SmilingBluEyes

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    Accelerated Masters with no Nursing background

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

    OF COURSE the colleges will promote direct-entry and fast-tracking. They stand to make a lot of money getting "customers", er, I mean, students. Their programs are ridiculously expensive. Just because...
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    Working 12's with small children

    SmilingBluEyes replied to karo07's topic in General Nursing

    I worked perdiem around my husband's schedule. One of us was with the kids 24/7. You could try
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    Staff turnover

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    That you're concerned enough to tell a bunch of strangers about all this----and so many have left in short time IS *your problem*. If you are stressed out and unhappy, it's on you to change it. And...
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I have come to believe the best "luxury" on which to spend money is experiences, not things. If I am going to overspend this is where it will go. Life is short. That and I refuse to compare myself to...
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    Older nurses vs younger nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I comprehend just fine. No need to insult anyone's intelligence. And this subject is well-done by many. You need only search more recent threads. This is what some people call a "zombie" thread,
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    Older nurses vs younger nurses

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What's wrong with 50s? Not all 50-something people are overweight after all. Anyhow this thread is 5 years old. Let it die. This subject is done to death
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    Is money everything in this profession?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    WHY do nurses have to be different than, say, accountants or lawyers who are in their fields to make money? I am not a nun and took no oath of poverty and were I not making decent money, I would not...
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    No more rudeness!

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

    I agree and
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    Incinsiderate Families

    SmilingBluEyes replied to logical0270's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As said before me, it's not about you; the one being "inconsiderate" is you. Examine your own thoughts and behavior and put yourself in that LOL or family's shoes. Your post is cold-hearted at...
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    Phoenix Rising, New job and moving forward.

    SmilingBluEyes replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations. You are an inspiration to all who are in recovery and struggling. You are a success story; keep posting. I guarantee you that you are helping someone, somewhere who needs your...
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    how serious are HIPAA violations taken?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RUSerious's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Deadly seriously. A facility or violator can be fined thousands of dollars, and have civil charges brought against them------ and yes, it's grounds for immediate dismissal in most facilities. The...
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    "You're too smart to be a nurse. Be a doctor"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    If that were said to me, I would simply smile and thank them for the compliment and go about doing what I want anyhow. No need to get up in arms. It's YOUR life not
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    Accelerated Masters with no Nursing background

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

    There is no good shortcut to experience. You can have all the book smarts and fail miserably without it. Personally, I would not want an NP caring for me who lacked real world nursing experience. You...
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    give up

    SmilingBluEyes replied to floweer1992's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you tried the Saunders (or a similar) review? The questions you are asked there are VERY similar to those asked on the NCLEX. Good
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    Best littmann stethoscope model for Nursing School?

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

    The cheapest Littman is much better than the most expensive Sprague. Go with the cheapest one; you can't go
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    First nurse job 1.5hour commute

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GRN005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So much
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    First nurse job 1.5hour commute

    SmilingBluEyes replied to GRN005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So many red flags. Financially in trouble; laid off 60 nurses. Are you sure you can't find something that is not with such a dubious employer? You may be laid off yourself, before you even get your...
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    PROBATION with RESTRICTED RN LICENSE - NOW RN REINSTATEMENT : FORMAL HEARING

    SmilingBluEyes replied to JC4me's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for what you are going through. I just cannot help wondering if there is more to this story. Late med administration does not usually lead to such harsh
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    SmilingBluEyes replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Western State Hospital has been in the news here a LOT due to patient elopement, attacks on staff, woefully inadequate staffing, and other major issues. Don't blame her a bit for quitting, but the...
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    Newer nurse who acts like a know it all

    SmilingBluEyes replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in General Nursing

    She will hang herself soon enough. Stay out of the way, and like said before me, MYOB and do what you know is right. I have worked with many of these types and they are natural disasters in the...
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    Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    SmilingBluEyes replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    OH LAWD THE OLD "eating their young" again! Nope that's not it. Read the other
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    Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God, I believe my hospital days are over. This is
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    Stanford Rape

    SmilingBluEyes replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    Kooky, so you think when I took a ride with 3 TRUSTED male classmates on a -12 degree day, I DESERVED an attack? I was dressed from head to toe in winter wear, nothing sexy about it. They said they...
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    Dating Coworkers

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Wake88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope not worth the
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    Anyone have experience with EAP

    SmilingBluEyes replied to tarab333's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend a private therapist/psychologist for just the above