SmilingBluEyes

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

Member

  • Content

    20,964

  • Visitors

    79,838

  • Followers

    11

  • Likes

    4,993

All Content by SmilingBluEyes

  1. SmilingBluEyes

    Wrong side for amputation(loss of license)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    woooooops.
  2. SmilingBluEyes

    No Lunches

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

    I honestly don't know. I don't sacrifice my breaks. In nearly 20 years of nursing, I never have not taken a break and not gotten paid for the displeasure. In the hospital, there were plenty of crazy...
  3. SmilingBluEyes

    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    I envied and was annoyed by seniority when I started out as a nurse----- until I myself achieved some of that seniority. Yea, I had to take vacations at less-than-desired times and I worked night...
  4. SmilingBluEyes

    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

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

    ummmmm....what???
  5. SmilingBluEyes

    Can you be forced to be charge nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to yourfuturern22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Forced" may be strong language, but yes, you can and are expected to be a charge nurse as an RN at some
  6. SmilingBluEyes

    How do you deal with workplace drama?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to laurennnxo26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How do I deal with workplace drama? EASY. I don't. I disengage. And walk away. And keep out of the rumor
  7. SmilingBluEyes

    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    I wonder what the OP decided to do. I hope she has the wedding she wants/dreams of, (really I do)----- but it may come at the price of WHEN she chooses to do it. Hopefully this is a lesson to any...
  8. SmilingBluEyes

    Patient Keeps Asking for Another Nurse

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

    I have had patients like that and nurses who contributed by being their "hero" nurse and allowing it by being "their favorite". They would say "Oh I will take that patient" and then agree with the...
  9. SmilingBluEyes

    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    When I got married, I had a different idea about my wedding. I realized a wedding was ONE day. Marriage was for a lifetime. I had a small, inexpensive wedding. Something very affordable and intimate....
  10. SmilingBluEyes

    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    Great, enlightening conversation, but the OP is gone with the wind. I am sure, it is because she is unhappy the majority don't agree that she "deserves" the whole two weeks off for her...
  11. SmilingBluEyes

    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    That is what I suggested ^ already earlier in the thread. Interestingly, where is the OP? I was active military when I got married. (as was my spouse). Instant gratification was just not a given. I...
  12. SmilingBluEyes

    Switch Shifts?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Your health is everything. Go to
  13. SmilingBluEyes

    Denied PTO for my marriage

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

    How about you ask for just a few days to get married and plan a big, fun honeymoon at a later date? You could save up and plan for a really nice trip that
  14. SmilingBluEyes

    Getting around the 18 y.o requirement

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

    I noticed this as
  15. SmilingBluEyes

    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

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

    The whole notion that it's all about the student really irritates me. And the fact that some don't get that it's NOT on the floor nurse to have to either take TWO students or deal with the situation...
  16. SmilingBluEyes

    Oh cool! I just noticed my posts and like count!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you just got another "like" from
  17. SmilingBluEyes

    I'm a new grad nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has his/her own experiences. I am gratified to see yours are good. But please don't discount others' varying experiences. And remember, you are still on preceptorship. When that safety net is...
  18. SmilingBluEyes

    confessions of a RRT

    SmilingBluEyes replied to yahoomagoo's topic in General Nursing

    "ALL THE NURSES"? Dude, the common denominator is you. YOU are the
  19. SmilingBluEyes

    Is not answering the phone for work bad?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CedarGirl10's topic in General Nursing

    No often is GOOD for your sanity nd
  20. SmilingBluEyes

    Getting around the 18 y.o requirement

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

    My daughter is also a minor and has been accruing college coursework since 16, and will have her associate's degree before 18. She is taking nursing pre-requisite coursework now and by the time she is...
  21. SmilingBluEyes

    Panic attacks following never event.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Iamgroot29's topic in General Nursing

    Some years ago, my unit experienced a "never event" involving a labor and delivery situation. All staff involved were given a debriefing session and allowed to discuss what happened, how it happened...
  22. SmilingBluEyes

    Breaking Bad News: What's A Nurse to Do?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Carol Bush's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome article. Thank
  23. SmilingBluEyes

    Eating Their Young

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

    Do a search and figure it out for
  24. SmilingBluEyes

    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

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

    I am so sorry for your experiences you described here. I feel, however, your blame and anger may be misplaced. While that nurse did not make you welcome and her "up and down" glance was very...
  25. SmilingBluEyes

    Why Do Nurses Quit?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I think your leaving is a good