SmilingBluEyes

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

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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

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

    I would not be friends on FB with someone falsely representing themselves as a licensed nurse, when indeed, they are
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

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

    In most states, the title "nurse" is protected and therefore, it is illegal to use that title unless you are duly licensed. In other words, these folks are breaking the law and you can contact the...
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

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

    I do think the thread has run its course and the OP has graciously apologized on a separate
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    Apologies for using the term "NETY"

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

    I appreciate your words here; you get it. And for that, I thank you
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    Placed on administrative leave, reason unknown

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TurtleN84's topic in General Nursing

    OP IMO you handled it entirely wrongly for the reasons people have already stated here. I hope you learn what you can from this and move on, making different choices in the future. If my saying this...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    The horse is dead, for sure. The entitlement of the students here is astounding. My how nursing school and the ones going through it, have changed. The CI's must love having us do their jobs for...
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

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

    There are about 4888888999621 threads on NETY (nurses eating their young) on allnurses.com. Please, take the time to read them and understand why this is not in any way a case of "NETY". Many of us...
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    who hard is L&D

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNmia2mi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Forget OB. I had patients who weighed in excess of 400 pounds, dead weight due to epidural anesthesia, who we had to move from bed to OR table, STAT. Even with FOUR people doing the lifting, that is...
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    Placed on administrative leave, reason unknown

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TurtleN84's topic in General Nursing

    You put your business out there for people to read, form opinions and reply. That you don't like some answers, does not, in any way, constitute an "attack". You come off defensive here in writing; I...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    Never got a dime to take on a student. Love teaching, when there is TIME for
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    My Nursing Instructor Is making clinical a nightmare

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Chole_0316's topic in General Students

    I would just stick it out and let it ride before you graduate. When once you have graduated, ask to speak to her or the director about her mannerisms and difficult ways. The reason I say after, is...
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    Males considering nursing?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gaits72's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nope. Nursing is definitely NOT for you. Forget it and try another career where there is little
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    Go into a specialty area right after nursing school?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to amandaslagel's topic in General Nursing

    As said, ALL nursing areas are "specialties" including med-surg (which requires an amazing knowledge base and skill set). If you mean should you go into NICU, OB or other such areas, well that depends...
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    Short Rant Alert!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AcuteHD's topic in General Nursing

    I pretty convinced that part of my current bladder problems today (stress incontinence and leaking) were the result of going 12-14 hours (and more!) w/o a bathroom break. Now I find myself having to...
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    How do you wash your scrubs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TJDHT2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My front-loader washing machine has a "SANITIZE" cycle. I wash my scrubs and shoes alone, in that cycle and dry them til they are super-hot. It's often in the dryer, with the heat, that bugs die....
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    Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    True story: Best L/D nurse I EVER had was male. In a military hospital and he was a captain in the USAF and the most gentle, respectful nurse I ever had the pleasure to have take care of me. I have...
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    New Grad: Acute care or Home health?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursebabyxoxo's topic in General Nursing

    Dig deep; acknowledge your shortcomings but also realize you do not deserve to be treated like crap on any unit. It may be time to move on; go with your heart. Don't let others bring you down;...
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    Not getting it as nurses- the view

    SmilingBluEyes replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    You can DVR a couple shows and see the commercials. That is where we go for information on who sponsors them as far as I
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    The Stethoscope

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    And why do we care if Joy is Jewish or
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    The Stethoscope

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get why we keep debating taking the show off the air. We are not going to effect that kind of change as a group. Bigger fish to fry, really. Don't like it; don't watch it. If you feel that...
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    Not getting it as nurses- the view

    SmilingBluEyes replied to luv2's topic in General Nursing

    I think the most effective way to get the message to a show like this is through an economic type of boycott. You are not gonna get The View cancelled. Nope. BUT you can hit them in the wallet by...
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    The Stethoscope

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    over
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    Mandatory flu vaccines

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    We have similar requirements at where I work. Way I see it, you have really 3 choices: Take the dang vaccine Wear a mask every day, all through your shift, til "flu season" is over (when is that?)...
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    What is the standard orientation time for HD?

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

    Are you with one of the "big two" (Fresenius or Davita) by
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    Brian Short News

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

    So well said, Beth, as always. You always have the right words. Succinct and compassionate