SmilingBluEyes

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

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    What is your favorite specialty of nursing? (ER, MedSurg, ICU, Pediatrics, etc.)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    The specialty that the nurse enjoys and envisions career progression if he/she chooses. It's what made me move into mine. A FUTURE and opportunity for
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    Leaving Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KSjo88's topic in General Nursing

    No go to school and get a law degree or something. You won't be able to change much with your MBA. It goes so much higher in the food chain to make change. You'll be frustrated at best. Be an...
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    Dropped Pill - Do you give it?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    5 second rule-----be
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    RN's and LPN's working as Nursing Assistants?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Well you may function as an aide, but you're held to the licensure you hold. I would say
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    Nurse dating former patient?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What do you MEAN "what kind of no". I always taught my kids "no" is
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    Nurse dating former patient?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Stay far, far away. He's on my creep
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    Never have dropped the "nurse" card. I was stopped twice: once for an improper left turn (too sharp) and another for speeding. I was given a warning both times because I was polite, forthcoming and...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank
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    New Grad RN with ADD - very difficult to manage multiple patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    I have ADHD, bad. No meds. Behavior modification and organization are all I have in my toolbox. I have learned to live with this, and even at times, it's helped me because even as old as I am getting,...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did correct my post. My error. Thank you for correcting
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really, now? Klone, I can't agree with your notion I was being mean. Just like me, you are a manager. We can't accommodate every nurse's needs/desires to be off because of a major holiday, church,...
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    Does anyone ever get tired of people thinking Nursing is easy?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    No. Not even a little. Because just as many who would say that, call/text/email me begging to help with one situation or another. They trust my advice implicitly. And most often, it's out of my scope,...
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    Where are all the nursing jobs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

    Look at rural nursing, or working in underserved areas. They are always looking for nurses in rural and native American
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have said for years, when people start bemoaning working on Sundays/Holy Days, Holidays, etc, Well if you think you have it so rough, think of the poor soul laying in that bed who can't attend them...
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    Does anyone ever get tired of people thinking Nursing is easy?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    yes!!!!
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    A weird interview exercise; and how interviews have changed: for the Worse!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in General Nursing

    Those personality tests are a step above completely useless. A company I worked for used them saying I was a poor fit. I did exceedingly
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    Night shift nursing and families

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Camizzle222's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who did it for 15 years, raising kids, I guess I can say, yes it is possible, and in some cases,
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    Pain Medications

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Steve123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh and here's a little something: ADDICTS are ENTITLED to pain relief just like anyone else. Let that sink
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    Pain Medications

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Steve123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Gonna just say it again: WAY too much ignorance in the nursing profession about dependence, addiction and associated concerns. EVERY single nurse should have to take ongoing continuing education on...
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    What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    One more: when people tell me "they want to be a nurse because I inspire them" and then they, in fact, go on to do so. The highest compliment and outcome I can imagine. I have seen quite a few do this...
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    Labor as a spring board to acute care?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jcol1460's topic in General Nursing

    ICU is rough. The lower pt-nurse ratios exist for a reason. I would really think twice. It's far from easy and you will run like a chicken without a head there believe me. It's about level of acuity...
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    Is it better to have one preceptor or multiple preceptors in training?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Roberta123's topic in General Nursing

    Advantages and disadvantages to multiple preceptors. I support the notion of having one preceptor early in the preceptorship. But later on, having multiple preceptors can be advantageous, if they are...
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    Anti-nurse commercial

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Nursing News

    I actually think this post belongs in the Political Forum. This is not really the place for arguing
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    What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    "You are my hero". In many forms of that statement. I am no hero, I tell them; just a nurse doing exactly what nurses across the globe, do, every day. In my 21 year career, I have run across many,...
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    Labor as a spring board to acute care?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jcol1460's topic in General Nursing

    No it's not a "springboard" into anything. It's "acute care" in a specialty all its own. L/D is its own animal and won't move you along if you, say, want to do CCU/ICU/ER. If you don't want to be an...