SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Nurses make more than median salary, so you should be grateful for what you earn?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pecantreechipmunk's topic in General Nursing

    I AM grateful. But that does not preclude my thinking I am worth a LOT MORE. I can have it both ways in that respect. I earned my way here after
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    I Think I'm Done With Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Why? Cause the poster did their time. I think you sound absolutely jealous here. No more than that. I am jealous myself, but won't judge the OP. I am not-so-patiently waiting for my time to retire...
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    Is Telemedicine In Primary Care Here to Stay?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sabrinaplatt's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We are stuck with it. I don't approve in my setting cause we have to stop what we do and take the Ipad to each patient to facilitate the telemedicine visit. It's OK when I am not super busy but when I...
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    Termination From Employer For Refusing EUV

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RaineyRN7's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not being snarky or judgmental. And I listen to the science, not the "mainstream" media for my decision-making. Just because one tells the truth does not make them snarky. Sorry you feel it does....
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    Valid Reasons To Not Get Vaccinated

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Same here; Drive up injections. MD and nurses available for anaphylaxis. We had to wait 20 minutes after shot in car to ensure we would be
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    Termination From Employer For Refusing EUV

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RaineyRN7's topic in Disaster Preparation

    All in all, they are well within their rights to fire you. God has nothing to do with it. You have retained the right not to receive the shot. Find another job. Bottom
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    Vaccinating Hospital Patients Before Discharge

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CaliRN2019's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Then I would consult with the doctor and get his/her advice on when it is appropriate, or not, to give this vaccine on discharge. Get orders to do so when
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    Valid Reasons To Not Get Vaccinated

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am sorry but I can't read that. What kind of events are being reported? Major? Minor? what are they?
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    Valid Reasons To Not Get Vaccinated

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jive turkey's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Citation/article please? Thank
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    Pyxis problems

    SmilingBluEyes replied to avergowven's topic in General Nursing

    Always--- always--- notify your nurse manager and pharmacy for any issues with Pyxis. I have seen people accused of stealing drugs when all t's were not crossed and I's
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    Termination From Employer For Refusing EUV

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RaineyRN7's topic in Disaster Preparation

    She’s working with immunocompromised patients. That’s what’s
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    Nurses: Respect or Money? What Matters Most?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Money talks. Money is respect in the corporate world, as we are in the corporate world. I refuse to choose between
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    I got a clinic job! Thank you for all the wonderful advice on here.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and best wishes; I hope it's what you hope for it to
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    Delta Variant as Contagious as Chicken Pox

    SmilingBluEyes posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well, that's eye-opening. Read in entirety: C.D.C. Internal Report Calls Delta Variant as Contagious as
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    When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nursing CE Central's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am glad it's so good for you. And I can't stomach a financial guy who himself admittedly filed bankruptcy (and we paid the cost) and pushes Christian religion down my throat. Let them eat...
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    Mask mandates are 'harassment,' Florida Dept. of Education says

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I'll tell ya what; nothing is more harassing than a disease that makes our children sick, or God forbid, kills them. MASK THEM UP. I just don't care about feelings on this. My grandkids deserve...
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    Mask mandates are 'harassment,' Florida Dept. of Education says

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Politicians and Administrators both need to have a level of empathy. But they don't and they make us
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    California 1st in nation to require vaccines for health care workers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Who's screaming at anyone? I am frustrated beyond belief not just for nursing but for those I love who can't get shots and are vulnerable. I lost a family member to this disease. I am sick and tired...
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    Mask mandates are 'harassment,' Florida Dept. of Education says

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    You qualified it
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    Feel Awful after 1st COVID Vaccination

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Glam03's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My sister had COVID, my aunt died of it. Both were very sick, way beyond which I wish to risk for my family and
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    Delta Variant as Contagious as Chicken Pox

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Agreed.
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    I'm Out... (Cue Mic Drop)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They don't care. But I do. My grandson is in the hospital right now and this worries me to
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    Feel Awful after 1st COVID Vaccination

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Glam03's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had a rough go with the 2nd vaccine. Tired/body aches and low grade temp. I will take this immune system reponse over actual COVID any day and twice on
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    Patient Refusing Unvaccinated RN

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Delia37's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I fail to see it appropriate to insert jokes in so serious a
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    I'm Out... (Cue Mic Drop)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My worry turns to non-COVID patients. Where do they fit in,