SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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    Being Snarky to Get Needed Help

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever needed to be a little snarky in order to get help at work? The other day, I asked at least 5 times for help with COVID testing. No response. Finally, I sent a text message...
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    Is it wrong to "pass on" things to someone with more talent than you?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I'm about two months into my new role as ADON, which is primarily infection control and staff development. Recently, I've noticed that a different coworker at my job has exceptional talent...
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    Is it wrong to "pass on" things to someone with more talent than you?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    First, there's no actual part time educator position. At least, not yet. Second, I thought it might be a good suggestion as I know this nurse prefers to work on the floor, but maybe he'd...
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    Is it wrong to "pass on" things to someone with more talent than you?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe. Which, in the grand scheme of things, probably wouldn't be the end of the
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    Is it wrong to "pass on" things to someone with more talent than you?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    A couple days later, and no response to my email. I'm guessing they aren't interested in hiring him as a part time
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    Is it wrong to "pass on" things to someone with more talent than you?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought of a few things. First, watching videos on how to teach CNAs and nurse's effectively. Especially when it comes to CNA skills; while I'm able to do the tasks myself, I feel as if my...
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    Nurse wanted me to finish passing her pulled meds

    SilverBells replied to StacyZnaks's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, nope, nope... I wouldn't pass the medications, either. I don't administer any medications that I have not personally drawn up or pulled out myself. She should have stayed to pass the...
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    Is it wrong to "pass on" things to someone with more talent than you?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Then again, that might not go over too well. It may come across as me asking them to hire someone else to do my job or as giving away my
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    Using Shopping to Cope with Work

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone else use shopping as a means of coping with anger/frustration due to work? I have found that leaving the building to go shopping helps me. I've probably left work in the last week about...
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    Using Shopping to Cope with Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Instead of leaving to go shopping, I've started to bring a book to work if I'm needing a break. This allows me to get a bit of a breather without leaving work for extended periods of
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    Using Shopping to Cope with Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say I'm necessarily trying to get fired, but, in some way, I think it's almost a way of protesting/rebelling against the new people and changes at work. I'm no longer feeling needed at...
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    Using Shopping to Cope with Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would agree that it is a change. Ever since I got very sick with COVID, I've been trying not to overwork. And at this point, I'm feeling unneeded at work, mostly due to the change in...
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    Using Shopping to Cope with Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Today, I left at noon to go to a yoga class. I then returned to work for a bit, and left early to go get a peppermint mocha and
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    Too Much at Once

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever felt like there were too many changes at work at once? If so, how did you get through them? For me, there has been way too many changes. The DON, staff educator, and infection...
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    Using Shopping to Cope with Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing I enjoy doing is going on a drive when I get angry. Just helps me forget about what's going
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    Unique Offer from Work

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, as some of you may know, I'm still living at home with my parents. Not proud of this, but it's the situation. Things over the last year have gotten a bit tense. A few months back, I was on...
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    Has anyone ever had a supervisor leave and then go work for them elsewhere?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    In the nursing profession--or, really, any profession--people come and go from jobs. However, sometimes there are just some people who you click with--while others, you simply don't. Has...
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    Have you ever left in the middle of a shift?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the ADON position, so I don't have a specific patient assignment. So I'm thinking no patient abandonment. If I was a bedside nurse, this would be completely
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    Unique Offer from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've really been holding out on finding a house, but it doesn't seem to be happening at this point. I spoke with my therapist, who thought it might be a good idea and suggested trying out the...
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    Unit Manager and ADON Disagree on Priorities

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    As some of you may know, I recently began my role as an ADON. I was formerly a unit manager, so obviously my old position needed to be filled. As it would have it, it was filled by a...
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    How Do You Politely Communicate With Employees That You Aren't Available?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    For anyone in a managerial (leadership, supervisorial) role, what tips do you have in regards to communicating to employees that you are not available for questions or that you are working on...
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    Anxious About New DON/Coworkers

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I just found out that the DON, Infection Control Nurse and Staff Educator at my job are leaving for sure in December. I have another coworker who has a job offer elsewhere and is also thinking...
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    Anxious About New DON/Coworkers

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! It's for the same employer, so no notice needed. I do agree that I'm ready for a bit of a change, so looking forward to a different role.
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    Anxious About New DON/Coworkers

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    FYI: I just accepted an ADON position today. My main roles will be focusing on staff education and infection control. Already begin next week and have an online training module to start this...
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    Wisconsin Nurse Amputated Man's Foot Without Orders

    SilverBells replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    Terrible