SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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Am I fired? CNA Checking Blood Sugar

SilverBells replied to oldie's topic in General Nursing

For sure, there are two different issues--working within one's scope of practice from licensure and working within employment restrictions. This is why it's very hard to know how the employer may...
Am I fired? CNA Checking Blood Sugar

SilverBells replied to oldie's topic in General Nursing

If you have an active LVN license, then you should be covered as obtaining blood sugars should be within your scope of practice. Make sure your supervisors at your CNA job are aware of this. Perhaps...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

Any tips for receiving more desired assignments at work instead of unwanted assignments? At my workplace, we have gone through many adjustments, including a change in leadership. I am one of 2...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

On a side note, maybe it's just as well I'm not involved with the admissions role. The person involved has been highly criticized on a daily basis and has already been called into the supervisor's...
Happy New Year! What's Your New Year Resolution?

SilverBells replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

Summary for me: 1. Set a better example for those around me. If I want other nurses to be flexible, I need to be the same way myself. 2. Volunteer for tasks I wouldn't normally want to...
Happy New Year! What's Your New Year Resolution?

SilverBells replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

Lately, I feel like this is a quote I need to keep in mind for myself as work has changed quite a bit throughout this pandemic and I'm frequently finding myself asked to perform tasks I'm not keen on...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

Completely understand where everyone is coming from, and I get it—take the assignment I can get and with it being a pandemic, there’s not the luxury of being choosy with assignments....
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

I’m competent in my role, so I’m not necessarily sure I would be considered a liability, per se. BUT I could see them possibly deciding I’m no longer needed should I become too particular in...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

I’m a unit manager, so am pretty low on the totem pole as far as management goes. I’m certainly free to offer my opinions, but ultimately the delegation of assignments is up to the Executive...
Christmas Admissions

SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

In the hospital setting, Christmas admissions are inevitable. However, for those of you who work in other settings such as long term care or rehab, do you accept admissions on Christmas? If so, how...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

A couple of other things: 1. It's possible I wouldn't actually enjoy some of these other tasks that I think I'm interested in 2. It doesn't do much good to volunteer for roles that...
What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

SilverBells replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

At first I was thinking that this nurse probably needs to be fired but then realized you probably aren't in the position to do so. She also may have health conditions that you likely wouldn't know...
Can you be a CRNA if...?

SilverBells posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Can you be a CRNA if you aren't naturally good at science or hands-on skills? Obviously a deep knowledge of science is important in the CRNA profession along with being able to perform clinical...
How to get days off to go back to school?

SilverBells replied to Jay333's topic in General Nursing

You could try asking for those days off in exchange for working extra hours on other days, working evenings/weekends, etc. Or you could also look at a short term rehab facility for work for a bit....
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

I agree and I had thought about it at the time of writing the original post. However, after further consideration, I've decided that the move may cause more harm than good and, at the very least,...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

Maybe, but it is also possible I am simply getting assigned there when that is where I am needed most at the time based on the staff available and patient/building
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

I’m not exactly new (1 year management experience) but agree we all eventually have to do things that aren’t what we prefer to do. There are other people’s preferences and skills to consider,...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

Could be. There are multiple people’s skills/preferences to consider, not just mine. I’m sure they are trying to balance the work load so not one person is expected to do too much of the work...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

I actually don’t necessarily plan on asking them their reasoning for their delegations, as they don’t actually owe anyone an explanation. I’m sure there are many factors they have to consider,...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

I wouldn’t necessary say I’ve been complaining to them, per se. But they probably appreciate some of my colleagues’ increased willingness to help out on the COVID unit when
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

That’s a possibility. I have a year experience now, but it’s possible they are looking for different experience or a different skill set for some of these tasks. Also, I may be willing to learn...
I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

SilverBells replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

Is it possible to call a cab and/or drive to a nearby hotel instead? Also, sometimes employers may let you stay in an empty room if they know transportation/travel conditions will be
How much experience does your manager/assistant manager have?

SilverBells replied to DownstreamOcclusion's topic in General Nursing

I had 3 years rehab/long term care experience before I became unit manager and it seems to have been fine. Throw me into an acute care setting, though, and I’d be
Should I Quit or Give up? Glucometer Failure ?

SilverBells replied to cj_94's topic in General Nursing

My opinion is you just haven’t found the technique that works for you. Practice outside of clinicals. Ask for various opinions from people you know until you find a method that works. I actually...
Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

Meanwhile coworkers who don’t seem to mind working with the COVID patients are being delegated tasks I’d rather

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