Sour Lemon

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    Why go to LPN school?

    Sour Lemon replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Class difference is probably the biggest reason. Six months longer and a "little bit" more money out of pocket are manageable to some. Others are not so fortunate. They need to make a smaller...
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    Canceled! Jerks!

    Sour Lemon replied to Scooter59's topic in General Nursing

    Mine too. Seems fair enough since we're required to give two hours notice when calling
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    AAS or BSN?

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

    "Most hospitals" where? In the world? In the USA? In the state of Arkansas? In New York City? Location matters a lot for this type of question. The competitiveness of your desired specialty, number of...
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    tips for prioritizing

    Sour Lemon replied to Shelly0928's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My strategy changes daily based on the exact circumstances of the moment. My default is to round and assess before doing much of anything else, though. That way, I have a heads up on any issues that...
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    Nursing Course - LPN

    Sour Lemon replied to Apple-Core's topic in General Students

    There are more than a few state boards, all with their own sets of rules. You may want to look online, as many BONs have applications and requirements for licensing listed on their
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    Taking a sleep aid when on call?

    Sour Lemon replied to boquiabierta's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have any concerns about your ability to function, why ask in the first
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    Frustrated and Unofficial

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

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    LVN before ADN

    Sour Lemon replied to TwinDaddy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've never been an LVN in Texas, but what do you mean by "irregular, non-accomodating hours"? That sounds a lot like nursing ...especially as a new
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    HELP!!! non resident nclex testing

    Sour Lemon replied to Akidwell's topic in General Students

    Taking four years to pass NCLEX is not typical, so you're probably going to have to do the work yourself. I'd start by looking at BON websites of neighboring states and moving outward from there. Most...
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    Plastic Surgery RN

    Sour Lemon replied to CLT0617's topic in General Nursing

    People typically take a big pay cut in exchange for an "easy" 9-5 job with weekends and holidays off. If pay is a top concern, you may find yourself disappointed. It can't hurt to apply and see if...
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    Looking for a mentor

    Sour Lemon replied to Jpreciosa's topic in General Nursing

    You have instructors who will be doing that for you while you're in school. When you start working, you'll be assigned a preceptor. After that, lean on the more experienced nurses you work with and...
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    Competencies

    Sour Lemon replied to PsychRNPA's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's common where I work. There's always someone around who's seen it and knows how it works,
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    RN student DUI

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

    I would be terrified, too. There are some personal stories on this section of the site: https://allnurses.com/nursing-licensure-criminal/ California is known to be pretty tough. I would definitely...
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    Facing a dilemma! Help!?

    Sour Lemon replied to ns808's topic in General Nursing

    Fear of the future and want aside, if you're "unable" to do hospital work, there's not really much of a choice. I suppose you could work on getting your anxiety under control, but anxiety is pretty...
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    relocated & want to go back!

    Sour Lemon replied to christinand's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you want to do. A short paragraph isn't enough information to make a major life decision for
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    gentleness wanted for the elderly

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

    You're both right. The elderly should have all the time and tenderness they need. On the other hand, time and tenderness for one patient means others go without any attention, at all. Old bodies can...
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    Blazer to a nurse extern interview?

    Sour Lemon replied to themurse133's topic in General Nursing

    Wear just the jacket. Nothing else. Good
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    RN, ADN being obsolete

    Sour Lemon replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    There are a few delusional ones out there, no
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    RN, ADN being obsolete

    Sour Lemon replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    My hole-in-the-wall hospital just laid off all LVNs and Psychiatric Techs with a few weeks notice. I hope they find other work fast. My nerves would be shot. I even thought ...for just a moment...
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    Nurse sponsor/mentor

    Sour Lemon replied to Lac1527's topic in General Nursing

    Policy and culture can vary greatly (OCEANS APART) from one place to the next. It's best to look for supportive, experienced nurses where you work. They're usually around and usually willing to help....
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    RN, ADN being obsolete

    Sour Lemon replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    There are ADN nurses working in magnet
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    RN, ADN being obsolete

    Sour Lemon replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    BSN nurses have a strong advantage in some markets and only a mild advantage in others. I would consider the local job market, the competitiveness of your "dream" specialty, and the probable number of...
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    Safely working with patients with autism

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse Jen, RN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Autistic individuals are not inherently aggressive. And people who are non-autistic are certainly capable of assault ...so I'd first get that cleared up. When I care for any individual who lives with...
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    How to become an RN

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

    Check with each individual program to see what their specific requirements and acceptance criteria are. They're all different and can even change from one semester to the next. Most programs have a...
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    nursing concepts, death and dying,

    Sour Lemon replied to monkey3369's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is the exact wording of the assignment and its