SmilingBluEyes

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

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    Type B in a Type A world

    SmilingBluEyes replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are having a rough time. I know what you went through to get NICU/your dream job. Hang in there; go where your heart tells
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    Meaning of your username?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's
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    "Your job is to make me happy"

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My job is to oversee your care and safety. Your happiness is YOUR
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    I was guilty of shrieking ONCE as a patient. I had an huge island dressing on my abdomen after major surgery. The surgeon came in and ripped it off without warning. It took some of my skin with it and...
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    i love nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to vicy's topic in General Nursing

    Please, tell us about
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    Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, & GenY/Millennials: Can We Work Together?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say, I have found amazing people in all age groups. I try hard to look for the good in everyone. Of course, we have lemons in all age groups.
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    Nurses smoking weed?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    My doctor, frustrated with trying to treat my chronic migraines, suggested marijuana as well. I said, well I would love to give it a go, except I need my license more than the pot. Sucks to be
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    i love nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to vicy's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome!
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    Am I being a baby?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to RNbubu's topic in General Nursing

    NO you are most certainly NOT being a baby. You are a warrior. But you deserve much better, as stated before
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    ALWAYS called to work on days off?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    zombie
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    How do you get accepted into FNP program?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to saphire77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you looked into Physician Assistant
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    AH nah too lazy here. My corners are, shall we say,
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    How about those who HAVE to tell you they "vape"? Another trend I am seeing all the
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Milesims, nobody backs me in a corner. I know when I am in an argument that can't be won. Especially when one is woefully unarmed. I was not backed into a corner. I moved on. I have been on this site,...
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    this 1000%. ON
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    Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. What a waste of time, talent and energy that should be directed more
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    Nurses smoking weed?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    As a licensed RN I would/could not recommend it. They can pull your license or you end up in an expensive state board monitoring program. I read about it in our Nurses In Recovery board all the time....
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    Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

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

    I don't get drunk or even drink at our parties. Social media and cell phones everywhere. Not gonna give em a show that will come back to haunt me later. But that's just
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    Question ladies...

    SmilingBluEyes replied to zacofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    HIGHLY inappropriate. Report
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    You Just Weren't the Right Fit

    SmilingBluEyes replied to kaylas13's topic in General Nursing

    You probably were not a good fit. Be thankful, there is better out there for
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    New tests for IPN

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gabby3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In the future if you want to edit a post, Ask the allnurses staff to edit it for you. Good luck to
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    New tests for IPN

    SmilingBluEyes replied to gabby3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not a good idea to post private email on this forum. I would use private messaging for this. Your anonymity will go out the window
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    Hemodialysis Nurse : Forced to work overtime or face abandonment?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    A while back, they were paying out a huge sign-on bonus for inpatient/acute dialysis and I was asked a couple times to go. This is why I did not. The whole thing about going in and not knowing when I...
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    Is it ever okay to follow up with a patient you've cared for outside of work?

    SmilingBluEyes replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    OP what are YOUR views on this, and any "compelling" reason to follow up on a patient no longer in your professional
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    (Very) Pregnant New Grad Nurse

    SmilingBluEyes replied to lisa618's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Why not take time off NOW? Seriously I know you need money, but you need to care for yourself and the baby. A baby born even 3 weeks early can have serious medical issues such as immature lungs, that...