SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Violent Insurrectionists Storm United States Capitol

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

    Plus impeachment has far-reaching consequences for this President. Which is why, IMO, it is worth
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    Pregant nurse giving methotrexate?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to limonada's topic in General Nursing

    Get with your OB for the right medical advice and proper exemption as soon as
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    RNC-OB study materials

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mcwitty1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I used the Core Curriculum for Inpatient Obstetrics and passed with no
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    If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    By the time taxes are paid, OT is hardly worth it. I always say
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    When Your Patient Wants To Talk Politics

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KC,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just tell them it is against policy for staff to discuss controversial topics, to include politics. And then if they keep going (and they sometimes do), I walk away and tend to other
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    How scared were you when RBG died?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Same as Tweety; profound sadness and dread. I worry for the rights of my
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    Nurses make me sick

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. I can't really relate to the boomers although I am close to that age group. I am more a Gen-x'er but then, I don't seem to fit anywhere. Iwork with a lot of much younger people that I adore....
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    Nurses make me sick

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I confess, I have never seen the crying videos. I have seen posts showing exhaustion, anguish, distress and pain in nurses in covid units. But they just looked exhausted, none were actually
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    How to Respond When Family Blames You for Patient Dying

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CaliRN2019's topic in General Nursing

    It's normal for people to act out inappropriately when a loved one dies, at times (especially if it is unexpected). I would not take this personally. I think you were a convenient target to express...
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    Got The Vaccine! Share Your Experience

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Had the Moderna vaccine. Not one bit of pain on injection or the site later. I did feel headachy and had hot flashes/cold chills for a couple days. I figured it was my immune system kicking into gear....
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    Do people exaggerate with the “nursing is a catty field” comments or is that legit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cookie123d's topic in General Nursing

    There are toxic environments to be sure. I was in the military and saw a lot of "catty" men, too. I see a lot of people blame the overwhelmingly female numbers in nursing for cattiness. But I don't...
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    Attending nursing school without an MMR due to autoimmune disability

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Thomas Murray's topic in General Nursing

    You are a big boy, but putting that info out there is still a horrible idea. It ruins any chance of being anonymous in the future if you feel the need. I would edit those out. It also compromises her,...
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    Floated to ICU with no experience

    SmilingBluEyes replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you work in a "closed" unit, you may be floated from time to time. When that happened to me, I would do things like vital signs, hanging antibiotics, and other familiar meds. I did...
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    Do nurses with suspended licenses or on probation due to drugs seem to end up working in dialysis clinics?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CoThG's topic in General Nursing

    YES to all this----dialysis is rough most days. We are responsible for as many as 16 patients and technicians working under our license and a lot can go wrong during an even routine tx. We have no...
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    Do nurses with suspended licenses or on probation due to drugs seem to end up working in dialysis clinics?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CoThG's topic in General Nursing

    I am a dialysis nurse and it's FAR from a "haven". None I know have issues w/the BON but if they did, it's NONE of my BUSINESS. Nor
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    Anti-Vaxxers Shut Down Immunization Events

    SmilingBluEyes replied to J.Adderton's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Make it all about choice. (maybe I am a simpleton but here goes): You choose not then you also choose not to: attend public school/send your kids there; you can homeschool or use online...
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    Volunteeering to give COVID immunizations

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Hannahbanana's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They seem to have it well in hand here, at least for HCPs. For the general public, they may need more help when that time
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    Graduated RN school

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mikefc19's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS on your huge accomplishment. Best wishes in the testing NCLEX and your
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    Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is for rock stars. I did not last a year. It was TOUGH. You said it all right
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    Virtual CPR class !!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BsnBull's topic in General Nursing

    Red Cross comes to
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    New Grad: I Feel Stupid

    SmilingBluEyes replied to newnursemoon's topic in General Nursing

    Being new does not mean you are stupid. You are learning. You need at least 6 months to feel comfortable, a year or more for competence. Give it time; we have all been there. I remember...
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    Do people exaggerate with the “nursing is a catty field” comments or is that legit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cookie123d's topic in General Nursing

    some young eat their old
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    New Nurse COVID Vaccine Clinic IM Injection Advice

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CamperNurse's topic in General Nursing

    no
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    Got The Vaccine! Share Your Experience

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Getting mine tonight after work. (Pfizer). I am off tomorrow thankfully. I will take prophylactic Naproxen and Tylenol to hopefully head off arm soreness and reduce headache. I have a long history...
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    How do you deal with workplace discrimination?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds toxic to me. Start looking for new employment and update that resume. I am so sorry this is happening to you. I have worked with multiple nurses who are Filipino, and understand a bit about...