SmilingBluEyes

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    Need Career Advice

    SmilingBluEyes replied to arose26's topic in Nursing Career

    OP you put the cart before the horse, getting your master's and no experience. Now you find yourself in the untenable position of being unqualified for most nursing positions. There is an order to...
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    New BSN vs veteran LPN

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

    All this, especially the bold part. You are NOT better because you have a BSN. You are team member.
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    Gel Nails

    SmilingBluEyes replied to er.mere's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing beats short, clean, unpolished nails in nursing. Not only do I want to protect my patients, but I also wish to protect my family and myself. I don't want to bring anything harmful home and I...
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    Is nursing school really "the hardest thing you've ever done in your life"?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cn4207's topic in General Students

    Not even
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    CDN---certification question:

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

    Thank you so much CFrancine, and good luck to you. Let me know how you
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    New BSN vs veteran LPN

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

    THIS!!
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    New BSN vs veteran LPN

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

    OP: The smart and wise "new RN" do well to respect the experience of the "old" LPN and listen more and talk less. The lack of respect is glaring and I bet dollars to donuts, she can feel it coming...
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    Graduate School?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shimmybean's topic in General Nursing

    Get some experience first. You have no idea right now, where your career may take you. Grad school (even with tuition assistance from an employer, another reason to have a job) is expensive. You may...
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    Graduate School?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to shimmybean's topic in General Nursing

    This.
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    Don't do the physicians work!

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

    You are still rude. Still don't get it. You are riding a thin like that borders on TOS violation. I would review what you are writing and change the tone and words. I bet you are difficult to work...
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    Don't do the physicians work!

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

    Quoting ModernRN: "Yes you are BSN16! The goal is to eliminate ALL verbal order entry by nurses! ALL!! The doc can put in the Levophed order himself when he takes his ass to a computer or chart. Stop...
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you (and this family) have gone through this. You did your best and I applaud you! Go easy on yourself and if you develop obsessive thoughts or flashbacks (as some do in such traumatic...
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    lying about clinical hours

    SmilingBluEyes replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There will always be cheaters, always have been. What makes this so grievous is this person will be responsible for the primary care of actual human beings that have no idea what a liar/cheat he is. I...
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    How do nurses last?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to KariT's topic in General Nursing

    I have lasted 20 years and counting. HOW? Well I picked and chose my path. I was hospital-based for 14 years when the wear and tear of floor nursing was overtaking my life and stealing my joy. My...
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    RN shortage

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    There will be a shortage of NP opportunities soon......not of RN ones. And they will have to fight for positions and decent pay. I will stay an RN. Not worth the debt of going to NP school only to...
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    Day shift vs. night shift

    SmilingBluEyes replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. All the above is true. But for me, it came down to physical health working days versus nights. When I hit 40, I hit the "wall" and could no longer tolerate night shifts. My body ached...
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    Apparently, bedside nursing is ruining my body.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to quazar's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Gosh I am so sorry. I second lactation, but be aware, you do have to bend and stoop to help new mamas feed babies...I wish you
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    Feeling hurt

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    No it is not bullying; it is your team leader wanting to have oversight of the staff working under him. It's as simple as that; no need to have hurt feelings. Report to him when you take break and get...
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    ADHD with or with out Meds?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to melissakay01's topic in General Nursing

    OP please use the "quote" function when responding to individual posters here, so we can know to whom you are replying. Thank you. Also this thread is riding the line, very close to medical advice;...
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    Getting a puppy and working 12 hour shifts?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Hwills94's topic in General Nursing

    I Agree with others who say it's a terrible idea. German Shepherds are VERY high energy (not to mention grooming maintenance). Almost all puppies chew, get into trouble and can be destructive if left...
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    Should I report the person who scheduled me to a patient I should not have been sitting?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Rayrayma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think if all you are is "traumatized" and not leaving the situation better-educated and aware of what is required of you, then you are in the wrong field. But what do I know? I am only a nurse, not...
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    Sick from roof leaks and water damage at nursing home?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to HappyCNA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yet another dump of a nursing home. Sheesh, I feel for you and especially, those residents who cannot escape the dangerous environment. I believe like others, a call the DOH is in order and yesterday....
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    A Stupid Mistake

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ahcolwell's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did you learn from this? Clearly, you did. The baby will be ok and you will never make the same mistake again. Experience always includes failure. Minimize the risk of how great by continually...
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    final warning

    SmilingBluEyes replied to srercg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    THIS!!!!! I have seen this over and over and boy, it's frustrating and it is indeed best to cut losses and get them out when this is the problem, before you CAN'T do so. (or it's super hard to...
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    Pay grades for different units??

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MarySnov's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In union facilities, the unit does not matter; it's the seniority. In places where there is a significant difference, you have to ask yourself one question: