Sour Lemon

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    What do people really think of RRT right after change of shift?

    Sour Lemon replied to Adrian007's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on both ends. I'm understanding when I'm incoming and feel horribly guilty when I'm outgoing (I do stay to help). I'd only have "bad" thoughts if the nurse before me always leaves their...
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    Genuine question that I know is going to make me sound like a TERRIBLE nurse...

    Sour Lemon replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    We are the "coordinators of care", so they say. I'm okay double checking many things, and I appreciate that RT, pharmacy, nursing assistants, and charge nurses double check on me. It can be taken too...
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    Movement to Forgive Health Care Workers' Student Debt

    Sour Lemon replied to TracyColo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wish, but "free" things have to be paid for by someone at some
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    Movement to Forgive Health Care Workers' Student Debt

    Sour Lemon replied to TracyColo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Okay, but what about all of the other people who are invaluable to society and also have debt? Not paying my bills would certainly "lift a lot of stress", but that's true for everyone. My education...
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    PICU, NICU, or Peds ER as New Grad?

    Sour Lemon replied to pedsrntobe's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be a downer, but do you have an actual offer yet? And will you have a choice if you do get an offer? You might be interested in browsing under the "Specialties" tab for discussions specific to...
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    Friends

    Sour Lemon replied to Luckyone13's topic in General Nursing

    It's not something I would
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    When to call the doctor

    Sour Lemon replied to RN416's topic in General Nursing

    It does vary a lot based on unit culture, your personal comfort, and the personalities of the doctors you're working with. There's no way I could began to write it all out. And even if I did, there...
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    Empty ER due to Covid?

    Sour Lemon replied to Guest862922's topic in Emergency

    I work in a community hospital in Southern California and our ER is dead. Med/surg is usually closed now, too. If they happen to get a med/surg patient or two, they just transfer them to
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    Nurse cannot take report because she/he on break can you call back in 30 minutes?

    Sour Lemon replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Nursing

    That happens all the time at my hospital. People go on break when they find out they're getting an admission. ER might need an hour before they're ready to call report, so it doesn't always make sense...
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    Unprofessional Conduct Online

    Sour Lemon replied to Anon4thispost's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen similar things at least three times by three different people. Two times, I sent them private messages, assuring them that I understood how wonderful they were, but that other people might...
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    Getting back to work

    Sour Lemon replied to mondanaz's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. I hope you find something soon. I'm sure you'll find something eventually. I would apply for RN jobs. You did the schooling and you do have some acute care
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    Getting back to work

    Sour Lemon replied to mondanaz's topic in General Nursing

    You don't say where you are in California. I'm in Orange County and my hospital is VERY slow. Med/surg is closed down and there aren't many patients on the other units, either. People are getting...
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    Should nurses be getting involved in the Reopen America protests nationwide?

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

    I don't doubt that there have been positive effects from New Zealand's lock down, I just doubt the simplicity of everyone being "healthy, happy, paid, and fed". In any case, I'm hoping your good...
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    Should nurses be getting involved in the Reopen America protests nationwide?

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

    That's a rather rosy point of view, but I suspect that you've only heard part of the story from a select group of people. Interestingly enough, I can find no New Zealand news site that allows readers...
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    Video Diaries

    Sour Lemon replied to stephenpm's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Whoever wants to get fired and blacklisted, here you go
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    Should nurses be getting involved in the Reopen America protests nationwide?

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

    Someone always has to go there.
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    Should nurses be getting involved in the Reopen America protests nationwide?

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

    I am inclined to agree with you. Additional precautions should be taken in the hardest hit areas, but we can't all stay home
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    Mandated to serve

    Sour Lemon replied to beesnest's topic in Disaster Preparation

    WOW! I can't even imagine how stressful that would be. It almost seems like being in the army, or
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    Is it wrong to turn down a shift?

    Sour Lemon replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I didn't say it was easy, but if you've been hired to do a job that you are no longer willing or able to do, it is the
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    Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    Sour Lemon replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    You might be misunderstanding me, and/or possibly others. I went into the field 100% for practical reasons. It's perfectly fine to care about money. You don't need to "prove" that you don't care. ? We...
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    Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    Sour Lemon replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    It's fine to want to "get rich", it's just odd to go into a field for the money and then shoot for one of the lower-paying areas. $20 an hour may or may not be realistic, depending on where you're...
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    Will an LVN, RN, or BSN route open up more opportunities for working outside of bedside?

    Sour Lemon replied to Aprilj09's topic in General Nursing

    Low stress, high pay, and no experience don't really go together. The competition for a low stress, high-paying position would be intense, if something like that actually existed. A new grad would not...
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    Incorrigible

    Sour Lemon replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations, Davey!
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    RNs would you rather sit with the patient or pull the CNA?

    Sour Lemon replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    On the last day of training, I think the preceptor would be an ideal sitter. I'm assuming that the new nurse has progressed well and is proactive with seeking assistance with necessary. Another good...
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    Frequently called off d/t low census/COVID - Help me self-advocate

    Sour Lemon replied to Port88's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To put it bluntly, nobody cares that you need to pay your bills and make a living ...or that you don't have much PTO to spare. If there's no work, there's no work. The hospital is unlikely to view the...