SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This is so well said. I have spent time in management. EVERY. word. of. this. is.
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That's a start! Please learn to leave work at
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    Bedside/nightshift burnout

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you find another better position soon. I am so sorry you're going through
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    Mucormycosis: The Black Fungus Affecting COVID-19 Patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseBlaq's topic in Disaster Preparation

    NO she refuses to wear a
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Old Country Buffet? Buffets are the dirtiest places of all. I would never eat there. I am not germ phobic, but they are
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    Nursing Intuition- What Is It, and Do You Have It?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I think it comes with lots of experience. I think all the experienced nurses I know have pretty good intuition. After 24 years, I have it honed. And rarely am I wrong. When I am wrong it was because...
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    Burnout - How long do I have?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    You know you sound like an uber-empath. Which is a great trait. But we take on the pain of others and feel it keenly! It leads to moral distress when we take it all to heart plus the burden of always...
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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    really? is this the case or are they just being difficult? That
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    Social Skills Should Be a Bigger Focus in Nursing School

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kenneth S. Veillon's topic in General Nursing

    This was most certainly not the case in my school. We were taught HOW to think and think critically. Why other schools don't do this is way beyond
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    New Grad RN: Should I hang in there or leave?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Smnthvolger's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there and try to stick it out. Don't let anyone get to you; don't take things personally. I know it's hard, as we all have been where you are. I had a horrible first year in nursing. The other...
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    Social Skills Should Be a Bigger Focus in Nursing School

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kenneth S. Veillon's topic in General Nursing

    I think they need to screen candidates for nursing school better. Way back in the 90s I had to interview with the director in addition to applying. They had lots of questions for me. They screened out...
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    RN on probation trying to find a job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sonyarn88's topic in General Nursing

    Try the Nurses in Recovery forum. I bet they have advice for you there. I do wish you the
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    RN on probation trying to find a job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sonyarn88's topic in General Nursing

    Ha they won't. They exist to protect patients, NOT nurses. It helps to network. And like others said, dialysis is friendly for similarly restricted nurses. I hope the OP found a job by
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    Happy Nurse's Week! You ROCK (literally a rock given to RN's for Nurse's Week)!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in General Nursing

    seeds to plant flowers I guess, are supposed to take care of the
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes to all of this, especially the part I
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    Nurses That Never Worked In A Hospital...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    Yes absolutely all of this. I worked in LTC too and never in 25 years' being a nurse did I need ALL my assessment and critical thinking skills more than there. OP: no one should feel "less...
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    NCLEX After 5 years

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TLRay84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check with the state(s). Be prepared to take a refresher course (at your expense). I wish you
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    Is it appropriate to email the hiring manager your cover letter and resume?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Spinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hope this IS NOT the case for you I meant to
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    Concerned - New Grad from Excelsior

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Medic6940's topic in General Nursing

    I would apply, apply, apply----everywhere--- til you can't anymore. SOMEthing may just pan out!! (and prayer never hurts). Good
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    New passer waiting for license

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Yushra Tulawie's topic in General Nursing

    I was lucky. I graduated in 1997. We tested on computer. But it still took 2 weeks to find out for sure if we passed. I was at my sister's wedding in Chicago when I found out I had passed....... I...
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    New passer waiting for license

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Yushra Tulawie's topic in General Nursing

    Let us know how you did, OP. Meantime congratulations on graduating and best of luck in your new
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    Nursing sucks!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FrankRN2017's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    PSSSHHHH there is no shortage of nurses. Just those willing to continue as things are
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well I don't know about that. Student forgiveness legislation is always out there with someone trying to pass it. Sooner or later, it will probably will, at least in part. Then the rest of us who paid...
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    Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    You are summing up pretty well why Home Health is not for
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    Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    If the brief/diaper is larger than my hand, I don't want to change it. An OLD NICU nurse friend of mine used to say that. I have to say working in L/D I said the same