SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Don't yell at co-workers in front of people

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

    I made a mistake once not long ago, no harm to the patient. My supervisor ripped me apart in front of coworkers, our secretaries and even some patients, to the extent that the patients asked if I was...
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    Who punches a cancer patient?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I cannot believe ANYONE should be blaming the victim here. What is wrong with people? The guy was victimized and that is the story. There is NO justification for this, no rationalizing it. It's plain...
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    The "politics" of tattling.

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

    "who am I"? A nurse who smells something very fishy and it's not the cafeteria's weekly salmon; that's
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    What is My Family Thinking?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Another nod to the self-sacrificing, Mother Theresa, Martyr Mary "civilian" view of nursing. You just say "no" and enjoy the day your way. MAYBE just MAYBE they can plan a picnic at the nursing...
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    Afraid of loosing my job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    Why should anyone have to pretend? Develop a TRUE and SINCERE interest in others, appreciate their diverse talents and be real. That is what it takes. And while many of us MAY be "smarter" or of...
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    Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    I feel I DO live in luxury. Compared to so many others,that is. I live in a decent sized 2500sq foot 3 bedroom home, drive a decent car and have plenty for necessities. I will NOT buy a home that is...
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    Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    YEP
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    Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we
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    Would You Be Willing to do This?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    PS: GOOD ON YOU finding another position. I think acutes is crazy and I would love my mind there, never knowing for sure how long my day would be. It IS very dangerous to work 17 or more hours, no...
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    Would You Be Willing to do This?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would NOT "do this" as you put it. This is why I have no plans to be an acute dialysis nurse. Because that is exactly what happens on a regular basis, to the nurses I know who do
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    Does it ever get better?

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

    Your answer is yes and no, to "does it ever get better"? NO, It does not if you do not make changes, whether they be career path or job changes or just move on from nursing. Conversely, YES it does...
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    Ebola in Texas

    SmilingBluEyes posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Confirmed, a case in Texas. [h=1][/h]
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    Working as a CNA while pregnant...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to R-Will's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! I am sorry you are feeling so lousy but as said, you need to talk to your doctor about getting some Zofran or something for the nausea. I managed by taking zofran and using ginger ale...
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    "Diverting" medications

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KJoRN81's topic in Patient Medications

    details? or are you just
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    hated by medical director.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gfauker1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am curious as to why your manager is your friend. A real boundary problem there. I also would say it's up to you to stick it out or not. I po'd our medical director a couple of times when I started...
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    Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Don't eat where ya poop. that is to say, don't date coworkers. It rarely works out and is awkward for
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    Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Red Kryptonite: Do not put words in my mouth, please. I did say asking for family help should come first, before attempting "crowd funding". The current trend to get total strangers to pay for life...
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    pt received the wrong blood

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    this screams SYSTEM breakdown as well as nursing error. I am sure the investigation will include what in the "system" went wrong that allowed such a potentially deadly error to be made in the first...
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    Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Well said,
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    Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Red Kryptonite: I had daycare expenses when I went to nursing school, too. They ate up quite a bit of the budget but I dealt with it. I guess, because, it was not up to OTHER people to pay expenses I...
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    Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    All of these responses reaffirmed my "nay" response. I am NOT funding your: vacation your hobbies your retirement schooling/degree pursuit your ridiculously-expensive wedding. your follies GET a JOB...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    Maybe various reasons for hyperglycemia, but diabetics should always be in the habit of eating well and snacking in between meals. This is basic; it is Diabetes 101. And I am NOT "making fun" of...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    Are we talking about feeding people in the ED? If they are sick enough to be there, then unless and until they are assessed, they need to be kept NPO. If on the floor, I agree, they need to eat, and...
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    Correct lab values for NCLEX?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tnmatt76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Got a Fischbach manual? that is where I would
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    First week of work down as a GN and I am struggling!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 1Jessie86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    EVERY new job is a STEEP learning curve for a graduate nurse. I recommend you relax about the process and just learn and ask questions as needed. GO EASY ON YOURSELF or your frustration will get you...