SmilingBluEyes

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

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    ready to quit school, almost

    SmilingBluEyes replied to catnip's topic in General Nursing

    Like llg so wisely said: go with the flow. same thing happened to me in school PLUS two of the instructors going for PhD so they were mean, tired and crabby as hell. Get used to it. Nursing is all...
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    Does your facility do VBAC's?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it's a shame also, so many hospitals disallow VBAC/TOLAC. We have had people drive several hours to ours because it does. But we can thank the insurance industry and the litigious society we...
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    Help I'm mobbed

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sonn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with those that urge you to document every detail. And if need be, seek counsel from EEO, HR or even a lawyer, if it's that bad. That is my best advice. Good luck and I am sorry for
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    CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's a profession for some. It need not be a calling to be a legitimate pursuit. But I am not the first to say this, am
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    How is this fair?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    Military here. Lived more than 1000-2000 mi from all our families for years and just learned I had to work around dh's schedule and deployments. Sitters? Ha every time we got to know some, they moved,...
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    NRP Classes

    SmilingBluEyes replied to USC2001's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AAP: NRP: Provider Resources: NRP Online Evaluation Overview there you go. BUT you still HAVE to do a megacode w/a certified instructor. No way around
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    Running into the room for every D-cel

    SmilingBluEyes replied to waterfall99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I bet you are. I would ot like working where you
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    Elective Primary C/S

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Gem97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you, Britney Spears.
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    Army, Air Force, Navy -What fits personality better?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Care&Joy's topic in Government, Military

    Best of luck with your decision process and future career
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    It's that time again! Working Christmas?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Working Christmas Eve night. Home by 0800 to open gifts w/kids. No complaints
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    Military/VA RN's - Please post experiences for Students

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    If you are in any component of the US military, you ARE deployable, unless you have a physical/medical
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    Which branch is better for nursing?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to M3olatomiwa's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with the poster who said, if you do not wish to be deployed, do not join the military. Once you raise that right hand and swear to defend and protect, AND obey all the orders of officers...
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    A legal question about charge nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Love2LaborRNC's topic in Legal

    This is a question most out of our league at this board. I guess it comes down to, do you wish to fight for your job and are you willing to go the long stretch? Other than that, you have a legal issue...
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    Does your facility do VBAC's?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We also pit VBAC patients who are not progressing. But we tend to use IUPC in all these cases as well, to be sure we are accurate in our
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    Confused in IA!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to booknut's topic in Ob/Gyn

    excellent posts here. Thank you for your help,
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    OB RN for 1 month and LOVING IT! :o)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just remember: 12 weeks is a very short orientation to OB for any new nurse. If you feel at all uncomfortable in your day to day work, PLEASE speak up and be very vocal about it. Don't be afraid to...
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    CNA's in OB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mistiffy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do not use CNAs just scrub techs. The RNs do CNA duties--the scrubs do just scrub in for csections and desk/paperwork. I have found this to be true in all the places I have worked. Only the really...
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    How do I decide on a specialty?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to purplegrape's topic in General Nursing

    You will probably find your niche during school or in the first years after it. Just be open to all the possiblities and good luck to
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    Racism: Expanding Compassion

    SmilingBluEyes replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Try to see them as human beings with the same color blood coursing through their veins, with the same basic needs you have. It's really that simple for
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    what did you do in your former life?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    active military, USAF for 10 years. Went back to get my degree on GI Bill. No looking
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    CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    DH is dear husband; or dang husband....case may
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    Does your facility do VBAC's?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    allowed..... If No hx of more than 1 previous c/s or classical internal incision (or unknown history/incision) Obstetrician and MDA must be in-house during entire active labor process of any VBAC...
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    should I mention this in an interview?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    You can always say you received excellent care from nurses in the past without getting into fine
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    How has nursing affected your marriage?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to feisty_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    It changed nothing. I have been a nurse 9 years; married 18. Maybe being military had something to do w/that. Our marriage has been strong thru a lot of things, including his being gone for a...
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    cover gowns

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tammki5g's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We wear unit-issued scrubs that we also use in the