    Sour Lemon replied to New2CAnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you haven't been to this section of their site yet: Processing Times 10-12 weeks is listed as the current wait time for licensure by endorsement. ... and 8-10 weeks is the current wait for a...
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    HELP - falsely accused for diversion of meds

    Sour Lemon replied to aberg22's topic in General Nursing

    Continue on with your attorney ...preferable one that specializes in such issues. Most of us never experience issues like this one, and for the few that do, outcomes vary
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    NEED HELP: First Jobs and tuition reimbursement for RN

    Sour Lemon replied to Lovemed's topic in General Nursing

    There's no guarantee that you'll be hired in that department as a nurse even if you're a CNA in the same department and very well-liked. It's all about the market in your area and what kind and how...
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    New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    Sour Lemon replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    Considering jobs don't sound terribly difficult to come by in your area and there is no strong interest in OR, I would avoid signing a three year contract. Tele would be more versatile if you're...
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    Clinical failure for something I couldn't help?

    Sour Lemon replied to teachable's topic in General Students

    Get to your clinical site(s) early so that you have time for problem solving if need be. Arriving at the last minute leaves you no time for "bumps in the road". Back up important files on a jump drive...