Sour Lemon

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    Conflicted about an upcoming change

    Sour Lemon replied to soigne's topic in General Nursing

    Have your psych patients also had acute medical issues, IV antibiotics, etc. or are they medically cleared? Have you had difficulty getting interviews and offers for acute medical units? I do...
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    I made a mistake and I am terrified to go back to work

    Sour Lemon replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

    In the grand scheme of things, that is very minor. Just get in a habit of looking for PRNs when you see anything out of range. People sometimes slip up and call the doctor at 3AM when there's already...
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    My 20yo son w/ dementia wanders. I'm a busy mom/caretaker. Could I get experienced advice?

    Sour Lemon replied to ramp1234's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't really a "nursing" issue. As nurses, we do deal with confused and wandering patients, but in a more controlled environment. Are you involved with social services in any way? Maybe your son...
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    Nicu residencies

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

    Most people who require nursing care are adults, so wanting to go straight to NICU doesn't mean that you'll necessarily be able to. Beyond that, you're getting a little ahead of yourself. It's good to...
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    ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY OR ABAC

    Sour Lemon replied to Riley2008's topic in School, College Programs

    The school might be able to provide you with their usual cut-offs. I had a 3.7GPA and was only accepted to my community college program as an alternate, though. A 2.95GPA does not sound good, I'm...
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    Sour Lemon replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I can only imagine the juicy stories those expert students are coming up with about you.
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    IV Push Meds

    Sour Lemon replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice, here. You'd be surprised at how many people will answer a question that they don't actually know the answer to. Look up the answers, yourself. The pharmacist is a good resource when the...
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    Getting fired for not answering call bell?

    Sour Lemon replied to Jennifer Le's topic in General Nursing

    On one hand, a patient could be lying on the ground with a broken hip and the call bell ringing ...so I do sometimes answer when staying over (if no one else seems to be available). I then pass on the...
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    Would love your opinion on this project to help student nurses!

    Sour Lemon replied to sassRN117's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you?
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    Would love your opinion on this project to help student nurses!

    Sour Lemon replied to sassRN117's topic in General Nursing

    That might have some validity if we were identical machines instead of organic beings ...and if we had the exact same instructors, tests, personal circumstances, raw ability, etc. What works for me...
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Sour Lemon replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't even know what to think of that. I've seen a doctor or nurse "stop by" with their child on occasion, and it's very uncomfortable to have children wandering around in employee areas- even...
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    Do I have to report depression/suicidal ideation to the Texas BON?

    Sour Lemon replied to wolac992's topic in General Nursing

    I would go by what the BON states, of course. And fair or not, I would be horrified if my employer had this sort of information about me. I'd probably try to move on to a new position very quickly, if...
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    Private investigator comes calling....

    Sour Lemon replied to Fyles's topic in General Nursing

    No. Way. If you had any knowledge of patient neglect or abuse, you would have reported it at the time you become aware of it. Don't allow this person to create a situation and make you a part of
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

    Sour Lemon replied to Mtng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Another shift? Now you're talking nonsense. I will probably continue to discourage the eleven time failers, because I think it's the kindest thing to do. I figured that yours were not anywhere near...
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

    Sour Lemon replied to Mtng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Experience failing? I'm happy for the two you know, but they may not be typical. I only know one multiple failer ...seven times. She just gave up and moved on. I don't think passing after 11 or 20...
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    Failed NCLEX 11 times.

    Sour Lemon replied to Mtng's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ...better than I expected, for sure. Your passion and anger suggested that you might have failed 11 times, too. ? I strongly disagree with most of the other stuff. In some states, it's not even...
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    Disheartened by friends' reaction about Residency

    Sour Lemon replied to PJishere's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of nurses have negative opinions about contracts, too. Signing one would definitely not be my first choice, but I'd consider it if I felt I had no better options. Congrats on the new job and I...
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    Thinking of changing majors, need advice from nurses

    Sour Lemon replied to FutureNurseWard's topic in General Students

    The best back up plan is going to vary greatly from person to person. A post on a message board really doesn't give enough information for other people to make your major life decisions. ? Try...
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    Do you think I can get my job back?

    Sour Lemon replied to allyyyjustine's topic in General Nursing

    Find a new job. If you've had "large conflict" with someone who was your supervising nurse and is now the DON, you're not going to
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    Work Schedules!

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

    My schedule is great, because I work per diem when I want to work. When other people made my schedule, it was quite horrible ...denied vacations, denied single days off, one on, one off (over and...
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    What is the latest you’ve been called in while being on call?

    Sour Lemon replied to nburg003's topic in General Nursing

    Last time I was on call, it was until 3AM (for a 7PM to 7AM shift). I rarely agree to be on call, so I'm not sure what's normal. I only did it that night because I was working for someone else who was...
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    I'm the bad guy for not working off the clock

    Sour Lemon replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    If you're bad, then so am I. Maybe your good sense will inspire others to stick up for themselves instead of getting you fired. I hope
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    Final Semester

    Sour Lemon replied to chowsare's topic in General Students

    I've always been a big fan of actually reading the material ...not skimming, not looking at powerpoints. It gave me a better understanding of the big picture, which allowed me to guess correctly- even...
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    Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    Sour Lemon replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say "anyone". I've seen the same people fooled over and over and over. The ones who figure it out are the minority, from my
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    Job Opportunity or Relationship

    Sour Lemon replied to ctruon1's topic in General Nursing

    Has it always been long distance? In any case, a "boyfriend" is not a husband. Look after your own interests. He's going to look after