Sour Lemon

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    Bullied psych nurse commits suicide

    Sour Lemon replied to Rocknurse's topic in Nursing News

    I don't trust her perception of being "bullied " or given "the worst shifts". The headline suggests a "work" issue, but there are plenty of hints along the way that suggest something more extreme and...
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    Order of Draw for Labs - Concerns / Looking for Your Opinion / Expertise

    Sour Lemon replied to aroelisland's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what an NTC even is. And in the hospital jobs I've had, phlebotomists have been responsible for drawing labs- not nursing staff. Have you considered discussing this with lab staff or...
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    Reapplication NCLEX in CA

    Sour Lemon replied to PearlRN7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The California BON is notoriously short staffed and slow. I understand that you want your license soon, but so does everyone else who has applied and is waiting. No one applies for a nursing license...
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    How did you know when your specialty was THE one

    Sour Lemon replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    I'm easily content and tend to like whatever I happen to be doing. Even in school, every clinical placement was where I saw myself in the future ...except for OB. Hated OB. In hind site, I see that...
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    Failed Accelerated BSN program

    Sour Lemon replied to DreamGrl2020's topic in General Students

    You might do great in the regularly paced program, or you might fail out of that one too. It's difficult to guess knowing so little about you. You say you'd be 40 at graduation, but you'd be 40 if...
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    Getting into Dermatology NP

    Sour Lemon replied to itsmaggieo's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like people are constantly asking about getting into dermatology, but nobody ever posts about being in dermatology. I'm under the impression that it's not easy or common to find that sort of...
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    Should I walk away from nursing or keep trying?

    Sour Lemon replied to RNjusttryingtofindherway's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe a PRN position would be a good fit for you. You'd have more control over your schedule and less obligation, but a foot in the door and some money coming in. It sounds like you're still learning...
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    LTC to MED-SURG!

    Sour Lemon replied to PricelessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I predict you will do very well. I've oriented a few LTC nurses in med/surg and it was the easiest thing ever (for me). They had one or two years of experience, each ...much less than you
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    Dwcisions, decisions

    Sour Lemon replied to Thhudson7's topic in General Nursing

    That's an odd dream job, but it's your dream. It doesn't sound like a job that would be super hard to come across again in the future., though. How long have you been in nursing? If you're relatively...
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    I'm Proud of Being "Just" an O.R. Nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    They're obviously not referring to anyone's intrinsic value as a human being ...just the fact that they've gone to school longer and passed a harder test. I wouldn't worry much about it. Plus, maybe...
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    Paid Report Time

    Sour Lemon replied to cdods's topic in General Nursing

    In situations like these, I smile and nod and keep doing what I need to do ...on the clock. I was confronted once and invited the manager to "shadow" me and offer suggestions on how I might be more...
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    New grad RN, can't land a job after nursing school

    Sour Lemon replied to viviagbobu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can't really have a killer resume with zero experience in the field you're seeking employment. Moving to gain experience is a good suggestion. I'd also advise trying small, community hospitals....
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    I accepted the fact nursing isn't for me, what do I do?

    Sour Lemon replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    Most nurses are pretty helpless as new
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    I accepted the fact nursing isn't for me, what do I do?

    Sour Lemon replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

    If you've only been a nurse for a few months and only had one nursing job, it's too soon to tell. Confidence comes with experience. It doesn't sound like you're working with the most supportive group...
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    Medical kidnap? Discuss

    Sour Lemon replied to dbabz's topic in Nursing News

    Would Mayo be legally allowed to discuss the issue,
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    Should I tell my employer about a public reprimand

    Sour Lemon replied to Snellpaced's topic in General Nursing

    No interpretation is needed because they can fire you for thousands of reasons that are not specifically listed in the employee handbook. They can fire you because they don't like your haircut if...
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    No word from BON for NCLEX- When is it safe to apply for jobs?

    Sour Lemon replied to 2bcomeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would make zero sense to me to start looking at this point. I'd at least want an ATT before I started looking. I graduated in a good market for nurses (easy to find work). I was hired before...
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    How far in advance do you get your class/clinical schedule?

    Sour Lemon replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Students

    One of my clinical sites was changed from night to 6am in the morning and at a hospital on the other side of the city. They called us and let us know the night before. Everybody still managed to show...
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    Ive been at my job for 5 weeks and want to transfer somewhere else. HELP!

    Sour Lemon replied to khill's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with babyland. Pursue an OR position if you're certain that's the area you want to work in. Most employers won't allow an employee with five weeks on the job to transfer, though. You may have...
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    Long commute worth it??

    Sour Lemon replied to jennifertierney's topic in LPN to RN

    What affect the drive has on you will be specific to you and your circumstances. I had a two hour drive to work and an hour and a half home drive for two years. I didn't mind much in the beginning,...
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    Engagement Rings in the O.R.

    Sour Lemon replied to jackandjill123's topic in Operating Room

    I would leave it at
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    Checking vitals on staff

    Sour Lemon replied to kelsie*bear's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This may vary by facility. I can think of plenty of times staff have checked each other's vitals, but not in an "official " manner. I've never encountered kitchen staff or anyone like that asking,...
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    HELP! Californa nurse moving to houston or nevada

    Sour Lemon replied to Zaczoe07's topic in General Nursing

    Better in what way(s)? All I know for sure if that you won't have mandated ratios in any state except California. I had a lot more patients in Texas, but I was further south than
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    Kapiolani Medical Center

    Sour Lemon replied to sarah719's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just being nosy, but do you actually have an offer? Everything I've read about Hawaii on this site has led me to believe that it's near impossible to find any nursing job there ...let alone a...
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    Weekday Only Positions

    Sour Lemon replied to Cabrett2017's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That would be pretty rare for a hospital, bedside position. If you list your area and years of experience, maybe someone will have alternate suggestions? Even my per diem job requires some weekends...