SmilingBluEyes

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

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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

    Less can be more. I qualified for 150k more loan than I wanted to take out. I bought the house I could afford, no more. And I had a family too. But I kept with my budget. I don't care about...
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    Mean and Nice Coworker

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NewNurse26's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite line: "I thank you for your perspective". It usually quiets them
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    Mean and Nice Coworker

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NewNurse26's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are going through this. The issues clearly lie with that person. I would keep it strictly professional and without any emotion and unless she is bullying you, let it roll off your...
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    Struggling On My New Job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Get out
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    Is there any point going to nursing school?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to bellkaty's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you live? Are there a lot of jobs available? I would do some research if you are worried about getting a job. Like said before me, don't be choosy and if need be, be willing to commute some...
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    The Hard-Partying, Rock-Obsessed Nurse Practitioner At The Center Of A Massive Opioid Bust

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    He sounds like one dangerous nurse to me. Gives our community a bad name. And calling himself the "Rock Doc" what an ego. He victimized them twice, getting them hooked and abusing their trust, or in...
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    Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wish with all my heart we could have honest discourse and debate without resorting to accusations of bullying by those who disagree. This adds zero to a lively, robust discussion of a critial topic...
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    Trying to break into L&D/mother baby

    SmilingBluEyes replied to despotak19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went right into OB in a small rural hospital. Like said above try the smaller community hospitals. Good
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    How To Start IVs In The Hand

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    There are some great Youtube videos. Plus you can ask the IV/PICC specialists in the sub forum here. Stability is key! That and a warm pack on the hand, and dangle it low. The veins fill nicely...
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    Nurse Managers: Do you answer your phone on your days off even when not on call?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    The on-call aspect is why I did not last in management. I wanted my life back. Maybe this is true for the OP. I don't know. But if you can't establish healthy boundaries, this is NOT the job for you,...
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    Getting Flack For Not Getting Covid Vaccine

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EDnurseAmen's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Please explain, as this seems contradictory. I have spent time in male dominated military work and now a nurse and I tend to disagree if you are saying nursing, being female is exclusively a...
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    I'm a new employee, how do I deal with a passive aggressive coworker?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cookie123d's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    what "repercussions" do you think are warranted? Get a thick skin, and a sense of humor-----cause this will happen from time to time. I have gotten such things to end by laughing them off. I...
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    Sexually assaulted at work

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Thinkingx's topic in General Nursing

    This. I hope you get the help you need. You need to get out of there. I would be taking FMLA myself and looking actively for another
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    Graduate Degree in Engineering? (Career switch worth it?)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Happy. I will just say, Whatever makes you happy is worth it. But do consider the cost of school versus income. I am willing to bet you'll do better in engineering than nursing could...
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    The Common Ground of Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy your retirement Davey. I won't miss it either when my turn
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    I'm way too scared to even start. I need help

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you are dumb. You came for advice and got a lot of good words. I wish you the
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    Should a pre-nursing student get a nursing related job to increase future nursing job prospects?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kara638's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of the nursing programs I know required a CNA before admission. But water under the bridge. I recommend you become a CNA before you graduate. It will teach you a lot. Good
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    Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I said in one of your other posts, and please take this heart: nursing does not need martyrs. Please, once again, look out for yourself. You have received excellent advice in all your posts; I would...
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    Non Clinical Positions For New Grads

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Prosper2018's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was sarcasm. At least I sure hope it
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    Nurse Managers: Do you answer your phone on your days off even when not on call?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Took the words right out of my mouth. Boundaries!! Your posts all sound the same lately OP. And you have received sound advice over and over again. Nursing does not need more...
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    Nurse Trapped in Deadly Texas Pileup Crawled Out Car Trunk and Reported to Work

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Workitinurfava's topic in General Nursing

    I think she was in shock. It explains what she did and why. And staying on the scene would not have been helpful, may have actually
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    Dialysis, then transferring to another job?

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

    It's easy to get "trapped" in dialysis (especially if you work outpatient/clinic)----but being you will be in the hospital you can network with people in the NICU and let them know of your interest in...
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    New unit and I'm afraid of it

    SmilingBluEyes replied to imkellyny's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think talking to a professional about your feelings will. You are suffering a post traumatic stress syndrome and that is not cured by time
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    Dilemma in getting a new job where spouse's ex works

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ALM5692's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would stay far
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    The Insurrection: Trump 2nd Impeachment Trial starts 2/09/2021

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I was waiting for Limbaugh to die so his hateful rhetoric could die with him. The world is a better place. I am sorry for those who loved