SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep I have seen this. There were places where management deliberately ran experienced staff off and replaced them with cheaper staff, much less likely to protest dangerous conditions, either by lack...
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    New Grad- Transferring from LTC to hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Rose126's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess it would depend on where in the hospital you might want to work. I have done hospital nursing for 15 years in the past. I also did a short stint in LTC. I don't find dialysis easy, per...
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    Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

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

    Techs don't tend to be vindictive if you help them out and respect their knowledge. The techs I know who have given nurses a hard time, it tended to be the nurses being unwilling to lift a finger to...
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    Dialysis RN vs Critical Care ICU RN?

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

    If you are willing to be an acute dialysis nurse, you may end up doing ICU dialysis and make some acquaintances that can be handy when you try to get into ICU. Good
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    Becoming a Certified Dialysis Nurse Yes/No?

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

    It makes very little difference in pay, but the satisfaction of having become certified can be priceless for some. Good
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    Waiting until patient has vacated station by before disinfecting and setup for next patient

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

    Well Parolang, you did what you had to do. It's OK to move on and be happy! Good
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    Despite High Demand For Nurses, Colleges Aren't Keeping Up

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are enough nurses, just not enough who want to put up with lousy conditions in many hospitals and LTCs. Also, while I personally welcome students, they are NOT "an extra pair of hands"; they...
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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

    You live in NJ. It snows there. Plan ahead and plan to be at work when snow is expected any time. We have all had to deal with one weather issue or another and make it to work. If you want a job that...
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    Should I Quit or Give up? Glucometer Failure ?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cj_94's topic in General Nursing

    Quit over problems with a glucometer? You're gonna need a more steely attitude and some moxie if you are to survive in this career. Just practice and move
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    RN coworker discouraged me

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LPNwithBIGdreams's topic in General Nursing

    Ignore her. I agree w/the advice to keep your personal life to yourself around her. Her comments were inappropriate but you don't want to invite more like them. Take care and good luck getting that...
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    Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I would just scroll on and not worry about what others do. But that is
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    Taking time off to take care of my new baby? Bad for career?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurseinthecity11's topic in General Nursing

    I worked per diem around my husband's schedule. Kids never went to day care. Good luck. I know this is hard for
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    Waiting until patient has vacated station by before disinfecting and setup for next patient

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

    It's hard. Really hard to get it all done in the time allotted. Don't go being hard on yourself. I am older, too, and can keep up with the techs most days, but some days things just go awry. It's like...
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    Dr. Pimple Popper Thinks Nurses Have No Place Educating Patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Such ego. This is very clearly indicative of her attitude and/or
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    Vanity Plates?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Nope never. First of all, they will (correctly in my case) assume I am female and possibly attack me. Or I carry drugs with me. And my life does not revolve around my being an
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    CNN: Abortion Performed on Wrong Woman

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Alex_RN's topic in Nursing News

    So no time-out? this is
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    New Grad RN on L&D unit. Discouraged and questioning my nursing career.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNeileen's topic in General Nursing

    I started in L/D when I graduated. There was a mean girl club there and they made me cry every night. Then one day I decided I was over that and directly confronted them. It eventually stopped. I also...
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    First year nurse. Thinking about leaving field altogether.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. I don't know but that's a lot of jobs and med errors in a matter of months. It does not get easier as you go; nursing is tough no matter where you work. Self reflection would lead me to try...
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    Personal trauma making me want to leave nursing?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Heartbeat2BLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Dialysis? EVERY ONE of them is ill (and in some stage of dying unless they get a kidney)---and it's a strain to see them die so often. You see them 3 days a week; get to know them and their families....
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    Should I ignore people who say that every career should have a week dedicated to them?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm yea,
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    I feel unsafe and unsupported

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jdstga's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Contact Human Resources right
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    Friends

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Luckyone13's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely out of bounds. Include other residents in your coffee time or quit this. I know your heart is in the right place, but you are out of line and I think you know this in your
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    Unprofessional Conduct Online

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Anon4thispost's topic in General Nursing

    Unfriend. Then MYOB. She will be caught up in her own web if she is as bad as you
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    Why are some RNs rarely busy, while others are always busy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I am extremely well organized; in my specialty it is a must or one drowns. Sometimes I check my cell during my long shift to see how family is doing. I work very hard, but it does not always show....
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    Why are some RNs rarely busy, while others are always busy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    My commander in the military always said "work smarter not harder"...... Both nurses are likely busy; one may have more experience or is a master at organization. The busy one is not a harder worker...