Sour Lemon

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    Summer class advice

    Sour Lemon replied to Matt_'s topic in General Students

    If you only have to pass, it might not be a bad idea. I find myself wondering what kind of school this is, though ...and how expensive they are if they'll take you without considering your grades for...
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    I don't think I can take it anymore.

    Sour Lemon replied to sashaq's topic in General Nursing

    Smile and nod and focus on the point and what you learned, not how it makes you feel. As such a new nurse, you need everyone possible on your side and can't afford to look for faults in others. After...
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    Summer class advice

    Sour Lemon replied to Matt_'s topic in General Students

    I can't tell if you're actually "in" from what you wrote. Is it guaranteed entry just for applying? If it's competitive, you might not want to blow your sciences. I wouldn't take those classes...
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    Right med but suspended

    Sour Lemon replied to CJ2121's topic in General Nursing

    It's not uncommon to go back and document something for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the computer just doesn't save what you've scanned/charted. There's something more to this, maybe not on your...
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    Can you give a lesser dose than prescribed without an order?

    Sour Lemon replied to Faith1234567's topic in General Nursing

    It gets even trickier, because we cannot document that we gave a partial dose (at least at the two jobs I've been at in CA). You have to document the four mg, even if you gave two mg. The computer...
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    Right med but suspended

    Sour Lemon replied to CJ2121's topic in General Nursing

    I've been counseled by pharmacy for bypassing the scanning process, but informally. If you're being called to HR for one incident and suspended, that is concerning. Have you had any other issues about...
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    How is drug testing done at your facility?

    Sour Lemon replied to Janecollective's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a few forums you should consider checking out: https://allnurses.com/nursing-licensure-criminal/ https://allnurses.com/nurses-recovery/ A simple, "minor" mistake can cause you MAJOR problems....
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    RN Residency Essay

    Sour Lemon replied to arinichole29's topic in LPN to RN

    I get that, but if they don't pick you up for L&D, you might be blowing your chances at any other department. They usually have different hiring managers. Are there residencies available in areas...
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    Short Term Disablity Question

    Sour Lemon replied to Macy311's topic in Home Health

    This sounds like more of a legal question than a nursing one. Have you tried talking to the STD people for guidance? The state you live in may also matter. If they're not helpful and the stakes are...
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    Question

    Sour Lemon replied to dbuy3's topic in General Nursing

    You need more concrete information before you even attempt to sort this out. There are too many variables in this imaginary tough
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    How to disclose med error/write up to hiring manager (internal position)

    Sour Lemon replied to ivyleaf's topic in General Nursing

    I would just be honest if it comes up. I wouldn't announce it,
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    Can you give a lesser dose than prescribed without an order?

    Sour Lemon replied to Faith1234567's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Unless that's a really new rule, it's been broken a whole heck of a lot in at least some places. It was a very common, every day sort of thing for me and everyone I worked with. I've been...
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    Help Finding a Job in Chicago as a New Grad

    Sour Lemon replied to newnursegrad18's topic in General Nursing

    The more saturated a market is, the more exclusive employers can be. I got a few years of experience in my home city before moving to Southern California because I anticipated the same problem that...
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    Can you give a lesser dose than prescribed without an order?

    Sour Lemon replied to Faith1234567's topic in General Nursing

    Even our EMAR was set up for it. When a partial dose was given, a reason had to be selected. "Patient request" was one reason. "Nursing judgement" was
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    Help on getting into nursing school

    Sour Lemon replied to Celly09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will need to check with specific schools and see (or inquire) what you might be able to do to improve your chances. They're all different in what they look for, but you're right about the GPA...
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    Can you give a lesser dose than prescribed without an order?

    Sour Lemon replied to Faith1234567's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught in school (in Texas) that we could always use "nursing judgemen" to decrease doses. And for PRNs, it was often encouraged that we "start low and go slow" or something like that. The nurse...
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    Taking A &P I and II and microbiology

    Sour Lemon replied to jessica6012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would only retake the B class if it was preventing me from getting into a nursing program. It's a waste,
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    RN Residency Essay

    Sour Lemon replied to arinichole29's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, those are three very different specialties ...and your prior experience is very different from all three specialties, as well. I would work on tying things together and elaborating on why you're...
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    Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe "entitled" would have been a better choice of words. I grew up "poor", too. My father didn't even graduate from high school. I didn't have much guidance either, but I still have to pay my own...
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    Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    What sort of privileged life have you lived? I would love for my student loans to disappear so I can travel out of the country. An employer paying for my car maintenance and repairs sounds pretty...
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    LVN to RN at West Coast University (WCU)

    Sour Lemon replied to anneb24's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, you are not actually a licensed vocational nurse until you have a license, so if it's LVN to RN you're going to need to pass
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    New Grad Starting Career, Advice PLEASE!

    Sour Lemon replied to brightfutureRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Part time is better than no time. Get some experience and you'll be more marketable. As a new graduate, you don't have much to offer. If you're not willing to accept their terms, they'll find another...
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    Got the ATT

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

    It hasn't happened to me, but people do post about it occasionally. If you search the site, you should find some first hand accounts. Good luck to
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    Cant decide what area to go to

    Sour Lemon replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Nursing

    The best path depends on where you're going, not necessarily where you're coming from. I've grown to love a short drive to work, but I'd be inclined to choose the offer most likely to help with my...
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    Should I appeal?

    Sour Lemon replied to aaronadams92's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you've been struggling throughout the program. I don't see your appeal going anywhere, but if it did, it seems unlikely that you'd make it through the rest of the program while skating...