SmilingBluEyes

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

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    do you think students who got kicked out of NS, were for a good reason?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Skippy97's topic in General Students

    It's based on what I know. Do I know every detail? Clearly, not, as it was not my business to know. But knowing how they performed (it was obvious), and what their grades were (they were known because...
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    do you think students who got kicked out of NS, were for a good reason?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Skippy97's topic in General Students

    Yep---- all the ones who were removed, the school had ample and good reason. It was sad to see some of them fail, but the attrition rates were well-known going in, and the director was crystal clear...
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    Discrimination for being a new mom?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

    That's great. I understand the UK also has a much better maternity leave/family leave for employees too. Unfortunately, it's different in the States. A lot of us have had kids and our careers were...
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    Discrimination for being a new mom?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

    I am afraid the majority did not just jump on the bandwagon and tell her to go ahead and involve HR and lodge her complaint. She has no complaint; that is why. I am sure it's not what she wanted to...
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    Tips for a New and Young Charge Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to amoret22's topic in General Nursing

    Respect is earned by what you do, how you behave, who you are; it's got nothing to do with "auras" or anything so esoteric. I would read up on leadership styles/management (there are lots of good...
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    Can Nurse Assistant Managers and Nurse Managers work 3 days?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    You notice them working 5 days a week because that is at least what it takes to be a manager. It's a lot like herding cats; the work is never done. And it's not for the faint of
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    Discrimination for being a new mom?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

    OP: are you
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    Per diem job with 4 months experience?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mt9891's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it's med-surg and not a "specialty" floor, you should be fine, if you are out of orientation and doing well. I personally don't recommend going PRN before about 6 months' fulltime...
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    Can you be an FNP and work PRN?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Maura B.'s topic in General Nursing

    And how will you do your clinicals "PRN"? There is no "ideal" time to have a kid, but maybe you should have the baby now and put off NP school for a bit while you are home with the child. You can...
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    Discrimination for being a new mom?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Karn88's topic in General Nursing

    The above posts say it well. You will have no success in claiming discrimination. I suggest you keep trying, so I voted "suck it up". Been there, done it. Had kids, which slowed my progression in my...
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    Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    Please quote to whom you are
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    When doing shift trades, can you?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SouthpawRN's topic in General Nursing

    It can be done where I am. You would have to ask your manager, however, how it works where you
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    Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    Who came up with this lunacy? Studer and their ilk. See, patients are NOT stupid. They pick up on these silly lines and tactics and I have seen people here tell of them asking "what are you robots or...
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    Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you being nervous for vacation season. If your staffing is this bad now, I can only imagine how much worse it will get when summer gets here. Of course, management COULD suspend vacation...
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    Just accepted job, now may be pregnant

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNtoBe14's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely not divulge this until the 2nd trimester, when it's most likely everything is
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    Not learning from my preceptor?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Student2017555's topic in General Nursing

    Do all the above suggested by Ben, go ahead----- and get a target painted on your back OP. I would cool my jets and give the guy a bit more time. Show some initiative and do what is suggested above in...
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    Are there any MSN programs online for non-nurse bachelor's degree holders?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Help2017's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me, you are better off that there are not. Sometimes, shortcuts are bad. By that I mean, having ZERO nursing experience and expecting to just do it all online. You have to actually touch and...
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    ZDoggMD

    SmilingBluEyes replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Zpac member here
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    Very religious floor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mrs_Ga_RN_2015's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Keep your beliefs to yourself. Problem
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    Falsely accused of med diversion

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kindia's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in any area where narcotics are involved, one must be so careful. Being sure never to place narcotics of any sort in one's pockets is huge. Making sure all wastes are properly disposed of...
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    Nursing school has made me not like nursing

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kilcawleymarco's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is NOT nursing. The real learning and practice of nursing begins after
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    Nurses and Coffee

    SmilingBluEyes replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    Living near Seattle, it's almost unheard-of not to love coffee and I love mine. I prefer the Dancing Goats blend out of Olympia
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    Too Many Nurse Practitioners?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I am dismayed by the trend allowing people with zero nursing experience the express-method of entry to advanced practice. Got a bachelor's degree in whatever? Good, get an MSN/NP and be a nurse...
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    The Good, Bad and Ugly

    SmilingBluEyes replied to annemolina's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing about school made me choose my first specialty or the ones since. I had already made up my mind. School taught me only the barest of basics. The REAL learning happened--- (and continues to...
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    Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! agree 100%. You said it far better than I ever did on this