SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Waiting for a call!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Jody, see my PM to you. Hope it
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    Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Keep opinions focused on the subject, and not one another
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rationalizing the wrongs is not the same as using cliches. I am sorry you are not understanding and taking what you can from all these folks trying to help you. Good
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    No more VBACs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anyone who has really read my posts knows how I feel about VBAC (supportive, in case it was missed). But we cannot ignore the risks any hospital and physician or midwife (and yes, L/D nurse)---...
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    LPN's Are Lower Class People?????

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Direct attacks against other posters will not be tolerated. Keep the focus on the subject not other posters. Review the Terms of Service (to which YOU agreed upon sign--up for membership) if you have...
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    No Accels

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    *blushing* thank you. I appreciate your kind
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    No Accels

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree pitocin management (as labor management) is a fine art as well as a science. Knowing the mother, watching the fetus and maternal responses to what we do---- and knowing position of fetus all...
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One way to do away with excuses not to do weekends and holidays is to keep track. EVERYONE senior or not, does have to take turns doing holidays and weekends where I work. And it's fair and nobody...
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    No more VBACs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you Arwen EXACTLY what I
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can't nor will ever believe home birthing is a form of child abuse. I think that is
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    No more VBACs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, there are risks to surgery. But you have to convince people that risks inherent in undergoing VBAC are worth it. And increasing numbers say "no" . This is the way it is. I would love to see...
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I guess I have a thick skin. I don't see this as abuse so much as maybe a bit of witchiness (with a B). Like I said, thicker skin, strong self-assertion and a sense of humor will get a person far in...
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    No more VBACs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 33-weeker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well I am sorry but we cannot just ignore risks, either.....10 pounders CAN end up in terrible dystocias and with CP (or worse) resulting. Uteri do rupture in rare cases and babies can die. In a...
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great post
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

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    Why do nurses eat their young?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree. I wish the OP good luck. But then, we make a lot of our own, and you sound prepared to do that. I hope it all works
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    AA hair care racist?

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

    Two threads with same subject matter merged for clarity and flow.
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    Tips for looking more professional

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    You could go to a high-end salon for make up tips. Tell the specialist how you want to look (professional) and you want it to compliment your natural features, not cover them up. And no, that would...
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    Tips for looking more professional

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I am not cutting my hair, either. Long, (about 2 inches from my waist), curly and red, I put it up at work. (think Melina Kanakaredes, except for red, not dark brown). I don't look unprofessional...
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    Tips for looking more professional

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    I would be telling them why they would not get my business nor would I have a nice thing to say about them to my friends. THAT is HORRIBLE. I have never encountered this at our Macy's but if I did,...
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    Tips for looking more professional

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    At work/in the hospital: No chewing/popping gum PLEASE!!!! If you have to,get rid of the gum if you can't have it inconspicuously. Make up, if used, conservative please! Try make sure uniforms you do...
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    Thanks, nurses!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your ordeal, but gratified to read your experience with nurses was positive for you and your daughter. I hope she recovers completely and good luck to you in your future career...
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    "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Anytime (and it's been rare) I felt the need to cry, I saved it for when I could be alone. Other than that, I coped. I wish others would do the same. Being geniune is one thing, manipulative, I do not...
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    Why do nurses eat their young?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Having a military background, I can say with complete confidence and conviction, it's not just women "eating" their young. I worked in a jet engine repair shop with about 150 men (and only 3 other...
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Like I said before, I am for choice of the birth venue and coping techniques/methods. The hospital can be a horrible place to have a baby for many people! HOWEVER: I also am all for people...