SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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    LTC vs. Rehab Patients: Who Is Priority?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve definitely thought about looking at other positions. At the same time, I need to do some thinking as to what I want and my approach to work. Chances are, my superiors and other colleagues...
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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, but I don't necessarily see anything particularly rude that was posted. There are some differences of opinion, but that is to be expected when you ask for feedback or suggestions. For some...
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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

    Valid points. With that said, I don't know if he will actually marry this girl or not. I know they have a son together (obviously), but they aren't married and it isn't known if they are even...
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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

    Thinking about things, I do believe my nursing career has impacted other areas of my life. I am convinced that me working all the time did contribute to the end of my previous relationship, as my...
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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

    Technically, I don't need a larger or brand new home, especially since it would just be myself (at the moment) and any pets I may have. For me, it's just that buying an older or smaller home would be...
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    Question About Hospital Scheduling

    SilverBells replied to cameron5575's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it would be dependent upon the hospital or even the specific unit you are applying for. Your request doesn't seem unreasonable since I can't imagine there are a ton of people wanting...
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    New Nurse, On Call, Called Off My Scheduled Shifts

    SilverBells replied to Owlseye's topic in General Nursing

    Without having any hospital nursing experience, I can't say for sure whether or not this is common. It does make sense to call-off nurses if there aren't enough patients, but this should not be a...
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    LTC vs. Rehab Patients: Who Is Priority?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That's possible. The more work that I take on, the more likely I will stay until midnight or later. When I stay that late, I end up coming in later in the morning. Usually, help is needed most in...
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    LTC vs. Rehab Patients: Who Is Priority?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It seems as if the more enthusiasm I show for one task, the less likely they are to accept help with it. In the case of the task of scanning, there was also discussion about needing to obtain COVID...
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    LTC vs. Rehab Patients: Who Is Priority?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I do offer to help out with things, but usually am turned down. For example, as I mentioned previously, one of my coworkers expressed concern regarding not having enough time to upload and scan...
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    LTC vs. Rehab Patients: Who Is Priority?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that they are wanting me to manage the LTC unit as well as the 7 rehab patients that are on my old unit. Basically, there is a difference of opinion as to where I should be: I...
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    Patient complaint - Did I mishandle this situation?

    SilverBells replied to lily8424's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, I wouldn’t count it as a mistake. You thought you were doing the right thing by offering him information. I’ve just found that sometimes it works to not bring up previous issues if the...
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    Patient complaint - Did I mishandle this situation?

    SilverBells replied to lily8424's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to say. That might have worked or you may have made him angry by waking him up. I don't really see anything wrong with letting someone rest unless they specifically ask you to wake them up for...
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    Patient complaint - Did I mishandle this situation?

    SilverBells replied to lily8424's topic in General Nursing

    Let him write a complaint. Nothing will come of it, other than hopefully you won't have to interact with him again. Sounds like he was just upset because he didn't get what he wanted, when he...
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    LTC vs. Rehab Patients: Who Is Priority?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I do have to wonder if a job change may be in my future. Lately, it just seems as if my priorities and those of other staff don't seem to align. I remember explaining that I was over on the rehab...
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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

    Unfortunately, my salary is a bit below the $6000 we are talking about. With minimal monthly expenses, a $350,000 may be possible, but more realistically $300,000 would probably be better. Which...
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    LTC vs. Rehab Patients: Who Is Priority?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I know they're struggling in the staffing department and probably not addressing the issue the way that they should be because I had to call the staffing department 5 times the other day because they...
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    LTC vs. Rehab Patients: Who Is Priority?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    The amount of time I spend in my office varies, depending on how many doctor visits there are to complete, how many acute needs there are to follow up on, or whether or not there are Care Conferences...
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    Would you go to 80% of your current salary to work less hours?

    SilverBells replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    Probably not. Because of my work style and habits, I'd probably end up working the same amount of hours I am currently right now, so for me, there would be no incentive to take a pay
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    SilverBells replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I've been fortunate enough to not have any debt in regards to going to school. I was able to pay for my associate's, bachelor's and master's degree without taking any loans. With that said, though,...
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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

    A couple of points related to the highlighted: 1. It makes sense to not expect that I would be able to afford the same type of house as someone who has already owned multiple. However, most...
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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

    The biggest problem in my area (and I am sure it is similar in other areas) is that while the cost of living and cost of housing is rising, employers are not offering increased wages to compensate for...
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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

    Valid point. I just thought I would see if there were any suggestions since I figured if anyone knew how to buy a house with a nurse's income, it would be other nurses. Plus, it doesn't seem right...
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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

    Sadly, I'm a very real person (in other words, not a troll but a bit odd LOL
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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

    One thing I just learned is that my former boyfriend had actually been married before. 2 years of dating and he never mentioned this once. It does make me wonder what else he didn't share. With...