SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Read my lips: Stop believing the lie. There IS NO nursing
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    migraines and work

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RobotNurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have migraine condition. I just push through it, at times. I have several meds to take,which I do. But some days, nothing works but a dark room and quiet. I am sorry you are
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    what should I do with classmate/ friend who won't study but will complain about failing?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Goal_NP's topic in General Students

    I had a classmate like this and she literally sucked the life out of me. I dropped her as a friend. She called and cried and begged me to help her, which I had already tried to do, over and over, at...
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    Can they do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jkadel's topic in General Students

    P.S. That you had "so much on your mind" is no excuse and damn straight, will not be an excuse for screwing up as a nurse. That is why there are such rules. If you can't understand school policy and...
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    Can they do this?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jkadel's topic in General Students

    To answer simply, the original question: YEP, they can do that. You are
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    Jealous Friends...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    Nope never jealousy on my friends' or family's part. But then again, they are mature and secure in who they are. I don't associate with those who are not. Really simple OP. I don't see at all what...
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    Forgot to carry out an order? Reportable to the BON?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I can't see this going to the board, especially if you are truthful. But you may lose your job. Hard to
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    What do I do?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Abbbyf911's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sounds like you have already been told what you need to do. I have no idea the history of what is in your record. However, If you want a license, I would seek legal advice first before giving any...
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    Have any of you ever left a tourniquet on a patient after an iv start?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mursechico's topic in General Nursing

    No I have not. I always tie in a way that is not a knot or bow, but just folded over and I automatically "snap" it open when I am done sticking the vein. I do want some background. I see you just...
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    honeymoon during orientation

    SmilingBluEyes replied to notah's topic in General Nursing

    OP it would do you well to remember, in a lot of markets jobs for new grads are very hard to find. If you DO get hired on, with the schedule you propose, it may make you "less desireable" to hire, if...
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    honeymoon during orientation

    SmilingBluEyes replied to notah's topic in General Nursing

    It would be far better to take the vacation BEFORE starting any orientation. So maybe if you are set firmly on having your honeymoon when you want, you can give your availability as a date AFTER that...
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    RN in LTC

    SmilingBluEyes replied to the nurse who lived's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    NO PUN intended
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    Lack of Experinced Nurses on Night Shift

    SmilingBluEyes replied to megatronRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am just saying, I have worked in both union and non-union states, and seniority was everything wherever I went. Most nurses who work NOC want on days, in my experience. And they will snatch up that...
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    Is it true that being a job-hopper is a good thing?!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am like Klone, I get bored. However, in order to retain seniority I tend not to job hop too much. I have been at my current job 4 years and now considering my next move. I know this won't be where...
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    Lack of Experinced Nurses on Night Shift

    SmilingBluEyes replied to megatronRN's topic in General Nursing

    That will never fly in a union shop where seniority is EVERYTHING. And even in a non-union place, you mandate senior nurses have to stay on nights, when new people just slide into day positions, you...
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    Lack of Experinced Nurses on Night Shift

    SmilingBluEyes replied to megatronRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, it's always been that way and unlikely to change, especially in traditionally low-turnover units like L/D and NICU. Usually, seniority determines who has first "dibs" at their choice...
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    Dialysis RN

    SmilingBluEyes replied to edgg's topic in General Nursing

    What the prior poster is describing is in hospital dialysis. Outpatient/clinic dialysis is a bit different in that you know when your day starts and ends as you work usually, 10 or 12 hour shifts. I...
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    Hospitals discriminating against medical conditions..?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CosmoRN77's topic in General Nursing

    Wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut? that last post, OP, makes no
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    Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    Worked in OB/GYN clinic. The complete prolapse of a uterus sure is yummy, laying there in front of the patient. But the worst is a woman who used a potato as a pessary. OH yea it took root.
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    A coworker made me so mad!

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

    Exactly. We know only the OP's POV. I would love to hear the preceptor's POV and know a bit more about the patient. Til then I still say, she (the OP) is getting "so mad" over relatively little. Life...
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    Nominate Your Favorite Nurse: #NURSESEARCH

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Not happening here. None of them impress me much. And soliciting nomination, how
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    Late for work excuses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I may be one of the rare ones who does not thinking showing up late for work is funny. It's rude and inconsiderate if done regularly. And making up BS stories to justify it,
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    Quitting without a notice

    SmilingBluEyes replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm thinkin' the OP decided to do the right thing and give
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    The Nurse on the Other Side

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    The OP put it all out there, for everyone to see. She does not get to control how we feel or react to an opinion piece she made public. I don't disagree she had a rough course in the hospital. I do...
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    Beard as a male nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men in Nursing

    Better a beard on a "male" nurse than a "female" one................................just