SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Probably because I've been routinely working 12-20+ hour shifts for so long. People are used to me being there almost all hours of the day, evening and even
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    For leaving early. I'm sure there was more I could have helped with but I was too tired to do
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Thankfully, I left the floor in good hands with a strong nurse that I know can handle what comes her way without calling me at home. I felt bad, but I had to leave because I was no longer feeling...
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I'm afraid that I'll have to disappoint you all today. I worked only from 8-5. I did not have the strength or the energy to work any
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of times, I get involved due to staff specifically requesting it. The evening/night nurses are especially prone to doing so. I wish they would not, but once I hear someone needs help, I cannot...
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    How on earth did you successfully work 36 hours
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    There's likely some truth to this, unfortunately. During two of these shifts, I was manager and floor nurse for two units, so I was unsuccessful in delegating due to having no one to delegate to....
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    Scolded For Prioritizing Emergent Situations Over Routine Meetings

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't "hours and hours" but between assessment, making arrangements for transfer, and actually having the patient leave the building, it did take over 30 minutes, the same length as the meeting....
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    ???
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    People keep asking more and more from me on a daily basis. Frankly, I don't have much to give anymore but my perfectionistic tendencies and desire to please still somehow keep pushing me to produce...
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    No one specifically stated I needed to work those hours, you're right. However, the assigned workload basically requires it in order to ensure everything is successfully completed. For example, days...
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This was my third 20+hour shift within 10 working days; last Monday was 20 hours, last Friday was 21 hours, yesterday was 23 hours. I took today
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    Scolded For Prioritizing Emergent Situations Over Routine Meetings

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    When I am in the building, assisting with changes in patient condition comes first. My DON agreed with my prioritization. And yes, if I am gone, obviously someone else would handle it. I will say...
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    Scolded For Prioritizing Emergent Situations Over Routine Meetings

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your point, but that's not what happened here. I was already involved with the emergency, so it made sense to ensure follow through. The CNA notified me as the assigned nurse could...
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    Scolded For Prioritizing Emergent Situations Over Routine Meetings

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. As a manager, unless I am no longer in the building, I am expected to handle all emergencies and changes in
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    Scolded For Prioritizing Emergent Situations Over Routine Meetings

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it was fine to pull in a manager was available. My main issue was their response when I informed them that I had an emergent situation to attend to and their expectation that I drop...
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    Scolded For Prioritizing Emergent Situations Over Routine Meetings

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    The one patient ended up being admitted for a pulmonary embolism. I wonder how the board of nursing would feel if I had prioritized that routine care conference over getting the PE patient to the...
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    Is it legal to chart for something you didn't do?

    SilverBells replied to AmandaBeaverhausen's topic in General Nursing

    Wonder how the nurse would react if she was also asked to chart on patient care performed during hours she wasn't present? Like others have said, you've done nothing wrong. You're completely...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Struggling today. Many of my friends are posting Father's Day posts for their husbands. These posts are hard to look at because they are a reminder of how I am single and childless, having no one to...
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    Medication Error

    SilverBells replied to suturethis's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, maybe not so much then, as far as it being a medication error. At the very least, I'd write a thorough progress note regarding the situation. Again, it may be worth reviewing with your...
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    Medication Error

    SilverBells replied to suturethis's topic in General Nursing

    We use the same system at my facility. I can understand your concerns, but unfortunately, there's not really any way around this. I can pretty much assure you that the only ones who really pay any...
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    Medication Error

    SilverBells replied to suturethis's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should consult with your supervisor, however, at my facility it would be a
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    Medication Error

    SilverBells replied to suturethis's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on why the extra dose was given. If the doctor purposely ordered the extra dose, then no medication error. If you accidentally gave an extra dose with no order, then yes, it would be, even...
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    Promoting Mental Power During Shifts That Provoke Mental Pain and Mental Strain

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    As nurses, we all need a bit of "power" or energy, per se, to get through our shifts. This includes both physical and mental power. Lately, I've been finding that my mental power has...
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    Promoting Mental Power During Shifts That Provoke Mental Pain and Mental Strain

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I've also slowed down on posting on Allnurses.com as it has seemed to improve my quality of life, surprisingly. I still might contribute every once in awhile, but have found it beneficial to...