Sour Lemon

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    Changing departments after a rough start.

    Sour Lemon replied to KatieRN29's topic in General Nursing

    Considering your age, I say try ICU again. You're too young to settle without being 100% sure about what you
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    Recent DUI & Job Offer

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

    I'm in California, and my CNA friend had a new job offer withdrawn due to a DUI that showed up on her background check. She had to "unresign" from her current position. Luckily, they allowed her to do...
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    Opinions on how soon to float new nurses

    Sour Lemon replied to Wright007's topic in General Nursing

    Stay far away from this person whenever you can. And if you must interact with him, do a lot of listening and NO talking about anything except the
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    Can an Lpn work as a CNA in the state of NJ

    Sour Lemon replied to Carol McGlinchey Beardsworth's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. There's nothing that a CNA does that's out of an LVN's scope of
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    I Have No Words

    Sour Lemon replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't the nicest way to communicate, for sure ...but personally, I would have stayed behind until dismissed by the other night shift nurse. I'd see it as somewhat rude to go home while she stayed...
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    Forced to Relocate: California Nursing Job needed ASAP!

    Sour Lemon replied to mibnurse's topic in General Nursing

    With one year of experience, you will easily find something if you're not super-picky. If you have a BSN, that's even better. I don't know anything about UCLA, specifically. Traffic SUCKS, so look for...
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    What would you do?

    Sour Lemon replied to Hunt er's topic in General Nursing

    One cause, is that many people jump in with unrealistic expectations. They were seeking "happiness, purpose and meaning" like you, but healthcare is BIG business and it's all about the bottom line....
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    Critical Care Eliticism?

    Sour Lemon replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't get wound up about it. It makes sense that they'd think their area is the best area. That's why they chose to work there, right?
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    Staff drama

    Sour Lemon replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a bad situation for everyone involved. One thing I've discovered, is that when people are stressed, everyone argues about everything. I work in a pretty decent place now with good...
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    Terrible experience with nursing staff

    Sour Lemon replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    Same. They've been very restrained, if
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    Expectations when addressing physicians across the country

    Sour Lemon replied to labordude's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in South Texas and Southern California and have always a addressed doctors as "Doctor". If I'm very friendly with them, I might call them "Doc", but that's about as informal as I get. They...
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    "My Nurse"

    Sour Lemon replied to Appleofmyeye's topic in General Nursing

    I only find it mildly annoying when the "nurse" is actually an
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    Job Title Med/Surg Practicing in Critical Care

    Sour Lemon replied to Leafylane's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's legal, although not a great idea for nurses without critical care experience (which doesn't apply to you, of course). I have no idea about the rest of your
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    Wondering if I should wait or apply for jobs now...

    Sour Lemon replied to xMeiTing's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound like something that would make a huge difference, either way. I'm inclined to say wait, because if I remember correctly, it's been a required item when I've applied for past jobs....
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    Career doom or new age of nursing?

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse8080's topic in General Nursing

    For liability reasons, volunteers don't typically perform tasks that licensed staff do. I'd axe that option. As far as your other questions, the biggest variable is location. If the area is saturated,...
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    Is this rude or is it just me?

    Sour Lemon replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's rude. Any reasonable patient knows they're not the only one you're caring for. And unreasonable patients might benefit from a reminder of that
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    Can manager call nurse at home regarding patient information?

    Sour Lemon replied to Nise478's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's appropriate, and I encourage calls if I've neglected something significant. I also tell people that I will hang up on them if they call me for something
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    I made a med error and feel so disappointed with myself

    Sour Lemon replied to barbzRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember how horribly lonely I felt when I made a medication error. I wanted to hear that everyone in the entire world had also made one, but most people don't care to broadcast their failings. So...
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    I can’t get past orientation and want to be an aid instead

    Sour Lemon replied to Bjessica's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of us have rough starts and do eventually find our footing. I came close to getting let go from my first job, but was able to talk my way out of it somehow. You're feeling low right now, and...
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    New grad need help, afraid I’m failing

    Sour Lemon replied to LMSNew's topic in General Nursing

    One was a documentation issue. Pain reassessment. I had been "warned" before and was called to a second, more threatening meeting with some higher up person. After the first warning, I tried to...
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    Nurse vs Respiratory

    Sour Lemon replied to TheSixFootThree's topic in General Nursing

    Is this RT a person you've had past conflict with? What you're describing sounds very personal. I'm in and out of rooms all night and would have no idea if they'd been through or not unless I just...
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    New grad need help, afraid I’m failing

    Sour Lemon replied to LMSNew's topic in General Nursing

    You're being put in an impossible situation by these vague complaints. This has happened to me twice. Both times, I expressed a desire to respond, but an inability to respond without knowing exactly...
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    Asked to Write a Formal Explanation

    Sour Lemon replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in General Nursing

    This is confusing, to me. Are you in a home type of setting? Are you the only nurse there? Were you on an official, off the clock break? Is the nursing station a designated break area? What, exactly,...
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    Forced from RN to MA question

    Sour Lemon replied to Jeannette's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see that you are forced "from RN to MA". Sounds more like "other duties as assigned" which is a standard part of 99.9% of all job descriptions. I agree that if you're not getting the training...
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    Phrasing - how do you ask your patients about incontinence?

    Sour Lemon replied to AriRN36's topic in General Nursing

    "Do you know when you need to go to the bathroom, or does it just happen sometimes when you're not expecting it?" That's become my script over time. It seems to be universally understood, and open...