SmilingBluEyes

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

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    curious about length of orientation to labor and delivery

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tntblonde's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The bottom line is this: If you are extremely uncomfortable--- (everyone is a bit nervous no matter what)----at the end of orientation make NO secret of it and ask for more time. IF they say no, then...
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    Question about med surg to OB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mayaquice's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You can do anything you put your mind to, and work hard enough to make happen! Good
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    My poor co-worker!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One more thing: If you have a union, tell her to contact her rep
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    My poor co-worker!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Agree 100% with the above post. WRONG WRONG
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    curious about length of orientation to labor and delivery

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tntblonde's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You bring excellent knowledge and experience to the table and will make an amazing addition to the L/D unit. I still say, though, as a new nurse, no less than 3-6 months' fulltime orientation is...
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree that generalizations are not good....but we can all try to read what the posts are saying and not look for offense, too. Let's try to learn from each
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    Sleeping on The Job?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pam78's topic in General Nursing

    On 12 hour long nightshifts, I hate to admit, being guilty of this very thing. I never did drugs nor did anything to "bring it on" but was just exhausted, period. I think you have done enough; calling...
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    The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    SmilingBluEyes replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. I realize this post is not new, but I would love to hear how you are coping
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    Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Please, keep focus on topic and not on attacking each other. Thanks for
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    Does taking Sudafed show positive for meth?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PattonD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have never seen it. And I agree, you cannot generalize meth users. I have seen some very "clean" soccer moms who woooops, used a little meth. It's all over the place, sadly. I would like to see...
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    Tips for New Grad Male Nurse Transitioning

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Dayray, I cant' tell you how good it is to see you here posting. Hope you are
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    Tips for New Grad Male Nurse Transitioning

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of the best nurses on my unit happens to be male. He just rocks. Do not let others make you think otherwise. Men DO belong in OB if that is their
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    curious about length of orientation to labor and delivery

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tntblonde's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your Chief of Staff is darn right-----longer is much better. Sadly, new nurses are being done grave disservice getting less. And they have no idea if they are new---and no means to protest. It cheats...
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    curious about length of orientation to labor and delivery

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tntblonde's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Look for a place that offers no less than 6 months, if possible. Anyone new to nursing should get no less. If you are an experienced nurse from another specialty, 3 months is
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    Any chance of an ADN going straight into L&D upon graduation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to purpledragon's topic in Ob/Gyn

    welcome to
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    Any chance of an ADN going straight into L&D upon graduation?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to purpledragon's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ABSOLUTELY. I did
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    Home birth vs. hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rnmi2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A countercultural change in society is the only cure to those ills.
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    Universal coverage for pregnant women and children = 9 days of DOD spending

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Please, try to keep posts focused on the topic and not each other. Hot topic of debate; political lines are clearly demarkated here. Let's just try to keep our cool while we debate these things!...
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    Patient ghost visit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to yankeesrule's topic in General Nursing

    NO you are NOT out of your mind and I believe ANYTHING is possible. Maybe, with time, will come clarity and you will decide what this event means/meant to you. But it would depend a lot on your...
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    A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i ask we keep the posts on-topic and refrain from personal attacks against other members. please, keep this hot topic from descending into flames, or the thread will have to be closed.
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    unsure what to think

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jandb917's topic in General Nursing

    i would like to know in what context you are asking these questions? is this due to professional concern/interest or personal? if this remains unclear, the thread may be closed as we do not give...
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    Baby went bad

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursejohio's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What you said in your initial post is not inappropriate. I was just cautioning against saying too much in great detail. Like I said, my heart goes out to you. I know pretty well what you must be...
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    Nurse initiated SVE

    SmilingBluEyes replied to canoehead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What a pickle. I am sorry I have no real solutions
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    Nurse initiated SVE

    SmilingBluEyes replied to canoehead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would bring this issue to the manager and the chief of staff, were it me. This person sounds
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    "The last place I worked, we did things differently!" (and correctly)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    The rural hospital at which I was employed was not backwoods, either,