SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever taken an extended leave of absence from work? Lately, I've been contemplating taking a 4 week leave of absence from work. I did go back for 3 weeks after COVID, but I'm not sure...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    New update: Signed up for my first Turkey Trot/5K so now I have a new goal besides just work
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Update: Things have gotten better. I haven't taken a long leave of absence from work, but I have done a much better job of limiting my hours. I'm typically only working 8 hour days. I have...
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    Have you ever had a patient you especially related to?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever had a patient they especially related to? Last week, we had a patient admit with the following noted in her dismissal summary: "Her diet is very poor. She lives off of...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'll check it
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, me too. I've been reading a book, "13 Things Mentally Strong People DON'T Do" and one of the suggestions is not expecting immediate results. It's becoming clear I will have to be patient....
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Had a therapy appointment this afternoon. Today was a good day to have it due to earlier frustrations. Found out I likely have adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety. Today we talked...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed the other manager has nothing to say to me after sending out that email asking about making staffing assignments fair. I'm guessing because, in order to do so, they wouldn't be able to...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It is sometimes. I went back and forth this morning with staffing and the DON regarding more staff for my unit. I explained to them that it is not reasonable to count me as a second floor nurse and...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    The idea came from our HUC, who stated she doesn't want the other manager to get it because she's condescending to other people and gets away with it. The HUC doesn't believe that someone who is...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    One thing we've decided to do is since no one on my unit has received Employee of the Month, we've decided to each nominate each other every day in the hopes that the other manager doesn't get it.
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I have thought of is having surgery for acid reflux. I used to be able to enjoy Fritos, for example. Now, they seem to make me sick. If I had surgery, I might be able to enjoy my...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Wondering how that statement made you feel that way? Sorry, not trying to play anyone, just genuinely
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Just found out the other manager is being nominated for employee of the month. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but it can't be that I'm not working enough hours. After all, I used to work 18-21...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    One thing someone had mentioned to me is instead of always being angry and trying to avoid COVID patients, I can use this experience to allow me to become a stronger nurse. I keep mentioning that the...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed no response to my request for 3 weeks off. I think I've probably done something to irritate
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Is it unreasonable to find a different position if my current one won't accommodate my request for limited COVID exposure/unfair assignment of COVID
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    What you're saying makes sense. I'm not sure why I became so obsessed with the paxlovid. I knew early on that I couldn't have it because of the potential for strong interactions with a medication...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That could be. Hadn't really thought of
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I personally call BS that I've developed immunity from COVID. They just want to cater to the other manager for some
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I did tell the DON that I wanted to switch units due to health reasons, but I'm not sure she was convinced. For some reason, she doesn't want to give the other manager the COVID patients. Wouldn't...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I also did ask about switching units and/or reassigning the COVID patients to a different manager. The DON didn't seem to receptive of the idea. She didn't seem to offer any suggestions. The only...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I forgot about that section of the
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree. I also find it infuriating to see people just blatently disregard safety precautions. We had a nurse on my unit yesterday enter a COVID room without any PPE on, not even a mask. All...
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    Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimately, peace and contentment is what I really want. If I can find that, then I believe I could be happier with