SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Being an individual

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Circulate's topic in Men in Nursing

    You can find a job in a place where there is no scrubs-related dress code. Other than that, I like to wear really brightly colored shoes and socks---the patients (many of whom have poor vision) love...
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    What are my rights against those who eat their young?

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

    I wish all managers did, but few do, obviously. Some environments are just toxic. Not much to be done except work with HR or leave. That is why I posted all those threads. A whole lot of people said...
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    What are my rights against those who eat their young?

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

    And, reading your post as I did, I determined you may be in a toxic work environment; here are threads covering that, too: https://allnurses.com/nurse-colleague-patient/leaving-a-toxic-837500.html...
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    What are my rights against those who eat their young?

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

    I am sorry this is happening to you. There are Lots and lots of threads on the subject. Remember, when you sign up for this site, you are told how to do a search. NETY, (nurses eating their young) is...
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    Nurses as Costs for Hospitals

    SmilingBluEyes replied to advor's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And dialysis and other nurses have different skill sets, but that damn sure does not make us worth less than the critical care nurse. No area of nursing is "easy", and I speak for OB, GYN, float pool...
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    Got dumped on by snow and nurse manager

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JenERally's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The way I see it, I would "let it go" if I were reimbursed my 200.00 and the manager at least understood the inconvenience of the
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    Being Bullied

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

    Here are some threads that have covered this much-discussed subject. I saved you some legwork. https://allnurses.com/nurse-colleague-patient/bullied-nurse-i-924024.html...
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    Being Bullied

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

    Sounds like this thread is going down the toilet fast. That zinger in the first response is meant to provoke. I would ignore it and just learn what bullying is and what it isn't. OP, you can do a...
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    What to do when your manager is the bully.....

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

    I too, know of an EAP breech that caused the employee harm/trouble. Won't get specific, but believe it; it happens. I will NOT use EAP for my problems. I will seek independent counseling if
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    If people make me feel bad, I've been bullied

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

    I do not believe bullying is always what the (possibly bullied) says it is. Some people are too damned thin-skinned in order to function normally and others look for anything or anyone on whom they...
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    The HARD Truth for most nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The "hard" truth for you, may mean, nursing is simply not for you. Doesn't make you a bad person, but you have to ask yourself WHY you chose a career where intimate care of human beings is involved....
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    Missing narcotics

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Erica1088's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ............and If I were you, I would not post any other information here. Yes this a somewhat "anonymous" board, but you would be surprised how easily people can figure out who you
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    Missing narcotics

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Erica1088's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you have malpractice insurance, time to get contact your insurer, get help finding a lawyer who specializes in such cases, and get legal advice. If you do not, time to get legal advice and be...
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    What is it with nurses showing up late!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/regarding-chronic-tardiness-974433.html Most recent thread. People are late for a lot of reasons, cultural considerations, ADHD and not being able to...
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    What is it with nurses showing up late!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    This one's been done before. Check out this thread: https://allnurses.com/nursing-and-professionalism/chronic-tardiness-40481.html Excuses
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    Dialysis I want OUT

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

    You're either in the wrong clinic or shift. I work days in a clinic and we are ALL team players. I love my
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    Rinse back amount

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ChicagoRN84's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    300ml rinseback figured into total UF goal. I work for
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    There is always the "unsubscribe" option. Meantime, others are enjoying
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    PREACH IT SISTER. Same where I work. The preggo's can't lift or do a lot of things. The oldies get to pull that weight because there is no one else to do so. Being senior anywhere I worked did not get...
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    Have you ever disliked a nursing job so much that you quit without notice?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Those who say "never", well ya know, "never say never". If things are bad enough, leaving w/o notice is self-preserving and
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    Have you ever disliked a nursing job so much that you quit without notice?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, when I realized that there was an agency nurse who was working nights and clearly stealing narcotics right and left. So many of us reported him, but nothing was ever done. Then, one day on my...
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    Carrying insurance

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AngelaHarvey's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to hear from those who choose not to carry their own malpractice insurance: Why do you not? Surely, you have your reasons. Seriously, I want to know what they are. Thank
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    FLAME ON!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Moderation on this board has always been somewhat heavy-handed compared to others I have frequented. I was a mod for a short time here, and was HORRIBLY guilty myself (of heavy-handedness). I...
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    Per diem ..maternity leave?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to add: CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes for a healthy, joyful pregnancy and birth experience. Really, that will be your NUMBER ONE job for the rest of your life; being a parent. Nothing...
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    My grandfather was a perfect example of "not being the norm". He retired from 45 years of faithful employment with the railroad. He had a sweet lifetime retirement "golden parachute" and never needed...