SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Nursing Judgment Vs Surveys

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Bailey_lou's topic in General Nursing

    Can you please use paragraphs? One long blurb is too hard to
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    In the Hospital: Rumors & Gossip

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

    I'd get out. You can't change toxic workplaces by staying and playing
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    What would you do if you knew someone was actively using

    SmilingBluEyes replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so sorry for your loss. This disease is 100% fatal if not tackled and dealt with. I can't imagine your pain, even today. My heart truly goes out to you and your loved
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    So confused please help!

    SmilingBluEyes replied to amaryllis135's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so, so sorry.......what a horrible spot you are in. I have experience, loving addicts and dealing with them for years in my family. While it looks as if the world is ending, and in some ways, it...
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    Going to be fired?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I did LTC. We had at least 25-30 residents per nurse and 1 CNA. It IS tough. So much so, I could not hack it. But I realized that and moved on to a specialty that I could handle. Know when you are...
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    I Don't Think He Meant To Hurt Me

    SmilingBluEyes replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Private Duty

    I am so sorry this happened to
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    Going to be fired?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, she did not. She implied if you continue as you are, you likely
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    Going to be fired?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No, not rude. The truth. And it hurts, doesn't
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    Going to be fired?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your words are so offensive and immature I, too, can see why they don't like you there where you work. And continue on this bent and attitude and you WILL be fired. You won't last anywhere. Grow up....
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    Going to be fired?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok are we being punked
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    Tips on Constructive Criticism

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sfrw's topic in General Nursing

    Concentrate on what is being said, not how you perceive it. Take what is useful and helpful and discard the rest. That is how I do
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    Going to be fired?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have received excellent words and advice, but alas, all falling on deaf ears. You have a lot of growing up to do. And you WILL have problems no matter where you work, with your lack of...
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    "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    You were out of line and crossed professional boundaries. And as a nurse, I would not offer up medical advice to anyone, family, friends and especially strangers. You could even say you risk your...
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    Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

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

    I function just
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    Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

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

    Scored 20. Yep I am sensitive, empathic and highly intuitive. To distraction. And some days, I do retreat to my bedroom, wanting to be left alone after being at work all day, caring for chronically...
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    Why is there a Bully on the Playground?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Ahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have that on copy/paste or
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    Medical assistant training a waste of time

    SmilingBluEyes replied to LPNSTUDENT71's topic in General Nursing

    A waste of "time"???? No, from what I am reading, it's a huge waste of MONEY. The return on the investment is virtually non-existant as you won't make much as a medical assistant. Beware...
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    Day shift lists, night nurses unsafe to move to days

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kittyhawk19's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't get "unsafe". If all the nurses on NOC are new, then THAT is
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    Nurse with ADD :(

    SmilingBluEyes replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have ADHD myself. I have learned to embrace the positives (lots and lots of energy, twice that of some of my much-younger coworkers). Also ADD/ADHD people tend to be very intelligent, so embrace...
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    Am I allowed to start a donation to help deceased pt funeral funds??

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

    Your heart is in the right place, however professional boundaries prevent you from being able to do this. A card from the unit is
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    Exit Interview. Honest or not?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to sungrl01's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Erm, don't burn your bridges. You may need to cross them, or meet up with some of the same people later in your
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    Pill Cutter Cleaning

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ctracy4403's topic in General Nursing

    I used to use a dry kleenex to wipe out residue. If your hands are washed and clean each time you use it, this should not be a problem. It never was where I
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    Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. I hope this post makes people think and consider how it would feel to a person whose background you may not know. It may be no biggie to YOU but it may be a real big deal to him or her....
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    Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

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    Why I refuse to work overtime. Anyone else?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to xtina15's topic in General Nursing

    Life is so very short. OT is taxed heavily. Then don't do it. Who cares who gets kudos? YOU get a