Sour Lemon

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    Started orientation for one job, offered interview for a better job

    Sour Lemon replied to capybara123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In general, float pool is horrible for a new graduate. It's hard enough to find your footing without being scuttled all over the place. I don't think I'd miss orientation for an interview, either. I...
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    EVOLVE Hesi Fundamentals Of Nursing Exit Exam

    Sour Lemon replied to Prenursing911's topic in General Students

    Study from material that they publish. HESI is pretty much regurgitation of facts, if I remember correctly ...the exact opposite of
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    Failed out my ADN on the last exam

    Sour Lemon replied to wantobern01's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If the school is telling you to appeal, do it. You have nothing to lose. You'll need to check with your state's BON regarding the LPN
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    New Grad RN in nursing home

    Sour Lemon replied to belle980's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look at it this way, they would lay you off with no warning and two weeks notice if they no longer needed you. Act accordingly. Your plans can change, even if you think you know what you'd do. Say...
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    Is it advised that I take all prerequisites now or later?

    Sour Lemon replied to destinyfuturern418's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would do what I needed for the program I'm entering first. Prerequisites change and vary from program to program, so don't think too far
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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I've done something horrifically stupid at least twice over the past nine years. I couldn't even explain why ...my brain just didn't pull the pieces together and there you go. There was no harm done,...
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    Best A & P class in Los Angeles?

    Sour Lemon replied to darbyspinx's topic in General Nursing

    A & P is typically intense and requires a fair amount of study time. I'm not sure what you mean by "a super long time to complete"? If you're being literal, a summer class would be short. It would...
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    Why do [some] nursing students fail?

    Sour Lemon replied to aquakenn's topic in General Students

    What causes anyone to fail at anything? Some people lack dedication, some lack raw ability. Others have distracting personal lives or find themselves overextended with jobs and families. Some become...
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    What's next for the new grad?

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

    I don't see the benefit of including it on your
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    Do not know what to do please help.

    Sour Lemon replied to Scottish _23's topic in General Students

    You prioritize. That's something you should be working on throughout your entire nursing program and be half-way decent at by graduation. It's not something that can be taught or explained in a few...
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    I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

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

    What exactly do you mean by "other career
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    What's next for the new grad?

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

    You'd need insider HR information to answer this question along with being able to read individual minds. Just apply. What do you have to lose? Look elsewhere though,
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    PENDING CHARGES -Texas

    Sour Lemon replied to Dsmith918's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It would be best for you to seek legal advice from someone who specializes in BON issues. I don't think I'd even bother applying to school with two recent assault charges. A mishap with an expired...
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    PTO

    Sour Lemon replied to SidyJean's topic in General Nursing

    Take more days off? Six days off with 40 hours scheduled immediately before and after sounds sucky, anyway. That's what people do when they don't have
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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone else wondering about the girl in the stock photo? Probably
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    double major nursing and general studies

    Sour Lemon replied to testimonypending19's topic in General Students

    If you're burnt out and have too much on your plate, it makes no sense to add more. Decide what you want and focus on
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    Weed

    Sour Lemon replied to apsent1's topic in General Students

    Students are not typically tested for nicotine. Nurses and nursing students ARE typically tested for drugs. And yes, once you have a license, you're putting it at risk by using. Nicotine testing...
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    Is there any hope for me at this point?

    Sour Lemon replied to DW12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Statistically, the odds are against you. There are people who manage to pass after multiple failures and years of trying, though. I think I would consider redoing the nursing program if I were in your...
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    Interested in LPN or Medical Assisting

    Sour Lemon replied to shae3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Orientation for what? I'm confused. If it's for medical assisting and it's expensive, I'd encourage you to strongly
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    New grad psych

    Sour Lemon replied to ashkay's topic in Psychiatric

    In general, I think it's easier to move from med surg to psych than from psych to med surg. There are plenty of psych patients in med surg, but a lot of psych units only receive patients who have been...
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    New Grad changes Preceptor. Help!

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

    I had to switch preceptors as a new graduate for the same reason. Just ignore it and become competent at your job. You're doing the right thing by not discussing it ...and if she's as horrible as you...
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    Bed assignment

    Sour Lemon replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. Different departments fight with each other when nobody is actually at fault expect for the people who decide how to staff those
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    Is starting at a medspa the best way?

    Sour Lemon replied to friendlylark's topic in Aesthetics

    This seems like something everyone wants to try, but no one finds sustainable. The saying, "Don't quit your day job." springs to
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    Reminder why the seven rights are important

    Sour Lemon replied to Triddin's topic in Nursing News

    I thought it was bizarre that the article ended and began emphasizing medicaid reimbursement
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    Nursys/License by Endorsement

    Sour Lemon replied to ceali's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I had to pay for it when I applied by endorsement to a different state. If the actual BON is telling you that you have to pay for it, you have the most accurate and direct answer