SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Just a Little Venting

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kbelle's topic in General Nursing

    When you say you are sorry you set yourself up to be abused. Be matter of fact. Call the Dr. give name of patient lab value and trend. Ask for any new orders. "Thank you Dr", hang up. No drama,...
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    Which Nurse are You?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Guest856929's topic in General Nursing

    I am just a Crusty Old Bat waiting eagerly for retirement. I used to be all the above at one time or another in my career. I lost a lot of my shine through the years but I am competent and still...
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    Tips to improve morale

    SmilingBluEyes replied to travellingnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with being an example and being kind/helpful. Some environments are toxic, however, and nothing we can do can change that. Yours sounds like there is hope in that you say you have a good...
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    Non Clinical Positions For New Grads

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Prosper2018's topic in General Nursing

    You set the tone here. Not
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    The golden first year?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with getting counseling. you sound truly in distress and my heart goes out to you. You feel stuck, likely cause you are, mentally. If you don't want to use EAP for fear of privacy concerns,...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the real conflict came for me when I had kids (well I had a son when I started but he was already in school)---- but got pregnant 2 years after graduation. I did not want to go back to...
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    Citric

    SmilingBluEyes replied to uae808's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I echo Hoosier. Ask your manager/charge nurse about this. Good
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    Chiropractors

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I did not paint them all with the same brush. I have not come across one honest good one yet is all. That is my
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    Just a Little Venting

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kbelle's topic in General Nursing

    PS do NOT say your are
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    Just a Little Venting

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kbelle's topic in General Nursing

    I like Tweety's answer. If these critical labs are the trend for the patient, there should be leeway. Sounds like where you are, there is not. So I have had to call Dr's at night and told them I...
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    So, who are you?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    I have backslid so far I don't know I will ever come back! (as a
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    Non-Traditional New Grad Seeking Job Advice

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DancinGal's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with going to the specialty pages. Ask all the questions, knowing no job is perfect. Follow your heart, with your head firmly in the
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    Chiropractors

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I wish we could find a good chiropractor for my husband and his chronic back pain. Every one we have seen EVERY one is greedy and costs big bucks and does no good. I hear good things but have...
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    How Long Do You Expect To Be a Nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is my 2nd career. I was active military 10 years. I expect to be "in it" for hopefully less than 5 more years....maybe even 3 or 4. I have been a nurse since 1997. Depends on how quickly...
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    Mandatory Staff Pictures In Patient Rooms

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ClassOf2004's topic in General Nursing

    It's been done where I work on and off.; I did not love it. The problem is, (for them hahahaha)-----keeping up with the changes in staffing, new faces, others gone. Mgt got over it quickly. They could...
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    So, who are you?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    I am many things I guess. depending on who you ask. Wife to amazing man nearly--- 32 years. Mother to two grown kids. Mimi to 3, expecting grandbaby (it's a boy!) #4 in August. Veteran of the USAF of...
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    6 Reasons Why Nurses Are No-Cape Heroes

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

    I liked the essay. I don't consider myself a hero. I do what I am educated and paid to. I was not called to the profession necessarily; I wanted a stable career and to earn a decent living. Don't...
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    Are some people not meant for acute care?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    You are right; not everyone is suited to acute care. Fortunately for all of us, nursing has a lot more to offer. Don't kick yourself, just move on and find what makes you happier. Hang in
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    Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Ditto!!
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    Dialysis Nursing not for me?

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

    They say dialysis is either something we hate or love. I disagree. I feel neither. I like it well enough and don't want to go back to the hospital, but love it? I don't know if I CAN love nursing...
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    Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your propensity for self-reflection. I think that is an asset on your part. PLEASE, please take better care of
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    Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You need to take better care of yourself. Your diet and your mental health. You have clear anxiety and eat/drink way too much junk. You're headed for a physical and/or mental breakdown. Eat...
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    COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Heard on news Moderna is working on a booster to address variants. This would be
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    What Are the Best "Must Have" Nursing Supplies?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MedSurgRN2020's topic in General Nursing

    The fewer the better. Simplicity is good. A good stethoscope and pen work for me. In the hospital good scissors were handy too. I am not one for carrying around a lot of junk. Fanny...
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    OK, what are you supposed to be doing instead of being in here?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    I should be reading some books I got.... But felt compelled to just be on the internet