SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Energetic after your shift.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, after a good shift at work, where I feel I made a difference, or did a really good job, I drive home "pumped" and with the music ALLLL the way up. Sometimes, I have to take a walk or go to the...
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    New grad, do not feel challenged at all. Help?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNinCali15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Shoot, people call me "kiddo" (or something like it) all the time and I am far from a kid. I don't get all bent out of shape, and take it in stride. Always have. Never let it bother me. Most mean it...
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    Does this feeling ever go away?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ps3114's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it does. It does get better, I promise. It happens WHEN you have experience and excellent time management skills; you feel "on top" of it. OF course, where you work matters. Where I work, when...
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    I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    I guess a lot depends on where you are in life. Me, I am 20 years in, closing on retirement and would NEVER EVER consider 60K in loans at this point. I have a great job, decent money and live well. If...
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    Why so many newbies on night shift?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Pay the experienced nurse handsomely and make incentives for him/her to work nights, then you will see change. Most don't want to work nights, and as you said, run for dayshift once their number comes...
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    New grad, do not feel challenged at all. Help?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNinCali15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One more thing: SINCE you have had all 4 of your kids in the NICU, I would presume you would have wanted the most qualified and capable nurses caring for YOUR 4 kids? Or is that an unfair assumption?...
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    New grad, do not feel challenged at all. Help?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNinCali15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hope this is not your attitude and behavior in the unit. This post was un-called for. You can agree to disagree, but not insult members for having an opinion on a post YOU decided to make public. You...
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    Are Five Alternatives to ADHD Medication Right For You Or Your Child?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to brenanpeak's topic in General Nursing

    YOU ARE KIDDING RIGHT?This is NO reason to join the military! You do realize when we do (AND I DID; I am a veteran)--- you sign your life away on the dotted line to Uncle Sam and if need be, lay...
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    Nurses who don't have the "passion"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to My_toe_sis's topic in General Nursing

    YES YES
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    Are Five Alternatives to ADHD Medication Right For You Or Your Child?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to brenanpeak's topic in General Nursing

    AWESOME. But I tried all that with my son, to no avail. He was active in sports from age 5 til he graduated high school. It was never enough. Sometimes, we have to accept medical help is beneficial...
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    Are Five Alternatives to ADHD Medication Right For You Or Your Child?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to brenanpeak's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed ----as a mom of an ADHD kid and a person with ADHD
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    Are You In It For The Money Or Because You Really Care

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Clety's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    WHY would you word this as if it's either/or for us? How about BOTH. And what is the reason you are asking? This is a heck of a first post as a new member. Looking for controversy or do you really...
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    Are Five Alternatives to ADHD Medication Right For You Or Your Child?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to brenanpeak's topic in General Nursing

    This qualifies as an opinion piece, not a true scholarly article. I question that opinion pieces should be claimed as "articles" as if vetted somehow. I think, anyhow, It's misleading on...
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    Nurses who don't have the "passion"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to My_toe_sis's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you may find out when you are in the trenches as a nurse with us. Til then, you may not fully understand, but you can respect their feelings one way or the other. Most nurses come in always...
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    Do women find male nurses attractive?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wow so much vitriol. Dude, it's the 'net. Calm down
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    Would You Do This?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to westieluv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think you already know this is unsafe, I would not be comfortable with your
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    Nurses who don't have the "passion"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to My_toe_sis's topic in General Nursing

    Will you PLEASE use the "quote" feature so we can know who the heck you are talking to? ........and YOUR idea of "sin" and mine are complete different. I think it more of a "sin" to judge others'...
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    I hate going to work because I never know if I will get out on time. Anyone feel this way

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kida123's topic in General Nursing

    People who are chronically late are disrespectful and selfish. There are always a couple of them in the bunch and management always seems to turn a blind eye to it. I am never late to work unless...
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    Do women find male nurses attractive?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    You ARE joking, right? At least you better
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    Telling Patients/Residents You Love Them?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to robynnel's topic in General Nursing

    No!!! Wrong on so many
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    Not firing a nurse for being unsafe

    SmilingBluEyes replied to db2xs's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    MYOB. You got enough in going on not to pay attention to such issues with
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    Why are we so complacent with high patient loads

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Fullmetalnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What do I think? THIS is why I don't do LTC or hospital nursing
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    Surplus of Nurses - should I think twice?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Maple2016's topic in Nursing News

    Go ahead and go in IF your job outlook where you plan to practice looks better than this. Otherwise, you may find yourself in a LONG LONG line of new grads who are out of school a year, 2 or more and...
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    Don't you feel guilty for not working in a hospital?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    No I don't. I am happy NOT working in a hospital and I challenge anyone to ask my coworkers and patients that I am, indeed, a "real" nurse. I am very
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    Hired at 7 months pregnant, now what?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LWSLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You received some good advice. I just want to congratulate you on your