SmilingBluEyes

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

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    How many unvaccinated coworkers are you aware of?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have one right now who is absolutely freaking out at the prospect of getting the shot. She is *convinced* she will die of a blood clot. Seriously. Even though the statistics are so far against...
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    Where do you go when you don't trust official data sources?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 10GaugeNeedles's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Took the words out of my
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    Do you think you are a "hero"?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Eh nah. I don't think
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    Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to grammieRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't think anyone should yell at you (if that is what the all caps mean)---- but I understand where this doctor is coming from. I have doctors here begging staff to get vaccinated (not yelling)...
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    So, It's Come To This...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jedrnurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't work at the hospital. But a big news article and some friends who do verified what I am saying. It's been closed to new admissions for a while
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    So, It's Come To This...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jedrnurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Each place is different. My friends in Florida and the South are in crisis mode and have been for months. They do whine; I don't blame
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    So, It's Come To This...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jedrnurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    YOU can't guarantee squat! My local hospital is setting up beds in the freaking conference room for overflow. There are NO beds, no room for anyone! People are being shipped hours away for...
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    How many unvaccinated coworkers are you aware of?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    More than 50 percent but they are coming around and getting them cause they want/need to
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    Pity Party - US Hospitals Hit With Nurse Staffing Crisis Amid COVID

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JKL33's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes but imagine IF nurses WERE control. They would be treated decently at their home hospital and not be forced to travel to make good money. I know of two who did just that because their pay was so...
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    Pity Party - US Hospitals Hit With Nurse Staffing Crisis Amid COVID

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JKL33's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hard as hell for me to believe these execs have advanced degrees in business (because we sure as hell know they don't major in nursing or medicine). They must have slept through business classes...
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    Pity Party - US Hospitals Hit With Nurse Staffing Crisis Amid COVID

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JKL33's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One more thing: Nurses are NOT in control. If we were things would be vastly improved. Frustrated at the lack of a place at the table where decisions are made that directly affect our...
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    Pity Party - US Hospitals Hit With Nurse Staffing Crisis Amid COVID

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JKL33's topic in Disaster Preparation

    the ONLY people I have any empathy for are the staff (nurses/ancillary staff/housekeeping) overwhelmed and treated like crap. The rest can take a flying leap. Including said doctors who think we have...
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    Return to work

    SmilingBluEyes replied to moonrose2u's topic in General Nursing

    How old do YOU feel is too
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    Which position would be better?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm I would not work where doctors yelled at me. I have no tolerance for that crap. Always go where it's less
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    Advice please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NicKi0410's topic in General Nursing

    Of course the manager did not let them know. That would be admitting a failure on their part! Move on if this is what you
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    Unvaccinated: Indefensible

    SmilingBluEyes replied to guest1168940's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree but refuse to "get into it" with coworkers because I don't believe I will change their minds. If anything, they push back harder. I have to maintain a decent working relationship and...
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    The US is Officially Nuts: Judges now telling hospitals how to treat COVID patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Anonymous865's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I, too, have been in the unfortunate position of having to refuse orders that were unsafe and/or deadly. It's no small task to stand up and refuse. And in one case, the issue went to the Medical...
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    Pushed by quacks, use of Ivermectin is poisoning people

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursej22's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Peer - reviewed publication research? Or reading that which supports your views? Cause there is a huge
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    Was I in the Right Here?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    This patient is beyond annoying. He is
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    Was I in the Right Here?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    SOOOOOOO his acting out physically is not threatening. WOW. Would YOU walk in there when someone is behaving violently? I don't think so. And he was NOT DUE his pain meds anyhow! We do not reward...
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    Using Your Nursing Credentials to Validate Anti-Vaxxer Theories

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Helen Crump's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And just look where we are now. Great
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    Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    18 months later things look pretty bleak
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    Do you think you are a "hero"?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    NO! And I don't want to be. I don't have any desire to sacrifice mental and physical health and wellbeing for anyone, patients or employers. I am also a veteran; don't call me a hero for that...
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    Covid and Hospitals: How are things now?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CrunchRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And that's what my problem with this is. Other patients' needs are taking a backseat and that is complete crap (in my not-so-eloquently way of saying it). This is preventable. I will keep saying it...
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    Leaving Your Job Due to Mandate

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    CMS and Medicaid funding are