Sour Lemon

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    snf burn out

    Sour Lemon replied to Lessstress2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do see LVNs utilized in behavioral health. You'd still be doing patient care, but it might be a nice change depending on how you feel about that
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    Taking NCLEX without green light from ATI

    Sour Lemon replied to abhoward86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your circumstances are very unusual. You're probably going to have to go straight to the source(s) for an answer. The BON would be my first call since they're the ones who will actually issue your...
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    Weird actions that are out of nursing scope

    Sour Lemon replied to AriRN36's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't give anyone's child medication without their parents' knowledge and consent, even if I weren't a nurse. Your "question" is a little broad beyond that. Look at your state's BON discipline...
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    Sahm going back to work

    Sour Lemon replied to Bqaderi's topic in General Nursing

    I think your chance of being picked up per diem depends on where you live. I wouldn't wait much longer, though ...your time off is already more than double your experience time. Per diem with young...
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    Is it jealousy ??

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

    I agree that some are ready for more responsibility sooner, and yet overconfidence can sometimes lead to disaster. I doubt that "jealousy" is the problem. It might be that the more experienced nurses...
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    Should I take Intro to Biology and Microbiology in the same semester?

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

    Those are both relatively "easy" classes, but it depends on your personal ability. I found chemistry and anatomy to be much more
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    I didn't study for the NCLEX and I passed, first try, with 75qs

    Sour Lemon replied to RNBSN0105's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's nutty. I think most people do pass without a lot of special effort ...it's just the "I failed NCLEX seven times." crowd tend to post more about their experiences, and oddly, are more likely to...
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    Looking for new area.

    Sour Lemon replied to Jeremy Cosby's topic in Nursing Career

    It might help to know what you consider "nice" geographically and what you think makes someplace "nice" to work ...and why Indiana is "horrible" for
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    failed Nclex

    Sour Lemon replied to amnurse18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think you're being unethical. You're being resourceful. That being said, a remedial course may very well benefit you and increase your odds of passing the exam. Statistically, your odds of...
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    Senior year..Eating Disorder RN jobs

    Sour Lemon replied to umichnurse2019's topic in Psychiatric

    That may be a bit too rare and specialized for a new graduate. In fact, I think it would be rare and difficult for an experienced nurse to find a position like that. I think med/surg and behavior...
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    West Coast Univ.... learn from my mistake

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

    That does sound like my community college anatomy class, but I don't know how it is everywhere. With schools like west coast who accept "anyone" willing to pay, I'd expect a higher failure rate.,...
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    team nursing in acute care

    Sour Lemon replied to medsurg4ever's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've done it and it is as horrible as it sounds. When something goes wrong, they will seek the "supervising RN" to blame. The nurses being "supervised" don't actually follow direction...
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    West Coast Univ.... learn from my mistake

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

    Well, that sounds a lot like every other nursing program ...except for the cost. If you get in somewhere else, count on a lot of self-teaching there, too. Good luck to
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    Probation employment question

    Sour Lemon replied to Essexgirl's topic in General Nursing

    "The board" may not have to approve them, but you're unlikely to pass a background check for anything medically related. And if you do manage to pass it, and you're an RN applying for a housekeeping...
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    Why the high turnover in behavioral health?

    Sour Lemon replied to northmississippi's topic in Psychiatric

    I think it may be a less desirable area that more people are able to "try out" as a result. It might also be more available to new graduates who move on after getting experience, and LVNs who move on...
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    Taking a paycut for experience?

    Sour Lemon replied to dropdatslurpee's topic in Nursing Career

    It's well over $1000 to rent a tiny room in someone else's house in that area. And even a small, unlivable, burned down house was on sale for $800,000. That was a few years ago. I'm sure it would be...
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    Jahi McMath is finally at peace

    Sour Lemon replied to anon456's topic in Nursing News

    Someone posted about it when it happened. It was moved to "nursing news", then
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    Giving OTC medications to your aides/coworkers?

    Sour Lemon replied to knotizer12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No harm came to your or your license from giving your coworker OTC medication. You're fantasizing about what you think might be possible. Lots of people dream things up. I want a concrete example of a...
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    Patients & Pet Peeves

    Sour Lemon replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    I am amused and horrified when a confused and helpless patient has an equally confused and helpless visitor stay with them. No, we cannot change your girlfriend's diaper or wheel her to the bus stop...
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    How much time should I take to study??? HELP:(

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

    I didn't study at all, unless you count the threeish years I went to school. It turned out to be enough for me, and it's been enough for a lot of other people. Everyone is different. Why are you an...
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    How to Get into the NICU

    Sour Lemon replied to BeezieRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Start in NICU. If you can't get into NICU, get into something as related as possible. Peds, L&D, mother and baby, etc. You have the best chance at your first choice(s) if you're willing to
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    SHHHHH, dont tell anyone I'm a RN

    Sour Lemon replied to Barbie8808's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Maybe I have a lax conscious, but I'm OK with your secret. You're certainly not endangering any patients by having a higher level of education, and you're saving your manager from having to act by not...
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    Expiration of nursing school experience?

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

    You'll most likely be starting over. It's extremely difficult to find a nursing program that will accept you after leaving a prior program on bad terms. It would be even more difficult to find a...
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    Can you go from the clinic back to the hospital?

    Sour Lemon replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    It's certainly possible, but the more competition you have, the more difficult it may be. Recent acute care experience is typically preferred for acute care
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    Nursing and Home Life

    Sour Lemon replied to Eaurigemma014's topic in Nursing Career

    New graduate PRN jobs are unusual, but not unheard of. Why not look for a full time job to start out with, though? Babies don't always come when you expect them to. I had mine about seven years after...