Sour Lemon

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    nursing:one of the worst jobs ever

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

    It sounds like you have experience impersonating a nurse, not actually being
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    8's vs 12's

    Sour Lemon replied to MrsJt's topic in General Nursing

    I would love that
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    Should a LTC RN get a BSN?

    Sour Lemon replied to Stacy Lynn's topic in General Nursing

    Age may be a consideration. If you're getting up there in years and looking for less physical work, the degree may help. On the other hand, if you plan to retire in a few years it may not be worth it....
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    throat irritation & hand sanitizer

    Sour Lemon replied to jasimon88's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have that issue with Purell, but I do have it with countless other scented products like incense, perfumes, air freshers, cleaning products, etc. Sometimes I start reacting (headache, runny...
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    I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All true, just not entirely
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    New grad & I just got a job- I need advice

    Sour Lemon replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! And yes, keep it simple. If it does become an issue at any point, you may even want to seek legal advice to ensure the best outcome. When you're talking about using suboxone to "come off...
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    New grad & I just got a job- I need advice

    Sour Lemon replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    Don't explain too soon and don't over explain. A little research, as sally suggested, may not be a bad idea
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    New grad & I just got a job- I need advice

    Sour Lemon replied to NewNurse91D's topic in General Nursing

    It has nothing to do with karma- if they're drug testing you, you need to list every drug that you're legally taking. I definitely wouldn't mention the history of self-medicating to anyone,
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    Clinical Disaster

    Sour Lemon replied to bboughter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That sounds like a horrible situation to be in. I don't have a solution, but you have my
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    I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    True, but selecting a female doctor is different from having a "strange" female nurse assigned, too. And your selected doctor may not be the one who delivers the baby, either. I saw at least three OBs...
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    Nclex-RN Processing Time

    Sour Lemon replied to zeekee's topic in Nurse Registration

    Processing
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    nursing:one of the worst jobs ever

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

    How would you know? Aren't you a unit
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    No Excuse for Mistake....

    Sour Lemon replied to Jolie's topic in Nursing News

    You would think she was left alone at the top of Mount Everest. I would be mildly annoyed if this happened to me ...maybe even amused. Going to the media would have never occurred to me,
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    I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are many women who feel that way ....no doubt. And yet, they often have male
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    How are high patient-to-nurse ratios affecting overall care?

    Sour Lemon replied to lcortiza0318's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you been negatively affected by high patient to nurse ratios? Yes, but the high ratios were intentional. "Extra" nurses were sent home and patients were moved from unit to unit all to ensure that...
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    unfair assignments

    Sour Lemon replied to isthisforreal's topic in General Nursing

    Bringing all this up as you've got one foot out the door will do nothing but burn bridges. I would let it be. I do "get" what you're saying though, because it's happened to me on occasion ....but I...
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    New Grad and Newlywed

    Sour Lemon replied to RDBSN16's topic in General Nursing

    My issues are solved ...after lots of time and money, but they are solved. You do have lots of time to play with, but I think you'll probably be fine whether you start right away, or not. There are...
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    New Grad and Newlywed

    Sour Lemon replied to RDBSN16's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who has had major issues with fertility, I think it's a great subject for young women to explore. Biologically, age 21 is a great time to have children ...bonus points for someone who's...
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    New Grad and Newlywed

    Sour Lemon replied to RDBSN16's topic in General Nursing

    1. The fact that people disagree with you doesn't mean that they don't understand. It also doesn't mean that they're "rude", "unfriendly" or "negative". 2. You can't control who replies to you (or...
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    I'm tired.

    Sour Lemon replied to raiisfun's topic in General Nursing

    We used to sing that song that goes, "Celebrate good times, come on!" every time a nurse or doctor got fired. It was a large unit and the singing got pretty loud on occasion. I admit that it wasn't...
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    How do you get experience in a specialty if they wont hire you to get that experience?

    Sour Lemon replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    You move to an area where nurses are in shorter supply and employers have fewer choices. It might also work to "sneak in" from the side. I know someone who got to NICU by starting in med/surg, then...
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    Please take a minute out of your day to answer these questions

    Sour Lemon replied to hazel20's topic in General Nursing

    1. Do you believe mobile use (smartphone) has increased your quality of your work as a nurse? Strongly agree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Disagree 3 2. Do you feel the use of smartphones has enhanced the...
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    Lpn essay please review all - input welcome rough draft not final copy

    Sour Lemon replied to Catucciholly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    After reading that, I feel like I know a lot about your mom, but barely anything about you. It should probably be
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    Lpn essay please review all - input welcome rough draft not final copy

    Sour Lemon replied to Catucciholly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Cat, What is the topic of this essay supposed to
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    claustrophobia and hospital

    Sour Lemon replied to Lostsoull's topic in General Nursing

    It's not reasonable to expect an employer to accommodate every discomfort we have as individuals. I have some quirky aversions to materials encountered at work (and elsewhere). When encountered, they...