SmilingBluEyes

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

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    So excited to officially join the Nurses forum

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Nursing

    HELLO THERE and let me be the first to CONGRATULATE you on passing the NCLEX, wish you the best with your new career, and welcome you to allnurses.com! Glad you are
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    The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh and the mom in labor who brought her other 6 kids with her, and no one to watch them, asking since we are nurses, aren't we qualified to
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    The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The boyfriend who had sex with his hours-recently-delivered girlfriend. And no, she did not look like she was enjoying it. That uncle of the lady in labor who showered with her during her labor...
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    Considering to apply for dialysis nurse position.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Steve123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Depends on the clinic. Where I work, dayshift is 0515 to 1400. Evenings 1345-2300, and we have a nocturnal shift as well, 7pm to 7am. Some clinics have open dayshift positions; ours does not. But even...
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    RNC Questions

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RN_BSN09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AWHONNs PERINATAL NURSING by Kathleen Rice-Simpson. It did it for me; got my RNC first attempt with
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    Cytotec and FHR...what would you do

    SmilingBluEyes replied to IDeliverRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NO I would not, at least not without checking with the MD. But, is it a prolonged accel or a sustained FHR above 160? That I cannot see without a strip. But if that is your baseline, NOPE I would not...
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    Apologies

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I fail to see how this thread has anything really to do with actual nursing-related material. I will say the OP has a flair for the
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    Unusual treatments

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Husband's Norwegian granny told me to wipe a stye in my eye with a cat's tail and it will be gone in less than a day. I thought she was nuts. BUT IT
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    Today, I am thankful for......

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am not 6 feet under. I am pretty dang healthy. I have an amazing husband and kids. I have a good job that pays the bills, even if it's not my "dream job". I have wits about me and a pretty good...
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    Sexy male scrubs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    SERIOUSLY????
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    Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    Turn off the TV. Read a book. That's
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    New nurse with severe anxiety

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kbowling's topic in General Nursing

    Please seek medical and therapeutic intervention. Your level of anxiety is bordering on pathology and needs professional assessment and treatment. I wish you the best. There is help out there, and...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Let me tell you a little story of myself. I joined allnurses.com LONG ago, like 13 years. I was super-duper addicted to this site and had 10s of thousands of posts---- (I am NOT exaggerating)----- in...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    I am mindful when I post. I am not gonna please everyone. I gave that up a long time ago. I don't go out of my way to offend anyone, but I also post what I mean to say. Directly and clearly and...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Some topics are hot-button issues by nature. When you entitle a post "you will probably hate me for this", it sets the tone. But what others say will go many directions. And it's fine by me if you...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    No one is "pro-rudeness", but there is no need for censorship. If ya don't like something I--- or anyone else---says, you have a few options. One would be to just ignore me, the other to block me. (I...
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    Has anyone else "sensed" when something was wrong with a patient?

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

    All the time. With experience, come "instincts" and I have had good ones through the years. Sometimes, it's not logical but you KNOW something is wrong or "off". Never ignore these instincts, follow...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Took the words out of my mouth. Waded through pages of stuff and it was your post, to me, that said it best. To the OP; it's not always about you. Move on if you are offended and report posts that are...
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    Death of a Dream

    SmilingBluEyes replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    The dream will only "die" if you let it. Life is choice. Make the choices that allow you to live the dream. Sacrifices, many. But in the end, no one makes the choice but
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    Recruiting and retaining nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NatalieN's topic in General Nursing

    Respect for my knowledge and experience would mean more than even a pay raise. SO LITTLE respect for
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    Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with most of what you say, but find it insulting that you think you are "more hireable" or "skilled" or "competitive" than I am. That is a huge assumption on your part and largely
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    Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't see any disrespect. People are debating, and yes, getting "lively", I fail to see out and out disrespect. I also agree, while there are new grads/nurses who want to work but cannot find work,...
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    Nursing Student : Back Injury

    SmilingBluEyes replied to meganec17's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your doctor. No one here can say for sure if it's right for you or not. If you are coming out of the gate with serious back issues, you will likely have real problems in clinicals in school....
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    What changes would you like to see from administration?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kbakrevs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am sorry you are turned off to message boards based on your experiences here. I do believe a lot of people came forward with earnest, well-thought replies to your original questions. I can't speak...
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    What changes would you like to see from administration?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kbakrevs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I mean no hostility. I was trying to explain why you are being received as you are. I mean no insult nor would ever presume to say you are not smart enough for administration. In fact, I wish you...