SmilingBluEyes

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    "NETY" and Other Fallacies

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I think nursing schools are at least, largely to blame for "NETY". I know the very first time I head the phrase was from an old-school RN instructor. I was years in the military, where "young eating"...
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    Husband became a RN

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I need paragraphs. Sounds like some others before me did fine and offered wise words. I just can't read
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    What's Rude?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't mind one bit hearing "no problem" after I thank someone. I am just glad to be acknowledged. Another hill I ain't gonna die
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    Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe just me, but I always strive to leave things tidy, neat and complete when I go off. And I kinda like having the same courtesy from the other shift. It's a habit I grew up with; leave things as...
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    What's Rude?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok on the "thanks" etiquette: I happen to have the habit of saying "you bet" after being thanked. Sometimes I say "my pleasure" too. Seems "you're welcome" is so overused, that for many it's just a...
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    What Kind of Threads Do You ENJOY Reading?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I like story threads....like "your best nursing ghost story".......or the patient who influenced or touched you most.....or even silly ones like "your most icky nursing situation" threads. LOVE the...
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    Recycled topics (vent)

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Those tired, old sob stories about weather and not making it to work. When a major snow storm is expected in 3 days or a week and they still have that excuse, not ONCE considering preparing and...
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    Fired for giving Med late

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Beaubou's topic in General Nursing

    UMMMM this thread is FOUR years old, you
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    And if I had the choice, I would choose not to "serve" (what am I a butler?)
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    SO beautifully stated. Thank you for your compassion toward your patients and
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    YES YES YES YES....did I say
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    First off, text speak e.g. "U" is prohibited on allnurses.com and adds nothing to your argument or the discussion at hand. Second, if overweight (or others with addictions or mental illnesses) COULD...
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    Is adequate rest the most important factor in enjoying night shift?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Hmfog's topic in General Nursing

    I would daresay adequate rest is critical to enjoying ANY facet of life, whether one works days or nights. Unfortunately, so many do not respect the schedule of a night nurse. Staff meetings are held...
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    Again, you have no idea the personal struggle of an overweight/obese person if you never have been one. There are multiple facets to the problem and reasons why. And if you have and overcame it, you...
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    Breakroom refrigerator theft

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ok maybe having a job does not equal having food to eat. But in our cases, if that is true, somebody's priorities are a bit screwed up cause most have expensive cell phones, fancy nails (that is...
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    Breakroom refrigerator theft

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am unsure the timeframe, but I do know, 2 days prior, my food was there. Then it wasn't and a lot of others reported the same thing. None of it was out of date and it was all in the freezer. No...
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    With menopause staring down the barrel at me, ( struggling with peri-menopause now), I have realized it's very difficult to maintain (let alone not gain) weight. The changes that go with menopause...
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    How's the air up there on that high horse? It's a complex issue. I think it would be nice if you allowed for that and stopped with the shouting (capital letter) self-righteous indignation. Do you...
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    Breakroom refrigerator theft

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Happens where I work too. Infuriates me. I had a healthy meal in the freezer. Labeled and dated. One day, I was starving when I got my lunch break. It was gone, along with a lot of others' food....
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    Activism??? Nursing responsibilities increasing dramatically

    SmilingBluEyes replied to La'sBlueSky's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Where's the ANA in all this"? NOWHERE where they help the average staff nurse. Which is why I won't be a member. They have a political agenda; they definitely are not there to help the nurses they...
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    Does prayer help people pass tests, succeed at jobs?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Emergent's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I sure believe so. But I also think it is precisely cause I BELIEVE
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    Does this feeling ever go away?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ps3114's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I recommend you find a mentor nurse whose clinical, time management and nursing skills are top-notch. There are always one or two in every unit. Find that person.....One who does not mind...
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    Excluded from clinical group

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Bisquet's topic in General Students

    Meh------ I found I did better studying and doing my work on my own. Study groups always had one or two slackers who depended on the rest to spoon feed them or do the work for them. I had no time for...
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    EpiPen Alternative

    SmilingBluEyes replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in General Nursing

    I LIKE IT!!! I recommend patients be told they get a pre-filled syringe in ALL cases as we know too much epi can be deadly. But yea, I like
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    Not taking a break

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    I am a "older" nurse with a "few" years under my belt and have worked quite a few places. I choose to work now, where lunch is not only a "good" thing but mandatory. And I get my lunch 99 percent of...