Sour Lemon

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    HIPPAA violation

    Sour Lemon replied to Kshores15's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Is it possible that you might be called on to care for, or assist in the care of, those patients? I sometimes get report on patients who are not "mine", but it's probable that I might have some...
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    Will a detention only arrest, affect me getting a AZ RN License?

    Sour Lemon replied to Lidialo's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Your best bet would be to consult with a lawyer who specializes in BON issues. This situations are so rare and so unique that I'm not sure anyone else's advice would be of much help. Hopefully this...
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    Dealing with a childish coworker?

    Sour Lemon replied to LPNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This all sounds like some nursing home version of the movie "Dumb and Dumber". I'm
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    Very concerned

    Sour Lemon replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    When someone has a critical low, I'll usually ask the MD if they want to continue/adjust x, z and z (since I have to call the MD anyway). I also ask for an order to check at midnight or 3AM just to be...
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    Nclex results

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

    There's nothing to do but wait at the present time. Good luck! Order
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    Landing a care partner job as a new nursing student

    Sour Lemon replied to jr1991's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound like you actually meet the qualifications. Do they know you haven't started school yet? Maybe they could give you a start date into the future ...or maybe your plan to start is...
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    is this normal?

    Sour Lemon replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, that sucks. If they do issue temporary licenses, I'm guessing you wouldn't be eligible due to your special circumstances. It might be worth it to seek legal advice from a lawyer who specializes...
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    Med Error Advice...

    Sour Lemon replied to brockclan3's topic in General Nursing

    Did the patient even have an order for that particular IV fluid, though? If not, it would have been a medication error even if the vancomycin hadn't been
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    PDN... did I commit career suicide

    Sour Lemon replied to AshAveAinRhy's topic in Nursing Career

    You have skills, they're just specific to your specialty. If you're happy there, don't feel like to have to do something else. If you want a job in acute care, it certainly could be a huge jump. I...
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    Med Error Advice...

    Sour Lemon replied to brockclan3's topic in General Nursing

    You're obviously a conscientious person capable of learning without being scolded like a child. Your supervisor is annoying and
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    Benefits of a BSN?

    Sour Lemon replied to Sheika34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ADNs and BSNs are equally unskilled as new graduates. In general, a higher degree offers more opportunity for advancement when the time comes,
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    RN & vet tech?

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

    Veterinary care is actually quite depressing if you love animals. Hit by a car? Stabbed? Eye ball hanging out of the socket? In most cases, nothing can be done about it unless the owner (or person who...
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    Med Error Advice...

    Sour Lemon replied to brockclan3's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding the unlabeled bag, there's something else to look out for. I've seen patients "reconnected" to IV lines that were not theirs to start out with. It can be near the patient or even hanging...
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    Did/do you work during LVN/RN school?

    Sour Lemon replied to Katherin7's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I worked about six hours a week and still thought it was too much. I also had no car, so any commitment for school/work had an extra 1-3 hour bus transportation time tacked on to it ...sometimes even...
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    WA Appellate Court says nurses cannot have 'break buddies' must use designated break nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    No one should be covering a nurse in an unfamiliar specialty. My current employer staffs super-wonderful and a break buddy wouldn't stress me in the least, but my current employer is not typical from...
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    Taking the NCLEX

    Sour Lemon replied to bossladi39's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes ...but I know a girl who failed her exit exam three times and was allowed to sit for boards as an exception to the rule. She passed NCLEX on the first try. Play nice and work towards a solution....
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    WA Appellate Court says nurses cannot have 'break buddies' must use designated break nurse

    Sour Lemon replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Some employers staff so that everyone is chronically behind on everything. Imagine you're already drowning with your own patients- then boom! You have double the number of patients. It's not fun and...
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    Will I get into a texas nursing school with a 3.5 GPA??

    Sour Lemon replied to liza49's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Texas is a big state. I got in as an alternate with a 3.7, but you should probably check with the program(s) you're actually interested in to see what their typical cut-off(s)
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    Break up during school

    Sour Lemon replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    My marriage abruptly ended (fine in the morning and completely over that same night) during my last year of nursing school. I had to ask myself ...would quitting school make things better or make...
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    Starting out in LTC?

    Sour Lemon replied to SiggyStardust's topic in General Nursing

    Acute care positions typically favor acute care experience. Long term care experience is better than no experience at all,
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    Tracheostomy

    Sour Lemon replied to RN2bfro76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't see why a trach, alone, would stop you. The scarves may not be allowed,
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    Following the footsteps of my wife

    Sour Lemon replied to CMooreFNP2Be's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would advise that you focus on one step at a time and make sure that you'll be happy if you "stall" somewhere along the way. You don't say what you're doing for work now or why you want to make a...
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    NCLEX 2018

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

    You either know it or you don't. I wouldn't focus on anything. Just go out somewhere and have
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    Should I upload a photo for job application?

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

    It might not be a bad idea if you're "ideal" looking and it's a very professional photo. I'm imagining some hapless fool uploading a duck-face selfie and I'm cringing a little. I'd also consider...
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    just got a new grad med-surg offer

    Sour Lemon replied to Jqc428's topic in General Nursing

    I despise anything with strings attached, but if that were my only option I think I'd probably take it. It's impossible to say whether or not it's a "good deal" until you get going ...maybe even until...