SmilingBluEyes

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    Being called a baby nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseA1987's topic in General Nursing

    I never minded. But then my skin is pretty damn thick from 10 years' military service. I knew I had to prove my mettle in that first couple years and whatever name they attributed to my lack of...
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    BSN straight to NP or gain work experience

    SmilingBluEyes replied to clint.parsch's topic in General Nursing

    Please get some experience as an RN first before going to be an NP. You will be better for it. Oh and yes, do a search. This is a hotly debated topic on this site. Welcome and thank you for your...
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    Chronic Dialysis VS Acute Dialysis

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

    Acutes may be more stressful. There is definitely heavy lifting involved, and pushing machines around and you only have so many techs; you may be asked to do some of their work on top of your own....
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    Preceptor From Hell-Need Advice

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

    She HIT YOU???? Press charges. That is assault and battery and never, ever ok to even TOUCH you, let alone hit you. This person should have their license revoked
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    New nurse having a hard time with coworkers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Me93RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this!!!
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    Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    OH MY I am so sorry. Prayers for your mom....what an awful thing for you all to be going
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    Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Never. I have my health. And that is my
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    Graduating soon, did nursing kill my relationship?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to TraumaICUqueen's topic in General Nursing

    My husband was active military and away for part of my nursing schooling and my son was 2-4 years old. It was hard, (beyond hard, actually) but you know what? We made it fine.Tough times never last;...
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    Is it fianally time to retire NETY?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    It's long PAST
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    Straight to FNP

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jodyjcj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This especially in bold. You want a quickie shortcut to Nurse Practice and yet have no clue what nursing is. Get your time in as an RN and then go for FNP. I don't trust nor want my family members...
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    It really is not complicated, she's a selfish jerk. NO is the only right
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    How does your unit do vacations?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to brwneyegrl46's topic in General Nursing

    First come/first serve. BUT we RNs do work together to see who is wanting to take time off when and work it out as much as possible BEFORE ever submitting requests. It's worked well for us and usually...
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    Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when I had a very bad miscarriage and subsequent surgery, after grand rounds, my roommate telling me how sorry she and her husband were for my loss. While I appreciated her sentiments, I...
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    Very religious floor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mrs_Ga_RN_2015's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have worked in places where the majority were ultra-religious and trying to get me "Saved". I did not believe as they did, but thanked them for my concern and kept my initial desire to argue in...
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    First day as CNA

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mcbn2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds to me as if you are caring, kind, compassionate, and very hard-working. (((((gentle hugs))))) Today sucked; hopefully your tomorrows will be better. Try to grow a thicker skin and not let...
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    Unit Clerk Reading Allnurses.com ..

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I only "WISH" I looked like my avatar; sadly it's not even close. That lady sure is pretty though, LOL. And yes, I LOVE cats, and dogs, and birds, and all animals. Sometimes, more than some people....
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    California Senate Bill 349

    SmilingBluEyes replied to reatta89's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Such a complicated issue. It (legislation) may not close the units, but it does bring about the concern about staff having to work longer hours and units having to operate nearly or at 24 hour basis....
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    My Clinical Instructor does not trust me

    SmilingBluEyes replied to konp's topic in General Students

    Would love to know, 6 years later, if the OP
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    Inappropriate nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This post really rubs me the wrong way. First, no need to yell. Second, I hope you are not calling me "irresponsible". I AM able to converse and prepare medications and do so without errors. I have...
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    Inappropriate nurses?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok then, all the OP had to do was say, " I will be happy to talk with you as soon as I am done preparing my medications. I need to concentrate just now". And then, when done, talked to the guy....
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    Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone believes it's this *nurse's* job to find coverage for the floor. I do think (and have said such) that management and the union are falling down on the job. It IS management's job...
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    Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    THIS is the best comment I have seen on the thread so
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    Am I too old to become an RN??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to bananerz84's topic in LPN to RN

    You just very eloquently answered your own question here! Good
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    Am I too old to become an RN??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to bananerz84's topic in LPN to RN

    You'll turn 35 whether or not you become an RN, so why
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    Discrimination for being a new mom?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

    That is wonderful; I think maternity/family leaves here in the US are way too short. I think women/babies would benefit much more by the mom being home to care for her newborn at least a year. 6 weeks...