smily nurse

smily nurse BSN, RN

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  1. Sent Home Sick

    smily nurse replied to meeka720's topic in School

    I do the

  2. Is there a point in handing in your application to HR personally?

    smily nurse replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    as

  3. Nursing has so many different options should I pursue this career

    smily nurse replied to Curious88's topic in General Nursing

    Find some friends that are nurses and shadow. There are many options and sooooo many things to do. You may just LOVE

  4. called in sick

    smily nurse replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately because we pee so rarely and don't dare drink fluids to encourage that type of behavior:D UTI's are very common in nurses. I have had no UTI'S , BUT I do drink. :redbeathe I once...

  5. Can RNs pull Picc Lines

    smily nurse replied to Chan285's topic in General Nursing

    yes

  6. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    smily nurse replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    :heartbeatPsych referral for sure, be calm and open...... the journal sounds good, and Planned Parenthood will also have resoures for her. :redbeathe And I will keep both of you in my...

  7. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    smily nurse replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    WOW and ouch!!!!! :redbeathe maybe all of these need to be

  8. Nursing Faculty orientation on a medical unit

    smily nurse replied to sassysmart66's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately this is not uncommon these days.... there is not enough faculty..... I taught my daughter OB.... she had instructors who said " I do not know this stuff"..... an up an coming 4 yr...

  9. Conjunctivitis -how long to exclude

    smily nurse replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    check CDC website... under a-z look up pink eye... all addressed

  10. Need advice on job offer

    smily nurse replied to CKS's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT tell your boss off.... you never know when you will cross paths again!!!

  11. LOL moments at work

    smily nurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I did home care the Rn was paired with an LPN. We were a great pair and worked very well together. We had one elderly Irish gentleman. Lisa did most visits, I saw him app 1xmo. Lisa is also...

  12. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    smily nurse replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BSN; work in upstate NY. Did home care and made 60,000 the last year. I would not do it again, very demanding. I am a school nurse and make a pitance..... but it is worth it. My children...

  13. Beautiful way to describe my Higher Power....

    smily nurse replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    thanks for the inspiration

  14. What is your favorite quote used in recovery

    smily nurse replied to AimeepawsRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "each day a new beginning" also the name of a

  15. am i understanding this correctly?

    smily nurse replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can't function if I take 600 mg of motrin I agree, even if you have a RX, you may not be able to function. I'd be asleep with all that on

  16. Nursing anxiety and Electronic Medical Records

    smily nurse replied to loisrn1's topic in General Nursing

    I have no stress level r/t electronic records. I would if I had to do

  17. Nursing anxiety and Electronic Medical Records

    smily nurse replied to loisrn1's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for 38 yrs; I got my BSN 15 yrs ago. Strong memorial hosp ( UR med center) started with electronic record keeping on L&D app 14 yrs ago; I did VNS and everything was...

  18. Mass state mandated screenings

    smily nurse replied to hobiehobie's topic in School

    I am in a PK-2; I pull the kids from lunch after they eat. They are restless and want someting to do. They are all pretty so-operative and seems to be working

  19. What does your username mean?

    smily nurse replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    :)izzycatswim: what was your event? My kids were competitve swimmers. Son did breast stroke and was breast fed. When he had a great time I would say "it's because he was breast fed" LOL I just like to...

  20. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

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

    WOW!!! I worked in nyc back in the 70's. At that time there were nurses from other countries. I do truly believe that what is happening now is this: many folks have gone into nsg because they were...

  21. Fired. Will I ever work again?

    smily nurse replied to Jack43's topic in General Nursing

    Like many I feel for you and am praying for you. The age thing is an issue many places, not just nursing. You will find someone who appreciates your experience. Hang in there and get a lawyer.

  22. Not staying on top of pain - confusing orders - myths?

    smily nurse replied to Biogirl4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I also am sorry that you had to go through this. I had a fx hip and walked on it for 5 wks..... I have a high threshold.... I taught prenatal classes and tend to breath throught things..... after my...

  23. Tampa mom

    smily nurse replied to rhon91's topic in General Nursing

    did not see the video, BUT this again shows how society looks @ mental

  24. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    smily nurse replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Firstly, I LOVE to suction and do trach care..... that said, when I worked in th OR, and did an amputation, passing the leg off was it for

  25. This is what happens when....

    smily nurse replied to Summers_Off's topic in General Nursing

    :nurse:I say apply NOW!!!! We need you. Good