SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Interview presentation

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Marcel Adudu's topic in United Kingdom

    Could you kindly explain what a "band 6 nurse position" Is? I have no
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    Management Progression Assistance

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in General Nursing

    You may like this but in reality, CNOs often DO have to come in nights/weekends when the stuff is hitting the fan. It does not sound as if you are willing to do what it takes to me. JMHO. Good luck...
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    Management Progression Assistance

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in General Nursing

    Are you willing to relocate to get this kind of position? It really may come down to
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    New to Dialysis

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jmtm17's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Oh it takes time and practice. Everyone strings and primes a bit differently. Give it time. I could not string a machine to save my life in the beginning. And I always got air in the system after...
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    Starting dialysis charge nursing, already feel like I'm drowning

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

    3 charting systems? What a mess. FKC has two, Cerner and Chairside. And they talk to each other. I could not handle it any other way. I have heard a lot from techs and nurses that charting there is a...
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    The good ,the bad and....tell me

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nasr69's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I worked in a 16 chair clinic that ran 4 shifts. We did not close until after midnight. Hated
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    Have you ever left a nursing job due to a patient/family member?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I agree and have for some time thought you need to leave. Don't fight the feelings; they are telling you a lot. Get out. Find a less stressful position. Good luck. Listen to your
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    Bad shift after bad shift

    SmilingBluEyes replied to newnursemoon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree very much with the above
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    Manager wants us back in office...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rn30's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking for myself, I have no issue with a nurse having a "cushy" office job, per se, but to complain one has to go back to the office is a bit over the top for many nurses who have not had such an...
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    Manager wants us back in office...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rn30's topic in General Nursing

    Reading on FB, I would say thousands are ready to jump in. There are entire forums dedicated to nurses seeking help to get away from the bedside into an office job. There are many more nurses than...
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    Short Staffed: An Epidemic

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KellyM RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's great. But entire states block unions. The only choice for a nurse then is to move out of state; tough pill to swallow for so many. Striking in a non-union environment is very...
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    The good ,the bad and....tell me

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nasr69's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Others covered your questions very well, so I won't repeat it all. Smaller clinics are less hectic than larger ones. I have worked in one that has 7 chairs, 3 shifts and another that has 24 and...
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    Question about sodium citrate

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

    No generally it is not enough to cause harm really. But an incident report needs to be completed. We all err; you won't have this mistake on your hands
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    It's a small healthcare world after all!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    The story on Charles Cullen:
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    It's a small healthcare world after all!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Good subject. So I actually about 6 weeks ago, worked side by side with a nurse who was my charge nurse in another clinic/area completely. She moved out of state (having wound up quitting her charge...
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    Switching from outpatient to inpatient and feeling overwhelmed

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Pdxstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious and sorry if I missed it but how long have you been in this position? I have held several different jobs in nursing, both inpatient and outpatient, and I tell you after nearly 25...
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    Have you ever left a nursing job due to a patient/family member?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me as if you are still not ready to leave. Not sure what it'll take but I wish you well. I don't know what else to say except fear of the unknown holds a lot of us back. I am glad I did not...
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    Providing Education and Training on Topics and Skills Outside of Your Comfort Zone

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    But who is in charge? You are. LPNs are equipped to educate; so are CNAs. Anyone can provide education within his/her scope and experience. Delegate
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    Have you ever left a nursing job due to a patient/family member?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    No I have not left d/t a specific patient or family member. So far. But this job sounds like you are in misery all the time. What KEEPS you there? I am asking in
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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    that can be good though. I like taking my breaks alone. We too have to socially distance and our room is small. And one at a time. I take mine last and make sure everyone has eaten then in I go for a...
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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    some people will complain about just anything. I like my breaks quiet myself. I am all talked to death as a
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    Nursing Staffing Post COVID Quagmire...

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

    Sounds like a solid plan. I sure do wish you the
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    Nursing Staffing Post COVID Quagmire...

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

    This is true. But it works the other way often. I have encountered a lot of new grads who eat the old, too. Being mean, refusing to listen or learn. This burns US out
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    Manager wants us back in office...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rn30's topic in General Nursing

    My response was neither whiny or useless. You should understand not everyone will have answers you like. You put it out there; you got feedback. That is how these boards
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    Manager wants us back in office...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rn30's topic in General Nursing

    Do not post questions asking for opinions and then grouse about those with which you disagree, OP. I say, go back in or find a new job. A lot of us have not been able to do so and took all the risk...