SmilingBluEyes

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

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    What do you do with your wedding ring?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nephron44's topic in General Nursing

    If it is a "high profile" ring with a lot of diamonds, etc, that can tear gloves, you are better off leaving it at home. It will tear gloves, leaving you vulnerable to infection. It can also harm...
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    Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It's a fetish. Don't participate beyond showing him where the bathroom is, giving him the supplies and asking him to clean himself up. Show no emotion/reaction. It's his thing, not yours. Report this...
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    We agree to
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    UFR Goal questions

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

    Often the rule above is the one to follow. Removing more and faster can cause "cardiac stunning" and kill your patient. Longer and slower dialysis is best. But it's hard in units there are super busy...
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    Does dialysis nursing require a lot of computer/paper work?

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

    Yep tons of it. Everything is electronic, from orders to charts. You will have to embrace such technology if you want to succeed in dialysis or any nursing these
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    How do you discuss gender issues with adolescents?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    I do so honestly and compassionately. They ask questions, I give honest and caring answers. For me, it's never been hard to
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    What ON EARTH does the nurse advocating wearing gloves for every interaction with HIV or HEP + patients do when: She goes to the grocery store? She is at the mall? The movies? Dining out? (who knows...
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    Nurses Smoking: Compassion Instead of Judgement

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    I see both sides, but in my heart (as an ex smoker), my understanding falls most on the side of non-smokers affected by the smell of tobacco/cigarette smoke. It does cause bad reactions in some who...
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    When you have a rule that you don't 'friend' coworkers on FB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Is this an April Fool's joke? Are you
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    When you have a rule that you don't 'friend' coworkers on FB

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    If I were that coworker I would like the courtesy and honesty of your telling me why you cannot friend me. Ignoring will just make for bad feelings. Just be honest. I, too, being in management, have...
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    Wearing gloves with HIV positive patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Leekri's topic in General Nursing

    Thank
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    Hospitals offer big bonuses, free housing and tuition to recruit nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    The same old game. Do EVERYTHING to recruit new people, make them feel like the Second Coming when they start, entice them in. And then the trap is set, bait and switch. NOW deal with understaffing,...
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    MSN Educator - Having second thoughts...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to drsrn's topic in General Nursing

    If that is not a degree that will pay for itself in finances and satisfaction, why do that at all? Find another program of study or degree that is worth the $$$, time, and
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    "I am a nurse!"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Fortunate here; in 21 years' nursing this has never happened to my patients or
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    My best friend puts down being a nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mindfulnursingbabe's topic in General Students

    May I suggest, this person is no friend of yours AND you need to learn not to care what others
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    New nurse, how to deal with coworkers yelling at you/talking behind your back..

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cadams47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She who cares least,
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    Observant Jew Cannot Work Saturday Shifts

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The solution is to apply and work in places where people are not required to work on Holy Days if you cannot get dispensation from your clergy. Problem solved. Everyone happy (including coworkers who...
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    My apologies

    SmilingBluEyes replied to YellowMaskrosbarn's topic in General Nursing

    There was not enough time to let it pop; the thread was locked quickly. And the mods did a good
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    Company removed all chairs

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Hnurse101's topic in General Nursing

    I vote find a new job. The post before mine is very well stated so I won't repeat it. But even if you do all the above, don't expect immediate, satisfactory changes. The fact is, they don't give a...
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    My apologies

    SmilingBluEyes replied to YellowMaskrosbarn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I thought so too. Celtic Goddess is a very valued, respected member here. I did not particularly enjoy being told to "fly a kite" or "**** off"
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    My apologies

    SmilingBluEyes replied to YellowMaskrosbarn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. But it's hard to get over being told to "fly a kite" or ____ off. Glad to see some humility here and if you are sincere, I can move on. For now, I am just going to wait and see. I don't...
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    Fairness

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Hink12's topic in General Nursing

    Is that so? You have likely never worked in management. It can be the most thankless job and I get my satisfaction from what I do internally. I don't get praise but hear plenty if I screw up. And...
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    Fairness

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Hink12's topic in General Nursing

    I do need to clarify: I don't think being flexible is impossible. But I have a unit full of people with varying needs, from young parents whose kids get sick, to the ones who are caring for both...
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    New Grad hired in the ER, question.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Meh, do what you want. I was told the same tripe, only med/surg for new grads. Was offered a job in labor/delivery. Took it. Succeeded just fine. I don't let others' opinions sway me so much when I...
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    Fairness

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Hink12's topic in General Nursing

    I am a manager with grown kids. Believe me I get how hard working and raising young children is; been there. BUT it's NOT my problem you have kids that go to school. If you sign on agreeing to work...