SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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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

    In regards to the cost of home insurance or property tax, I already know it would be way, way too much. I'm afraid you are also right about the quality of some of these homes as well. Yes, they are...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    OK. Wasn't sure if this would be good information or not. However, I am looking into making my own funeral arrangements for myself as I have no family interested in being involved. But, funerals...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Good information.
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. A couple of things in mind: I could switch my PCP from one organization to another and see if that helps. I may also have to pick a health care proxy who does not know me quite as well since...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Also, just another thought. Say I’m successful in obtaining a DNR/DNI. Would it also help to provide coworkers with the name and number of a funeral home to call should an unexpected emergency...
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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 that speaking with someone about managing money would be helpful and yes, any way to save is helpful. Regardless of who I speak to, however, I’m almost positive I already know some of what...
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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’ve now been made aware that some people in my area are spending in excess of $500,000-600,000 for brand new, custom built homes. Just makes me feel more defeated because there’s no way I could...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    So here's where I'm at: If I want my DNR wishes to be respected, I'll need to have documentation. That's legitimate, however are there any tips on obtaining a DNR/DNI? The forms that I...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the confusion. Unsure where the hospice thread ties in as they weren't created to be related to or associated with each other. Yes, currently I am technically a full code, but it is not my...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, a bracelet can be worn, but I better make sure the document is actually on me. And actually obtaining the exact orders in my state is tough too. I like the idea of the POLST, but it...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    1. Old--"old" is subjective. To a 5 year old, someone my age would be considered "old." 2. Sick--does sick and tired count for this one? LOL 3. In your right mind--says who? LOL. It must...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Who knew the competition to be a valid DNR/DNI was so
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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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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Without going into more details regarding my location, I've done some looking and, with my luck, it turns out I live in a state with "stricter" requirements. Hence, it will be challenging to make my...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Verbal discussion only at this point. I started this thread because I wasn't sure how to "officially" communicate these
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    All of my coworkers are well aware of my excessive pop intake, poor nutritional intake and high heart rates, so presumably would also be aware of the risk of an emergency happening at work. Some of...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    No, not specifically. Obviously, if you don't know their code status, you would be obligated to assume "Full Code," perform CPR and call 911. However, if someone was a well known DNR/DNI and it...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That is true that anyone could pass away at any given moment in any location. I feel as if my chance might be increased at work, if only because there might come a day when my heart becomes tired of...
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    Have you ever requested a patient be removed from your workload?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I can see how saying that someone else is smarter might be seen as a copout, but I am wondering how recognizing someone else's talent for nursing could be seen as "sexist" just because this person...
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    Have you ever requested a patient be removed from your workload?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Logically, I understand that she's contributing to her own issues. She has chronic pain and has been taking narcotics for years, so it's probably not ever going to be realistic to expect her to cut...
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    Have you ever requested a patient be removed from your workload?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Only once a week. Otherwise, all communications are done either via virtual/telehealth visit or on the phone. Seems like the facility itself needed a break from this patient. She was...
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    Wise Orders From Wise Doctors

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    If a patient declines over the weekend, there are on-call providers you can call and emergency rooms are open on the weekends
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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

    Sorry didn’t realize you’d already mentioned maintenance before I replied. I really do think a lot of what you listed is for them to complete, though. Other than possibly not having a working...
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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

    There should be maintenance that can help? Or IT for the Internet? I would think finding a TV channel would be easy enough but the rest of it should be done by someone else. If it’s not a...
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    Nurses on Match.Com

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    As many of you already know, my ex has readily replaced me with another woman and had a baby with her. Unfortunately, I waited too long to reach out to him after we broke up, so he is no longer an...