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

    Confused. I was simply providing an example of how we don't always have to agree with someone else's choices in order to respect them. Obviously staying in bed all day is not in a patient’s best...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to disrespect anyone or disturb their consciences. Rather, I am urging people to consider that different people have different wants and needs. Simply because a person doesn’t want...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    From what I gather, it seems as if only very old people or very sick people have the right to refuse certain health care treatments. Why is this? When, in nursing school, did we learn that younger...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    But first, I would receive unwanted abdominal surgery. Seems like a violation of patient rights. At my facility, patients have the right all the time to refuse any treatment they do not want....
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I would say in this case if it were me, I would also decline psych intervention and request not to be referred to the Ethics committee, for this would be time consuming and unnecessary. As a nurse, I...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, for sure. This isn't that uncommon at my facility, really. There's been several times that I've had to get family involved for various reasons. On the other hand, sometimes approaching family...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed. These threads always seem to take twists/turns and/or get slightly off topic. Regardless, the intention is the same--promoting respect for each other's healthcare wishes. As nurses,...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Well, to be fair, I probably wouldn't be seeking emergency treatment. It would not be a good use of ER resources to evaluate a person who will just refuse all treatments anyway. With that said, I do...
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    New RN Age

    SilverBells replied to Kooper48's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I've had coworkers who were new to nursing that were in their late 40's/early
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Also, this does present a very realistic, possible dilemma: Is it right to assume that all young, healthy people want all healthcare interventions? Before you answer, is it right to...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Not intending to create any theatrics. I am just wondering why a healthy person would have fewer rights to decline healthcare than someone older or sicker? I figure as long as both people are aware...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I figure there's probably other ways to manage quality of life than surgery, and I'm not someone who is interested in prolonging their life with each and every measure possible. I'd also decline IV...
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    Is it appropriate to email the hiring manager your cover letter and resume?

    SilverBells replied to Spinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If it's a job that you are very interested in, I don't see how it would hurt? It may make you stand out as a candidate that personally took the time to show interest and increase your chances of being...
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    Considering going back to bedside...bad idea?

    SilverBells replied to citynurse03's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't gone back to bedside/floor nursing, but have thought about it because I feel as if maybe I didn't have enough experience prior to entering my current role as a unit manager. I've only...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. No surgeries of any kind, for any
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    Coworkers Reporting Powerful Bowel Movements

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, well...I suppose I did. I was just curious how other nurses felt about bowel movements being documented as
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This is incredible
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That scenario is great ?? As for surgeries...it is unlikely that I would request/participate in any surgery of any kind, so I think we're safe
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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 agree some down time would be good, but unsure about taking FMLA for depression? I guess when I say that...how do you mention to an employer you are taking FMLA for depression/anxiety? It would be...
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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

    No time for friends due to work hours. Also, it's becoming increasingly difficult to spend time with or make any new friends due to most people now getting married or having
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Wish my facility would have the same policy. There's been numerous times that I've wanted to send patients in and was unable to due to provider and/or patient disagreement. 1 or 2 days later, they...
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    Why am I asked to fix things that are NOT my job?

    SilverBells replied to LPNwithBIGdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I wish our pharmacists would just call the providers themselves. So many times the pharmacy will contact me and state they don’t have a certain medication and ask me to contact the provider for a...
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    With that said, if anyone has any suggestions from the list of tasks from my previous post that could be put lower on the list of priorities or better ways of time management, that would be...
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    I'm gonna puke

    SilverBells replied to Glycerine82's topic in Nurse Management

    Speaking from experience as a unit manager in a SNF, you may find yourself thankful the position went to someone else. The position can be very interesting, challenging and stimulating, but it's also...
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    Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Boundaries are still a struggle, because, as you've suggested, I've tried thinking through the things I'm actually responsible for. Thing is, it ends up literally being almost everything. Just as an...