Sour Lemon

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    Being called a baby nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to NurseA1987's topic in General Nursing

    The term doesn't offend me, but I've only experienced it being used in an enduring manner. The "baby nurses" on my unit are handled with a little more care due to their inexperience. They're allowed...
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    Dementia unit

    Sour Lemon replied to Blakelywest051498's topic in General Nursing

    Just put your right foot in, take your right foot out, put your right foot in, then you shake it all
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    Have you or anyone you know ever sued for not having a lunch break?

    Sour Lemon replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in General Nursing

    It does ...but there is enormous pressure at some facilities to "take lunch" whether you actually have the time to take it, or not. People end up clocking out and working to stay in compliance with...
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    Am I Too Dumb For Nursing?

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

    If I'm being honest, you don't sound like you're quite "there" yet. The question alone makes me want to scream, "Yes!" without even knowing further
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    New nursing gradute with ADN and no healthcare background

    Sour Lemon replied to ashleyhawk97's topic in General Nursing

    "Move" is the first thing that pops into my head. This type of issue seems very specific to
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    Have you or anyone you know ever sued for not having a lunch break?

    Sour Lemon replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in General Nursing

    A previous employer of mine was sued. I had only been working there for a short time and got several hundred dollars as a result (although I'd had no problems with my own breaks). Some long-term...
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    Wounds and Fainting?

    Sour Lemon replied to Vsumner's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't necessarily mean anything. You may have been a little light-headed to start out with, but too busy to notice. It's also possible that something very specific affected you as opposed to the...
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    Pregnant and nursing school

    Sour Lemon replied to Jennysweet163's topic in General Nursing

    Being pregnant should not affect you being accepted ...but be aware that attendance requirements for nursing school are very strict. Missing more than one day of clinical will result in failure of...
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    Nursing Ratios in CA

    Sour Lemon replied to msmoe16's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, our ratio is 1:6, but my hospital staffs even better than that most of the time. I usually have 3-4 patients ...sometimes less. We always have a free charge to cover breaks, too- just for our...
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    Should I get my CNA cert during Prerequisites or after first semester of NS?

    Sour Lemon replied to Skippy97's topic in General Students

    Well ....have you been accepted to nursing school yet? Would working as a CNA help you gain acceptance to school if you haven't been accepted yet? What are you doing for work right now? How would you...
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    Where to find Cosmetic / Aesthetic Jobs

    Sour Lemon replied to CR27's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few friends who've tried working in med spas in LA. Apparently, it wasn't very lucrative and they didn't last too long. A lot of it seemed to revolve around sales as opposed to "treatments"....
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    Chewed out from family

    Sour Lemon replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    I occasionally encounter jerks at work under various circumstances ...but I barely have human emotions and tend to not be bothered. Side note: Unless this experience occurred 20 years ago, you've...
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    Associates degree first or straight to BSN?

    Sour Lemon replied to FutureRN0914's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Getting kicked out of any nursing program will make it extremely difficult to get accepted into another one. As for ASN verses BSN, there are many things to consider: How will your educational and...
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    Burnout so soon

    Sour Lemon replied to dmjones42's topic in General Nursing

    Try reading up on "reality shock" if you're not already familiar with it. Healthcare is big business- not the idealistic, kind world that new graduates often mistake it to be. That being said, some...
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    Nursing Limbo.....

    Sour Lemon replied to marsbar37's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the requirements for the jobs you're interested in applying for. They will often tell you if you need a license in hand. Some online applications won't even allow you to progress until you've...
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    Single mom w/toddler - 8s?

    Sour Lemon replied to pinkRN_2006's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard of some eight hour shifts available in behavioral health and in SNFs. I've been tempted! I have a toddler and work 1-2 days per diem. Having complete control over my schedule helps me feel...
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    Experienced nurse changed unit and now not getting good feedback from a preceptor

    Sour Lemon replied to Lovelyrn14's topic in General Nursing

    I've precepted with one year of experience. Sometimes, it's actually better ...because you know a little bit more than the preceptee, but you can still remember what it's like to be new and relate to...
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    First Aid Certification

    Sour Lemon replied to chanes885's topic in General Nursing

    ...not to keep your status as an RN ...but if you're working as an RN, there's a 99.9999% chance that your employer requires your CPR certification to be up to
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    CCA Mail Carrier vs Nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse2bMcLeod32's topic in General Nursing

    Focus on #8 if you decide to check out the terms of service you agreed to when you made your account. And since I'm trying my very hardest to be nice, I'll leave it at
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    I'm not sure I'm cut out for this

    Sour Lemon replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I already think of you as a nurse. You're the type of people "we" want on
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    Risk of getting your family members sick?

    Sour Lemon replied to Pete_soon2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    My kid gets sick every time we go to Chuck E Cheese or ride the carousel at the mall. Otherwise, he's been
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    CCA Mail Carrier vs Nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse2bMcLeod32's topic in General Nursing

    There might not be too many people on a nursing board who know about your current job with the post office. I don't even have any clue what a CCA is. As a side note, you probably shouldn't call...
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    to AMA or not to AMA?

    Sour Lemon replied to newnurse925's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to make them "woozier", though ...although I don't see them in the ED- just on the floor. Maybe they're better off after the Ativan than they were before it? I guess I can't make that...
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    Gaduated with bachelor's-Continue teaching or pursue nursing? Very lost

    Sour Lemon replied to song122341's topic in General Students

    There are a few people around here who've gone from teaching to nursing, so I'll leave most of your questions to them ...but reading your fourth point makes me wonder if you understand what...
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    to AMA or not to AMA?

    Sour Lemon replied to newnurse925's topic in General Nursing

    If they left AMA on my shift, it would be from running out the door. I definitely wouldn't have them sign AMA paperwork. A lot of our withdrawal patients get IV ativan which seems like it complicates...