Sour Lemon

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    Tormenting myself over the "what ifs" of life as a nursing student

    Sour Lemon replied to 8130's topic in General Students

    I didn't have kids when I went to school, but I did "fail" a clinical due to my own illness and absences. It was a drag to get set back a semester, but life happens. Most nursing programs have some...
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    Cried during interview. Did I ruin my chances?

    Sour Lemon replied to marrr123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nursing is difficult as a new graduate. Honestly, I would worry about someone who cried during an interview and wonder if they were tough enough to make it through orientation without constant...
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    Peer review

    Sour Lemon replied to Pink10670's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way you can be "right" in this situation. Even if you "gave report" and told the other nurse he was assigned to the patient, he did not accept the patient. You can't just wander off in...
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    Personal Address Disclosed to the public? what does this mean?

    Sour Lemon replied to Kate.Med/Surg RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some certainly can be, although I agree that most are not ...and not just psychiatric patients, but maybe that's the OP's current field and current
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    Critical Care Float Pool

    Sour Lemon replied to DesertSky's topic in General Nursing

    I work per diem and float among a few units. I feel I am treated very fairly. I've also worked on units where unfamiliar nurses were given slightly heavier assignments ...not to dump on them, but to...
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    Is it appropriate to ask for time off during an interview?

    Sour Lemon replied to lola8penny's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Pool around here is "as needed" staff and most often float to different units around the hospital. A new grad typically works with a preceptor and follows the preceptor's schedule. New grads also work...
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    Is it appropriate to ask for time off during an interview?

    Sour Lemon replied to lola8penny's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Pool is typically not available to new grads, and it would be a horrible idea for a new grad to accept a pool position even if it were
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    Is it appropriate to ask for time off during an interview?

    Sour Lemon replied to lola8penny's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agreed. This isn't something you want to bring up right away, but you can't bring it up last minute, either. June is a very sought after time as far as vacations go. As a new grad and a new employee,...
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    What kind of nurse takes care of the newborn babies?

    Sour Lemon replied to bragerc2020's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Usually, their mothers and fathers. When I had my baby, he stayed right next to me in my room. There are "newborn nursery" positions, but most newborns aren't there the majority of the time. There is...
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    Is Beckford Health Services 1 day Phelobotomy class legit

    Sour Lemon replied to Blue Robin's topic in General Students

    At best, it sounds like it may be an appropriate option for someone already in health care looking to add certifications. If you're actually seeking to learn a new skill and gain employment, this...
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    Failed Second & Third Exam

    Sour Lemon replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    HESI is very "read and recite". It actually requires very little thought or
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    Community College RN job market?

    Sour Lemon replied to jesswayhart's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Those things are entirely dependent on your location (or willingness to
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    Policy and Procedures for Cycle Meds...

    Sour Lemon replied to PierreB's topic in Patient Medications

    If you hit the "quote" button in the lower right corner before responding, people will know exactly who you're responding to each
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    Recently taken the nclex and received the bad pop up

    Sour Lemon replied to alleysurles2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Obsess here: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/ Good
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    Policy and Procedures for Cycle Meds...

    Sour Lemon replied to PierreB's topic in Patient Medications

    I think he was trying to indicate that his post and request for follow-up clarification was directed at you ...or at least based on what you posted in your
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    Nursing Career

    Sour Lemon replied to browneyes50's topic in General Nursing

    Some things to ask yourself: What are the requirements of nursing programs in your area and are you a competitive candidate? How will your education be funded? If you'll be taking out loans, will you...
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    Policy and Procedures for Cycle Meds...

    Sour Lemon replied to PierreB's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't even understand the question. I googled "cycle meds", but what do you mean by "checking them
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    References

    Sour Lemon replied to lovingme01's topic in General Nursing

    My circumstances were the opposite. I had two very stable, long-term, non-nursing jobs prior to becoming a nurse. My first nursing employer actually commented that they loved me for my work history...
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    Question r/t Doctors

    Sour Lemon replied to flordiaj3's topic in General Nursing

    Calling to check on a patient can be an issue of patient safety. It's difficult to say who overreacted without being there ...or at least getting both sides of the story. Have you worked with this...
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    I can't do chest compressions (CPR) will I be terminated?

    Sour Lemon replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine that a nursing employer would be required to accommodate a nurse who is unable to do
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    Nursing School Lost

    Sour Lemon replied to RaRa310's topic in General Students

    For me, simply reading the material is what always helped. Review questions are good for review, but a chaotic and fragmented way to actually learn the material. Understanding the "big picture"...
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    getting hired in a hospital with an associates degree?

    Sour Lemon replied to chrisRN180's topic in General Nursing

    In some saturated markets, it actually is a
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    Preventing call-ins

    Sour Lemon replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd stay home!! Hope you are feeling better
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    Tired of job hunting & getting no where!!!!!

    Sour Lemon replied to RN-Que's topic in General Nursing

    Were any of the insulting offers jobs that might have resulted in good experience and led to higher pay in the near future? Unfortunately, some places don't count LVN experience and will simply view...
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    From nurse to patient

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

    I don't blame you for being anxious after no communication for two days. It sounds like the change nurse may have gotten an OK to review labs with you ...or possibly contacted an alternate provider if...