SilverBells BSN

Rehab/Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager for Rehab Facility. Graduate Student.

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    Hanging Out with Coworkers Outside of Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. There have been a couple of instances where I have gotten together with people I work with. All of them are either floor nurses or HUCs; I am the only one in a supervisory position. I don't...
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    Working with a Colleague with a Dominating Personality

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a good way of looking at things. This is something that I'd like to do a better job with. I think I probably ask for help or more staffing when maybe it's not needed, for example....
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    Working with a Colleague with a Dominating Personality

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing I can think of--it's possible I'm perceiving her as "dominating" when, in fact, she feels too much is being expected of her. My requests for more staffing on my unit, less difficult...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I should only be assigned patients I don't particularly enjoy working with. I seem to struggle with favoritism. However, not liking any of my patients might be a way of ensuring that showing...
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    Giving Up a Patient’s Care to Another Nurse

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Today was one of those days. A favorite female patient of mine was just transferred to my colleague's unit. It was sad hearing the staff on that unit welcoming her and getting her settled
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    Working with a Colleague with a Dominating Personality

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    At the same time, there might be some truth to my supervisor's feedback from yesterday--if the aide is really causing problems on my unit, he'll probably just do the same on the other. Maybe there are...
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    Working with a Colleague with a Dominating Personality

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Olive sounds like my
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Alas, the fateful day arrived--the female patient is now on my colleague's unit. I was talking about my disappointment with a coworker. They commented, "Well, but now she is no longer your...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Tomorrow is the day the female patient goes over to my colleague's side. I learned today that the one resident didn't want to move because she'd already switched rooms multiple times and was tired of...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    The other manager actually called the difficult male patient "an angel." This wasn't said in a sarcastic manner either. My thought is he can stay on her unit if she feels that positively about him....
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Believe me, I tried to make sure that it didn't happen, but unfortunately, other residents refused to move, so there were no rooms available on my unit for the female patient. It also sounds as...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Two side notes: 1. The female patient moving to my colleague's side stated she also gets along well with the other manager. Given the circumstances, this is in her best interest, but I'd be...
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    Hanging Out with Coworkers Outside of Work

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I've recently gotten together with a few co-workers. However, with me being the only one in a supervisory role, I do wonder if there's any possible consideration from this. These individuals...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Anyway, if it seems as if I don't like my patients very much, it's not true. There's many that I enjoy very much, so I have a hard time giving them up to someone else. Maybe I'll just have to plan...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Just frustrated. I tried to be a strong advocate for the female patient and failed. If I'm being honest, I'm a bit annoyed with the one patient for refusing to move. It sounds as if she just did...
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    Should good health be a requirement for certain positions?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    As nurses, our coworkers and patients depend on us to regularly show up for work. While all of us are entitled to sick days every once in awhile, the general consensus is that when we are scheduled...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    On the other hand, it's possible I dodged a bullet with those patients coming over to my side. We are not staffed well enough for the one patient. I also feel that if the other patient feels that...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Update: The female patient is going over to the other manager's unit instead of mine. We simply weren't able to convince the other female patient to switch. She was unchanged even after hearing...
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    When Delegation is Unsuccessful

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever delegated something to a colleague only to have it not work out? I have a recent example of this. Last Thursday, we collected a urine sample on a resident. I found out that...
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    Should good health be a requirement for certain positions?

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say
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    What is your favorite and least favorite parts of your job?

    SilverBells posted a topic in General Nursing

    We all have things we like and don't like about our jobs. For me, favorites include: 1. Adding orders to the TAR. I love entering orders, especially if they're entertaining, such as no...
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    What Kind of Patients Do You LIKE Most?

    SilverBells replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sums up my favorites pretty
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Ironically, while I felt the male patient was too manipulative, others have used the term to describe the female patient as well. I don't see it myself, but maybe my judgment is somehow clouded....
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    There is an ongoing conflict between her and one of the primary nurses who works on that unit. Their clashing personalities are making it difficult, if not impossible, for that nurse to complete her...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    SilverBells replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I do feel like I've failed her, though. Today I had to spend a long time trying to explain to her why the move hadn't occurred. I eventually had to refer her to the social worker and upper management...