SmilingBluEyes

Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis

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    "I would never want you as my nurse!"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    OH and the old "I would never want you as my nurse" is the default answer of such people. I actually smile when I see that old
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    "I would never want you as my nurse!"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Demonstrates a distinctive lack of ability and creativity in conversational and debating skills to me. It's much harder to keep focused on the issue when personal attacks come so easily. Just...
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry but to be an effective clinical leader you simply cannot get around getting some "in the trenches" experience, period. There is no fast-track to this. No one will respect you without
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    Nursing: The Highly Skilled Customer Service Representative

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gleanns's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem with providing good service/service recovery. But for the love of God, give me the TOOLS to do so. Equipment that WORKS, sufficient staff for all my patients and the TIME to do
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the above. If you REALLY want to lead, you are gonna have to learn to FOLLOW first. No one will want to work under you if you have no clue what they do, or what they are going through. I...
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    made a mistake...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Guest02/04/2016's topic in General Nursing

    Change your username
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    Passed NCLEX!! Tips, Practice Scores, HESI

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Eh.walker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS! Happy for
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    3rd Shift Disability Resources

    SmilingBluEyes replied to happyclouds's topic in General Nursing

    By the way, I saw someone who had to quit who had a disability (I don't know exactly what she claimed it was)--- and was unable to perform the job. She claimed she needed to work days...well there...
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    3rd Shift Disability Resources

    SmilingBluEyes replied to happyclouds's topic in General Nursing

    Then DO NOT APPLY for a night shift position. That is sneaky and unethical. Apply ONLY for day positions. You will NOT endear yourself to your colleagues or unsuspecting manager/employer if you...
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    Worried about phenergan IV push

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jaellys's topic in Patient Medications

    Safety in Using Promethazine
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    Worried about phenergan IV push

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jaellys's topic in Patient Medications

    Maybe not this time, you are right about that. But in the future---strong reasons why not to do this. Ph of 4.5 roughly, dangerous to surrounding tissues if it infiltrates, including at the extreme,...
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    Worried about phenergan IV push

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jaellys's topic in Patient Medications

    You should be worried. 3 of the 4 last hospitals I worked at it forbid IV push Phenergan. It's a severe vesicant and can do a lot of damage. We always gave it in at least 500ml of saline IV. When I...
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    Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I really do think honesty is the best policy where employment or potential employment is concerned. Caught lying can be deadly to a career, particularly one that is just starting
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    Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I forgot: Some managers/educators change training time frames to meet needs of individuals. That is to say, if someone is having a hard time, they lengthen either the technician phase or the...
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    Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    And in dialysis, a nurse with no experience is not on her own for ONE YEAR. Let that sink in RN DYNAMIC. That, is the truth. Not changing my story, sticking to it. That should tell you how complicated...
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    Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I changed my story because I was hired 5 years ago and had a moment to think about the time involved in each phase. The timeframes have changed a couple of times in subsequent new hires since. And...
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    Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    It was a part of MY condition of employment in my current job. We were tested for HEP B surface antigens. We deal in a lot of blood in dialysis. They invested a LOT in my orientation/training. 2...
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    Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously be cautious taking advice from RN DYNAMIC. Honesty is the best policy with potential employers. Caught lying, you are blacklisted and that follows
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    Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I second this. Caveat emptor where that particular poster is
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    Late for work excuses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I have coworkers who love to blame traffic as an excuse for being late. They forget I can pull up the traffic cams online and see the "traffic" that does not exist. The lanes are WIDE OPEN. WOOPS....
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    How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. He has NO place in acute care. AT
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    How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    https://allnurses.com/nurses-with-disabilities/nurses-with-mental-1031790.html This may explain some things. This is a sad case.
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    How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you post stuff like this to get attention and it works. It's all a big drama for you, a
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    How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    YOU QUIT and leave it to the more competent staff. You just go away. But not before grabbing whip-it therapy on the way out the door. Only half-joking. Wait, you are serious???? The job is not to...
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    Administering Tylenol to a friend

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    Wow the cray-cray factor in this thread is well,