SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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    Do you ever blame yourself for things that you had no control of, or wasn't your fault?

    SilverBells replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    All the time, and I'm not a new nurse anymore. I've even blamed myself for patients getting sick and requiring hospitalizations, even when we've done everything possible within my work setting to...
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    Asked To Help Out With Colleague's Work Due to Her Being "Unapproachable"

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. While I acknowledge that part of being a manager sometimes involves difficult conversations, I'm uncertain that this individual would be receptive or willing to listen to any feedback....
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    Asked To Help Out With Colleague's Work Due to Her Being "Unapproachable"

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've been doing this a bit more. Occasionally, this has actually worked. However, sometimes I'll hear that my colleague is in a bad mood, so they haven't reached out to her. In those cases,...
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    Asked To Help Out With Colleague's Work Due to Her Being "Unapproachable"

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Thanks for the comprehensive list of resources. Unfortunately, my education actually didn't do a very good job of preparing me for a leadership role and I didn't have any experience as a...
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    RN Claims to Be An LPN To Avoid Certain Tasks

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    It has come to my attention that an RN colleague of mine at work is purposely claiming to be an LPN so they can avoid certain tasks and having people ask them for help. As a manager, I completely...
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    Missing Patient Orders Due to Constantly Covering Colleague

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I received a phone call from our clinic regarding a patient of mine. They were wondering why we had failed to send in a COVID swab prior to a patient’s upcoming procedure. I had no good...
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    "Any Nurse Is Allowed to Step Up"

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Short-staffing at my facility is nothing new, and I know other nurses can relate to the dilemma. However, recently, we've had multiple staff members either become injured or quit, so many that we are...
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    RN Claims to Be An LPN To Avoid Certain Tasks

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, it just says "Nurse." Our facility doesn't do a very good job differentiating the LPNs and
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    RN Claims to Be An LPN To Avoid Certain Tasks

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    She's always been an RN and was hired as
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    Nurses Deleting Orders to Reduce Charting

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, we have two areas of charting--the MAR and the TAR. The MAR is obviously for medications. The TAR is for treatments and other orders such as vital signs and when to notify the...
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    RN Claims to Be An LPN To Avoid Certain Tasks

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, there you
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    RN Claims to Be An LPN To Avoid Certain Tasks

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I'm also a "unique" poster, so that's not too surprising
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    "Any Nurse Is Allowed to Step Up"

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    However, in the meantime, I still need to figure out how to be fair to my colleagues while I figure out what to do next. It isn't their fault that I'm likely in the wrong position, or even...
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    "Any Nurse Is Allowed to Step Up"

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about it. I'd love a job that focuses more on writing or teaching, whether it be in a college or research setting. I like the idea of being a nurse author. I enjoyed completing my...
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    "Any Nurse Is Allowed to Step Up"

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the thoughtful, well-written response. I've started to think about how I can readjust the way I do things at work so I am able to help out if needed. For example, it seems like most of...
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    "Any Nurse Is Allowed to Step Up"

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I must also add that none of these extra hours or additional responsibilities would result in any additional pay. Essentially, I'd be working for
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    Do you ever get disappointed when certain nurses call in?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    For most nurses, call-ins are undesirable because they lead to shorter staffing, longer shifts and more difficult workloads. I would agree with all of this. However, I've noticed that I become...
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    Do you ever feel the need to defend other coworkers?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    At my workplace, I have a coworker whom I have great respect for and work well with. Unfortunately, there are some other coworkers who don't think as highly of her. I get the impression some aren't...
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    Nurses Deleting Orders to Reduce Charting

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It's come to the point where I have had no choice but to start writing up nurses for deleting and/or not following orders. One particular individual failed to follow up on an antibiotic order after...
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    What's the most consecutive hours and days you have ever worked?

    SilverBells replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Longest shift: 21.5 hours long Longest work period without a day off: 38
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    Writing “poop” is unprofessional?

    SilverBells replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I wonder what your DON would think about some of the bowel movement charting at my facility, then: Example: "Resident succeeded in the production of a large, powerfully explosive bowel...
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    Every 3 Hour Vitals and Lung Sounds

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Lately, there's been a particular nurse who has been entering orders for every 3 hour vitals and lung sounds, including at night when the patients are sleeping. She states the orders are...
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    Do you ever feel the need to defend other coworkers?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    One instance has come up in which therapy has reported concerns about this nurse's bedside manner; per therapy, a patient has reported her as being rude and difficult to work with. I know this nurse...
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    Coworkers Reporting Powerful Bowel Movements

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    At our facility, we've had a few bowel obstructions. As such, we've all become hyper aware of bowel movements. One thing I've noted is that some will chart "Resident had a powerful bowel movement"...
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    Coworkers Reporting Powerful Bowel Movements

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    New one: "Resident had mutiple 'big blasts of powerful explosions' during