Sour Lemon

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    Magnet vs. Closer to home

    Sour Lemon replied to pleasenocdif's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet means nothing to me. I wouldn't consider it when deciding ...not even a little
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    Turn down a job

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurseavie's topic in General Nursing

    There's no decision to make yet. Apply for the second job, see what happens, and then worry if you need
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    My due date is in the middle of my last semester

    Sour Lemon replied to Catarina82's topic in General Students

    That sounds too risky, to me ....and what happens if you can't be back in one week? Would you be past the withdrawal date and "fail" all five classes? In some (most) programs, that would be enough to...
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    Medication Routine

    Sour Lemon replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there ya go! Come back when you're on your own. Your perspective will very likely be different. The nurse(s) you're working with not only have all their tasks to do, but the extra work of...
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    Nurses who married a nurse?

    Sour Lemon replied to AubrieV's topic in General Nursing

    What works well for our family is for me to be per diem and my husband to work full time. I typically work 1-2 days a week, but could easily work full time or even overtime if I wanted to. He carries...
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    How hard is being an RN?

    Sour Lemon replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in General Nursing

    How "hard" it is to do anything depends on the ability of the doer. I don't know your level of capability or how hard nursing would be for
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    pre employment/post offer physical

    Sour Lemon replied to FuturePN's topic in General Nursing

    The most intense work-related physical I've had involved walking up and down a small staircase for a set amount of time, griping some sort of device that measured grip strength, carrying a semi-heavy...
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    Getting a puppy and working 12 hour shifts?

    Sour Lemon replied to Hwills94's topic in General Nursing

    Since posting this five days ago, ANOTHER co-worker put up notice about needing to find their dog a new home. They got a new job and "can no longer take care of
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    Need some advice about error :(

    Sour Lemon replied to ineedadvice's topic in General Nursing

    Just don't do it again. I don't see the need to turn it into an
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    How long will it take for RN license to be renewed in CA if done online?

    Sour Lemon replied to missangelik720's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like 2-4 weeks from what their website states. I wouldn't think a receipt would do much good ...you get charged whether your application is approved or
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    Help - Need A Meaningful Job

    Sour Lemon replied to pa_rn2012's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard hospice suggested under similar circumstances, but I have no personal hospice experience. I have to wonder, though ...how is your home life? The needs you express seem like needs that...
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    Getting a puppy and working 12 hour shifts?

    Sour Lemon replied to Hwills94's topic in General Nursing

    Apartments are not long-term housing for most people and boyfriends are not always long-tern, either. What will happen when you need to move and have difficulty finding a place that accepts large...
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    What makes you say/think "it was a good shift?"

    Sour Lemon replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    Potluck and no admissions .....bonus if time "springs ahead" and shortens the day by an
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    Stress free nursing?

    Sour Lemon replied to fezz's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a community hospital in behavioral health and med/surg. It's probably the lowest stress job I've had for a few reasons. 1. It's in California with enforced ratios. I never have more than 5...
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    Help. No pay for orientation and buy their uniform?

    Sour Lemon replied to HappyCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I would pass on that job ....sounds more like indentured
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    HELP, need names of nursing schools with high acceptance rates

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

    I got accepted at community college with a 3.7, but only as an alternate. Where can you just write a check?! The ones I'm familiar with are less expensive, but very
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    HELP, need names of nursing schools with high acceptance rates

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

    For-profit schools will take you if you have a pulse ...but you will pay dearly for the "privilege". I suggest looking into a few programs in your area to see what you might be able to do to better...
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    Night shifts and medical issues

    Sour Lemon replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody has problems and most people think of their own problems as a priority. If you can't wait your turn or work the shifts you were hired to work, I second looking for a different position. I...
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    Weight loss for nurses

    Sour Lemon replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    When I eat high-fat (nuts/avocados) and low sugar (bread/rice/pasta), I become rail thin, have tons of energy, and feel wonderful. Writing down everything I eat (and drink) helps keep me on track...
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    Fau gpa

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

    This is a great question for the school, itself (how GPA is calculated). Requirements for various nursing programs change frequently, so even someone with past experience may have inaccurate...
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    Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    Sour Lemon replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    That makes sense. If my co-workers and I want to go to Disneyland together on Saturday, its hard to imagine a law would require our employer to grant all of our
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    Study nursing in the Philippines or in US?

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

    I vote for studying in the USA, too. If you're looking for a less expensive education, consider a lower cost of living state. Educational deficiencies seem to be a common problem for nurses educated...
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    Medication Routine

    Sour Lemon replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Nursing

    What area are you working in and on what shift? Are you off orientation? When I worked in med/surg with an 8:1 ratio, sometimes accuchecks got skipped completely. It's all about prioritizing care. The...
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    Start new job with no orientation

    Sour Lemon replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    I can see how that would feel chaotic, but those sound like tasks with "wiggle room". Even if you screw up, you're not likely to cause anyone serious harm. Assuming you want to keep this job, just do...
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    Cleanliness Project

    Sour Lemon replied to Kwilson1506's topic in General Nursing

    Good staffing makes a huge difference. When the sky is falling, no one cares about a straw wrapper that fell on the floor or a little puddle of water on a patient's bedside