Sour Lemon

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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    Sour Lemon replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who’s more than a bit clumsy, I am terrified of chest tubes. On the rare occasion that I see one, I find myself saying a “Please, universe...” pseudo prayer. So far it’s worked....
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    Getting fired by a patient/ family member

    Sour Lemon replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve been fired one time that I can recall. The patient requested not to have me back because I started her continuous passive motion machine late. It was a high acuity ortho unit, I was a new grad,...
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    How can I learn to be "rougher" with patients

    Sour Lemon replied to MDBoy's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn’t sound like rough is what you’re going for, maybe it’s efficiency? If you feel like you might be intimidating to patients, the best course of action would probably be to describe...
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    Apply to Jobs while waiting for Endorsement or Wait?

    Sour Lemon replied to Genesis_BSN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Look at what the job applications require, and go from there. In California, it can take 3+ months to get licensed. For the most part, employers are not interested until you're in the
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    Going back to work after Maternity Leave

    Sour Lemon replied to PsychedNurse21's topic in General Nursing

    Any choice you make will "take away" something, but you also get something in return. I work one day a week since having my kids, but sometimes I think I would be more present if I had more time...
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    Feeling guilty for call in

    Sour Lemon replied to snh2009's topic in General Nursing

    I probably would have called to provide any needed information and then headed over to visit the next day. I would only have called in if the situation with the relative was critical, or if I needed...
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    The Needy Patient

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse Pompom's topic in General Nursing

    I've found the opposite, actually. Showing that you're happy to engage when you have the time makes them less desperate for your attention. People are more likely to believe and accept your...
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    The Needy Patient

    Sour Lemon replied to Nurse Pompom's topic in General Nursing

    I give them a LOT of attention when I first come on shift, then I let them know that I will be rotating from patient to patient and might not be able to respond to every request immediately. I add any...
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    Wise Orders From Wise Doctors

    Sour Lemon replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    1. Could be useful, as sometimes inducing is the goal, granted this one is usually not too difficult to figure out 2. Possible patient teaching suggestion? Assistive staff teaching suggestion?...
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    My Instructor Used To Be My Nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to hikeclimb44's topic in General Nursing

    If you choose to say something, I would advise that you wait until after graduation, possibly even until after obtaining employment. And depending on what your hardship actually was, it may be better...
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    Nurse forced to work as a tech/CNA

    Sour Lemon replied to ThatOneRN_'s topic in General Nursing

    Are you the only nurse being assigned as a tech? Is the facility trying to hire CNAs? Is the facility chronically short staffed due to low pay or intolerable conditions? I think the best approach...
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    "Thank you for your service"

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It's a smackable offense in my opinion, but it's socially unacceptable to strike people, of course. I tend to respond with something like, "Thank you. I am very well-paid for my service.
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    Vocera! Can you talk to...?

    Sour Lemon replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I only used mine to say things like "beam me up". I don't remember actually answering
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    Not a good fit

    Sour Lemon replied to BeachLife_AKB's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't schedule appointments during work time if I had a set schedule, but maybe that's common for your type of position? I also wouldn't say anything to anyone about such an early pregnancy....
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    Career Advice-HELP

    Sour Lemon replied to NwNrse2020's topic in General Nursing

    Three months to test is not outrageous. I wouldn't worry about that. As for job applications, see what they require. As a new graduate in Texas (ten years ago), I was hired, but not allowed to start...
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    Need career help!

    Sour Lemon replied to blueemily29's topic in General Nursing

    A few things to consider: 1. Med/surg is more versatile and leaves more doors open. I can float to mother/baby as a med surg nurse, although I refuse the babies and just care for the mothers. I...
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    Question about PRN nurse pay differential

    Sour Lemon replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    Not every facility pays per diem nurses a higher wage. As for the holiday pay, I hope there's some misunderstanding. As PRN staff myself, I absolutely DO get paid (time and a half) for the...
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    Job Market for Nurses

    Sour Lemon replied to joonilchoe's topic in General Nursing

    That's what they did in my hospital before the eventual layoff. The LVNs we have now are able to pass medication, but not allowed to have their own patients or chart on anything ...except medications...
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    Job Market for Nurses

    Sour Lemon replied to joonilchoe's topic in General Nursing

    California is a big place, and things are very odd right now. I'm outside of LA, and what I've observed is that it was tough for new graduates, but not impossible for flexible new graduates. Rns with...
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    CNA Skills Test

    Sour Lemon replied to joonilchoe's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine there's some variation from state to state, and likely at least some changes over a ten year period. Most people probably haven't taken the test now and ten years ago ...and the ones who...
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    RN license renewal

    Sour Lemon replied to Marcia Allicock's topic in General Nursing

    Go in person, or just apply and wait for them to communicate with you by mail. If you're able to get someone on the phone (unlikely), they may not be willing to talk to you unless you've submitted an...
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    Help - Should I Work or Wait?

    Sour Lemon replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

    Those skills typically have to be checked off yearly, if not more frequently than
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    Should I call the doctor for a BP of 175/72?

    Sour Lemon replied to moonshawdow's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above. I'd also make sure to address pain, agitation,
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    Unit secretaries assigning patients to nurses??

    Sour Lemon replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, then that would be a problem. There are nurses who make assignments the same way, but it's not accidental, they're just showing favor to their
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    Unit secretaries assigning patients to nurses??

    Sour Lemon replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit "secretary" is an RN, so it's not a problem. Have you experienced specific issues, or are you just anticipating the worst case scenario? What happens when someone does have an objection...