SmilingBluEyes

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

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    LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's not abandonment. And you would do well to QUIT THIS DUMP *before* they fire
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    Fired

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RadNur747's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry. You have received excellent words of support and advice to which I can add little. I just want to say I am so sorry and I hope you can get past this and find your way. You will....just...
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    Abuse swept under the rug

    SmilingBluEyes replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would look up (google) your state health department website. There, you will find the means to make out a written report, or a number to call to lodge complaints. Be sure to be specific with...
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    period during pregnancy?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ms.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It IS possible, although rare. I have met quite a few women who experienced monthly bleeding like a period throughout their pregnancies. I suppose ANYthing is
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    A Word To The Wise.........

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

    Someone hit on it already. The more you engage, the worse it will get. If you are frustrated by the OP, my best advice is to ignore him. At some point their steam will run out and you will save...
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    LTC lack of reporting

    SmilingBluEyes replied to smorgan1228's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds like the writing is on the wall. Put up with status quo or leave. I am sorry this is
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    Not a Nurse???

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

    I am sorry but I don't really appreciate threads like this at all. They really have nothing to do with dialysis nursing, but rants about things we cannot fix or advise on. Perhaps a blog would be a...
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    Why Do Not More Clinics Push Home Dialysis?

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

    I think we covered "why" already in several posts. Most of our patients prefer IN-CENTER dialysis. Again, if they choose not, despite being educated, what would you have us do? We even go as far as...
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    Why Do Not More Clinics Push Home Dialysis?

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

    The gov't needs to mind its own business, but as long as big payouts for Medicare are involved, you can bet your last dollar it won't happen. That is the real reason home hemo/PD are "the wave of the...
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    RN-MSN at WGU... Help!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LuckyRN23's topic in Western Governors University

    I find it very interesting that someone says "go somewhere else" without a word to support that piece of advice. Actually, such posts are like drive-by's. At least support such an opinion, as some...
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    Why Do Not More Clinics Push Home Dialysis?

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

    You can lead a horse to water............................. For the record: We educate every single new patient that comes in, plus re-assess their interest every year on their annual interdisciplinary...
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    Why do people don't like it when we send resident out?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ChampRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did the right thing>follow your gut, not "old" nurses' reactions. You did right by your resident; feel good about
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    NEW ADON

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Makama1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh---- and you better grow a really thick skin. Letting petty concerns such as who is saying what about you, you have let all that go. You will be too busy serving many masters to bother with all...
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    NEW ADON

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Makama1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Too much, too soon. Not even a year's experience. I would strongly advise you turn to your most experienced LPN/RNs, as well as CNA's (they are invaluable and know the residents imtimately)--- and...
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    Why is LTC so hated

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One more thing: the pay was horrible. Worked harder and with so much heart to get 18.00 an hour, compared to 40.00 plus in the hospital. It's as if nurses/staff at LTC are not worth much, which is...
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    Why is LTC so hated

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Having worked LTC, the main reason I can think of why it's "so hated" is because the nurse-resident ratios are ridiculous and unmanageable. LTCs are all for-profit businesses and they cut staffing to...
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    Quit my first nursing home after 1 day!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Trixyp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh and as suggested, call the state, NOW. Report these unsafe conditions. Both residents and staff are at a great
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    Quit my first nursing home after 1 day!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Trixyp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did the right thing to walk away. Your license was literally dangling over the flames of
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    Mom jailed for refusing to feed her infant proper formula

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNIBCLC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Education is key. She must learn that depriving the baby of formula or breastmilk will kill him. Once that is documented, if she complies, no problem. If not, then the kid should be removed from her...
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    Intrusiveness and unwanted touching of pregnant bellies

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh and just do not share what you don't want others to know. That, too, is very
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    Intrusiveness and unwanted touching of pregnant bellies

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just ask that they not do that. It's that simple. No one means offense or harm; they are just not thinking. It's easy enough to ask they not touch your
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    New Grad going to L&D. Advice?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pvnurse2014's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You have received wonderful advice. Keep your mind open, take every learning opportunity and get feedback often from your preceptor how you are doing. I just want to you wish the very best. Happy for...
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    Evidence-Based Practice by Nurses for Nurses: Encouraging Waiting Spontaneous Labor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AHRQ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    PS I truly admire Daniel Murphy's decision to step up to the plate from the get-go by insisting on time with his wife/child during such an important occasion (that would be birth). GOOD FOR HIM. HE is...
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    Evidence-Based Practice by Nurses for Nurses: Encouraging Waiting Spontaneous Labor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AHRQ's topic in Ob/Gyn

    BOOMER ESIASON? We are supposed to take our cue from people like him? Don't think so. I hate when misinformed celebs make medical statements, anyhow. They have the right to spew their silliness, but...
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    Lactation consultant + CNA

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Shrubpuff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't bother with a CNA; it won't do anything to help you. As the others suggested, go to the website and learn what you need to become an LC. And they are right; if you plan to work in a hospital,...