Sour Lemon

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    I accidently took home a zofran in my pocket.

    Sour Lemon replied to MarqT's topic in General Nursing

    I feel a duty to mention ...a nursing site with your name and picture attached is not the place to talk about "calling out" your boss (current or
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    Looking for advice: I don't like my salary

    Sour Lemon replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes there is negotiation. I told a past employer that I wanted to be off the grid. After going back and forth for a while, and her insisting that it was not possible, I was actually...
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    What constitutes a bad nurse?

    Sour Lemon replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    You really have to be both. There's that really annoying saying ...they don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Anyway, if you're worried about yourself, I would say you're one...
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    how often do you chart a note and PRIORITIZATION

    Sour Lemon replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    1. I usually write one note (per 12 hour shift) explaining anything that doesn't exist elsewhere in my charting. Complex or difficult patients might get several notes. Stable patients with no...
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    Breaking New Grad Contract

    Sour Lemon replied to Nursenursexoxo's topic in General Nursing

    I think it does matter, yes. Allowances are sometimes made for spouses that are not made for boyfriends. Some people have multiple kids with their "fiance" before eventually breaking up without ever...
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    Breaking New Grad Contract

    Sour Lemon replied to Nursenursexoxo's topic in General Nursing

    A fiancé is just a
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    Pre-employment health exam asking for my last menstrual period date

    Sour Lemon replied to Noodle28's topic in General Nursing

    That seems to be a pretty standard question for just about every type of physical. I think unknown is a fine
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    "Poor Thing!"

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds very southern and disingenuous, to me ...very similar to "Bless your heart." It's more socially acceptable than saying, "Hey stupid, you did this to yourself." The meaning is similar,...
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    Do you have to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    Sour Lemon replied to Marie_30's topic in General Nursing

    My school didn't require it or even consider
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    I'm going to be a model! A pelvic model, that is...

    Sour Lemon replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! What does that
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    Real Talk- "Ideal" Nurse Personality?

    Sour Lemon replied to BSNbound21's topic in General Nursing

    No, this really happened. And not everybody dates their lunch. Some of us just want to be
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    Real Talk- "Ideal" Nurse Personality?

    Sour Lemon replied to BSNbound21's topic in General Nursing

    Someone tasked themselves with cleaning out the refrigerator and threw away someone else's lunch. The cleaner thought the lunch had been there for several weeks, but it was new. The employee just...
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    Real Talk- "Ideal" Nurse Personality?

    Sour Lemon replied to BSNbound21's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say you're most likely to do well if you learn not to take things personally. If you're the type who senses "disrespect" after every interaction (or even many of them), you're going to have...
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    New grad nurse--how soon for PRN job?

    Sour Lemon replied to coneal783's topic in General Nursing

    Mine required two years of experience, minimum. I also have to work one major holiday (Christmas/Thanksgiving) and at least six days in a six week period. There is a weekend requirement, as well. And...
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    Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    Sour Lemon replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    You've managed to irritate and make a poor impression on a lot of people. Fair enough. It's just the internet. A less identifying avatar might be a good idea,
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    My First Write Up

    Sour Lemon replied to berrynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where was the patient coming
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    Transitioning to Psych / tips wanted!

    Sour Lemon replied to FunnerRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Every unit is different. On my unit, most of those things would be put in a locker and rarely brought out. We don’t have individual report sheets, either. The off-going charge nurse gives report to...
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    Experience

    Sour Lemon replied to RNBSN116's topic in General Nursing

    For what
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    Write Up's and Potential Termination for Pain Reassessments

    Sour Lemon replied to MiralaxOnIceRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's a "risk" I'm willing to take ...much easier to explain and justify than literally thousands of other things would
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    New grad OR nurse?

    Sour Lemon replied to shiaubrey's topic in General Nursing

    As a new graduate, you will have no skills to lose. I would hesitate to start in OR if it's not something you ultimately want, though. As far as how difficult it might be to switch, a lot depends on...
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    Fainting Nursing Student

    Sour Lemon replied to NS94's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine that you'll get used to it if that's the area you'd like to be in. I don't think I could ever get used to circumcisions, though ...nope! I had to walk out of a c-section for a similar...
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    Medication Error

    Sour Lemon replied to jeane1090's topic in General Nursing

    That's one of the best types of errors to make ..."small potatoes" in the grand scheme of things. You have my permission to move on and be
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    What are your perspective on Mandate Fairness?

    Sour Lemon replied to ashagreyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is not your co-worker, as tempting as it may be to blame her. It's natural and reasonable for any individual to look after their own needs. The whole set-up sounds unappealing, to me. If I...
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    Write Up's and Potential Termination for Pain Reassessments

    Sour Lemon replied to MiralaxOnIceRN's topic in General Nursing

    They need to be pleased so I can continue to collect a paycheck. I'll do even less nursing if I'm
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    Looking for advice: I don't like my salary

    Sour Lemon replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    You could ask to speak to your manager now. You could discuss the topic during your next review. After two years of experience in some markets, you're paid as "Nurse II" which can be a good jump in...