Sour Lemon

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    Anyone Just Interested in Being an LPN, and not an RN

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

    I planned to be an LVN, but got waitlisted for so long that I was able to complete my RN prerequisites and get into to the competitive entry RN program sooner. If you do become an RN someday, you'll...
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    G-J Tube Residual

    Sour Lemon replied to honeynurselpn's topic in Patient Medications

    It sounds like she got confused somewhere along the way and now she's confusing you (and me). I'm interested to see if anyone knows any legitimate reason this might be
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    G-J Tube Residual

    Sour Lemon replied to honeynurselpn's topic in Patient Medications

    That sounds bizarre, to me. I wonder if it was supposed to be a 30 ml flush before use and something got lost in
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    Unsure about being a CNA after clinical experience

    Sour Lemon replied to roxannetruck's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You find better jobs with experience and good references. As a new CNA, you're not likely to have a lot of choices and a nursing home is most likely where you'll end up. Doctors' offices and urgent...
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    Long hair at the bedside

    Sour Lemon replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    It's still part of our dress code, but it's not really
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    Resigning before 3 months probation ends?

    Sour Lemon replied to ladylibra018's topic in Nursing Career

    It certainly could affect you, but they're the only ones who can answer your question with
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    Maternity without FMLA

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

    I'm per diem and went on maternity leave for three months. I didn't get paid, but had no issues otherwise. I thought I would lose my
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    Offered Job by DON, HR retracts job

    Sour Lemon replied to FLGatoRn92's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Human resources actually has the final say, from what I understand. My offers have always been conditional on passing their various screenings. Board ordered IPN is not a protected class. I hope...
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    A young girl who would like a little bit words of wisdom and advice..

    Sour Lemon replied to Breyea's topic in General Students

    Failing A&P twice is very concerning. It could be a lack of ability, but it could also be a very serious lack of motivation. In any case, you may not be at the point where you can actually make it...
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    Summer Pathopharm class

    Sour Lemon replied to aojii's topic in General Students

    You could literally be anywhere in the world. I have no idea what might be near you. I suggest you start making calls or looking for information online for nearby
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    Pre-Employment Physical Attire

    Sour Lemon replied to EmxoRenee's topic in General Nursing

    I wore jeans to mine, but they were stretchy, thin jeans. I had to push heavy things, pull heavy things, carry a heavy box around, walk up and down some stairs, etc. Scrubs would have probably been...
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    If you apply and accept a job, don't bail out for no good reason

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. Employers don't hesitate to drop employees who no longer meet their needs ...and they don't hire people because they "care" about them on a personal or professional level. Employees...
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    RN school with criminal record

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

    There are lots of personal experiences here: https://allnurses.com/nursing-licensure-criminal/ Best
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    LPN vs MA

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

    The huge advantage of becoming an LVN is that you can build on it when and if you choose to. I'm under the impression that MA is more
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    is this bullying?

    Sour Lemon replied to jennalou's topic in General Nursing

    Your questions and input may be more frequent and lengthy than everyone else's. This can be very disruptive and frustrating for the rest of the class, even if they do like you personally. It doesn't...
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    First RN job- LTC or Home Health?

    Sour Lemon replied to loganno31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I vote for LTC,
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    How are foreign nurses treated in US hospitals

    Sour Lemon replied to ScaredRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, almost all the nurses I work with are foreign born ...many Filipino, but also Indian, Korean, Chinese, etc. They're not treated any differently than anyone else. In fact, they're the...
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    HELP! Want to become an RN, looking for Hospital that will send me to school TX,TN,OH

    Sour Lemon replied to txbon627's topic in School, College Programs

    You're dreaming. Time to wake
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    LPN, RN or OTA?

    Sour Lemon replied to alhmaybelle's topic in General Students

    Most new graduate positions are full time. Part time is not unheard of, but it's not terribly common. How burned out you may or may not become depends on an endless number of variables. How easy is...
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    Geri-Psych Admissions: Where's the Line?

    Sour Lemon replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in Psychiatric

    Short answer: It varies quite a bit from facility to
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    How to land a hospital job as a CNA? ADVICE NEEDED

    Sour Lemon replied to Moonkitten's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The requirements listed are simply minimums. Since you have no experience or training yet, you might be looked over in favor of someone who does. CNA hospital jobs tend to be more competitive than...
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    Boards of nursing drive me nuts

    Sour Lemon replied to momofm1998's topic in General Nursing

    The standard reasoning is that they are not "our" boards ...they exist to protect the public rather than to serve us. It does seem like some of them could do a much better job at being more
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    Application approved but no ATT

    Sour Lemon replied to tianova's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of employers won't make an offer until you have a license in hand. They know it's not a fast process. I hope you can keep the job you got or find another one. Good
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    Better opportunity?

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

    Yes, it looks "bad" ...but what do you think your employer would do if they no longer needed you? If you want to be super nice and keep a foot in the door (just in case), you could offer to stay on in...
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    Application approved but no ATT

    Sour Lemon replied to tianova's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, I saw "MO" as your state and thought that's where you were applying. Twelve weeks AFTER everything is received is totally normal for CA. I also thought you initially sent everything in October....