Sour Lemon

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    Nursing shortage is BS

    Sour Lemon replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    I am also in Southern California. I'd suggest trying smaller community hospitals, and although I hear it's a tough gig ...maybe a Kindred? It seems like they're always
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    Nursing shortage is BS

    Sour Lemon replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    You might have better luck if you're willing and able to move ...or have you thought of long term acute care to get your foot in the door? I'm in a saturated area and only have an associate's, but...
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    Nursing shortage is BS

    Sour Lemon replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    What do you have experience in and what are you trying to do now? I think most of us agree that there is no nursing "shortage", but your situation sounds like there's something a bit more specific...
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    Improving critical thinking

    Sour Lemon replied to RN416's topic in General Nursing

    I'm ten years in and ask for second opinions from my peers constantly. They ask for my thoughts, as well. I usually know what I'm leaning towards, but want to make sure someone else doesn't see...
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    Giving Narcan to Your Own Patient

    Sour Lemon replied to MickeyMarieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea, but I was really shocked that I was supposed to call the MD at 3AM if I wanted to give 2mg of morphine instead of 4mgs ...at the patient's request, no less. I was also instructed to...
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    Giving Narcan to Your Own Patient

    Sour Lemon replied to MickeyMarieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Like so many other things in nursing, I believe this is regional. In one state, I gave partial doses with some regularity based on my nursing judgement. Where I'm at now, it's simply not allowed....
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    RN in Medical School -Should I keep this to myself?

    Sour Lemon replied to RNthenDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Agree, 100%. I don't see it as an issue. If it comes up, fine. If it doesn't, that's fine
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    New Grad-Job Application Help

    Sour Lemon replied to Mimium's topic in General Nursing

    That's odd advice. Why would you suggest that, out of
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    New GN trying to figure out best path

    Sour Lemon replied to Eltk1219's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest you apply for NICU(s) and see if you get any offers. If you do, then you can decide based on actual circumstances. I'm under the impression that moving further south to a smaller city might...
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    Fired for saying i might file safe harbor

    Sour Lemon replied to Wish4goodstaffing's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's something that can be done privately, is it? There's paperwork to be filled out, and it comes from the house officer. It's typically done when accepting an assignment, too ...not...
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    Are hospitals doing this now? ,(Vent)

    Sour Lemon replied to Lucinda4000's topic in General Nursing

    This made me laugh because it's so ridiculous. At my first nursing job, we were expected to transport our own patients to and from places. It was a HUGE hardship. I can only imagine taking them from...
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    SOS! Should I withdraw???

    Sour Lemon replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    Call them and find out. Every school calculates eligibility differently. Ws can be very bad, or not matter at all. And some schools average the grades of both attempts when a class is
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    Fired for saying i might file safe harbor

    Sour Lemon replied to Wish4goodstaffing's topic in General Nursing

    I am unfamiliar with the legalities, but even in school, we were taught to start looking for a new job after invoking safe
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    Dilemma! Help please!!

    Sour Lemon replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    That's ...dramatic. Apply for what you want. See what offers you get and then maybe roll out the
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    What should I do?

    Sour Lemon replied to Shaf22A's topic in General Nursing

    I'm amazed every time I see someone post on this site with their real name or their real picture ...especially with complaints about their employer. Please tell me that's NOT you? And if it is, my...
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    Active investigation with board for charting errors

    Sour Lemon replied to SD152420's topic in General Nursing

    Errors can be corrected and aren't typically "BON report" material. A lot of states have disciplinary actions online. You might be able to browse and see if you run into something similar to what...
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    Soon to be new grad RN in California, how to be competitive candidate, certifications?

    Sour Lemon replied to puplover18's topic in General Nursing

    GPA seems to be a factor in saturated areas of California. I agree that it might be better to get experience before moving here. The California BON is mega-slow, too. If you do move here as a new...
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    Got fired yesterday from a wonderful job. My fault completely. Emotionally struggling.

    Sour Lemon replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    "I had a short-term personal issue that has since been resolved and that I do not expect to recur." I wouldn't say more than that, and I'd only say that much if I were pressed for an
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    New to working overnights

    Sour Lemon replied to CamMc's topic in General Nursing

    "Weekends" can be Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday. You'd have to clarify that with the facility. A set schedule is very unlikely ...especially being the new one on the unit. You can request...
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    "I've never done this before"

    Sour Lemon replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    I used to panic when I didn't know something. I'd even gone into the staff bathroom with a med/surg book a few times to try to figure various things out. Now, I just flat out tell the patient I have...
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    Immunizations for uninsured

    Sour Lemon replied to seericap's topic in General Students

    Student loans? That's how I paid for pretty much
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    Frivolous Board of Nursing Complaints

    Sour Lemon replied to Uroboros's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt this is a common problem, and am guessing 99.99999% of people have no experience with it. It might be a good idea to consult with a lawyer, especially if the problem is more "repetitive" than...
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Sour Lemon replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I think she means he felt anonymous on the internet and spoke in an unfiltered way ...quite different than what he would have done face to face with his
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    Help with Nursing Care Plan

    Sour Lemon replied to Devvie's topic in General Students

    I've been out of school for a while, so this may be all wrong but I'm feeling chatty... Hospitalized pre-op patients get IV fluids. I would not use "risk for fluid volume deficit" because of NPO...
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    Discussing salary with co workers

    Sour Lemon replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great to discuss, but discretion is also called for. I'll speak freely with people I can trust not to reveal me as a source. I've also used my knowledge of other peoples wages to...