Sour Lemon

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    They said they’d have me work night shifts and now they’re scheduling me for rotating shifts.

    Sour Lemon replied to ThatOneRN_'s topic in General Nursing

    I would approach it as a simple misunderstanding and go from there. "Hi xxx, I received my schedule today and was surprised to see that I'm on for days as well as nights. My understanding is...
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    Can I be required to take call??

    Sour Lemon replied to jwils's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they can change the terms of your employment. Any questions should be asked in a humble and information-seeking way ...unless you're willing and ready to walk away from the job
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    I Hurt A Patient

    Sour Lemon replied to MInurse.st's topic in General Nursing

    This is not the type of thing that one person can be completely responsible for. From personal experience, I know that you probably feel like the loneliest person in the world right now, but you're...
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    Advice please! Med-Sug or OR training

    Sour Lemon replied to Summer131's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that would be dramatic enough to burn a bridge, but you'll probably come across as a bit of a flake for quitting the same job two times. I would take the "dream" job, but keep your...
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    Am I being unreasonable about my concerns regarding safety/hygiene?

    Sour Lemon replied to Emmeline22's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, that sounds a lot more concerning than what you originally wrote. I've had patients who cannot go in a bathroom unattended, but they have 1:1 attendants and would never wait an hour plus....
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    Pregnancy and light duty

    Sour Lemon replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not making a judgement call about about the reason being any better or worse. I'm only saying, that in my experience, light duty = off the schedule. If that's an option she does have, then...
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    Pregnancy and light duty

    Sour Lemon replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

    And ...that's probably why it's uncommon. "Everybody" would be on light duty, leaving the heavy stuff for an unfortunate
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    Pregnancy and light duty

    Sour Lemon replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen "light duty" for a pregnant nurse or any other sort of floor nurse. You can either do the job, or you're written off the schedule until you can. As with everything, there are...
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    Men who sleep with multiple women REDUCE their risk of prostate cancer

    Sour Lemon replied to Guest856929's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Yep, I recall an article in their "science" section about beer being discovered on the planet Mars. It is one of my favorite "news" sites,
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    Am I being unreasonable about my concerns regarding safety/hygiene?

    Sour Lemon replied to Emmeline22's topic in General Nursing

    1. I don't see any major problem here. It sounds like they can ask and staff can offer ...there's just not a set time or a set way. Am I understanding correctly? 2. Psych patients are frequently...
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    Med error..... Could I lose my license?

    Sour Lemon replied to RN66's topic in General Nursing

    No, you will not lose your license. And I'm going to be the "unethical" one here and suggest that you leave well enough alone. No harm came to the patient, the amounts pulled and administered match,...
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    When does it all come together?

    Sour Lemon replied to Biggredd305's topic in General Nursing

    I've always heard that it takes two years to be okay and seven years to be really okay. Ten years in, I believe that to be true for most
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    Taking time off to take care of my new baby? Bad for career?

    Sour Lemon replied to nurseinthecity11's topic in General Nursing

    People do that all the time. Many have no trouble coming back, but it does depend on your employment market and experience. I came back per diem after my first child was born, and it's worked out...
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    New job or stay?

    Sour Lemon replied to kjy76's topic in General Nursing

    Advice based on what, exactly? ..."people" not being happy and "everybody" slowly leaving? Make yourself a list of pros and cons, then go from
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    New Grad Working Two Jobs

    Sour Lemon replied to Biggredd305's topic in General Nursing

    It would make more sense to pick up extra hours at your primary job. A lot of places seem to swing back and forth between very understaffed and very overstaffed. You can "hustle" during the...
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    Nurse Stealing Narcotic And Get Away With It

    Sour Lemon replied to April90's topic in General Nursing

    What have you seen, exactly, that leads you to believe the narcotics are being "pocketed"? I'm sometimes the only nurse to medicate confused or non-verbal patients with PRN narcotics, but it's because...
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    California Endorsement Process

    Sour Lemon replied to nps07's topic in General Nursing

    I've endorsed to California, but it was 6-8ish years ago. I tried to do a fingerprint card, and I was responsible for mailing it in myself. It was not accepted, however. In the end, I flew to...
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    Applying to SNF, Post-Hospital Rehab Facilities before graduation/NCLEX-PN?

    Sour Lemon replied to jakrob123's topic in General Nursing

    This varies greatly by region and employer. In some markets, hospital representatives will come to your school and try to recruit you. You don't even have to go to them. In other cases, an application...
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    Seeking first job with no luck.

    Sour Lemon replied to brandnewRN1617's topic in General Nursing

    I don't do any hiring, and I'm not one to write a cover letter, so take this with a grain of salt. It seems like a bit too much in a few different ways. The emphasis on customer service is...
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    Help "New Grad" can't find a job

    Sour Lemon replied to Kittykatx's topic in General Nursing

    Each employer sets their own "new grad" parameters. You might meet them at some places. Beyond that, just apply for everything. A few hospitals I've worked at have hired new graduates, although they...
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    Ever date a patient? Or would you?

    Sour Lemon replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    I occasionally agree to go to the hospital cafeteria with a patient, then "forget my wallet". As a very beautiful woman, I feel entitled to Southwest Chicken Salad and Ginger Ale at no cost to
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    When to get covid tested?

    Sour Lemon replied to jakrob123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    For what purpose,
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    New Grad RN: Lost and Hating My First Job. NEED Advice?

    Sour Lemon replied to newgradrn20205's topic in General Nursing

    The write up was harsh and a good indication of what's to come. On the other hand, "most likely" is not a guarantee that you'll actually get the job. And if you do get the job, your start date may not...
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    Nursing school worth the debt?

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

    A few things to consider: 1. Do you have any existing debt? How much debt would you be adding to it? 2. What sort of family support do you have? Can your husband (if you have one) pick up...
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    Current Medical Assistant-looking to RN?

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

    It doesn't make a lot of sense to move to someplace because you think they have a good two year nursing program. Many of them are competitive entry. What if you don't make the cut? Have you...