Sour Lemon

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    Medication Error

    Sour Lemon replied to CMA-RN29's topic in General Students

    Most of us have made medication errors at some point, although I do believe that it's unusual to make one while in school. Who was supposed to be supervising you and where were
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    Sour Lemon replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing I thought of was "hacking" PEG tubing to fit an IV
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    Ever think about getting your MD?

    Sour Lemon replied to SDANG's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever had a dream about robbing a
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    Depressed patient refuses positioning even though she is lying on her own bowel movement

    Sour Lemon replied to MissHannaway's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like I don't have enough information to give a definitive answer, but my first thought is that she's probably in a lot of physical pain. I'd work on getting that under control and then worry...
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    PTO granted

    Sour Lemon replied to heatherrn1234's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds about right. Employers are so worried about a nurse being gone for a few weeks that they'll drive them away forever. I don't know what makes employers think it's OK to wait to deal with PTO...
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    Single Mom, Back To School?!?!

    Sour Lemon replied to jojomarie26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nurse and MA don't have much in common beyond taking vital signs. You'll pretty much be starting from scratch. Since you've got a lot on your plate and nursing programs can be very competitive, you...
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    Emergency Equipment

    Sour Lemon replied to mariabruce4's topic in General Nursing

    We have a crash cart with those items and just wheel it where it might be needed. What sort of unit are you working
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    Is aspirin a blood thinner?

    Sour Lemon replied to ChloeLissa's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes. It
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    PTO granted

    Sour Lemon replied to heatherrn1234's topic in General Nursing

    I could see one year in advance for guaranteed acceptance, but in every case?...like they'll just refuse you if there's no problem and you requested eleven months in advance? I rarely see PTO...
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    LACC alternate wait list

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

    OK, you made me curious and I checked out their site. They claim to accept 20 to forty students total, so I can't imagine they'd get to alternate #38. I also saw they're not competitive entry, but...
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    LACC alternate wait list

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

    I'm not familiar with the school, but number 38 does not sound hopeful. How many spots do they have, total? Have you asked the admission office what your chances are? Sometimes they'll clue you
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    Night Nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in General Nursing

    If you say you're too tired, I believe you ...why wouldn't I? You know your ability better than I
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    Managing your own health as a travel nurse?

    Sour Lemon replied to Ryolie's topic in General Nursing

    i see ...was hoping you'd say the south because it's not so bad there with some
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    Bathroom Door Question/ Best Practice

    Sour Lemon replied to frances81's topic in General Nursing

    Semi closed seems like a good compromise. I'm not sure this is a health issue? Could ventilation be improved in or around the
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    Job offer after clinical?

    Sour Lemon replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    The person who hired me liked that I had a very stable work history. It was completely unrelated, but showed that I wasn't likely to take off a few months after
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    Job offer after clinical?

    Sour Lemon replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your location probably matters a lot for a question like this. I have an ADN and was called for an interview within one hour of applying. I'd never done a clinical at the hospital and there was no...
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    Considering Nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to AbbyW's topic in General Nursing

    Politics and drama exist among all people ...in every place, in every line of work. They say it takes two years to feel "OK" and seven years to feel "confident". I've found that to be true, for...
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    Managing your own health as a travel nurse?

    Sour Lemon replied to Ryolie's topic in General Nursing

    What part of California are you planning to move
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    Inmate patients- keeping the guard happy too

    Sour Lemon replied to angiebelle440's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't give a prisoner hot coffee or anything else that could potentially be used to attack me. The nicotine patch is appropriate,
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    NCLEX-RN: What does it mean to pass with 75

    Sour Lemon replied to NS94's topic in General Nursing

    According to your credentials, you already have a
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    Working with a bad back, light duty?? Opinions welcome

    Sour Lemon replied to J89Mike's topic in General Nursing

    They might be out there, but I've never worked at a place that offered "light duty" for nursing staff. You either had to be able to do the job, or you were off the schedule until you could. Keep your...
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    passed CPRNE but dont have english test

    Sour Lemon replied to bitterhon's topic in Nurse Registration

    You'll want to look to your state board, and their requirements, for this
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    Realizing that Nursing is Not for Me

    Sour Lemon replied to S.Loft's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused about whether you're a nurse or a CNA?? If you've invested in nursing education, that's one thing ...CNA training is less consuming and easy enough to move on from if you find it's not...
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    Wants to go part-time, how to ask Manager?

    Sour Lemon replied to Poofy7's topic in General Nursing

    If you're a "struggling new grad" who's only been at your job for a few months, I think it's unlikely that your employer would accommodate you. Most places don't hire new graduates part time and want...
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    Re-interviewing for an area of the hospital worth it?

    Sour Lemon replied to Cheisu7's topic in General Nursing

    What do you have to