SmilingBluEyes

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

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    What is the standard orientation time for HD?

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

    I agree, no less than 8-12 weeks. More for a new grad
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    Brian Short News

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

    The details are not even official as to EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED that fateful and sorry night and remember please, the family, friends and those who worked closest with Brian are grieving terribly right...
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    THANK YOU, to the staff, mods, and admins....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all you guys do and my heart breaks for your loss, as it is our loss, too. Hang in there, mods. Together, we all will get through
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    Brian Short News

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

    As a former moderator here, I feel this loss keenly. But it must pale in comparison with the admins/mods who are still actively working so diligently to keep this the site it is today. To each of you,...
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    Brian Short News

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

    I have no words except I am deeply sorry for this tragedy and those who knew and loved them most. My sincere condolences to all the loved ones of the Short Family. What a shocking and horrific
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    Relieved my daughter decided against nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe in living *vicariously* through my kids. It's their life; if they are over 18, they get to choose their path. IF they ask advice, I give it, otherwise I BUTT
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    Not working out...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SwimsWithSharks's topic in Men in Nursing

    Baby boomers simply are not retiring like anticipated. That is a fact. Before 2008, you might have counted on that. But so many saw their retirement plans gutted by the deep recession that they are...
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    Anyone See Blosson Brown on the I am Cait show?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Riawahine's topic in General Nursing

    Don't believe it. It's TV and drama. I need ahelluvalot more info before I buy this sob
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    Age Discrimination in Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Jules I have been in the business for nearly 20 years. I can say in all that time, and in multiple specialties, I have seen ONE older nurse who could "not cut it". It was sad, really. She had...
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    Nurses: How many phone calls do you get per shift?!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Many. When we have no secretary the phone drives you to distraction. There are times I just let it ring. If I am preparing/drawing up meds and if I am directly involved in pt care. I am not willing to...
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    Age Discrimination in Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Jules that is for the nurse to decide, how long to work. I have seen many knocking on 70's door who are smart and fast as whips. Besides, many who had retirement plans now face having to rebuild due...
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    Is there a test to determine which area of nursing you are best for?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Perinatal Nurse. I have 14 years' experience in that already. I have moved
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    Age Discrimination in Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am not slow or dumpy. The fact is, I can run circles around a some of my younger coworkers. Many of them call out for the most minor things, headaches, tummy aches, etc. They whine of backaches all...
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    Age Discrimination in Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thanks for saying what was on my mind. These suggestions, while well-intended some of them, come across as a bit trite. Making myself "look" younger can only go so far. And it embarrasses my teen...
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    am i to old to be a nurse?!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mursewanabe's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing: While nursing may be your dream, check and see if there is any employment where you are. Some places are virtually saturated with nurses and there are no jobs for new grads. You don't...
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    am i to old to be a nurse?!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mursewanabe's topic in General Nursing

    And it may be very difficult to hold down employment during nursing school. You can work around the schedule but it becomes challenging once actual nursing school and clinical rotations start. You...
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    am i to old to be a nurse?!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mursewanabe's topic in General Nursing

    No you are not too old at 34. You have time. My advice is to go for a BSN because you will want it sooner or later anyhow and you can advance/do more with a BSN than an ADN. So go straight for that....
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    58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Only you can decide but do weight it carefully. Read the thread from Nurse Beth on age discrimination. Be sure you REALLY want to go through all that because there is most certainly ageism in nursing,...
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    What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell my 19 year old self just a couple things: Don't care what others think or say about me. Let it roll off my back. What they think is none of my business. Cut the drama, ALL DRAMA. Life is...
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    What is your most and least favourite area/specialty of nursing and why?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am still figuring it out. I loved OB....a lot til I didn't anymore. Burnout threatened and I moved on. Dialysis is pretty good for predictability and knowing your patients..... Least favorite...
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    New Grad, work calling on days off

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in General Nursing

    It's basic. You only have happen to you what you allow. Learn this now to save a lot of headaches later
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    Love AN...Too much...Goodbye

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AcuteHD's topic in General Nursing

    A break is a good thing. Had to do it myself when I got over-involved on this site to mine and my family's detriment. The internet can be very addicting. Enjoy your
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    What's going on with pulsating blood lines??

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

    It happens often. If a line is moving around much, you need to secure it. There should not be a lot of pulsating or RBCs can be ruptured. Make sure you are threading the lines correctly and they are...
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    "Why are you here?"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes I am referring to the original post. Have not read all the responses here. I have a saying in nursing: "If you don't like where you are, bloom where you are planted til you can make the necessary...
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    "Why are you here?"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to foxy1112's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Why do we care so much when people attempt to denigrate what we do? It's so ingrained, but silly. I don't care who thinks they are a "real nurse" and we are not. The same thing happened when I was...