SmilingBluEyes

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

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    How helpful/important is it to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ReadyToListen's topic in General Students

    SOME nursing programs require it. It is valuable experience. Check and see if it's required; if so, you may as well start
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

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

    I agree; do a search. Also while you are at, learn about nurses who "eat their old". Cause there is more and more of that under the guise of claiming "bullying" when a new nurse is corrected even in...
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    Have you noticed...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to joe_mulligan88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Before you throw stones, make darn sure you are not in the proverbial glass house. Looking for trouble? YOU WILL FIND IT. You can control ONE major factor: YOUR
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    New nurse and feeling discouraged by older nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to x28y31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    PS: get over the ageism fast or you will have problems. The "old" nurses, needing to work because retirement plans have been virtually torn apart, in many cases, are NOT going ANYWHERE any time soon,...
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    New nurse and feeling discouraged by older nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to x28y31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have all been there as new nurses and learned lessons the hard way. I started out in a very catty OB department and it was hard at first, very hard. I am pretty sure they were whispering about me,...
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    How do you treat your nursing students?

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

    Ummmm nursing students are there to learn. Having them "gofer" for a busy RN is not among them. I take them with me to do all I do, observe what I do, and if legal/able, having them do it WITH ME,...
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    Smelling like smoke

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jojo489's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Google air purifiers. They are not cheap but the GOOD ones work. Best of luck and CONGRATULATIONS ON QUITTING SMOKING. That is amazing, so proud of
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    SCARED-stopping meds that make me a good RN

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cassidyshea's topic in General Nursing

    Please take this to your medical care team. This is NOT the place to get answers for your medical situation. Best wishes and
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    dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RN yogi's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    One more thing, I may have missed that part about techs making clinical decisions. OP, it would be so helpful if you would break down your post into easier to read paragraphs. Just an observation. I...
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    dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RN yogi's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Where I work, technicians are pretty darn good at initial vital signs and knowing when to bring up to us a potential instability of a patient. They do not make the clinical decision as to whether a...
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    Which unit would be good for a RN with ADHD-inattentive to work on?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe. But maybe also, you don't like the answers you are receiving, either, and feeling defensive. You asked, so I am answering. If you don't want to hear certain answers, don't ask such questions...
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    Which unit would be good for a RN with ADHD-inattentive to work on?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in Nursing Career

    You are being defensive. I was saying that would be my advice as a nurse. Whether you have problems or not, if you are not able to concentrate and stay on task, nursing will be a tough row to hoe....
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    Which unit would be good for a RN with ADHD-inattentive to work on?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, I have ADHD and found the original reply right on. Bottom line if you have ADHD/ADD AND have aspirations to be a nurse: Get it under control or you will have problems in ANY area of
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    Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't think anyone here disputes
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    dialysis nursing...i want to run fast and far away

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RN yogi's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Being oriented by a tech is NOT abnormal nor wrong. It's how it's done where I work. We spend several weeks learning the teching side of things, with a preceptor technician. THEN we go to RN classes...
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    Do you mix your own pit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mixing pit on the L/D unit where I worked was abolished years ago. The pharmacy mixes it all and brings it
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    My husband is in nursing school

    SmilingBluEyes replied to graphicdesigner22's topic in Men in Nursing

    A solid marriage is a partnership, where neither spouse feels threatened by the other's friendships outside the marriage. That means, you are AN EQUAL partner and have a right to your say. He also has...
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    What's your go to outfit after work?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    sweats. Or
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    Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    OH thank goodness for new nurses. Seriously. When mentoring or precepting them, it forces me to take a 2nd, 3rd and 4th look at my own practices and brush up on policy/procedure and education. I learn...
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    Dealing with Gossip

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pppp87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ALSO if it is harming your morale, you can always discuss with the manager and it may be a "hostile work environment" which is a hot topic these days. MOST workplaces and managers will do ANYTHING to...
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    Dealing with Gossip

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pppp87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's everywhere. Confront if you must, ignore is a must. Seriously. Do not let it get to you. I am so sorry this is happening. As long as you know you are doing the right things; keep pressing
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    Can job termination occur if nurses do not get the flu shot and refuse to wear a mask

    SmilingBluEyes replied to helen2346's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You are given a choice to A: get the flu shot/flu-mist , or: B: wear a mask during flu season. So, based on this the company can say (as mine does): "You DO have a choice per company policy worded...
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    Newbies Who Want to Pay ZERO Dues Schedule-Wise

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

    To the posters who say inexperienced nurses may be "worth more", well, that is very rare, like one in 1000s. Most new nurses' lack of experience and "instinct" makes it nearly impossible to be...
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    why do nurses gossip and belittle eachother?

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

    I have found many nurses to be the most passive-aggressive people I have ever met. I think often, the job gets to us, the stress and all, and some of us "fight back" the only way we think we can, by...
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    I feel like I'm never going to get good at IVs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    It takes many years of solid practice before being "good at IV's". Don't be discouraged. Even after years, I still can be hit or miss. Keep chugging along, trying to get IVs in the difficult...