SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It's just curious as I have no idea what our new Executive Director and DON have in mind. My previous DON, who promoted me to this position, appeared to be satifsfied with my performance. I wouldn't...
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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    No offense taken. I get where you're coming from. I do understand that a 16 hour shift at the bedside is much different than one at a desk. Thing is, it is not uncommon for my my shifts combine...
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    Can you have multiple MSN degrees?

    SilverBells replied to Nurse_Red00's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t see why you couldn’t have more than one master’s degree if you’re willing to meet the requirements for both? I’ve thought about more than one myself and never have found that having...
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    OK, what are you supposed to be doing instead of being in here?

    SilverBells replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    It may end up being published on the Internet when it is done, so won't go too into specifics, but has to do with preventing
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    Required to do free visit??

    SilverBells replied to Stef_nurse's topic in Home Health

    Curious if you accepted this
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    OK, what are you supposed to be doing instead of being in here?

    SilverBells replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a graduate program and can relate to this quite well. Today, I actually made quite a bit of progress in my own program. However, I don't take too much credit for today's progress as...
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    OK, what are you supposed to be doing instead of being in here?

    SilverBells replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    Technically working on my thesis for my master's degree... However, it's now up to 82 pages. I've also written two chapters, revised a third and compiled my reference list all in one day....
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    What is your opinion on "calling in sick" when not really sick?

    SilverBells replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I highly dislike it when floor nurses call in sick because it means I may be pulled to the floor...and hence, have less time to write SBARs and complete assessments. It may also mean someone else may...
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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, didn't mean to imply that I should receive a pay raise. I meant to agree with a previous poster that I can continue working 16-20 hour shifts in an attempt to correct everything, but the...
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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. It's nearly impossible (if not impossible) to catch everything that should be addressed, and some of the responsibility should lie on others. And management is more than aware that I often...
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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    TheMoonIsMyLantern: Yes, my official position at this point is a unit manager, but because of the COVID pandemic, the rehab unit I used to overlook is closed due to low census. Although I am...
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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You're probably right about me being somewhat controlling. It's not necessarily how I would want to view myself, but I do notice that the longer I have been a manager and not a staff nurse with a...
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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe, or it's possible they see me as someone that can float amongst different tasks. I worked on the floor a couple of times and can actually be a very efficient "staff nurse" as well. It's just...
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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, an SBAR is a form that we use to notify the provider of any changes in condition for a resident or of other concerns that need to be addressed, such as unclear medication orders. They...
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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    My apologies. In no way did I mean to offend anyone or imply that LTC nurses do not know how to write or complete SBARS. I actually admire the skills that the LTC nurses have and do enjoy the...
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    Out of My Element Again

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    In regards to the last sentence...yes, I was attempting to include a little humor in the post ? I enjoy a bit of sarcasm every once in a while, but sometimes it's hard to convey that tone on the...
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    Nurses with Unusual Diets

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    I do think the stress of work does influence how I eat. For example, I primarily consume high amounts of caffeine to help me consistently work 16-20 hour shifts on a regular basis just because breaks...
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    Nurses with Unusual Diets

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    Thing is, my body tolerates my current diet quite well so it's hard to be motivated at this point. Sometimes my resting heart rate will remain 130-150 for 8+ hours straight (if I've had too many Diet...
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    Nurses with Unusual Diets

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    Update: 2 more pops, 1 more bag of
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    Nurses with Unusual Diets

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    Just as an example. Today I consumed: 1 Diet Sunkist 2 Diet Root Beer 2 Diet Pepsi 3 bowls of popcorn 1 small snack size bag of Popcorn 2 Dove Dark Chocolate Candy...
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    Nurses with Unusual Diets

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    Fair comparison
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    Nurses with Unusual Diets

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    ??? Fair enough. I can see how a diet such as mine might be off-putting to someone else. And it could use a few tweaks here and there
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    How does on-call nursing work exactly?

    SilverBells replied to MyAimIsTrue's topic in General Nursing

    I know this answer probably isn't very helpful, but I would say it would depend on the employer, or even the supervisor. I would think that most positions would be on call only certain days, or maybe...
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    I Feel Responsible For A Patients Death

    SilverBells replied to Flashsomefang's topic in General Nursing

    If he had no orders for thickened liquids/documented history of dysphagia, there's really no way you could have known he would have a hard time swallowing the orange juice. Thing is, your next...
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    Am I fired? CNA Checking Blood Sugar

    SilverBells replied to oldie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. And this is why it is hard to know how the employer will respond. In regards to OP's workplace policies, the OP is in violation. But legally, there is not much to be done since blood...