SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    Take my personal problems to my employer? Never, ever happen. I have had therapy, always at my cost with someone in no way attached or having interests that protect or relate to my
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    Aromatherapy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BMitchellRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I Can't even grocery shop without getting a headache. It's a highly scented world; everywhere you go you smell perfume. It is extraordinarily hard to buy cleaning supplies and laundry soap now, it...
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    Aromatherapy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BMitchellRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Keep it out of the clinical setting. Too many of us are allergic and I myself get migraines with strong scents. In the patient's home that is one thing. In the general health care setting it has no...
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    potentially dangerous postpartum situation

    SmilingBluEyes replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    You need to discuss this with your OB not here. I am afraid you won't find what you're looking for here. We weren't there and we don't have any side of the story but yours. Enjoy your newborn and if...
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    Messed up bad.....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to OHRN2011's topic in Nurses Recovery

    DO NOT wait to be contacted. Self-report. I think it would go better for you if you
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    Messed up bad.....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to OHRN2011's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Roughly 10% of all U.S. citizens---in all economic, social, racial, every strata of society---- struggle with substance addiction. This would include health care providers. It's not a "bad-people"...
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    Messed up bad.....

    SmilingBluEyes replied to OHRN2011's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most, if not all, states have Nurse/health care provider-in- Recovery programs that you can get into to get help while retaining your license. From what I understand, these programs are not easy to go...
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    this is why I want to call off on my last day

    SmilingBluEyes replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    THIS. Have some class. Leave on a good note. You never know when you will meet these folks again. Nursing's a small world. Rise above and be nice. Do NOT leave them short-staffed. That is beneath you...
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    The Men in OB Debate: Help!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jay_prn's topic in General Nursing

    Other than cultural and religious considerations and convictions, what would stop you? There are cultures and people of certain religions that will never accept a male care provider of any sort. And a...
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    BSN is a joke

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    EDUCATION is NEVER a "joke" if you take it seriously and apply it appropriately. YOU are making it a "joke" and that is sad to
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    "Allow LPNs to challenge the Board of Nursing to obtain RN licensure" viral post

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in General Nursing

    No. RN-equivalent Education first. THEN
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    Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    THIS
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    Can I be discriminated against for political beliefs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to helloego's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your politics out of work. Problem
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    Seniority

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lexyrn71's topic in General Nursing

    Saw a nurse with less than 2 years' (more like 18 months) experience get promoted to a management position that she totally was inappropriate for. She came into nursing saying " I didn't get my BSN...
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    Seniority

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lexyrn71's topic in General Nursing

    I think the two are not mutually exclusive. What I mean is, if the senior nurse is equally qualified to the newer one, education considered, then the senior nurse should get the promotion.If the...
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    I'm having doubts about nursing... :(

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Texasstudent0's topic in General Students

    AND there it is. We are supposed to "empathize" with you and give you only nice, compassionate answers? You clearly don't understand nursing really is; that when I became a nurse, I did not sign up...
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    I promise you, I will be side by side with the staff working, doing patient care. I won't be one of those managers who goes home and sits comfy while my teammates are killing themselves at work. We...
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    Seniority

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lexyrn71's topic in General Nursing

    EVERY generation faces its issues. When I graduated in the early 80s, the inflation rate was through the roof and unemployment very high in my area. It's why I joined the military at 18. For...
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    And I admire you for that. Too bad so many others are just in a hurry to leave their team-mates in the lurch because of their
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    Seniority

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lexyrn71's topic in General Nursing

    Yes to all of this. Entitlement, thy name is NOT "Seniority" but
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    Seniority

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lexyrn71's topic in General Nursing

    But with my varied and long experience, I likely AM! And therefore, yes, my seniority SHOULD be considered as important. And fortunately, it did when I got my recent promotion. Yes, even if I say so...
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, actually during a true disaster, I think policies should exist in advance that outline the necessity for all staff to work 24/7. Including Per diem employees. During a time like this, everyone...
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if it were up to me, in advance notice of a hurricane, I would notify employees we need every single one to help out if we could not evacuate all patients before the disaster strikes. The...
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    My concern lies with the posts saying children need their parents. Of course, they do. So did mine. So do others'. EVERYONE has loved ones to worry about, not just prn employees. It behooves us...
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    Hurricane Irma: Are per diem nurses USUALLY required to work during a hurricane/disaster?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to justSara's topic in General Nursing

    As perdiem I made more money. No I did not have benefits, but I made more an hour than the "regulars" beside me. It never occurred to me I was exempt in a human catastrophe. Obviously, that belief is...