SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's incredibly sad that today's parents are not teaching finances to their kids. So many have such an unrealistic picture of their financial lives and what to do to secure a future. I worry...
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    New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's your sign. THINK why did they have to hire TWELVE new
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    Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    It can indeed vary widely. We are already there; we "could" retire now and live comfortably. But to do the things we want to as empty nesters, I want to build up more. I want to focus on experiences,...
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    Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    And if you DO go out to eat; that is no sin. But do what I do; divide your food into 3 or more portions on the plate. (they serve WAY too much food in American restaurants). Then, bring the leftovers...
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    Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I was not being literal. I bought frugally. Took a calculator with me and when I reached the limit, I was either done or made exchanges to meet the budget. I breastfed my kids til nearly 2 for...
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    Dealing with Stress at Work

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse manager. I know stress, having been a staff nurse 20 years and now this. I also love to eat for comfort, and I gained 45 pounds in 2 years d/t stress. Now when I am stressed: I turn the...
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    starting new job without written offer.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to huyenchau's topic in General Nursing

    The old saying, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" comes to mind here. Unless you have a written offer, it's not bonafide. Glad your situation turned out well. But for anyone else going...
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    Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am just gonna say it. Expecting the rest of us to pay for others' financial mistakes is already a thing. So many default on home loans, credit card debt, etc only to wipe the slate clean with...
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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    To say "me too" sounds very cliche. But it happened to me, too. I was in high school. A car full of boys I grew up with since age 11 picked me up, offering a much-wanted warm ride---- walking 2 miles...
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    Nursing Home Patient Dies After Being "Eaten Alive" By Scabies

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    Most likely they don't. They don't visit or check on their elders or disabled family members. This is a fact; I worked LTC a while. The elders/residents that got best care had very assertive family...
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    Right med but suspended

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CJ2121's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm maybe the "forces" are telling you to start hunting for a better
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    Where are newer nurses still having difficulty finding a job?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Many/most major cities are competitive because of the numerous nursing programs putting new grads out there. Rural communities have great need; so do Native American reservations. In some cases, if...
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    Where are newer nurses still having difficulty finding a job?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go to an area where the need is greater, and perhaps, the cost of living is cheaper if you can. Or stay and keep trying. Apply for all and anything. It will happen some day. Hang in there; you're not...
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    Pregnant and working...how do you do it?!?!?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Destin293's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't respond to the "moron" remark. It's been reported for moderation. Many of us have been pregnant and had to work. I did for my pregnancies up til delivery. I took it easy at home, ate high...
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    I hate the politics in nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cwill2015's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I, too live in the Pacific Northwest. This lady speaks the absolute truth. $$$$$ and lotsa rain, if you live West of the Cascade Mountains. A lot of people move here and then gripe all day about the...
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    Requesting to be laid off?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurseypants328's topic in General Nursing

    It's getting tougher and tougher to get unemployment. You are not likely to win the battle. Choose another route, work PRN nights, something, to keep money coming in, but don't depend of the rest of...
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    Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    Try rural or Native American reservation nursing if you can. There are a lot of high-needs areas that are desperate for nurses and include loan payment assistance/forgiveness if you choose to work...
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    Can you give a lesser dose than prescribed without an order?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Faith1234567's topic in General Nursing

    No. You
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    Essential oils in hospitals

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SarahRN32514's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm interesting. Essential oils CAUSE migraines for me. eh, leave that junk at
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    Do you trust the organ donation process (after recovery of 'brain dead' boy)?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your
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    Do you trust the organ donation process (after recovery of 'brain dead' boy)?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    YES! to this
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    Do you trust the organ donation process (after recovery of 'brain dead' boy)?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    So many people against being organ donors, change their minds when their loved one is in End Stage Renal Failure and then "see the light" and are suddenly pro-organ donation. I see many patients go...
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    Any other places doing "Hospital Employees' Week" instead of Nurses' Week?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing being done where I work. Never
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    Manager said something covertly racist

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    Well-stated! You are so
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    Will marijuana ever be okay in nursing?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    There are other ways to take marijuana than smoking it, for those concerned about odor. But I doubt the boards of nursing will ever be amenable to its use while in active