SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    the smell was horrific. How the GYN got it out was no less than a
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    ADN or BSN?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Unsuregirl101's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have made your decision. Good luck and best wishes through
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    Medical Abbreviations 'AK'

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MichellesMusings's topic in General Nursing

    AKA is commonly used for above the knee
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    Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to me, too, minus the pubic lice. I was soaked from head to toe. A shower was not enough to make me feel
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You have GOT to let go of what you can't control. Seriously. This is impacting you in ways that will manifest severely negatively, emotionally, physically and mentally if you don't put up boundaries...
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    ABSN or Public Health or Take some time off?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DestineeNicole30's topic in General Nursing

    I think your intentions are honorable. But you will find a lot of frustration in trying to care for patients in what you consider proper. Within the construct of today's health care system, it can be...
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    Getting fired by a patient/ family member

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been fired yet, but wished I had in several
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    ABSN or Public Health or Take some time off?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DestineeNicole30's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it wise to take some time off and decide what you want to do. What is your goal in nursing? Do you wish to become management/admin one day? Then go for your master's degree. If you are...
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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

    Citation,
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    Did I pass NCLEX?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Alyssa RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You will find out soon enough. GOOD LUCK. We had to wait 2 weeks for our results. BTW mine stopped at 75 questions too and I
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    Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    when I worked in an OB/GYN office, we found interesting things being used as pessaries for prolapsed uteri. The worst I ever saw was a potato. No big deal, you say? Well this one had grown roots and...
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    Why am I asked to fix things that are NOT my job?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LPNwithBIGdreams's topic in General Nursing

    Seems everything related to patients/residents is nursing's job. I just let them know what I can and cannot do and make my apologies and call the ones who
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    Nurse Residency Program

    SmilingBluEyes replied to coffeenurse24's topic in General Nursing

    You need to narrow that down a bit. A lot of hospitals "out west" have good residencies. What states are you looking
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    Specialties and Advice

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gtb3435's topic in General Nursing

    Doctor office nursing sounds like your gig. It is very regular and routine----usually no call/weekends. But otherwise, most areas even with "normal" day hours require occasional weekends and call. ....
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    Racism in Nursing: Is It Real?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Is it real? Absolutely and blatant. And it needs to stop; attitudes from patients and coworkers needs re-education over and over until it is stopped for
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    Coworkers Turning On Heavy Metal and Rock Music In the Dining Room For Elderly Residents

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    On the other hand, music from their era/heyday can improve dementia symptoms. But who gets to decide what that is? I would encourage use of ipods/phones and earphones for some of them, who can...
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    ADN or BSN?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Unsuregirl101's topic in General Nursing

    we had 100 question exams every 2 weeks throughout my AD program. Test anxiety is a real thing, but can be overcome. Study hard and you'll do OK. ADN programs are not "lighter" but the time (you...
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    ADN or BSN?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Unsuregirl101's topic in General Nursing

    ADN programs are not easier or less stressful. I would just get the BSN and get it over with if I were you. You'll be glad
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    Have you ever requested a patient be removed from your workload?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above. Stop saying others are "better, smarter, prettier" whatever. Fix what you can control and let go of the rest but stop comparing yourself already,
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Other's Office Space

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Problem solved. Don't do more unless you still have problems despite computer being locked. They can complain all they want to. It's your office and they have no business there. One more thing:...
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I don't recommend health care for the anyone who is clearly
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    Going back to work after Maternity Leave

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PsychedNurse21's topic in General Nursing

    I went perdiem when my daughter was born. No regrets, no childcare, just worked around husband's schedule. We can maybe have it all, but not all at once.
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    Coworkers Opening Patient Windows During Inclement Weather

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Room is
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    Predatory New Grad Contracts

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    More like they don't want to take care of the PROVEN employees they have. This whole thing stinks to me. Any place that has to have you sign some kind of contract to stay a set amount of time is...
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    Predatory New Grad Contracts

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    AH but experienced staff command more pay. Therein lies the desire to pick up new