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

    Didn't mean to insult anyone that is living in these types of housing. The comment was directed towards myself, as owning a condo or townhome while other are buying larger homes would only make me...
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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

    This is frustrating. If it is not time for a house (or a wedding, marriage, babies, etc), then what is it time for? I'm running out of
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    I think I’ll be fired and I really do need to vent my fears

    SilverBells replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    Your post was well written, though. It's worth reading twice
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Either that or you can unfollow the thread by clicking on the heart at the top of the page. You can adjust your settings so that you no longer receive notifications when a new post has been made....
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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

    Sadly no children at this
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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

    Still looking at the housing market. Just the other day, someone had mentioned again about owning a townhouse or even a condo versus trying to buy an entire house. While I am sure they had good...
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    Question about PRN nurse pay differential

    SilverBells replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    It's my understanding that PRN staff are usually paid with some sort of incentive. In fact, that's something that drives me nuts about my own job. I'm a manager, and some of the nursing staff I...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Another "red flag" that stands out to me regarding my ex is there is a selfie of him and this girl in a hotel room from last Spring. Again, I originally didn't think much of it, but now that I think...
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    I think I’ll be fired and I really do need to vent my fears

    SilverBells replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand being frustrated, as it sounds like you work with some pretty disrespectful coworkers. However, you are right--there is no excuse for swearing or other unprofessional behavior. In...
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    Manager Audited Narc Drawer Without Witness; Fired Me for ‘Missing’ Norco

    SilverBells replied to Floridababe's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Or she made some other mistake (although I don't know what that might be) and wants to point fingers at someone else. Regardless, like others have said this is suspicious and I'm with you...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to be a pretty thorough description, minus the excessive pop and candy description. I haven't been looking up anything related to my ex lately, but I was just thinking about a couple of...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Appointment has been made, but impossible to get in before the end of April. There are also not very many therapists readily available for adults in my area. Most are for children or adolescents...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about this, but don't even know where to begin. I only have experience in LTC/SNF and from my knowledge, these facilities are pretty similar. I've actually been told I work for one of...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Not lately. Recently, I've been asked to do increasingly more, with more work than any one person could ever do in a 24 hour
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a unit manager so on the lower-end of management I would say? Basically, my position allows upper management to assign any task to me they would like, and that often includes bedside work. And...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point. A lot of it stems from anxiety and making sure I haven't made any mistakes, but you're right that this wouldn't be a good reason to access a patient chart. As far as I know,...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I would say for most positions this would be the case. However, I've been given permission to work from home if needed. My hours aren't clearly defined either, so that makes things a bit tricky,...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    FYI: As of right now, I am having technical difficulties logging into any work application other than my work email. In other words, I cannot access any patient charts to do any follow ups,...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    "Swoop in via computer for the save..." ? Sorry, that did make me laugh. As for the rest of the post, all valid points. As I mentioned in a previous post, I never clock into work even when I'm...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Valid point. Whether or not it could be a HIPAA violation could be a "gray area" as my hours aren't really defined. Although I typically work Monday through Fridays, I technically can be available...
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    Got Fired From My First Nursing Job

    SilverBells replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the situation you are in. Never feels good to be let go. However, it sounds like it wasn't really a supportive work environment if they were that quick to dismiss you. Good luck to you as...
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    How important is it as a Nurse to get out of your comfort zone?

    SilverBells replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started doing COVID swabs, it took a couple of swabs to get used to, but then I quickly caught on. It's a pretty easy skill, actually. As far as people not liking your "swabbing...
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    Is it wise to work from home?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    When I created this thread, my goal was to see if maybe being able to do some work from home might overall create a better work schedule and reduce anxiety. I was wondering what the thoughts of...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I am salary, so there is no restriction to the amount of hours I work. I can work 80 hours a week and still not have any extra money for a house than if I were to only work 40. The main reason I...
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    How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    There were various reasons I worked so long. No mandation, but it was a busy day. In LTC/SNF nursing, many nurses seem to find that there is more work than you could ever imagine and ever get done...