SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Do hospitals allow nurses to wear their own respirators of choice?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kara638's topic in General Nursing

    Most people have to wear what is provided by employer. I guess it would be best for the OP to figure out where they might work and see if wearing one's PPE is allowed. I have never worked any place it...
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    I’m tired of being a bedside nurse...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Obsessedrn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree; try long term care management. Our LTCs here are often seeking managers. It's a
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    What I Hate About Nursing In 2021

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    yes they are. We are boiling all the time. and no fans allowed either per the state.
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    New job in Dialysis!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Yellownurse15's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I could not work in acutes where I am at. It's very often you work your 12 hours and they have two ESRD patients in the ER being admitted for any number of problems, and needing emergent dialysis. So...
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    Nursing Profession Reputation

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LasercopyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    My self-esteem is not wrapped up in my nursing role. If it were, I would be hospitalized.
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    Sneaky Administration

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    CLEARLY we are overstaffed in the
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    Future Nurse with a Purpose

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nursing_Student's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a future nurse, you may not have the title of "nurse" in your user name. It violates TOS. Just wanted you to know that
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    Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people have shown what there is to lose. It's OK to be "negative" if someone is real. It's better yet if positive remarks that are honest, can be made as well. But I have lost a lot...
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    Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Many feel called to the profession. I hate to say it, but some of them are the first to experience moral
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    When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

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

    Also I really hate the term "burn out". We are in moral
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    When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

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

    There is no shortage of people who are nurses. The above spelled it out well. People are sick of the crap being dished out and the stagnant pay. New nurses are not hanging around to take it for...
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    Future Nurse with a Purpose

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nursing_Student's topic in General Nursing

    Over-regulation and an increasingly hostile patient population in addition to the above post have taken the wind out of my sails. What area of nursing do you work in,
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    Fast-Food Ads Target Minority Youth

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    And another problems is economically-disadvantaged people often live in "food deserts" where there are few grocery stores. Most of the stores they have are full of junk food and cigarettes and...
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    Fast-Food Ads Target Minority Youth

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to say thank you for the informative
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    Fast-Food Ads Target Minority Youth

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I think we better tackle this problem in the schools. I made my kids' lunches as all they had to offer was absolutely JUNK in the school
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    RN a refresher course for inactive license in NJ

    SmilingBluEyes replied to drcricket's topic in General Nursing

    Can you contact the NJ board of nursing and ask them? I would think this is a fairly common
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    Silverbells, I saw this and thought of you

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Truer words never
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    Help - “New” grad working in dialysis with crazy hours

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CN101's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I can't say this is the norm for dialysis clinics in my area. We have floats and travelers to fill in. This is unsafe. Maybe apply elsewhere? I wish you well,
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    Thinking of quitting CNA Job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FutureMaleNurse9722's topic in General Nursing

    You did nothing wrong. From what I read, you requested it off, and they approved. Is it in writing? Still think this is not the place for
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    Can I use my california NCLEX result(passed)taken 2008 to apply to another state?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to daisereh bulilan's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome. Good luck to you! ^meant "courses" not coorifices. Clearly I was not paying attention. I wish you the best
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    Second career nurse? Accelerated BSN. Need advice.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lawlipop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do NOT get that degree in a private/for-profit school. And make darn sure they are accredited or else you will regret later! You won't be able to easily get your master's or beyond if not accredited....
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    New Grad Job Searching without Referrals?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NewbieNurseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was going to suggest this. It's how I got my job as a new grad (well before I
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    New BSN grad & wanting to move to another compact state

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Easy Peezie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If both states are compact, then you should apply and secure the upgraded license now. Make sure this would work. Otherwise, get the Arizona license as soon as you can. Good luck. I live in...
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    help understanding offers etc

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Born2ServeNProtect's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would want to know also, is there a contract/requirement to stay a certain amount time? Because if this does not work out, you want the flexibility to find another position, not paying back any...
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    Thinking of quitting CNA Job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FutureMaleNurse9722's topic in General Nursing

    But they have played you already. They tried to push you into coming in already. This does not bode well for your future there. I would not want to work where mind games are played with