Sour Lemon

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    Does prestige of program matter?

    Sour Lemon replied to ad2020's topic in General Students

    Avoiding a school with a bad reputation is important, but attending a "top" school is
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    What do I do about PRN job during COVID? Quit or be let go?

    Sour Lemon replied to joansmith1's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A sudden intolerance of masks sounds odd, and maybe even suspect. It's not something I would bring up to a supervisor, even if I did decide to quit. I do hate the things, for the record. If I were in...
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    Full time jobs hard to find ?

    Sour Lemon replied to Anotherdegree4me's topic in General Nursing

    The "difference" you're going to make will be lining the pockets of your administrators. There's little to no time for hand-holding. The unpleasant things you might experience will be: Having 16 hours...
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    Full time jobs hard to find ?

    Sour Lemon replied to Anotherdegree4me's topic in General Nursing

    You might. Many jobs available to new graduates are labor intensive, and your age could be a negative ...although no one is going to say that directly. Managers also seem to like pliable new...
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    Incident

    Sour Lemon replied to Lovely's topic in General Nursing

    Falls happen, even under the most ideal circumstances. Most 95 years olds need more than being told what to do, though. We often have to guide verbally and physically ...and have a back up plan for...
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    Physician Assistant or RN

    Sour Lemon replied to implathszombie9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't imagine how PA would be faster than ADN. You don't mean MA as opposed to PA by any chance, do
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    Piloting a new unit as a new grad?

    Sour Lemon replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    When I moved to California, my first job was on a new unit with all new staff. It was honestly wonderful, and we were a very cohesive group. In the beginning, we only had 2-3 patients at a time, plus...
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    Straight Into Mental Health Nursing?

    Sour Lemon replied to slove2718's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a lot of people have. It's what I wanted to do, but the places I applied to wanted med/surg experience first. Years down the road, I'm SO glad for the medical/surgical experience. It's made me...
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    DNR communication

    Sour Lemon replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. And as part of report, code status is communicated. I actually look up the pysical form at change of shift when a patient is reported to be anything other than a full code. Ideally, a quick...
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    If you are currently still employed, are you giving money to family members or relatives laid off or furlouged?

    Sour Lemon replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's sweet of you not to evict your own grandson if he loses his job (yikes!).
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    If you are currently still employed, are you giving money to family members or relatives laid off or furlouged?

    Sour Lemon replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Putting the fees on hold is an option, we're just trying to support the business and hoping that it survives. I'm okay with the furlough, as I worked very little to start out with and am eligible for...
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    If you are currently still employed, are you giving money to family members or relatives laid off or furlouged?

    Sour Lemon replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My family are alright, and I'm actually the one furloughed. My giving has revolved around paying for services that I'm no longer able to use, like my daughter's monthly fee gym. We also try to order...
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    HELP-New Grad Float Pool?

    Sour Lemon replied to taragazz's topic in General Nursing

    Float pool would not be my first choice for a new grad, but in a small hospital with a limited number of places to float to it might not be too
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    How does your hospital address patients who refuse all care

    Sour Lemon replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    That varies greatly depending on the circumstances and the staff involved. We do psych evals, involve family, discharge them "broken", wait for them to have a good day and change their minds,...
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    Difficulty landing hospital job as New Grad RN

    Sour Lemon replied to MuasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would focus on nursing work and ditch the housekeeping gig. I think it's bizarre that they even hired you as a housekeeper. You're likely to have a tough road ahead with regard to breaking into...
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    Fear-mongering in nursing school

    Sour Lemon replied to Guest1033582's topic in General Students

    I think some of it has to do with the types of students attracted to nursing, and the fact that many of their lives are already in full swing. Of course, I went to community college, so I may have...
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    CNA 11 Years need your help

    Sour Lemon replied to L.P.CNA's topic in General Nursing

    Hi L.P.CNA, Your employer's policy may say something very general about professional behavior, because it would be difficult to list every possible situation that might occur between an employee and...
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    Exemptions

    Sour Lemon replied to Kimberly Ann Peace Olszanowski's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Honestly, I think your nursing career has just ended abruptly. The "you're not fired" talk is passive, and a way of letting others handle the uncomfortable task of pushing you out. Recent theft,...
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    How to deal with hate as a Nurse since we are getting special treatment during this time?

    Sour Lemon replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Interesting, because I hear more of the opposite in my area. People working full time are often making less than people who've been furloughed or laid off. Qualifying for unemployment qualifies you...
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    ANY NURSES TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID

    Sour Lemon replied to Guest973564's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Many have, but are you looking for personal accounts? I see it a lot in the news, but I don't know of any staff at my hospital who have tested
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    As an LPN, I can't help but feel like I'm not a "real nurse"

    Sour Lemon replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Someone once said to me, "Are you an LVN or just an RN?" I answered that I was just an RN and they said, "Maybe you'll go back to school someday." I told them that maybe I would. I also had a patient...
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    I keep getting cancelled.. help :(

    Sour Lemon replied to Heather Danielle's topic in General Nursing

    I work per diem and was furloughed a few weeks ago. I was also canceled for every shift the month before I was formally furloughed. My hospital is extremely slow, as fear of covid is keeping every...
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    Would you "adopt" a nurse or allow yourself to be "adopted" (For Nurses' Week)?

    Sour Lemon posted a topic in General Nursing

    "By adopting a nurse you are sending a care package. You can reach out to who you are adopting asking for their amazon wishlist or address whichever they are comfortable with in order to send them...
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    Expired License Nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to lil'India's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like your "close" friend may not be as close as you believe. Not only because of the stories she's telling you, but because of your discussion about her on a public forum. I've never had an...
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    Is this an acceptable way to bathe patients or am I overreacting?

    Sour Lemon replied to Cherrydrop's topic in General Nursing

    In an ideal world, you'd be correct. In the real world, staffing often doesn't allow for such "luxury". You must keep in mind that baths are not the only thing going on in the facility. And while...