SmilingBluEyes

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

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    DIALYSIS VS MED/SURG

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TrAuMaRN86's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you. It's true, dialysis does not kill the patient (if done safely), it's all the comorbidities that do. We have to have a broad knowledge of many disease processes and lab interpretation, as...
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    Starting dialysis charge nursing, already feel like I'm drowning

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

    Agreed far from perfect. But my friends at Davita describe nightmare charting there. I will take our imperfect system over that
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    Advancement and certifications in Dialysis nursing

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

    Yes I do think it's a great place to start and advance as you experience and education allow. Pay is NOT as good as in most hospitals, I will tell you that---- and pay raises are not great. But I...
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    Career advice needed

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

    There may be. There are some good facebook groups dedicated to helping people find remote jobs. You should do a search and find them (I can't remember names specifically). Lots of great info there....
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    Looking for an Entry Level MSN Program

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pammgomez91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess you need to know what is your goal, getting that MSN and becoming an entry-level nurse? Management/leadership? Education? Because if you don't know, you will pay a very high price for that...
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    Anything wrong with speaking out about staffing issues at work?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    In my admittedly brief stint in management I did strive for honesty and transparency with staff. Klone, your points are
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    Medication Error During A Code

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nursethoughts123's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am left wondering, did the patient survive? You seem like a great nurse, new as you are. You will learn from this and the mistakes we own, we tend never to repeat. Learn from this...
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    Employer refusing to provide even verification

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think this is a "eat your young" thing so much as an employer being shady. I agree that the OP should "out" this hospital once they are
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    Are nurses really leaving nursing in droves?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mqshell's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, I don't say nurses are leaving in "droves". It cycles as far as I can tell, from nearly 25 years' experience as a nurse. Sometimes, places are not hiring and have an abundance of...
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    Are nurses really leaving nursing in droves?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mqshell's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a-OK to complain about the money. We complain about the money when we get ZERO raises for year after year, not keeping even close to inflation or cost of living. And no amount of money is...
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    Trying to follow everyone's advice but still no luck

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of going part time or per diem if you can swing it. At one job, I had to do that to save my sanity. Actually two of them, come to think of it. Yes, it hurt in the wallet, but my sanity...
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    Anything wrong with speaking out about staffing issues at work?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    The old lipstick on a pig show. I don't blame you for speaking up. I hope somehow it
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    Venomous Snake Bites: Here's What To Do

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

    Very informative; thank you so much! I am glad there is a cure for snake bite but you can't cure stupid,
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    Predatory New Grad Contracts

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    These are seriously important points. Nursing schools should teach business and incorporate it into all their curricula as health care is a business. And they should teach new grads never to sign a...
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    Type C

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Dignity. Respect. Boundaries. There I summed up how I feel on the subject, as succinctly as I
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    More pay or better ratios?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Better ratios, hands-down. I can always make money but can't get my license back so easily. It won't help me sleep at night if a patient rendered crummy care while assigned to me. Understaffing leads...
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    Things I wish my patients understood

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    OH YES I ran into this all the time when I worked a doctor's office. They have no problem screaming at us when things don't go their way but when the doctor comes in, everything is wonderful. (except...
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    Is it selfish?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    This is spot on! Good
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    Trying to follow everyone's advice but still no luck

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    Op you have received some good words here so I won't repeat them except to say that I echo the poster saying relocation is not a good idea at this time. That said, where are you located (area, you...
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    Managers-Do You Miss Being a Clinician/Bedside?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CVVH's topic in General Nursing

    I did. I guess what I missed most was not having 24/7 accountability and dealing with working the floor for call-outs, yet still being required to keep up with my own work. It turned into 60...
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    Manager wants us back in office...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rn30's topic in General Nursing

    Floor staff do it here as our clinical manager is super busy in her office. She works the floor when we are short or the poop hits the fan; she is terrific. But this yoke has been put on us. Not fun....
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    Every Nurse Should Know Martial Arts

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    EVERY nurse (and other health care provider) should not be subjected to physical violence. I am unsure how practical this is as the hospitals I worked in did not even have metal detectors. It's...
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    What to do when patient refuses wearing a name band?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Chart chart chart. I used to attach said name bands ( I always had at least two) to their chart and bed rails back in the day. Don't let the state see you doing that however. Maybe a peds nurse...
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    My mother caught COVID and is on the ventilator -- now what?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Aliareza's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I, too, would love to know the outcome. OP I am so sorry you and your family are going through this. Any updates? My thoughts are with you
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    Denial is more than a river in Egypt

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Hannahbanana's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Tragic and likely preventable. I found the quote "her laugh was contagious" very sad and ironic, myself. I am so sorry for her loved ones who will undoubtedly miss her