SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Why does this feel like a break-up?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to love&loss's topic in General Nursing

    "long story short"??? Eh do what you want. Move on, if that's in your heart. Life is too short to settle. And a job is not a relationship; it's not a break-up but a career
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    New nurse, Second Medication error, Scared

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kaysonrose's topic in General Nursing

    Erm the thread is 5 years
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    Electonic documentation,how much time does it take from the bedside?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Administration IS aware; they do not care. It's all tied to reimbursements and payments. It's not going away and they make money off nurses' backs. Welcome to nursing
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    Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    In my first year, I made what could have been a devastating med error. Had 2 patients with the same last name in rooms across the hall from each other. BOTH were on antibiotics for the same reason,...
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    Unpaid Mandatory Meetings?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Imagine if EVERYONE on your unit knew their rights and refused to come in off the clock. My how things would change, and fast. It's risky to be on any unit off the clock. HIPAA is one; potential for...
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    Do RNs do a lot of heavy lifting?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in General Nursing

    To the person getting cosmetic surgery: OB has a LOT of heavy lifting. All those ladies with epidurals are pretty much dead weight and you WILL be turning and repositioning them in bed. You will be...
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    Do RNs do a lot of heavy lifting?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TimTamJimJam's topic in General Nursing

    I have done a ton (pun intended) of heavy lifting in my career. There are jobs where this is not a requirement, but most patient care entails heavy lifting and even with equipment, the burden can be...
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    Pregnant and starting new job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Xojessicaox549's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for what happened to you. But the larger question is not how this would affect WORK, but your overall MENTAL and EMOTIONAL wellbeing. And as said above, that is above our pay-grade as...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    PS have you ever seen that episode of "Intervention" with the Huffing Man? If not you should watch it. That is YOUR future my friend and it's ugly (not beautiful OR pretty). Your brain WILL
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I feel like I am the Beautiful/Pretty Nurse Twilight Zone. Dude, quit hitting the cans. It's eating the reasoning out of the
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    pregnant and hepatitis B

    SmilingBluEyes replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Are you saying you are pregnant and have antibodies? I am to take it then, that you are immune. IF so, in such cases where I work, yes you would be able to go into the isolation room to treat such...
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    Negative Post on Facebook About New Nurses - I'm Fired Up!

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

    got it...lol.
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    Are you a nurse that wants to transition to medical school?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DetermndNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be a doctor then why waste your time becoming a nurse????? (taking it from your user name
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    Negative Post on Facebook About New Nurses - I'm Fired Up!

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

    I have no idea what the original post says.....maybe someone can PM me a
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    I Should Be in Jail

    SmilingBluEyes replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Goodness my heart goes out to all the peds nurses/doctors, EMTs, ER nurses, social workers, and others who have to see horror like this in their day. I could not do it, I know. My hat is off to all...
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    What to do

    SmilingBluEyes replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked LTC. If one of my residents missed that many abx, there definitely would be a call to the doctor and charted as to what he/she said to do. I would cover my butt and that of the facility....
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    We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Never work off the clock. If something happens to you or a patient, the company can wash their hands of
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    Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I have experienced this sort of loss/tragedy---- (though circumstances were different) ---- in my prior years as an OB nurse. Horrific and so sad. We needed debriefing just to get through it. Those...
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    Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    OH my such heartbreak. My thoughts and empathy extend to
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    3M Littman classic III a decent stethoscope?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LelahRN2be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I may not be an NP or MD, but ACTUALLY in dialysis, we are listening to varying lung sounds, fistulas/grafts and heart sounds. We base a lot of our treatments on what we see/feel and hear. SO YEA a...
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    missing pinning ceremony for dying father's birthday

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ichiro12's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry for your loss. How WONDERFUL you were there for your dad. You won't regret that. Life is like that; tough choices must be made. Never doubt, you made the absolute right one. My gramps...
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    Reasons patients turn on their call light

    SmilingBluEyes replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OH. EM.
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    Welcome To The Hospital - From Your Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with those who say such posts should not be on FB. It only encourages trolls to respond there and join here just to cause
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    Who worked New Years? How was your shift?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Worked yesterday; working today and on break. So, far, so good. Nice and quiet out there. Guess the drunks are passed out somewhere, which is good cause the roads were very icy today. HAPPY NEW YEAR...
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    I don't want to be a nurse!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sharebear003's topic in General Students

    This is a growing pain for you. Time to put on the big-person pants and decide what is BEST FOR YOU and the HECK with what your parents want. That may mean paying your own way, but in the end, only...