SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Black Humour

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    Anyone else notice, bad things happen in 3's often? (superstitious stuff). Well in dialysis, our patients do die. Many are in the stages, but hang on for a long time. But when 1 dies, we wait for...
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    Black Humour

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    When working in the hospital, after tough nights, dayshift would come on for report and ask how the patients were. My reply: "In bed, NOT dead". Deadpan
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    Charge nurse/ years of experience

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Nurse Management

    Depends on the nurse. Some people are excellent and ready after a year or so> Some nurses will always do poorly in such a position, due to inability to see the big picture and communicate...
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    I need to know the starting pay

    SmilingBluEyes replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what I was saying. It's not a waste of time, but time well-spent, especially if one figures out that it's a place that for no price, would they ever
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    FEEL BETTER, dear
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Why,the poop pot, of course. I have been at allnurses on and off for like 13 years. I used to get all stirred/fired up by posters out to "get our goat". I have since grown older, but less patient with...
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Realizing life is short, certain pot-stirrers just get the old "iggy" from me. It's so simple and relaxed that
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    But you're a nurse, you could've done this....

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

    It's inappropriate to act as a practicing nurse for our loved ones. I would have been polite but direct, like the poster said above me. "Yes I am a nurse, but in this case, today, I am a MOM, not a...
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    An Idea Whose Time has Long Come: EMPLOYEE satisfaction scoring?

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

    Perhaps it's time to rate MANAGEMENT and ADMINISTRATION and our satisfaction or lack thereof? And whoever designs the surveys, would be nice if they had a master's degree or higher, and experience...
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    An Idea Whose Time has Long Come: EMPLOYEE satisfaction scoring?

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

    AWESOME. THIS is what is supposed to
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    FLAME ON!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is the wrong
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Believe it or not I change many specifics, but keep the story true, so no one name comes to mind for
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    duplicate
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    I need to know the starting pay

    SmilingBluEyes replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is true: some people will be offered more than others, based on experience. You can get a ball park if you ask the HR department about pay/benefits. But the real "OFFER" comes AFTER the interview....
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    New Grad interview: Tell me about yourself - What do I say?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Coumarin's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would also add, that you do your homework. Understand the company/corporation you are seeking to work with. Understand a bit about the position and have answers as to how your being there is of...
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    An Idea Whose Time has Long Come: EMPLOYEE satisfaction scoring?

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

    I have always worked harder and tried more when I knew the person/s I serve appreciate me. I hate like hell, to let a doctor or supervisor down, who has faith in me and backs me when needed. I want...
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    I need to know the starting pay

    SmilingBluEyes replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    But as mentioned before, pay and benefits are often discussed in the HR setting, not in the interview. If one were really curious, I am sure he/she could contact the HR department where the job is...
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    IF they did, it would be a good reality
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    Telling the truth on a peer evaluation for a group project?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Students

    My experience with group projects and studying has always sucked. I hate doing them for the same reasons. The slackers expect the rest of us to do all the work and then expect to be given credit. I...
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    An Idea Whose Time has Long Come: EMPLOYEE satisfaction scoring?

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

    And don't get me started on "scripts" and play-acting to fool our "customers". They are not fooled. The only "fool" perceived is the one without an original line/thought and acts like an automaton in...
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    An Idea Whose Time has Long Come: EMPLOYEE satisfaction scoring?

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

    VERY interesting. I think a good employer ought spend at least as much time and energy trying to keep satisfied, motivated employees, as they want to keep their "customers". Employees who are...
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    I need to know the starting pay

    SmilingBluEyes replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Pay may not be the be-all, end-all. Remember THEY are investing valuable time, having you shadow there. Consider that. It's not a waste of your time to figure out if you will be a good fit and if the...
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    OH BUT that would be "eating my young" and "bullying" I am
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    With fava beans and good
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    Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It just seems a lot of nurse-wanna-bees and new grads don't realize what they have in store in any area of patient care. It's hard, thankless, back-breaking work period. And even IF we do have aides...