Sour Lemon

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    Drug testing

    Sour Lemon replied to NursingstudentRn2k18's topic in General Nursing

    Typically, they're going to do their own test at the time of hire. I've never heard of it being done any other
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    I want to know what to expect on the first day of classes in Nursing.

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

    We had a drug calculation test on our first day. Anyone who scored less than a 90% got one more chance to pass before getting kicked out of the program. That was the most memorable thing, for me. I...
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    Should mean people be allowed to be mean at work?

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

    She might be a huge jerk, but some people people are hysterical by nature and cry at the drop of a hat. Some people are also easily intimidated. "Mean" is simply too vague to take action on, IMO....
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    2 credit nutrition class

    Sour Lemon replied to Futurenurse29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes. It definitely does. If the program you're interested in specifies three hours, make sure that's what you take. I met at least a few people in school who had to retake classes because the classes...
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    Jealous of my residency

    Sour Lemon replied to Sinkorswim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There's nothing to be "jealous" of in this scenario, although "envy" could be in play. In any case, if you don't enjoy these interactions with your "friends". just stop talking to
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    Does per-diem always pay more?

    Sour Lemon replied to apolono's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad in Sacramento, I wouldn't rock the boat. Negotiate after you have experience ...or with a new employer when it's time to move on. If you do decide to say something, be very, very...
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    Which one is better for skill learning live seminar or online class?

    Sour Lemon replied to Hsiang's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you can have a very bad seminar or a very good seminar ....same thing with the online class. Assuming they're equal in quality, I'd probably do better with the live version. I have a very short...
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    So you're just a nurse?

    Sour Lemon replied to l1234567's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not too talkative in real life, but I'll indulge those who I encounter frequently (like the girl who cuts my hair). Other people get a polite answer to any question they ask, then I steer the...
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    The most important question to ask a doctor.

    Sour Lemon replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    I've never thought about it. I always tell my husband ...if there's any doubt about my quality of life, at all, let me
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    So you're just a nurse?

    Sour Lemon replied to l1234567's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I've ever had a "friend" who didn't know what I did for a living. It sounds like you're projecting your own insecurities about your role onto these "friends" who are simply making...
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    CNA to ASN??

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

    Lots of nurses were CNAs first, although I can't claim to be one of them. How much you can work during school depends on your ability and your other commitments. I found working six hours a week...
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    Interview questions at St. Luke's Medical Center

    Sour Lemon replied to Febbielita's topic in General Nursing

    You may not realize that there are "St. Luke's" hospitals all over the United States as well as in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Interview questions probably vary based on location, department,...
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    Is saving up so that I can pay my rent in nursing school a good idea?

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

    Of course it is possible, but make sure you're not working so much that your grades suffer. Ideally, you want As in your prerequisites ...and definitely not lower than
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    Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Sour Lemon replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It drives me crazy when people say "jealous", but mean
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    How much money to expect as a new grad RN?

    Sour Lemon replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Roughly ....$40,000 to $85,000 before taxes. Location matters- a
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    Got fired.. Need support

    Sour Lemon replied to uniqueguy34's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Who is/are "they"? Were you fired for not finishing the admission or something else? In any case, I'm sorry for your bad
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    Graduated from Nursing school 4 years ago

    Sour Lemon replied to Confused79's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't see what you have to lose beyond the cost of the exam. Give it a shot. As for how difficult it might be to find work, that depends on the market where you're
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    Have you ever saved someone/medically assisted someone away from work?

    Sour Lemon replied to briannaflavin's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this lady getting all excited and I was like, "Calm down, lady!" Well, she kept yelling and screaming and she was breathing kind of fast, so I punched her hard in the face and she got real...
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    Do I have a chance in getting back into the Nursing Program after being dismissed?

    Sour Lemon replied to k3ndallee's topic in General Students

    I don't know specifics about the program you're interested in, but it doesn't sound like you're a competitive candidate for any nursing school at this point. What I would do is review the criteria for...
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    Sample nursing test questions before you get the job

    Sour Lemon replied to Cutey's topic in General Nursing

    Is that all they've told you? It may not be a drug test, if so. Some places give personality (battery) tests, too. One place I worked for wouldn't interview or hire anyone who "failed"
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    first job at a methadone clinic

    Sour Lemon replied to Bishop043's topic in General Nursing

    After reading these comments, I kind of want to look for a job at a methadone
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    Will hospitals look down on a new grad nurse who went straight into psych?

    Sour Lemon replied to Ryolie's topic in General Nursing

    "Look down on" may not be the right phrase, but you may not be as competitive of an ER candidate as someone with a med/surg background. It wouldn't be impossible to switch over, though. This job could...
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    Sample nursing test questions before you get the job

    Sour Lemon replied to Cutey's topic in General Nursing

    It varies by facility, but here are a few things I can think of that I've been asked (or asked to do): list 7 rights drip rate calculations partial dose calculations (tablets or liquids) mixing of...
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    Binded with a contract and trying to see the positive side of it.

    Sour Lemon replied to nursejaclynxx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Southern California which is an employers' market (as is NYC). There are less saturated markets that are more employee-friendly, though. If I wanted to do something specialized that I couldn't...
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    New nurse: I get no respect

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    That's a tough position to be in. As a new nurse, I dealt with it by keeping my head down until I had the skill level and confidence to be convincingly assertive. The only action I took before then...