Sour Lemon

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    Puppies and nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    I wish everyone thought that
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    Puppies and nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    What will happen when the dog barks and the neighbors complain? You meet a new guy and he doesn't like dogs or is allergic to them? You move and your new place doesn't allow pets? You decide to...
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    I hate that everyone knows I speak Spanish !

    Sour Lemon replied to LilimoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of Filipino nurses do speak Spanish, though ...at least the ones I work
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    Admin probation (Not probation on license)

    Sour Lemon replied to kardz33's topic in General Nursing

    Is your area really "critically short" of nurses ...that seems to be a common misconception, particularity when dealing with new graduates (although I'm not sure that you are one). Maybe you'd have...
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    Graduation rate of West Coast University

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

    According to the federal disclosure in their site,
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    Advice on best time to have a baby (please!)

    Sour Lemon replied to secondtimer14's topic in General Students

    Please get her checked out by a veterinarian. Urinating in odd places is frequently a sign of illness or disease for
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    Why would med not draw up from vial

    Sour Lemon replied to FutureRN20190's topic in General Nursing

    Tap, tap, tap (pretty hard) ...sometimes it looks like the medication is at the bottom of the vial, but it's actually air and the medication is at the top. This happened to me all the time as a new...
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    I let the patient took his medications without water. Is this a medication error?

    Sour Lemon replied to leenmei's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also interested where this situation occurred ....disaster area? It sounds very
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    An RN Learns About Tough Work

    Sour Lemon replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work as the CNA once in a while ....compared to nursing, I find it very low stress- like a night off. Most of us "help" CNAs as often as we're able to. I'm not sure this facebook post is anything...
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    New grad program in CA

    Sour Lemon replied to NDS RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It very well could be, but many parts of California are tough for new grads, in
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    New grad needing time off after 5 months?

    Sour Lemon replied to ksusn's topic in General Nursing

    When you get an actual offer is the best time to discuss
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    New grad needing time off after 5 months?

    Sour Lemon replied to ksusn's topic in General Nursing

    A week isn't long, especially if you're working three day weeks. I would mention it up front and not worry too much about
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    Per Diem?

    Sour Lemon replied to TNViking's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask for a moment with the nursing manager when she's in a good mood. Then I'd casually say that I might have to cut back on my available hours in the future and ask her if per diem would be a...
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    Pass or Fail

    Sour Lemon replied to njhinds86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes? No? Let me grab a coin to flip.
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    Advice on best time to have a baby (please!)

    Sour Lemon replied to secondtimer14's topic in General Students

    Babies don't always come when you "plan" for them to. If the baby is important, don't wait to start trying ...especially if you're beyond your
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    High Insulin Dosages

    Sour Lemon replied to megahew's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a few "outrageous" doses, but don't remember the exact numbers. I verify the orders and usually try to get them decreased, at least temporarily. People usually eat very differently while...
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    Medication Error

    Sour Lemon replied to nerdynurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Incident reports are internal. No one at the BON would be remotely interested in this very minor oversight. You're fine
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    Apparently one of ours!

    Sour Lemon replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

    Can't we trade her in for someone
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    Fired New-grad, Jumps Into FNP Program?

    Sour Lemon replied to Breathing16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's hard to make a major life decision for someone with just a few paragraphs of second-hand information. Is she even asking you for advice? It sounds like she already has a plan, whether good or...
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    New nurse being targeted in ED

    Sour Lemon replied to Newbienikki's topic in General Nursing

    In that case, substitute "preceptor" for "charge
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    New nurse being targeted in ED

    Sour Lemon replied to Newbienikki's topic in General Nursing

    You're in the real world now where people might not fawn over every minor thing you get right. Instead of getting anxious and skipping meals, thank your preceptor for the guidance and continue to...
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    Medication Error

    Sour Lemon replied to nerdynurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Missed it as in overlooked giving
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    Expired att but not taken the boards

    Sour Lemon replied to czvrlene's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's not a bad idea. The California BON is almost impossible to get a hold of by phone or
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    Job during nursing school=job after graduation?

    Sour Lemon replied to Lauraann15's topic in General Students

    I never worked as a tech and got a job very easily (in Texas). On the flip side, I know good, well-liked techs who were not hired on as nurses after finishing school (in California). Maybe they...
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    Associate degree in Nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to hollilynn92's topic in General Students

    That depends on your location, your desired specialty, and your willingness to move if