SmilingBluEyes

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    Is nursing REALLY that difficult?

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

    "Whiny" is not a good start, to call your future colleagues that without knowing the first thing about what we do, what we cope with and how hard it is. You would do well to shadow some nurses and see...
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    Loss of son and finding a future

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

    I am so sorry for your loss. Nursing may or may not be for you. I suggest shadowing some nurses to see if the rigors of nursing are something you can handle. And understand, nursing school clinicals...
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    The Nurse at the Bedside

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    This attitude is far too prevalent among managers and administrators. And they wonder WHY the so-called "best and brightest" leave and the tried/true and loyal employees, who are extremely competent,...
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    Handling an issue at work

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let "hurt feelings" get in the way of doing a competent job. Listen to what the team leader has to say, show some respect and hopefully it will improve. A good nurse has to be strong. Talk to...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    My own daughter is applying for a BSN in the fall (she finished her associate's degree while in high school). Her end goal is NP or CRNA. Told her get experience first to be the best. I am not...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    I stand corrected> My apologies to
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    Dealing with a dirty old man

    SmilingBluEyes replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Not the last time this will happen. You received good feedback already. All I will say is you will learn boundaries as experience comes. And try hard not to attach labels to people. Their behaviors...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    I was just going to say that. I read the article. A lot of "opinions" there and little scientific
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    I never said it had to be "bedside" nursing experience. It can be doctor office nursing, ambulatory nursing, o.r. experience, etc----any specialty where a nurse actually has to lay hands on a patient...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Yes,
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    To prostudent: "clueless", "poorly educated"..... NOWHERE did I insult anyone disagreeing with me. You don't get a free pass, insulting others' education or intelligence. That is not good...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    DANGEROUS. Bad for the patients. This is what I am talking about. It's a problem. It's counter-intuitive to have NPs without actual *nursing*
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding "older nurses" Lebelspit: you mean to say NOT ONE was helpful? Hmm you must be in the wrong place . A shame if so...... I mentor and help develop future and new nurses all the time. I...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    The rigors of nursing school PLUS passing NCLEX makes you an entry-level nurse with no experience. No more than that. We don't know *what* we don't know as new nurses. Also telephone triage is not...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want an NP who has no actual nursing experience caring for me or anyone I love. I am not really worried if people feel bad that they can't be bothered to spend actual time NURSING---- it's...
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    I hate that everyone knows I speak Spanish !

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LilimoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am bilingual (well nearly trilingual) and speak Spanish fairly fluently. I don't mind minor translation but issues of consent, or other such serious items are handled by the Language Line, no ifs...
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    Gift for Preceptor and unit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Scottishtape's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you bring, please be sure it's enough for all shifts. Often day shift gets first "grab" and there are crumbs leftover for night shift. Everyone likes to feel included. Donuts and coffee are...
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    Med Surg vs OB? Want to be an FNP

    SmilingBluEyes replied to trumpetlove17's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 100% with the above post. Unless women's health is your interest, this is not a good move to be a family
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    Please help, need to go back to work now! Have missed 1.5 months +

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Mustkeepjob32's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the others. I get a weird sort of anxiety when I am out of work for more than a week, making it hard to go back. But i do it and it gets better when I do. Please get professional help, too....
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    Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the picture with the eyes cut out IS a form of bullying/harassment and the manager should definitely stop this NOW. How juvenile people can be, and I would NOT want that nurse caring for me or...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    Ah the little experiment did not net the hoped-for result? Shocking. Maybe it's time to show some love for those "fat old" nurses now, seeing as the young, thin and pretty ones can hardly bother to...
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    Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

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

    Because as a CNA you would know so much about being overweight and an effective nurse. Your opinion is just that, opinion. You have no idea another's struggle or not, by just looking at them. And...
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    out with injury and more

    SmilingBluEyes replied to nursesaysay's topic in General Nursing

    Well you are a liability. They can't have you there. You have no choice. It sucks this happened to you but you need to make the most of it and accept it. Hope you heal well and
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    New BSN vs veteran LPN

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kiyoshi kazuya's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great point. The ones who assume others are jealous of them are usually the most envious/jealous and insecure people you will ever