SweetLemon

SweetLemon

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  1. Newbie Question...

    SweetLemon replied to blueiris's topic in General Nursing

    You read my mind :yelclap: That is exactly what I was going to

  2. Toxic Healthcare Personalities

    SweetLemon replied to Flightline's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a guy I am working with and it is just the two of us running our unit some nights. He has been there longer then I have and because of his senority he is technically "charge". He never has any...

  3. Night time munching...

    SweetLemon replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch!!! Maybe he was NPO and

  4. Important Lessons my Patients have Taught me...

    SweetLemon replied to SweetLemon's topic in Psychiatric

    If you want to get out of a psych hospital all you have to do is refuse all fluid and nutrition, eventually your vitals and blood sugars will become all out of wack and you will get sent over to...

  5. New grad jobs anywhere?

    SweetLemon replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of jobs in Alaska advertising can be deceiving. This is not always the case. Please be careful moving to Alaska before you have a job "secured". Many of the hospitals will post numerous...

  6. New Grad

    SweetLemon replied to mmfry1979's topic in Psychiatric

    I am a psych nurse and currently LOVE it but if I was in your shoes I almost think I would try for a spot in the ED 1st. If you are planning on getting your masters in psych nursing chances are you...

  7. pros/cons of psych nursing?

    SweetLemon replied to Ilya's topic in Psychiatric

    I love the ability to just sit down and talk to my patients, going over plans, goals, hopes and dreams for their future. I love that I get to be the person who is their for them when they are most...

  8. I couldn't do your job !

    SweetLemon replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    THAT IS CLASSIC, I AM SOO GOING TO STEAL

  9. Is This A Good time to Start Nursing School

    SweetLemon replied to lana2010's topic in General Nursing

    I choose to work all through nursing school full time and loved it. Gave me a chance to be productive and yet do something completly non-school related, a nice break for my mind. I will never forget...

  10. nursing students and behavioral health units

    SweetLemon replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    I think this is a really good point but where does one draw the line. I really do agree that we often times are not as openminded with our psych patients and religion as we should be. Creating a...

  11. I couldn't do your job !

    SweetLemon replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I decided to go into psych nursing and since then have gotten almost 100% sideways glances and "why would you want to do that" remarks. To be honest it really bothered me at first but after I thought...

  12. Life after RN school dismissal

    SweetLemon replied to Milehighchick's topic in General Nursing

    If it was me I would simply level with the admitting office and let them know of your past difficulties as well as your successes. Being able to work as an LPN for three years has to look great on...

  13. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    SweetLemon replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I have not had a chance to wade through all the replies but in case this has not been mentioned... Read what your contract says... does it state that you are given certain breaks at certain times. If...

  14. how do you get As in RN school?

    SweetLemon replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to sound like completely crazy advice but it truly did work for me..... While you are going through the piles and piles of reading you have to do for each rotation try focusing on the...

  15. So What do You Do???

    SweetLemon posted a topic in Psychiatric

    So I am a brand new nurse and have been employed as a psych nurse for the last three weeks. With quite a few months of friends and family pestering me if I had a job yet I am excited I finally get to...

  16. nursing students and behavioral health units

    SweetLemon replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    Just my two cents worth.... Prior to my rotation on a psych unit I had no idea I even had an interest in psychiatric nursing and ended up choosing it upon graduation. The more good experiences as well...

  17. any suggestions for handling PRN

    SweetLemon replied to rnpeg's topic in Psychiatric

    On the units I have been assigned to we have quite a few patients receiving meds all at once. To decrease a bit of the commotion our wonderful PNAs are kind enough to stand outside the window and help...

  18. What I wished I knew....

    SweetLemon posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Guys, So I am super excited after 8 years of planning, hoping, wishing, and praying, (I wanted to be a nurse long before I finished high school) and lots and lots of hard work I finally get to...

  19. pls help me get through with this..

    SweetLemon replied to lonelytoday's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First of all take a deep breath, you can't go back now. Secondly the NCLEX exams are designed in such a way that the number of question really does not give you any hint as to if you have passed or...

  20. Pregnancy considerations?

    SweetLemon replied to marinewifey's topic in General Nursing

    Also chat with your OB about certain medications you don't want to be handling (or need to be ultra carful passing while pregnant) a few you want to be aware of.

  21. Some thoughts from a new nursing student

    SweetLemon replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    HotDrew your post made me laugh.... mostly because their is so much truth to it. Women typically *not always* are so much more passive-aggressive in our ways of dealing with frustration and in a work...

  22. Some thoughts from a new nursing student

    SweetLemon replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think your points are very valid... why are we so mean are harsh on those around us in our field. I will start by saying I am a very new nurse only have been out of school since May and do not...

  23. any tips for organization of time

    SweetLemon replied to regimite's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad with not a ton of experience but using a paper with all my med times as well as patient activities that I need to keep track of (PT, OT, Scans and whatnot) really did help me. And on...

  24. Did anyone start out in Psych?

    SweetLemon replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep us updated on how this is going. I would be really curious to know how the doubling up is practically. While it sounds like a great idea to me I do wonder if this may be a bit over the top long...

  25. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    SweetLemon replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend dealing with them just as you would anyone else (other nurses, docs, whoever). Start by dealing with the person directly clearly making it known that their behavior is not appropriate and...