smily nurse

smily nurse BSN, RN

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  1. Graduated 2yrs ago, haven't taken nclex, how to be marketable..

    smily nurse replied to redsky's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yea, why haven't you taken your boards? and what HAVE you been doing for 2 yrs? The recruiters will want to

  2. My friend was fired - Was she wrong?

    smily nurse replied to ravenshroud's topic in General Nursing

    ..... and what happened to the

  3. MSN; Penn or Yale????

    smily nurse replied to RN-1984's topic in Post Graduate Students

    well, I am not getting an MSN, but if I had to choose I would take Yale for the prestige......just

  4. has anyone ever discharged a patient with their IV still in?

    smily nurse replied to TracyVaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've left a hep lock

  5. Is it ok to take a break??

    smily nurse replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    It is OK and you need time to regroup..... take your

  6. What is your de-stress?

    smily nurse replied to AngelicDarkness's topic in Health, Stress Management

    weekly visits to my chiropractor.... good for the back

  7. Wound Cleanser info needed

    smily nurse replied to lissaq10's topic in School

    Wound care is huge right now....... hydrogen peroxide is a no- no..... kills good tissues with bad, just plain soap and water.... that is what our WOCN @ VNS had us

  8. Knowing your own values and Beliefs in OB

    smily nurse replied to Smeesha's topic in General Nursing

    IVF, and all infertility issues; pregnant teens; poor people having lots of kids...... etc etc

  9. Bipolar and calling in sick.

    smily nurse replied to HannahLPN's topic in General Nursing

  10. new nurse switching positions

    smily nurse replied to codeblue20's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in the hospital I would have loved only 4-6 pts!!!! Define "heavy care". Have you tried a unit with heavier pt loads? Look before you

  11. Postpartum pericare

    smily nurse replied to rn4babies63's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wet 3 wipes and put antibacterial soap on them, wipe front to back x1 with each, rinse with peribottle, pat dry. Apply betadine three times a day. This is for vag deliveries as well as c/s's. In...

  12. Is there any problem being a pre-med nursing student...?

    smily nurse replied to TJ_vladin's topic in General Nursing

    The question is do you want to be a nurse or a doc? 2 very different

  13. How to Submit my Two Week Notice???

    smily nurse replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just the facts........ I am leaving my position effective

  14. 8 hour days or 12 hours days?

    smily nurse replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    12's are the best... go for

  15. BRA!!!!

    smily nurse replied to BerryHappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am 40 DD.... go get fitted by a pro...... and then wear what they

  16. How do I get a new job after being fired?

    smily nurse replied to Bkre8iv2's topic in General Nursing

    I firmly believe we are professionals and a few minutes late is a RIDICULOUS reason to discipline a professional. And, as professionals we need to be timely. You can bet the surgeon who is...

  17. How do I get a new job after being fired?

    smily nurse replied to Bkre8iv2's topic in General Nursing

  18. How do I get a new job after being fired?

    smily nurse replied to Bkre8iv2's topic in General Nursing

    A word of advice, do not belittle the tardiness. I am one of those colleagues that has no use for chronic tardiness. Whether it be a few minutes or longer, we are meant to be on

  19. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    smily nurse replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it is your responsiblity to report her. If you didn't and it came out that you knew, there was an issue, you also are in hot water. Why are we so afraid to report illegal

  20. University of Rochester Accelerated Nursing Program - ABPNN

    smily nurse replied to aalya123's topic in New York Nursing

    I graduated from the generic program when they had it. This is a great, very competitive school. Good luck to all that get in. I have precepted many students from the program. From what I have...

  21. I JUST NEED TO VENT!!!

    smily nurse replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    I will often make the call re: did they take their meds. I have no issue with that. It is an opportunity to talk about medisets, and compliance. Otherwise I explain that I cannot give ANYTHING w/o...

  22. was I too harsh

    smily nurse replied to mycsm's topic in School

    hahahaha

  23. Pregnancy Test????

    smily nurse replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    I have only been a school nurse for 4 yrs but an RN BSN for 39 yrs. I have noticed that teachers often think they know more about health care than us. Stand your ground and if they have an issue ,...

  24. Please help i hate nursing so bad!!!

    smily nurse replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in Nursing Career

    Withdraw now. Did you want to do this just to be able to get a

  25. Employers right to know Psych illness & Tx

    smily nurse replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    I pray for the day when bipolar,adhd,anxiety,depression etc etc are accepted as hypertension or diabetes