SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Solutions for Acutes?

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

    Not for me. Too many of my acquaintances have been worked to death and beyond in acutes. I for one, am SO over being on-call or having to work an unplanned 18 or more hour day to go home exhausted,...
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    My story:)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to linzipinzi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    WELCOME TO YOU and good luck in your
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    CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Because, just because someone has a preference one way or the other Seriously. Adds zero argument and is not a salient
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    Don't think my marriage will survive night shift

    SmilingBluEyes replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a bit deeper than the "night shift". You two have essential problems you need to work out that the shift work is only bringing to the surface. I suggest you two work out how to handle this and...
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    Too good for poo

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nursesmurf14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    care to explain,
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    CDC rec to counsel all males about benefits of circumcision

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Bimbo repellent??? SERIOUSLY? ....you lost all credibility
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    pregnant and thinking about resignation

    SmilingBluEyes replied to praise god's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have received more than enough advice and information. It's going to have to be up to YOU whether you want to reveal the reason for quitting is pregnancy. That is up to you. Wording...
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    What is the toughest question you have ever been asked by a patient?

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

    You know, I have come to think of it as a privilege to have patients and loved ones trust us so much with such huge, difficult questions. It reinforces in me to be very aware of the delicate trust we...
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    What is the toughest question you have ever been asked by a patient?

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

    One more from OB, an expectant mom, who was leaning toward adoption, but is possibly changing her mind, "Should I go through with it, or keep my baby?". Usually this is resolved long before they...
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    What is the toughest question you have ever been asked by a patient?

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

    Hardest one of MANY: "what's wrong with my baby, is he alive or not?"...asked by many an expectant mom, who came in for routine check-up or to the hospital, in labor------ only for us to find out the...
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    Abandoning family in the ED during the holidays

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

    YES THERE ARE. but they are too lazy, cheap, or careless to use
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    Abandoning family in the ED during the holidays

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

    they also do this when planning trips/vacations out of town...dump Granny and go to the Caymans.
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    Abandoning family in the ED during the holidays

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

    Hideous family members doing this....it's been a problem for time
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    Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hey just curious, what do you do from home, if I may ask???? Thank
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    Felt pretty proud of myself!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Emergency

    AWESOME...good
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    Do you believe that socioeconomics and educations are biggest factors?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    I think you have received a lot of helpful opinions and words. That people don't agree with you is expected on a public forum where free exchange of ideas is not only encouraged, but expected. You do...
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    Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What the commuter said----all the above and MORE. That poll does not begin to cover it, allowing us to select only ONE
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    Best lotion for dry hands?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Does anyone know if they still make Corn Huskers' lotion? I remember my mom using it on her dry feet and it worked so very
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    Best lotion for dry hands?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    PS: especially in winter, when dry skin is a real problem, a good idea is to put something like cocoa butter, Eucerin, Lubraderm, Aveeno or another really good moisturizer on your hands and feet...
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    Best lotion for dry hands?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    COCOA BUTTER. works like a charm and smells good without being
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    Has anyone mistaken you for a punching bag at work?

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

    There was a time when nurses had some respect from the patients; a time when no one in their right mind would consider threatening or harming a nurse. Nowadays, it seems to be the norm and expected...
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    Has anyone mistaken you for a punching bag at work?

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

    YES, right on. I would not stick around if being a "punching bag" was seen as part of my job description by management. I have only one body and I am not sacrificing my health, life and limb to...
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    Has anyone mistaken you for a punching bag at work?

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

    I think we need to differentiate between patients who are AWARE of what they are doing, and others who are either too sick or have dementia and do not. Not that being a punching bag is acceptable in...
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    how are men treated at your workplace?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to chillbrah's topic in Men in Nursing

    There is a male nurse where I work who is pretty much treated like a prince. He is indifferent to the point of being mean to patients. He does not do his job much of the time and no matter how many...
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    Has anyone mistaken you for a punching bag at work?

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

    No I am not anyone's punching bag. Anytime a patient or family gets disrespectful toward me or any of my technicians, I let them know pretty quickly that won't work. I keep calm and professional, no...