SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, poop happens. I do not like to poo at work but if I do, I tend to flush the toilet like 4 times to keep it from stinking up the place. By that token, IF I poop at work it's cause I have to go...
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    First time posters

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in General Students

    Like in the political area; people already have their minds made up and are just looking to be heard, but never to listen. They think they are right and nothing anyone else can say will sway them...
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    Feeling so dumb.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to rulguil01's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think it wise or prudent to work as an LVN/LPN holding an RN credential. You're not paid what you're worth and still held to the standard of practice as an
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    Beyond Bedside? Advanced Practice? Really?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    And bedside RNs who hold an MSN as
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    Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my if I had dollar for every time in the last 21 years...... I have learned to reply very calmly and professionally: "I cannot carry on a conversation with a person who is yelling at or rude to me...
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    Entry level MSN masters CNL CNS

    SmilingBluEyes replied to YellowMaskrosbarn's topic in General Nursing

    'Funny, my patients love me. But I have 20 years' experience being a REAL nurse and therefore am well-qualified in my reply to you. Again, cognitive dissonance leads you to tell me to take a leap and...
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    Entry level MSN masters CNL CNS

    SmilingBluEyes replied to YellowMaskrosbarn's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE flying kites on the beaches on the West Coast where I live, so I just might do so. Thanks for the well thought, articulate reply. Meantime, really get over your cognitive dissonance, change...
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    True words above. I was in the military 10 years. Backstabbing and undermining were rampant. So was sexual harassment even though the military had policies against it. It went on anyway. Sorry, but it...
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    Need input urgently

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ZayraP's topic in General Nursing

    Also I warn you: The Board of Nursing for your State/Province and your administrators/managers are NOT your friends or advocates. Tell THEM nothing, either, without legal counsel/advice. They exist to...
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    Addressing the Predicted Nursing Shortage

    SmilingBluEyes replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    The coming "Shortage" will be exacerbated by several things. Smart, intelligent, forward-thinking millennials who see bedside is a way to burnout and moving on the advanced practice quickly and the...
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    Need input urgently

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ZayraP's topic in General Nursing

    Ok well this sounds serious. Any allegation of abuse is to be taken deadly seriously. Do you have malpractice insurance? If so, you have access, covered by insurance, to legal advice. if not, get...
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    This may be the weirdest topic ever , but bear with me

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    I understand feeling "lost". You are, for NOW. But I assure you in the hands of a good marriage/family counselor, you will find ways to heal your pain and angst. Don't underestimate what such...
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    Advice for a New Grad

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FishBones's topic in General Nursing

    There is NOTHING wrong with starting in SNF or LTC. But no no no, run away, far away----- from a charge position as a new nurse. Like said above, they want a warm body. I will let you in on a dirty...
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    Dream Job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    After 20 years' nursing experience, and 10 years in the USAF, I have had many notions of a "dream job" Right before graduating nursing school, my "dream job" came to me quite by accident, in the...
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    This may be the weirdest topic ever , but bear with me

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this happened to you. I was married once, and my husband cheated and impregnated another woman. He told me he cheated because I was "fat" and unattractive. Whuuuut? I was good enough to...
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    Is it right for me?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mc111901's topic in General Nursing

    You have plenty of time to decide. My daughter had NO desire to be an RN all the way through high school until she graduated with her associate's degree (along with high school at 18, with an...
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    First time posters

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AceOfHearts<3's topic in General Students

    Two words: cognitive
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    Dream Job

    SmilingBluEyes replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    Dreams are just that, until hard work and sacrifice, make them reality. It's just a simple as
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    Are you discerning with your "likes"?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I actually am. If I don't like a post, I won't "like" it. If it rings true with me, I will. I don't care how many likes I get and had no idea how many I actually have until just now looking....
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    My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I feel conflicted on this. I do believe our presentation is a resume of sorts, and yes, there is a population that have a problem with multiple facial piercings and tattoos. As a hiring manager,...
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    Male Nurse Disgusted by Female Nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Well, "male nurse" in a society that is still as patriarchal as hell and as a female, myself, who feels the sting of it and the unfairness in treatment and pay just based on being female versus...
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    Entry level MSN masters CNL CNS

    SmilingBluEyes replied to YellowMaskrosbarn's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Amanda, So look into direct entry programs. They are plenty, trust me. Some brick and mortar universities, some (which bothers me ) are online. I have nothing against online education; I am doing...
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    nurses who have had a positive drug test and what the board of nursing will do

    SmilingBluEyes replied to chico0909's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Since this thread is nearly 5 years old, it's unlikely the OP will respond but if he/she is still out there, we'd love an update. Hope it all worked out for
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    Dislike towards the patient whom I know outside work

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ClumsyOne's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Trauma. You need to work in another clinic. Dialysis is not the place to deal with a patient you feel that intensely about. You won't be able to hide your feelings and there is no way...
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    Only certain departments in hospital got a pay increase?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    Ask HR---not