SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry. I have no problems reiterating what I said. The post was meant as an apology for not acknowledging other viewpoints and that there are a wide range of reasons in which a DNR/DNI or refusing...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I always push for the best outcomes possible for
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Well, no. But if the person is just unmotivated, you can educate and encourage all you want, but ultimately it is up to them. I’m not strongly advocating for letting patients stay in bed all day...
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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

    Did just fine without a boyfriend and a baby, too
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Alas, there is much to be gained from this thread...education and a conversational debate on an important topic and respect for people of all
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    New grad Operating room nurse scared about never being able to go to ICU

    SilverBells replied to tg2125's topic in General Nursing

    It's too bad that we have nursing instructors who are like that. While it's natural for everyone to have their preference for one type of nursing over another, I would think it would be a professor'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

    Surprisingly enough, I had a very good day without having a $450,000 house. LOL. Still trying to figure out something that is a bit more
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

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    New grad Operating room nurse scared about never being able to go to ICU

    SilverBells replied to tg2125's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't have experience with the OR or ICU. BUT, I can attest to the fact that you wouldn't necessarily be "pigeon-holed" in the OR by starting out there as a nurse. I actually have a...
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    If You Changed Careers

    SilverBells replied to Mavnurse17's topic in General Nursing

    One other career I had briefly thought about was becoming a veterinarian, since I'm a pretty big animal lover. However, it's not something I would switch to--not only because of the schooling and...
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    Next Steps When You're Not Ready to Be Done with School

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Tonight, I just realized that in two weeks, I will be done with my master's program. Instead of being excited, I'm actually a little sad. I've really enjoyed this program. I also don't feel like...
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    Next Steps When You're Not Ready to Be Done with School

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Received a great compliment from my professors this afternoon. They feel as if my project would be a great one for a doctoral program and one to carry out
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Unsure where I am being disrespectful. Yes, I am asking questions that are promoting a debate, but am by no means intending to be disrespectful. I apologize if that is what happening, but again, not...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This thread really was meant to address advance directives, but as surgery was also brought up, it turned also towards a discussion on medical care in general and accepting/refusing certain types of...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure why this keeps getting brought up. If the patient wants to stay in bed all day, she can. I don't have to agree with it in order to respect her as a
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    Next Steps When You're Not Ready to Be Done with School

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Down hill...meaning easier ? Uphill suggests there is a battle ahead...and there are no more battles
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    As nurses, we need to empower patients to make the choices that are right for them. In order to do so, we need to learn to respect decisions that aren't necessarily what we would choose for...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It should also be mentioned that not wanting all medical care available does not necessarily indicate that "one needs help." Consider patients of certain religions who refuse certain treatments; some...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Respectful post that acknowledges differences in opinion. Thank
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    Next Steps When You're Not Ready to Be Done with School

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Final presentation completed today! It's all down hill from here now...my degree is right around the
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Alas, only one and/or two individuals know the truth...? On a serious note, I would be inclined to say that both Davey and SilverBells are strong advocates of
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is not meant to make light of anything. The topic, as you know, is serious and requires consideration. As such, the goal of this thread really is to discuss: How do we respect and honor...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn’t disrespecting anyone’s desire to stay in bed? What I am trying to say is we do not always have to agree with someone in order to respect them This thread was designed to promote...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Both should be equally respected as they both impact an individual’s goals of
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This thread really isn’t meant to be argumentative. More so: How can we respect the individual needs of each and every individual in a way that aligns with their goals of