Sour Lemon

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    Paying for Pre-Reqs in Community College

    Sour Lemon replied to allthatshines's topic in LPN to RN

    Everything you receive without working for, someone else works for without receiving. Welcome to the real world, young 22 year old. Your youth is a huge advantage because you have more time and energy...
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    Non-medical staff giving injections?!!

    Sour Lemon replied to phoenixrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would have that feeling just going to a "weight loss clinic" and getting injected with anything by anyone. Gloves are more to protect the nurse (or pretend nurse) than the patient. Hand-washing is...
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    first time to see death

    Sour Lemon replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    I always tear up a little if it's a nurse-pronounced death (that I am a part of). I don't believe in any sort of after-life, and I can't help but see see the pronouncement as an "official" separation...
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    Genetics and DNA

    Sour Lemon replied to Shane87's topic in General Nursing

    No ....although you may have to write a paper with some light "family history" type of genetic information, that's about
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    How much experience to work per diem/casual?

    Sour Lemon replied to 8130's topic in General Nursing

    If your managers like you, you're fairly competent early on, and your facility has a great need for staff, they may allow you to switch to PRN status as a relatively new nurse. As far as an exact...
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    New RN making mistakes?

    Sour Lemon replied to virgo7598's topic in General Nursing

    Those sound like common issues, to me. Some places deal with things more formally than others, though. I've found that PCA documentation hardly ever matches up the way it's supposed to. Some machines...
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    I feel like I made a mistake with nursing. Did anyone hate med surg but love other floors?

    Sour Lemon replied to missSB's topic in General Nursing

    I actually loved every rotation and clinical site except for OB. As far as working in the "real world", it is only
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    BONUS REVOKED

    Sour Lemon replied to Southgirl78's topic in General Nursing

    Yes ...but they may find that people become unwilling to "bite" when offered incentives if they're frequently taken back. I used to work a day of overtime here and there, even though it was last...
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    New nurse, new job, 2 year contract? Help!

    Sour Lemon replied to cherie88's topic in General Nursing

    Under the circumstances you describe, a job offer with a two-year contract sounds pretty good. If something so much better comes along that you can't stand to pass it up, just plan on paying up.
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    3 Strike Rule: Non-Compliant Patients

    Sour Lemon replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some people just aren't very smart and will never do anything productive with their lives. It's a "medical condition" in
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    What are your biggest pains/ problems as a nurse?

    Sour Lemon replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest pain is MY BACK ....and everything else that's been said so
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    Help, Struggling

    Sour Lemon replied to neverbeensolost89's topic in General Nursing

    You've got me wondering what type of anxious behavior(s) required other staff to help you calm down ...and what kind of anxious action(s) needed discussing with peers. Are you able to
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    Question about an interview

    Sour Lemon replied to Caroline123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would assume it was a bad joke, and go to the interview. I agree that he should have a good idea of your age by your work history ...or at least have figured out that you're not
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    CNA shortage! All care on a Neuro/Ortho/Medsurge (dump all) floor

    Sour Lemon replied to Wilhelmainah's topic in General Nursing

    That's not a "shortage", that's just intentionally poor staffing. Management is not unaware, they are uncaring. I wouldn't stick around any longer than absolutely
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    Sour Lemon replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a horrible procrastinator when it comes to renewing things on time. I can't say that I've let my nursing license expire, but I used to get yearly tickets for my automobile registration and...
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    Should I have volunteered to stay overnight?

    Sour Lemon replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just an inconvenience, it can also be very unsafe. Only stay if it's beneficial to you. Your employer would have no problem sending you home if they didn't need you ...or throwing you under...
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    I hate nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    I said that I've received that advice ....those were not words directed at you. I didn't feel lashed out at, just confused about what was upsetting
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    I hate nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    I'm kind of confused as to exactly what you're reacting to, here ....seems like there might be a misunderstanding of what I meant or what I was referring
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    I hate nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you need to disable your account, just take what you find useful and ignore the rest. I don't see anything inappropriate about your
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    I hate nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    If she's been upset about work for twelve years, she's heard all the nice, helpful advice. Where has it gotten her? I've received advice something along the lines of, "You're creating your own...
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    I hate nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how it does any good to give someone just enough encouragement that they carry on in their miserable ways. If I ever managed to get myself stuck in a loop of despair for twelve years, I...
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    I hate nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    What other constructive advice is there? If you have hated your job "every moment" for twelve years, it's time to stop complaining and actually change your
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    I hate nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    Keep going! It doesn't matter that you cry every day before work, have hated every moment of your job for the past twelve years, have no life, and bore your friends and family with your constant...
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    I hate nursing

    Sour Lemon replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    You may not love nursing, but you do love drama. If you're not happy, do something else. It's human to complain, but if you complain while continuing to do the same thing for twelve years, it gets...
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    Need advice............

    Sour Lemon replied to micstn's topic in General Nursing

    I think nursing is a pretty age-diverse field. The patients who want "young and pretty nurses" are typically disgusting ...does anyone care what they want? As someone over age 40, I get plenty of...