BirdieBird BSN

BirdieBird has 12 years experience as a BSN and specializes in RCAC Nurse Manager.

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   How to best work with demanding residents?

   BirdieBird posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hello, do any nurses out there have recommendations on how to best serve demanding residents in long term care? I work in assisted living and have a resident who experiences what he perceives as health "crisis" on a daily basis. Every morning, follow...
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   Having A Nurse As A Patient

   BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Relations

   Yes, it would benefit me to think through my thoughts further and speak not from my own standpoint but with the patient in the front of my mind. The way one refers to a patient should be kept professional and not endearing.
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   Having A Nurse As A Patient

   BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Relations

   Just take my apologies on this entire thread please.
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   Having A Nurse As A Patient

   BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Relations

   I would appreciate having someone sit and listen to me while I share my history in hopes of helping others. But I think it would be exhausting to be this emotionally real with most people.
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   Having A Nurse As A Patient

   BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Relations

   Thank you.
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   Having A Nurse As A Patient

   BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Relations

   I meant no offense in my posting. My apologies.
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   The new norm. No place to go...

   BirdieBird posted a topic in Geriatric

   Virtually all nurses are aware of a huge problem in our long-term care settings. Our residents are growing older and becoming more debilitated in their final years of life. As nurses, we can typically determine through our assessments when a resident...
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   Having A Nurse As A Patient

   BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Relations

   SkyDancer, I can relate to what you describe with some nurses being very difficult to care for. Even with over a decade under my belt, I still get a little nervous when I see "nurse" as their prior vocation. I should note that I manage a high a...
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   Frustrations with COVID surge;how to deal.

   BirdieBird posted a topic in General Nursing

   COVID. Over the last six months, our campus has seen very little of this nasty little virus that we all know as COVID 19. So much so that the powers that be allowed us to unmask for a brief period- two days to be exact. Oh gosh, the smiles that follo...
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    Nurse Manager; Is it worth it?

    BirdieBird posted a topic in Management

    We were all there once, fresh and new registered nurses with hopes to change the world for the better. I graduated in 2012 from a four year nursing program and had already leaned into the idea of non traditional nursing roles. I began my career ...
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    Organization Tips

    BirdieBird replied to JMaeRN's topic in Management

    Hi there! So, I also have been a nurse manager for about a year. It's going very well thus far. Regarding organization, here's how I do it. Daily routine: arrive at office and check notes from staff so I know what I need to follow up on. Check v...
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    Seeking helpful hints from the pros

    BirdieBird posted a topic in Management

    Hello everyone, I’m taking some time today to reach out to you all in search of some good advice. I am the nurse manager at an assisted living facility in our area. Roughly 46 elderly people depend on my team and I to get through their ...
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    Organization Tips

    BirdieBird replied to JMaeRN's topic in Management

    Do you use outlook? Without my calendar full of daily tasks and responsibilities I would be lost.
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    End of Year Reviews...finally done!

    BirdieBird replied to txredapple79's topic in Management

    Good lord! I have been pushing back reviews due to so many factors. Working the floor due to short staffing, managing day to day tasks, plus we are converting EHR software right now are just a few of the things that have distracted me from performanc...
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    How to keep the team motivated

    BirdieBird replied to special1rn's topic in Management

    I find that my staff appreciate the little things I do the most. For example, when a resident offers one of my staff a compliment, I hand write a thank you with details of why this staff member is so appreciated. I always make sure and personalize e...