smily nurse

smily nurse BSN, RN

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  1. Local 1199

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

    a very strong and powerful

  2. Where do they still practice old-style nursing?

    smily nurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

    Are there nursing jobs out there where this description is still at least mostly true? HOME CARE..... hardest job I ever had, but also most

  3. Am I hard of hearing?

    smily nurse replied to Flare's topic in School

    Hahahaahha!!!!!!

  4. Did you get their bath done? Seriously?

    smily nurse replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    So here's my view on giving baths and changing sheets. If you stink and are visibly soiled, I will bathe you to the best of my ability in the five minutes I have to do it. Otherwise, I assume the...

  5. What Teacher's Really Want ??

    smily nurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Actually, no. Teachers do not want the sick ones making everyone ill, and they are concerned when a student does miss too much

  6. Prednisone side effects

    smily nurse replied to RNVictoria's topic in General Nursing

    agree with all, and those are typical side effects of

  7. Opinions re: Child's high rate of absences?

    smily nurse replied to Tina, RN's topic in School

    It is not so much a district policy, but a state policy. Administrators are obliged to send the letters notifying you of his attendance. Go for the 504. That said, as time passes, a student does...

  8. Finally landed a job!

    smily nurse replied to Nadz02RN's topic in New York Nursing

    From Upstate NY as in Rochester area, congrats to you!!!!! Great hospital!!!!

  9. nervous about state

    smily nurse replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Your job actually cannot demand that you come in upon demand....... just admit that you have a prior commitment..... they will have to contact you on your work

  10. What is the upstate NY job market like?

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

    My first job was in the Bronx. I am from "upstate" as in monroe co. In orientation we stated where we were from. One colleague asked if I communted. Its all in the

  11. How to get a nurse to give a quick change of shift report

    smily nurse replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

    outcome oriented report... and tape report!!!! start the tape on time. oncoming staff asks ? at end of tape!!!! outcome oriented is imp..... no need to repeat anything out of the

  12. Any nurses here work at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens??

    smily nurse replied to Nurse212's topic in New York Nursing

    I worked @ Elmhurst as a student many, many years ago. A typical city hospital, lots of fun, GREAT experience!!!! Good

  13. Need advice on how to respond to a manager after interview

    smily nurse replied to Nadz02RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Unfortunatly this is the situation these days.

  14. Is it possible to work in NY area with an ADN?

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

    39 yrs ago I interviewed and then worked ICU @ Einstein. First question was "do you have a BSN?" It can't hurt to get the degree. You will always be "more marketable" Good luck!!!

  15. Should new grads start in ICU?

    smily nurse replied to optimusRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went right into an ICU in NYC. My program was very heavy with clinical experience. I did just fine.

  16. Looking for a resource on natural childbirth...

    smily nurse replied to KT17's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey we started the

  17. Ob-Gyn Nursing

    smily nurse replied to ebony327's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I entered nsg I wanted to be a nurse/midwife. It took 20 yrs before I even got to OB!!!!! One step @ a

  18. L&D cover letter question

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

    Check CNN.com Big article re cover letter is a

  19. L&D cover letter question

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

    I just an article that said forget the cover letter entirely. Companies are too busy to even look at them!!! Surprised

  20. To unionize or not...

    smily nurse replied to TravelinCEN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have been in a union because I work in a place that is unionized. NO UNIONS...... run the other way. I was better off

  21. Thank you gift for a preceptor?

    smily nurse replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just acknowleging that you appreciate what was done is great!!!!! Many nurses do not like to precept..... anything will be greatly appreciated. If I got Starbucks and didn't drink coffee.... I'd get...

  22. State budget cuts

    smily nurse replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    Prove your worth. Document all the teaching of staff and students, evaluations of staff, BP checks. If you have the faculty on your side and giving support you will also have a better chance. Engage...

  23. State budget cuts

    smily nurse replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    :redpinkhe Prove your worth. Document all the teaching of staff and students, evaluations of staff, BP checks. If you have the faculty on your side and giving support you will also have a better...

  24. Is there work after kids??

    smily nurse replied to cathlabdino's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for those jobs with the awful shifts and hours. Then your significant other can do child care and you will looking at positions that are not in as much demand. That is the beauty of nursing...

  25. What would you do if you were Nurse Ratched?

    smily nurse replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't think she was a perfect example of passive agressive