SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Covid-19 Bonus

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NursePelican's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No bonus for us
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    Huge Zoom Mistake....Nurse Instructors Caught!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Pre.Nurse_tobe's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent points. It's early and I need more coffee clearly. REPORT THEM OP.
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    New grad and newly pregnant, advice?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Bekah K's topic in General Nursing

    As a former OB nurse, I recommend you wait to reveal you're pregnant until past at least 12 weeks (2nd trimester). Congratulations!
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    Huge Zoom Mistake....Nurse Instructors Caught!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Pre.Nurse_tobe's topic in General Nursing

    You can report them to management/the DON. That's probably what I would do. But then, it's their word against yours so I am unclear that it would help. Awful professors! I always told my kids, if...
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    What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely think this nurse IS a member of this site and saw herself in the post. I say win/win. Maybe she's cured of such blatant disregard for her patients and
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    Nurses and other staff refusing to Treat COVID patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mena2015's topic in Disaster Preparation

    MAYBE they will regret it when it personally affects them. But then again, you have the VIP experience at some hospitals, so those people will be fine. I personally would love to see karma come to...
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    Yes, Employer Can Require Covid Vaccine

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I expect mine will sooner or later. I am beating them to the punch and will received the vaccine on NYE. I am off the next day, but from all the people I know, personally, who got this already, I...
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    Got The Vaccine! Share Your Experience

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I get mine the day after tomorrow. I have talked to a lot of more-educated people than myself, advanced nurse practioners, MDs etc, who have all received this vaccine and are no worse for it. I'll...
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    I Really Do Not Want the COVID Vaccine ?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AspiringNurse94's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I did read up and talked to people more educated than myself. I get this vaccine on Dec 31 after work. I am off the next day so if I have some side effects I can rest. Of the people I KNOW who got...
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    How do you deal with workplace discrimination?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they ARE testing you. Maybe they are showing you who they are. It will be up to YOU to decide if you wish to continue in this unit. You deserve to be yourself and
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    Nurses make me sick

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    If you will notice I changed my post. Your title was a bit pot-stirring. But as I said, I changed it so maybe you could remove your comment as I no longer wish to express what was said....
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    Any advice for a disabled nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BxRN718's topic in General Nursing

    Truly happy for you. Best wishes in your new
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    Help! New graduated registered nurse having difficulty finding a job!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Butterfly70's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there is NO shame in LTC/SNF nursing. I did it. You get a lot of valuable clinical skills and decision-making experience. Oftentimes, this is the first job for many a new grad out of school. Try...
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    RN coworker discouraged me

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LPNwithBIGdreams's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there ARE LPN/LVN-BSN bridge programs. I know a few who did
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    General Nursing Melting Pot

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I learn a lot. I also love to see people give all kinds of varying opinions and I learn from them. I also shamefully admit I enjoy a bit of drama from time to
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    Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yep no one is "dying" to care for COVID positive people. However, when asked, I do so and I don't complain. I guess I am just lucky to have steady work; my sister who is a bartender in...
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    What is up with the level of entitlement?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sofla98's topic in General Nursing

    and....pearls and pumps? I call them the "pumps and pearls girls". Sorry, guys, no similar name I have for you. I like "coffee cup nurses" however as it is non-gender
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    Nurses make me sick

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Happy new Year
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    I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD WORK; you showed you are willing to be a team
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    Extreme Anxiety and Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I feel you. Been there recently. For me the solution was as simple as moving to a less chaotic clinic with fewer patients and less stress. It made ALL the difference. You are certainly not...
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    Happy New Year! What's Your New Year Resolution?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    No resolutions, but just in general, I have promised myself to treat myself better; getting plenty of rest, moderate exercise and eating well. I have, for 8 weeks now, been eating a plant based diet...
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    What is up with the level of entitlement?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sofla98's topic in General Nursing

    As an "older" and well-"seasoned" nurse, I feel you bring up an excellent point. I have witnessed older staff being very unwilling to listen to those who are younger. I have always had the attitude I...
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    What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    Way back when I worked NOC I had patients turn on their call light and then apologize for interrupting my nap. I politely told them we do not nap on night shift. They were not being mean, they really...
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    I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    Well, OP what did you do? Inquiring minds want to
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    I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    I guess part of my attitude comes from being military and having no excuse not to make it in. I realize nursing is not the military but I entered it knowing that a hospital is a 24/7/365 business and...