SmilingBluEyes

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

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    What changes would you like to see from administration?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kbakrevs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These darn schools need to STOP just sending people to allnurses.com or other such forums for answers and to do their homework for them. The schools should teach their students online forum etiquette...
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's not a matter of "hating on new grads". THIS guy is a problem. His attitude and behavior suck and he does not need to stay. He won't be any good to his patients/residents and certainly will be a...
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    IF you have any say in getting rid of him do it yesterday. It won't get better; that's my experience. He is a liability and WILL throw you and others "under the bus" any time and any place he can get...
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    What are my options?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to chloe247's topic in General Students

    AH but that is not how a public forum works. You put it out there, you get what you get and do not get to choose who replies or how. I would not go to Excelsior either. EXPEN$IVE. There are less...
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    Attention L&D and Postpartum RNs! I need your help with a quality improvement project!

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

    I would help you out, but I feel my input won't be useful. I work in a LDRP unit, not separated by L/D and PP. We are small unit with only about 70 del/month and no Level III NICU. Just level II SCN....
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    Patients family in the medical field

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gosh I am the opposite. When a patient myself, or have a loved one who is I tend to keep mum about being a nurse. I want the medical personnel caring for me or my loved one not to worry what I do or...
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    My patient died today

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. And it is a big loss. I lost my first patient as a student and can still see his face, 20 years later. HUGS to
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    When you are a nurse a while, a long while, like 10 or more years, get back to me. Education is HUGELY important but will NEVER EVER replace or make up for experience. I will take the BSN/ADN/LPN...
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    Day shift vs. night shift

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    Wow almost like a bait-and-switch. I am sorry about that. But like others stated, you may LIKE night shift. In a lot of hospitals and LTC, the people working nights are closer and tighter-knit. They...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I think an NP or PA with prior experience has instincts and intuition that direct-entry folks lack. Nothing makes up for lack of experience. That is partly why I won't go to an NP/PA who has no...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Jules, I like you more and more as I read your posts. Just wanted you to know.
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    How do I know their background? That sure isn't all that hard. I know who they are and what their background is. I chose my health care provider based on experience and background. I am lucky in that...
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    Day shift vs. night shift

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    I have read articles citing that people working long term NOC die sooner. I can see why. It's not natural for most of us to be up all night and try to sleep all day and many times when I was on NOC, I...
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    Does Death Have A Smell?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know cancer has a distinctive odor oftentimes, that I detect. And there must be something to it, because dogs can be trained to "sniff out cancer". I don't see much dying where I am cause I am not...
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    Day shift vs. night shift

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you are. Where I work, the dayshift is a team, we support each other and have each other's backs and work hard. our night shift, is more about being individual, doing their own thing...
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I do not like it and will NOT entrust my nor my family's health care to an NP without any nursing
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    Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. Just precepted one like this. Tried to tell the manager he was trouble, but she and others think he is "cute" and he IS smart. But he has already gotten himself in some hot water with his...
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    Who takes the med error hit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    THANK YOU. Why should anyone take a "hit"? It is just this thinking that causes problems when errors occur. We mean to LEARN From them, not be punitive. Or else, dishonesty is likely. I hate this...
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    Staying late, not getting paid.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ladylawless2317's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If I am working, I am on the clock. If something untoward happens to you or a patient, you not covered. Even if you have malpractice insurance, they likely will not cover you, being off the clock,...
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    How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

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

    nothing at
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    As a new nurse, how to I gain the trust of others?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to smithswife12's topic in General Nursing

    Be real. Be nice. Be honest. Be reliable. Be punctual. Be at work when scheduled unless REALLY sick. Be willing to learn and take criticism without falling apart. Be available to help others. Be...
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    Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP I know it's been said before, but needs repeating. Please, use more paragraphs when posting. I am trying hard to understand what you are posting and follow, but a continuous...
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    Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Love every word of this post,
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    Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Precepting new nurses is very hard. A preceptor is responsible for his or her own workload, and more importantly, the patients' wellbeing, while ensuring the novice nurse has the best possible...
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    Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, I want to say good on you, at least listening to what is said here and trying to take the advice in the spirit intended. I think you are going to go far with just a bit of introspection and a...