SmilingBluEyes

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    Pregnancy

    SmilingBluEyes replied to marionbrianne's topic in General Nursing

    Well that is up to you. Can you afford to take extended time off with no
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    IF this is tolerated and has been by management, good luck. You are in a toxic environment. I would bring it to their attention but if they are disinclined to fix it, you are going to be the one with...
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    Nursing Student From Hell

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    But did you? I doubt it. There was a lot of "kryptonite" for me......trach, eyeballs, projectile bloody emesis/vomit, cleaning up GI bleed poop, and changing colostomy dressings/bags all come to...
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    I bet you are an amazing OB nurse. I was one in a "prior life" for nearly 15 years, and tried to be like you; non-judgmental and supportive. There is enough guilt for moms w/o making it worse with a...
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    Nursing Student From Hell

    SmilingBluEyes replied to DWelly14's topic in General Nursing

    If she is hiding out as a student, what can we expect as a nurse? You can't just hide out when the going gets tough. That is my biggest concern here. That and if she IS lazy, that won't do either....
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    I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I doubt she is treating you like a child, but even if she is, choose your words carefully. Good
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    Nursing(NA/LPN/RN) vs Medical Assistant***VENT

    SmilingBluEyes replied to floridanurse1983's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You do realize this thread is YEARS
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is more to the story, as someone else indicated. The med test may have been part of it. Maybe her attitude, maybe a lot more. It's her word we are taking. And BTW the OP has long since...
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? Did you even read the original post? How can you not see where she clearly went wrong and deserved to be let go? I am
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    I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is the preceptor the kind you can communicate with? I COMPLETELY understand wanting t her to back off a bit. Why not ask her that in the same words you did, here? There is a big difference between...
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    I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wrong. EVERYONE needs a preceptor. You will probably have better insight as to why when you are a nurse on your own. Your over-confidence is a bit worrisome. I do wish you
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    On the other hand, I have worked in a "baby-friendly" hospital where policy was near-draconian and difficult. We had moms (a small percentage) who had made up their mind, and were educated, NOT to...
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Those saying we should be more forgiving/understanding are not thinking this far into the future. I have seen what you are talking about and it sucks to try and get rid of a sub-standard...
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    THANK
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    I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are over-confident and that can be scary-dangerous. You won't be really "competent" for at least a year or longer (and "experienced" for 2-5 years). Yes, you will come off orientation, but...
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    Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to see a good nurse leave, really I am. But you deserve joy and happiness and if that means leaving, good for you. Best
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    "Breast Is Best": A Mantra to Promote Infant Health? or Stigmatizing Adage to Guilt Moms

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    OK I have stayed out of the fray this long. First of all congrats Organized Chaos on your new baby. I had a late-term preemie son. He was 34 weeks. He was a big preemie, 6lb. I was pumping like crazy...
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    How hard is it to find a Mon-Friday day time job as an RN out of school? In Seattle, WA

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cruisin1313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sour Lemon brings up a great point. Most office positions pay very little......consider that when thinking of school debt versus what you will make in an office setting. In some settings office...
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    How hard is it to find a Mon-Friday day time job as an RN out of school? In Seattle, WA

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cruisin1313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Those jobs for brand-newly-minted nurses out of school: about as rare as hen's teeth, especially, IF you want any sort of acute care experience. Most nursing jobs in hospitals and even other...
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    Old job calling me to finish some charting?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JuliusSeizure's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's dangerous and a potential set-up. You are no longer employed there; you have no business at all charting there now. Don't do it. If they get pushy or "legal" on you, then seek legal...
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    Nursing Drama

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FloatRN16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have all worked for such managers in our careers, if we have been at this very long. Fortunately, the worst offender I worked for, was actually tossed out on her ear after the staff UNIFIED and...
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    She took an " important call " and referred to the class as less than important (paraphrased). Sorry--- but this is a job, not grade school, not even college. What option(s) did she have? Well-------...
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    ABSN rejection letter. How to cope?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to jr1991's topic in General Nursing

    REMEMBER: The path to EVERYONE'S success is littered with failure. EVERYONE-----anyone you admire----- has failed on their way to greatness. Don't let this eat you up too long; lick your wounds, learn...
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    Unsure of asking...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    It's a question I would not ask. Just continue to be awesome: Punctual, professional, hard-working, drama-free, and you will be fine. If you have not learned this yet: It's best to be in competition...
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    You have had a lot of posts. This says it succinctly. You are, indeed, extending the "test drive" trial period of your employment, for your employer during your orientation and probationary period....