SmilingBluEyes

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

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    allnurses bleed

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    LOL you are funny. The answer to your question is no, by they way, for me. It does not bleed into my life. But meeting some folks here would be
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    Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Alternative to discipline programs are rigorous and often just painful from what I have read. But they are better than discipline or prison, it would seem to me,
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    Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    Why would anyone object to continuing education on addiction? I am not saying we all have to go to NA meetings, or learn the 12 steps. I am saying it's very clear, the amount of ignorance on the parts...
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    What specialties or jobs are easier than a med-surg nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, postpartum is BUSY. You are hunched over trying to get babies to breastfeed and that can be murder on your back. L/D is very physically and mentally draining too. New moms and babies are...
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    What specialties or jobs are easier than a med-surg nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

    There is no "easier" specialty. All are challenging in their own ways. You have to find what you like, that's the only way to have it "easier", as it were. Good
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    What meds do dialysis nurses give to patients in the clinic?

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

    It's one of the best parts of dialysis; no narcotics. I don't like being accountable for
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    Yale Nurse Replaces Fentanyl Vials with Saline

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I will say again, every nurse (and MD too) should have to take CEUs in recognizing and reacting to addiction in colleagues/coworkers. 12% of the population of the USA is addicted to one substance or...
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    Staying Honest...?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I have self-reported a few medical errors in my career. Most were extremely minor like wrong time/missed dose. Once, I mixed up antibiotics in two rooms next to each other, two patients with...
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    I'm a sexless nurse, part 2

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad I am not the only one who is not making sense of all
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    Manager Audited Narc Drawer Without Witness; Fired Me for ‘Missing’ Norco

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Floridababe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that is allowed or OK. (for one single person to audit/count narcotics). I would wonder what they were up to, honestly. I think she's being sneaky. I am glad nothing came of this...
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    Should I call the doctor for a BP of 175/72?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to moonshawdow's topic in General Nursing

    I would at the very least call and if the provider was unconcerned, and patient asymptomatic or unchanged, would request parameters in order not to have to call again. And always follow
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    Patient Terms of Endearment

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I have been guilty of it; calling a patient (whom I know well, mind you) "sweetheart". In dialysis we know our patients like family so it slips out at the odd time. I end up correcting myself,...
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    Unit secretaries assigning patients to nurses??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Unless that person is a licensed nurse, this is
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    Humble Nurses Do This

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I have lived long enough and had enough adversity to learn humility the hard
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    Per diem?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to freesia29's topic in General Nursing

    You owe them nothing but notice of your resignation which you gave. Put them in your rear view
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Being exposed to chicken pox and other things never made me want them. I don't understand this line of thinking at all. When we were kids our parents used to take us through the ritzy part of the...
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    Nurse Personality

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I find Davey, I care less about being liked and more about being respected. I like to think I am respected by most. Liked by a few. That's OK with
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    Nurse Personality

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    My personality? After 24 years of this, it's simple. I am a crusty old bat. I don't take crap from coworkers, managers or patients. But I am careful in my words so I am clear and able to communicate...
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    What is your opinion on "calling in sick" when not really sick?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Hoosier: No such luck in chronics. We suck it up. I would go to acutes but don't want to be on call. Otherwise I would be all over that. I need a mental health day. Problem is, I cannot relax if...
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    Backpriming still a thing?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kayla.01123's topic in General Nursing

    Have not seen this for years and years, since the 90s when I graduated and my instructor showed me how. Once I was a nurse, we never did
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    What is your opinion on "calling in sick" when not really sick?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    On the receiving not once but twice this week. This person called out less than an hour before they were scheduled to start. It
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    Help - Should I Work or Wait?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

    You say you have mutual respect. Can he respect your career enough to get childcare help for when you go back to work? Or will he step up and care for all 4 himself while you work? You may be...
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    Best Ways for Managers to Help Nurses and Other Colleagues

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You are right Davey. I am truly out this time. I
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    It’s been 3 years since I graduated and don’t have bedside experience.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Streetnurse42's topic in General Nursing

    Hell I would skip the beside altogether. It' ain't where it's at. Most are miserable any more. Just develop your skills where you are. You are lucky to be where you
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Then why mention you were born into a wealthy family? Just curious myself. I still say, most of us don't take jets to concerns. Hell, most of us can barely afford the concert, let alone a jet....