SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Should apply to the ICU?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Alexag63's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well then all that remains is for you to apply and see what happens. It's what I would do. I don't know your manager, but you might just want to give her a heads-up if possible. If she's going to lose...
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    MATernal newborn certification

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HB0809's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I studied the Core Curriculum for Maternal/Newborn Nursing and passed with no trouble. It was easy having prepared well. Sleep well, eat a decent breakfast and study hard. You can do this....
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    Would you consider this false advertisement??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to helloanna's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most L/D units have crazy highs and lows in census. Particularly in smaller, community hospitals, some things are bound to happen. You may be called off not to work d/t low census (using PTO if you...
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    Tired of Being a Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Esanity's topic in General Nursing

    Keep trying; you are NOT a
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    Tired of Being a Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Esanity's topic in General Nursing

    A LOT of us are naturally introverted who succeed in nursing. You just have to find your niche. You received a lot of great suggestions here so I won't bore you with repetition. I wish you the...
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    Administrators are not our Parents

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    took the words (more or less) out of my mouth. Thanks for the
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    ABSN chances of getting in and stats

    SmilingBluEyes replied to luna89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you completed every pre-req required to get in? If so, I would say you have a good
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    Should apply to the ICU?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Alexag63's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is there an opening in the OR right now? And I would ask HR (if you are comfortable) about policies regarding moving from one department to another. Ask a CRNA about what it's like and be sure that is...
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    Fired at 2 months of my First Nursing Job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Adrini Panini's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Failure preceeds success. You can't have success w/o failure. I failed in my probationary period in a job a couple years ago and I have YEARS of experience. It just was not right for me. I did not...
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    Crying all the time after finishing school.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Moxie Mayhem's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a bit of "letdown" after finishing school. It's like Post partum blues to me, at least a bit. You spent so much time stressed out and anticipating graduation and now that it's done, you are...
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    Promoting Mental Power During Shifts That Provoke Mental Pain and Mental Strain

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I have worked in several places that had horrible cafeterias. And a couple where they were actually awesome. Where I am now, we just get food brought in and the managers expense it I am
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    Anywhere to get Epic training online

    SmilingBluEyes replied to WineHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!
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    New Grad Looking for Job with No Connections

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RowRN_8855's topic in General Nursing

    yes.
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Touche!
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Davey is davey. SB is SB. Two separate
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    New Grad Looking for Job with No Connections

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RowRN_8855's topic in General Nursing

    LOL We are cut from the same cloth, Davey. They hired one girl and got another when I started on. Fortunately they liked her fairly well.
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    Promoting Mental Power During Shifts That Provoke Mental Pain and Mental Strain

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    WOW where I work they get Olive Garden, Outback, Chipotle, etc. I consider myself pretty lucky and attend unless I am on the
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    Anywhere to get Epic training online

    SmilingBluEyes replied to WineHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Prior experience in EPIC only? I doubt that. They might mean in a given specialty. I have secured many jobs where the charting system was foreign to
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    New Grad Looking for Job with No Connections

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RowRN_8855's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I had to follow up many times to get jobs in the past. Some managers are so swamped they don't get to applications for a LONG time. Keep on trying and keep following up until they know your...
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    Promoting Mental Power During Shifts That Provoke Mental Pain and Mental Strain

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    cheap b-------s; where I work there is always at least food ....to eat. How sad. But I am sure you are gratified to have
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    Promoting Mental Power During Shifts That Provoke Mental Pain and Mental Strain

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    THAT IS INSANE! No meeting should run over 1 hour or you lose everyone anyhow. Please tell me they had food for you? Even if they did, I would not stay. My time is much more valuable than that. So...
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    How to leave toxic work environment when you're the only RN?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pumpkinqueen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is how I did it: Dear XXXX Regretfully, effective June 15th, I am submitting my resignation. I appreciate all the opportunities for learning and growth while I was employed with...
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    Doula Class online

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Adelaf02's topic in General Nursing

    Here is another reputable site ( I was a childbirth educator and got my certification from them):
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    Doula Class online

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Adelaf02's topic in General Nursing

    I am not familiar with them. I would try asking this on the OB/GYN nursing forum. They may have more ideas. I wish you the best! Doulas are invaluable in so many
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    Doula Class online

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Adelaf02's topic in General Nursing

    Try this site (reputable):