SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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    Providing Education and Training on Topics and Skills Outside of Your Comfort Zone

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Various things. 1. Broda chair training. Sounds silly, but I really don't know what sort of training to provide, other than showing staff how to use the brakes and adjusting the head and feet...
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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! All is well. I graduated this week, along with having some other out of town events to go to, so no time for Allnurses. Nothing really new to add either. Work is still about the same. I...
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    Nurses Caring for Nondiabetics After an Insulin Injection

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    As nurses, we often care for patients who are diabetic and take insulin. However, occasionally we may encounter a nondiabetic who has taken insulin. Anyone have any experience with this? What type...
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    Caring for Patients with Facial Surgery

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Random thought: The other day, I became fascinated with face shapes and became curious as to if or how they could be altered. In particular, I became curious about v-line jaw surgery, which helps to...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    At work, I’ve recently been given the opportunity to bring a laptop home to complete work without distractions from others and theoretically cut back on hours. In theory, this seems like a...
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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

    Successfully went 10 hours at work with no pop, only water. On
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I can assure you that Davey and I are two separate
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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

    Good points. I’m afraid that my perfectionistic tendencies still have an influence on what I do and don’t delegate. I like to assign tasks based on who does it the best or most efficiently, but...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Also good to keep in mind that just because I can do something, doesn't mean I
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    My colleague and I have been granted permission to complete work at home as needed, including following up on orders, testing, etc. It is within our job description. However, as stated, I am making...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    In some cases, there might actually be a need to know if a VA report needs to be made (not applicable in this case) or if staff need to be updated if the patient would be prescribed a new medication...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    No because I have no set hours. I'm allowed to work from home if I
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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

    Good to think about. I'm still working on figuring out what to delegate and what to do myself. It almost seems as if I do the opposite of what I think is right, I'll actually do the right thing. In...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This evening, I was thinking about a patient and how she was doing. She had some test results that weren't available by the time I left work today. I was tempted this evening to look them up, and...
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    Coworkers Reporting Powerful Bowel Movements

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Here's another one: Resident successfully produced a large, powerful bowel movement after administration of bowel
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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

    Successfully kept my workday down to only 8 hours. Somehow, everyone--patients, coworkers-- got what they needed,
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    Is asking to switch my preceptor in this scenario rude/wrong?

    SilverBells replied to brandnewicu's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar experience in my first job, in which the first preceptor I was paired with and I just didn't connect. Like you, I felt like this preceptor was very serious and had many of the traits...
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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    SilverBells replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about the constant interruptions. In my job, it's a little harder for me to tell someone that I'm on break or that they will have to wait. However, it is still appreciated when people...
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    First day in pcu/tele!

    SilverBells replied to Ladylpn123's topic in General Nursing

    I had a brief stint a similar healthcare setting after nursing school. For various reasons, I no longer work there. However, some things I can suggest and/or wish I had done differently: 1....
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    Nursing Intuition- What Is It, and Do You Have It?

    SilverBells replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes wonder about this. It seems like every time I feel that something is not right with a patient, this ends up being correct. I’m not always right about the actual medical problem (with...
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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

    I get it. I hate to say it, but it seems like in the past year and a half, I’ve maybe lost some sense of what nursing priorities should be. In that sense, I actually think it is good for me to...
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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

    Sometimes I'd actually rather "do,"than spend all day trying to solve everyone's
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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

    Only worked 12 hours last 3 shifts in a row. Pepsi down to 4-6 a day. No candy for 3 days in a row, less selective of certain tasks. Allowing others to do more of the admissions and assessments,...
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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

    At the same time, I recognize that my posts do sometimes come across as being focused only on myself. I acknowledge that is problematic. I can only say that those posts are usually made when I am...
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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

    It seems as if even if I do make some progress, for some it might seem like nothing. If you read my posts closely, I am trying to make some positive changes such as diet changes, working fewer hours,...