SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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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 took almost all day yesterday to recover from Thursday. Normally, I wake up constantly, worrying about what is happening at work. Yesterday, I slept too hard to even care. With that said, maybe...
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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

    22 hours of work, 23 hours being awake. I took tomorrow/today off for extra
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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

    All scheduled staff on my unit were no calls, no shows or called off. I cannot leave my unit
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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 had no choice but to be tough and wasn't very
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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

    No one to delegate to. No
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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

    Pulling my hair out today. I am manager, nurse, CNA with new admission, postponing discharge, wound rounds, state was here, 5 grievances, call ins, and on and
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    Coworkers Reporting Powerful Bowel Movements

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Today's new one: Resident had an "explosively powerful eruption"
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I think the cracks were actually vertical, which from what I've read aren't quite as serious, but there seems to be mixed information regarding if/how these cracks should be fixed so I still feel it's...
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I figured that since I had a few hesitations, it was probably for a reason and best that I didn't pursue it. I'm actually fine that someone else picked it, really. I've seen a few other...
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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've also tried changing my diet--more water, eating an actual lunch, fewer pops and snacks. I haven't noticed much of a difference but I suppose I'm probably still recovering from drinking over 3600...
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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

    Yeah, I worked 21 hours a couple days ago and still haven't quite recovered from it. Obviously needs to stop, though, as my patients and coworkers expect me to perform as if I've had a full night's...
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Someone else put in an offer that it appears was accepted. Missed out on this one, but I figure there was a reason I was hesitant. Based on some of your replies, it seems as if my concerns regarding...
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    One question I do have is: How big of a deal are cracks in the foundation/basement wall? One place I looked at actually seemed like it might work, but I'm a bit unsettled by the cracks in the brick...
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Update: Started touring places that are more within my price range. Consulting with someone who is able to balance both quality and
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Although a variety of patients have brought forth challenges during my time of a nurse, lately I've been finding myself getting very stressed out caring for patients with GI issues. I've had three...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Worked from 8am Friday to 3 am this morning (Saturday). With no access to at home charting or emails, this means about 1.5 days of no work related activities at all. My classwork is also on...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I was foolish enough to shut down my at-home laptop from work completely to give it some rest. Now, not only can I not get into the charting in system, I can't log into the laptop to at least keep...
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    Urine sample from incontinent pt with dementia

    SilverBells replied to lottieloo's topic in General Nursing

    Get three other staff members: two to help get him into bed and keep him calm, one to quickly obtain the sample cup when he starts urinating, and one to help press on the bladder to ensure enough...
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    OK, good to know. Is it usual to only have one appointment every 3 months? Just asking to make sure I don't have any unrealistic expectations. And I do agree about boundaries needed. As a nurse,...
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    All of this is true. I had a therapist years ago who I really liked but she ended up retiring. Our visits were usually 30 minutes but she would extend to an hour if needed or move up the next...
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Update: Did meet with therapist today finally. She basically reiterated much of what has already been said about housing, relationships, etc. Unfortunately, I don't feel as if my concerns were really...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Note: This might seem like a strange topic, but seeing as how that is nothing new coming from the source, I'll go ahead anyway. As nurses, we are trained to do everything we can to save someone...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    With that said, I can verify that I'm not a terrible person. There's many things that I do well, buf I'm obviously not perfect. At the same time, normally I do okay with feedback that contradicts my...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I’m very sorry for anyone who thinks I should not be a nurse or that I am making fun of the profession. I do start threads that are unusual, but obviously in the wrong way, so really do strive to...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That last part was only put just as an indication I felt as if I was thinking more clearly? No intention to be