Sour Lemon

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    Getting new patient at shift change

    Sour Lemon replied to Double Dunker's topic in General Nursing

    I've finished admissions that rolled in at 06:45, but they were simple admits and I usually had the help of my co-workers. I've also had admits passed on to me that arrived at 16:30 (or even earlier)....
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    Former Veterinary Technicians?

    Sour Lemon replied to CCJ21016's topic in General Nursing

    It is absolutely fine to consider nursing for the money. That's the #1 reason why I chose it. As long as you take good care of your patients, it doesn't matter what's motivating
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    Nursing Schools that accept felony history

    Sour Lemon replied to PattersonS's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That's a broad question. Some things to consider: The world is a big place. Even the USA is huge. What area(s) are you interested in living/going to school? What IS the actual felony? How long ago...
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    CEU to good to be true

    Sour Lemon replied to campingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. It sounds pretty normal, to
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    Former Veterinary Technicians?

    Sour Lemon replied to CCJ21016's topic in General Nursing

    I have no formal vet tech schooling, but I did work as a vet tech for about seven years (at two different practices). Some things I did were, give injections (SQ and IM), "run rooms" (start...
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    Failed out of nursing school. Do I have a fair chance of getting into another?

    Sour Lemon replied to Keisha2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please think things through long and hard before you proceed (if accepted). Make sure you understand why you didn't make it the first time and have a concrete plan to prevent it from happening again....
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    Preparing for the loss of a pediatric patient

    Sour Lemon replied to Heart_<3_RN's topic in General Nursing

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    Failed out of nursing school. Do I have a fair chance of getting into another?

    Sour Lemon replied to Keisha2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's certainly a big negative most of the time ....especially if the school is reputable. Just from reading these boards I can tell you that's it's been a big problem for a lot of people. I have no...
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    Am I doing intramuscular injections wrong?

    Sour Lemon replied to bigdreams01's topic in General Nursing

    Contact your prescribing health care provider for specific instructions on how to administer your medication (and expected/typical side effects that may be experienced). We are not able to ask for or...
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    Struggling Pre-Nursing Student

    Sour Lemon replied to m_n_b_96's topic in General Nursing

    It comes down to the market you're in and whether or not you're able to relocate, if needed. In some places, an ADN is gold ....in others, you simply won't be competitive with an ADN- especially as a...
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    triage help

    Sour Lemon replied to mp1965's topic in Correctional

    I don't know what's common in a correctional setting, but I would not be comfortable "triaging" a patient I didn't actually assess face to
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    CRNA

    Sour Lemon replied to along2708's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you don't want to exchange ideas about your future plans, it might be better to keep them to yourself. Not all of us are inclined to encourage a moth to a flame ...no matter how hopeful and...
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    Extending my reach? Or pushing my limits?

    Sour Lemon replied to Myrtle1061RN's topic in General Nursing

    You might plan on working until age 70, but will your body cooperate? It only takes one "event" to change absolutely everything. I would probably look for something less strenuous and continue to use...
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    So where IS the nursing shortage?

    Sour Lemon replied to milliesmom88's topic in General Nursing

    Working conditions should factor in, too. In some areas, it may be very easy to find work ...but it may be because you get ten patients in acute care instead of
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    How to handle being belittled by superior?

    Sour Lemon replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It would be better to let them know how you learned something and your nursing practice has improved. Resist the urge to react
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

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

    At the community hospitals I've worked at, it's been the same way. When it doubt, you call! I've never seen anyone punished or talked down to for calling a rapid response or code- not matter what the...
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    Quitting while on maternity leave

    Sour Lemon replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    Yes (two weeks before I was scheduled to return) and no (I was not asked to pay anything
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

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

    I stand by my prior assertion that those things are CURSED. Has anyone ever received one and not been fired almost immediately afterwards??? In any case, I am sorry for the outcome of your meeting....
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    Pt assignments when TTC

    Sour Lemon replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've been trying to conceive for several years and had four miscarriages (in a row) while working at the same job. Also, I am pregnant right now (and at a new job). If I felt unsafe caring for the...
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    Injections - how do you contaminate a needle

    Sour Lemon replied to mamacitanursita's topic in General Nursing

    I find this very confusing?? Maybe I'm just
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    Quitting while on maternity leave

    Sour Lemon replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't sign up for my employer's short term disability plan, but this is a government benefit (in California). You're eligible for 60% of your income if you've worked full-time for at least a year....
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    Quitting while on maternity leave

    Sour Lemon replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    I have only had a baby in California and never been on disability before for any other reason, so my experience is very limited. My employer actually did require me to file for disability when I went...
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

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

    Ridiculous! I would make sure who to find out would come in and take over the care of a patient during any similar event in the future- the clinical coordinator or the unit manager. If neither of them...
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    Quitting while on maternity leave

    Sour Lemon replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same state that you're in, although a different city. Is there a reason why you don't plan to file short term disability for your pregnancy leave? If you're a nurse working full time,...
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    Is customer service getting too far?

    Sour Lemon replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to rethink using your real name and real picture to vent or explain patient behavior in an unflattering manner. I agree with you, but not everyone who comes here is a nurse or even...