Sour Lemon

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    Nurse Charged With Homicide

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

    ...and would it change anyone's mind about her if they "knew" more of her
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    Is this insubordination? How do I deal with this PSW?

    Sour Lemon replied to guest1048932's topic in General Nursing

    I'd think I'd ask her to her write her "important" questions down so they could be reviewed and answered on an *as needed* basis. Every time she started talking, I'd just cut her off with, "Write it...
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    DNA testing

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great, but my interest is in the ancestral part. I already know I'm going to die from some horrible disease if I live long enough. Finding out which exact one(s) would be anticlimactic. I...
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    Nurse Charged With Homicide

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

    That is very gracious of the family. So far there’s one vote in favor of the charges. I would love to know more about the individual who feels that way. Are they a nurse? Something
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    Easiest states for foreign graduates

    Sour Lemon replied to KingK's topic in Nurse Registration

    No. There is no state license that will qualify you for a license in California. I was born and raised in the USA, went to school in Texas, and had a Texas RN license for several years before moving...
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    Easiest states for foreign graduates

    Sour Lemon replied to KingK's topic in Nurse Registration

    The process will vary depending on the state. I can only tell you that if you don't qualify in California, getting a license in another state will not help. You'll still be rejected in
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    How do you cope?

    Sour Lemon replied to blbm1993's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Two things come to mind. 1. It is what it is. Everyone who has ever lived and everyone who will ever live will endure suffering. 2. It's not about me. I just happen to be
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    New job as NA

    Sour Lemon replied to NewGradRN96's topic in General Nursing

    I have great advice for you! Forget that you're a nursing student when you're at work. I see nursing students working as nursing assistants who spend absurd amounts of time worrying about things they...
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    Tips for passing the Exit Hesi?

    Sour Lemon replied to MA8675309's topic in General Nursing

    It’s been a while since I took HESI, but I remember it as pure regurgitation. Just review their material and pay attention to the wrong answers as well as the correct
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    LPN & BOTOX

    Sour Lemon replied to Holly678's topic in General Nursing

    I would consult with a lawyer. Where would you even get botox from with no prescriber and no order? You can't exactly buy the stuff at Sephora,
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    How to stand my ground

    Sour Lemon replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's been time to move on for a
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    You must watch me!

    Sour Lemon replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If I trust you, I don't want to watch. Besides, I don't know what we're really wasting, anyway ...unless I also have to witness for you to pull the medication. If you have an interesting story about...
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    Older Doctor doesn't think nurses should be in charge

    Sour Lemon replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    I understand and believe in a hierarchy only when it comes to work. When it comes to our intrinsic worth as human beings, we are equal and no one should be expected to tolerate abuse. People seem to...
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    Older Doctor doesn't think nurses should be in charge

    Sour Lemon replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with her, to an extent. It drives me crazy that everyone needs to be praised and told how equal they are to do their freaking jobs. I do see physicians as "above" me in a work sense. For the...
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    Med error . I’m devastated

    Sour Lemon replied to Stephen ww's topic in General Nursing

    Psych is a nightmare to pass meds in when you're not used to it. The patients don't stay in their rooms, they don't keep their armbands on, they call themselves "Diana Ross" and "George Washington"...
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    Requires 2 weeks notice?

    Sour Lemon replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    There should be something in the policies that let you know the proper amount of notice to give. Two weeks would be the minimum, I'd
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    HELP New grad job dilemma

    Sour Lemon replied to TampaNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I would wait for the second job. I love nights, love small hospitals, and have financial support that would get me through the longer wait. I would rather drive one hour to see my family when I want...
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    In and Out Privileges

    Sour Lemon replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on a unit somewhat like yours, although yours sounds especially awful. We had several long-term, hard to place patients- most of them drug addicts, and a few who'd actually been there for...
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    How can I BE a better preceptor?

    Sour Lemon replied to SarHat17's topic in General Nursing

    You should have a smaller patient load if you're precepting. There's nothing that will make up for it if you don't. I always start by asking the preceptee what they'd like to focus on, what they feel...
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    Why aren't RN's payed as much as doctors?

    Sour Lemon replied to LPNTORN704's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I feel they should be paid the same ...after they graduate from medical school and become doctors,
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    Can a registered nurse work as a medical assistant

    Sour Lemon replied to yourstrulynurse87's topic in General Nursing

    1. No 2. Yes 3. Maybe never 4. You can and you
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    Insulting pay raise

    Sour Lemon replied to shakeytails's topic in General Nursing

    Quality of life is a big thing, for me. I have a "low paying" job, but the work environment is spectacular ....at least as much as it can be for floor nursing. No weekends could be very attractive to...
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    Would this shirt get me into trouble in class?

    Sour Lemon replied to FloridaLPN19's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I admit ...I would judge anyone who wore this shirt as obnoxious. And while everyone is focusing on the religious aspect, I find the sanctimonious "saving lives" crap even more annoying. It's easy to...
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    Am I the *******?

    Sour Lemon replied to Seeing Myself Out's topic in General Nursing

    If you do your job in a fairly cooperative manner, you're alright with me. You don't have to love it. I don't
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    Would this shirt get me into trouble in class?

    Sour Lemon replied to FloridaLPN19's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A "kick me" sign taped on the center of your forehead would be less obnoxious and more intelligent-looking. Hard pass on the