SmilingBluEyes

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

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    New nurse, how can I hide my emotions?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to stargirl018's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Fake it til you make
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    so... i assisted in a code today... BUT

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

    Exactly *how* were you "assisting"? And Did you tell her that? And what's her age got to do with
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    Is the Baby Boomer Generation not going to get good care?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And I call it like I see it,
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    Is the Baby Boomer Generation not going to get good care?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sigh.......nope. I see no bashing here. You are being thin-skinned. It's true; the younger/newer nurses are more likely to spend less time at the bedside than in previous times. Just look at the posts...
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    New nurse and already having drama

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Tattednurse_93's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unless you did this route yourself, your opinion really was not needed nor of any value. "I heard" means nothing. As said above, the best thing you could have said, was "good luck" and no more. Hard...
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    I can't get "poop" taste out of my mouth?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    "Elder
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    Is he shirking a crap job or am I just in a bad mood?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to redheadrn86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just LOVE this and YOU
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    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    Wow really? In 20 years, in several hospitals and other places, union and non-union places, I have never, ever run into
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    What To Expect From Your Preceptor

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Loved
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    50 Random Acts of Kindness for Any Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseHeart&Soul's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE THIS!!! Thank
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    Transfusions 101 - Everything You Need To Know About Blood Transfusions

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great information. Thank
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    Never thought it would be this bad

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ajacks65's topic in General Nursing

    I do not recommend float pool for new nurses. You would do well to learn on ONE unit first, honing skills there
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    Quiting clinicals because of bad work envirnoment

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Matucm's topic in General Students

    But I warn you: Check your attitude. I read your other thread. You will fail if you
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    Quiting clinicals because of bad work envirnoment

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Matucm's topic in General Students

    You have another opportunity? Ok well take it I guess. I mean, what else would you do? You
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    Is he shirking a crap job or am I just in a bad mood?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to redheadrn86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with the above. Don't let him get over on you. It's not ok and let him know
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    Please Don't Judge Patients

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or if you *must* judge, which as humans we do, leave that judgment at the
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    Becoming Dad: An Humbling Birth Experience of a New Father and Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on the birth of your new
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    Preventing call-ins

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    ...............and *poof* the OP is
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    I start clinicals on monday, my friend warned me about the instructor, advice please

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Matucm's topic in General Students

    How about you just show up to clinical, prepared, in a clean uniform, early, and ready to learn and keep the rumors at the door? And the smarmy, transparent sucking up thing? That would be a major...
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    Why Do Nurses Quit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the garbage in this thread: "preventing call-ins" as expressed by some as if people have no right to call out or "owe it" to their boss to explain exactly WHY they call out for starters. It's...
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    Stethoscope cover for men?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Philly85's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't recommend a cloth stethoscope cover. They hold and pass germs
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    New RN/inexperienced nurse considering nurse externship

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MarshaRabbit's topic in General Nursing

    Never
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    Take a pay cut to go to office

    SmilingBluEyes replied to AJ1980's topic in General Nursing

    What about your husband? Any way he can work more than PRN so you can cut back? I agree with an above post; the kids are only young once. I am glad I spent a lot of time with mine, making very little...
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    I need help supervising!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to bwilsonrn's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno---- it almost sounds like you are worried about popularity, not really being a leader. They need a leader, someone not afraid to stand alone when they have to, to support and do what's right...
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    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    Hooooooo boy. I hear ya ^^^^ My "baby" turns 18 next month and is already a full time college student. Can't wait to take vacations on "off" times now. Not having to work around one of my kids' school...