SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Non-nurse midwives?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    CNM is the way to
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    Finally pass after 7 attempts with 75questions

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Determinedbyanymeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We had 3 also or had to take refresher. Last I checked I was on planet
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    I made a medication error. What will happen to me?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to whyohwhy's topic in General Nursing

    I did this in my first year of nursing. Wrong narc, similar but NOT the one ordered. I sucked it up, called the MD and wrote up a report. What happened to me? NOTHING. The MD was not happy but he...
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    Questionable Behavior: Reports and Write Ups

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know -----in my time as management I have written people up this many times: ZERO. Because I talk to them, I communicate both in written and verbal form. I warn those teetering on the edge of...
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    First job after LPN licensing & Being treated with disrespect!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mary0000's topic in General Nursing

    Change the dream or change your job. No one deserves disrespect but I have found, in 21 years, you get what you give almost every time. Even your facial expressions and body language may be a "turn...
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    What do you hate about nursing and why?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ambulatory setting. These folks are "with it" and know of the decisions they make. I counsel, but many just roll their eyes and tell me "I know already". So I shut up after that. They...
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    What do you hate about nursing and why?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    Also: being held accountable for bad behavior and non-adherence by patients. Our quality ratings stack against us. Patients who are repeatedly non-compliant and doing the opposite of what we advise...
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    Boomer Nurse no longer able to do bedside nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cwiema's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think it's your age but your physical condition that is the problem. TIAs are a problem for memory and other abilities a bedside nurse must possess. Get your health checked really well,...
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    Hate night shifts

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RN&RDH's topic in General Nursing

    You may have to be willing to take "any" job to get on days. It wont' be forever. But you DO have to pay SOME dues to get the coveted specialty jobs on dayshift. It's not a "line" -----it's for real....
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    First job after LPN licensing & Being treated with disrespect!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mary0000's topic in General Nursing

    Dream jobs are just that: dreams. You have to make them happen, they don't just happen all by themselves. If you are that miserable, maybe it's not your "dream job" after
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    What do you hate about nursing and why?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    So much responsibility breaking our back but ZERO authority. Patients are running things via Press-Gainey. And MBAs are making decisions MDs should
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    How to Support the Next Nursing Generation: The Z's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I work with some AMAZING Gen Z people. I don't like stereotypes and these guys DO have an attention span greater than 8 seconds. I have a lot of positive hope for our future...and them. And if you...
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    Spanish in the Hospital

    SmilingBluEyes replied to stockholm's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you take CONVERSATIONAL Spanish. NOT traditional. You want to learn how to talk, and quickly. There are great flip books like: MEDICAL SPANISH MADE INCREDIBLY EASY. They are awesome I speak...
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    New Grad Nurse Arrogance

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gizmojamz's topic in General Nursing

    And yes leave her be. But watch behind her. She is bound for a huge mistake if she doesn't come down to earth. But she is basking in the joy of graduation and passing NCLEX. Let her at least have...
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    New Grad Nurse Arrogance

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gizmojamz's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? Did you read the OP? I don't see jealousy there but concern. Seems to me you think everyone is jealous if they express concerns over lack of experience, from reading your posts. Trust...
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    New Grad Nurse Arrogance

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gizmojamz's topic in General Nursing

    Watch the arrogant nurse, new or old. They are a danger to all of us. Arrogance is not limited to new nurses; some of us oldies can be awfully arrogant (mistake!),
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    How long have you been a nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh MY retirement won't be boring. I got a ton of plans: traveling and volunteering among them. And loving on my grandbabies. I wish it were tomorrow seriously. I would have so much to I might be...
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    How long have you been a nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    21 going on 80
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    Is it jealousy ??

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

    Your wrongheaded thinking is truly dangerous. I am not jealous of you; I am scared you'll hurt
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    Dr makes me feel so incompetent?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Clonidine for withdrawals or Klonopin? Cause it would seem to me a person would have anxiety and withdrawal symptoms and need KLONOPIN for those symptoms more. I am just confused
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    Do 3, 12 hr shifts for weekdays only exist?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to M0nk3y007's topic in General Nursing

    In all the dialysis clinics I worked (5 of them) there was a Saturday requirement for all nurses. Usually is was 2 Saturdays a month. Our schedule did NOT mirror the patient schedule but went...
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    Can't find a job! No job opportunities!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, in dialysis, LPNs are not used much. Mostly as patient care technicians. They can't work as nurses independently on the floor. They always have to have an RN on the unit with them so...
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    Do you think that nursing students need to work as a CNA or nurse aid while in school?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Students

    WHILE in school, no. Not a great idea. One should have their CNA before even applying. The school I graduated from required it before
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    Cna incident investigation

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and Hoyers are not meant to replace supervision and safety measures. In one lift, the sling slipped and the patient began to fall backward, head-first. The person operating the lift did not see it...
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    Cna incident investigation

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    Harsh lesson learned. I am sorry this happened, for both that poor resident and you. We have a 2 person rule for lifts. Meaning: NO ONE is allowed to Hoyer or transfer a patient alone without at...