SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Don't mind if I do. You chew with your mouth closed, we have no issues. We had a doctor who used to eat in our breakrom while on the computer and open-mouth chew/spittle and get food ALL OVER the...
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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Good on you. I take mine whenever possible. My health is just as important as that of the patients I am dedicated to caring
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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Block the channel. That is what it took in our workplace where ONE person insisted on watching this trash. It was unbelievably unnerving and annoying to see/hear this nonsense in what is supposed to...
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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Even IF the bathroom is in/close to the breakroom, do NOT take a crap in there. NO ONE wants to smell crap when they are trying to eat. Find another toilet. On that note, do not crop dust (fart) in...
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    MMJ Card

    SmilingBluEyes replied to futurenurse2025's topic in General Nursing

    You mean to tell me, you will become an NP so you can have marijuana? I have migraines, too by the way but this seems a ridiculous reason to become an advanced practicioner if I ever saw
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    MNA and Nurses Respond to the Killing of George Floyd by Police

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Yes to everything here. Offensive and
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    Leaving the Bedside

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Live.Intentionally's topic in General Nursing

    All of this should worry the crap out of us. Because if we need care, WHO will be left to give it? I mean, a 6 month nurse (or 1 year) IN CHARGE? With so many leaving, it's downright scary. I worry...
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    Pregnant and possible needle stick?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TiffanyBui's topic in General Nursing

    Not back then; not offered. Just a serious of tests (this was quite a while ago). I did fine. Baby turned out great; she's 22 now and expecting her own
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    Pregnant and possible needle stick?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TiffanyBui's topic in General Nursing

    I agree; breathe. Get tested. Know that your chances of contracting HIV and HEP are pretty slim. And know, there is treatment. I was stuck during my pregnancy; I know the angst you feel.
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    Your Help Needed: Give A Tip To A New Grad Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    If something does not feel right, it's not. Learn to work with others, asking questions and don't be afraid to get an experienced nurse to weigh in on something. Don't ignore that "bad feeling" you...
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    Your Help Needed: Give A Tip To A New Grad Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Stay out of the gossip trap too. If they talk about others to you, they talk about YOU behind your back. Just say no to gossip. Smile and change the subject or walk away. They will test you as a new...
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    Interpreting New Director Behavior/Personality

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I would follow others' advice and leave. You gain nothing by sitting there in the mire, not even
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    Nurse Mentor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lo95's topic in General Nursing

    Start by finding that nurse who is approachable and willing to answer questions. Someone you feel comfortable with. They are out
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    Work from home nurse job M-F?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurseynurse1116's topic in General Nursing

    Someone has to be responsible for your children every minute you expected to work. They even track keystrokes on computers. Be aware of that. Otherwise good luck. You are n't the only one trying to...
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    Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    No need to roll your eyes. OP wishing you the
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    Your Help Needed: Give A Tip To A New Grad Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Be on time; matter of fact be there early (not too early, just a few minutes). Form good habits of attendance and being punctual from the start. Nothing will ruin your reputation faster than...
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    NURSING IS A TOXIC CAREER!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to QualityRN's topic in General Nursing

    In 25 years I have seen changes that are all almost to the worst. Patient care is not a priority, pleasing adminstrators and the states is. I can't wait til
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    Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    Dialysis is anything but" lower stress". I am always fascinated when people suggest this. It's been one of the most stressful jobs I have had in nearly 25 years as a nurse. I have seen several nurses...
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha good luck with
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    Taking a break? How long until you came back?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    This whole post is majorly offensive. And I thought about it. Yep still awful. And damn
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    New Grad: Taking Initiative

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JePierreB's topic in General Nursing

    You are still so new. Don't worry so much about taking "initiative" and spend more time learning and asking as many questions as you
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you ARE young so there is plenty of time to change careers. If you are that miserable, I would look into doing something else. I am sorry you are so unhappy. Life is way too short to be so...
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    How do you guys do it for so long?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I have scaled back on spending and on hours. I have been a nurse nearly 25 years; retirement is not too far off. That's how I have done
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    Taking a break? How long until you came back?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    It's always best to take a break if you feel at all annoyed. I took over a year. Came back refreshed and calmer. If things are triggering you a lot, it's not worth the aggravation. Take that
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    New RN Age

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kooper48's topic in General Nursing

    no.