BirdieBird BSN

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    I would like to start as an independent contractor nurse

    BirdieBird replied to Brich's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Brich, I am in the same process, but in the state of wisconsin. Here, I am pursuing the "Independent practice nurse" so that I may provide skilled nursing visits in homes in the community. I,...
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    Home health nursing under MA ?s

    BirdieBird posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know, is it possible to provide skilled nursing visits for people in their homes and directly bill Medical assistance in the state of Wisconsin? If so, can anyone direct me to a starting...
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    How to best work with demanding residents?

    BirdieBird posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, do any nurses out there have recommendations on how to best serve demanding residents in long term care? I work in assisted living and have a resident who experiences what he perceives as...
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    The new norm. No place to go...

    BirdieBird posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Virtually all nurses are aware of a huge problem in our long-term care settings. Our residents are growing older and becoming more debilitated in their final years of life. As nurses, we can typically...
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    Having A Nurse As A Patient

    BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, it would benefit me to think through my thoughts further and speak not from my own standpoint but with the patient in the front of my mind. The way one refers to a patient should be kept...
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    Having A Nurse As A Patient

    BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just take my apologies on this entire thread
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    Having A Nurse As A Patient

    BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would appreciate having someone sit and listen to me while I share my history in hopes of helping others. But I think it would be exhausting to be this emotionally real with most
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    Having A Nurse As A Patient

    BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank
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    Having A Nurse As A Patient

    BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I meant no offense in my posting. My
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    Having A Nurse As A Patient

    BirdieBird replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SkyDancer, I can relate to what you describe with some nurses being very difficult to care for. Even with over a decade under my belt, I still get a little nervous when I see "nurse" as their...
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    Frustrations with COVID surge;how to deal.

    BirdieBird posted a topic in General Nursing

    COVID. Over the last six months, our campus has seen very little of this nasty little virus that we all know as COVID 19. So much so that the powers that be allowed us to unmask for a brief period-...
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    Nurse Manager; Is it worth it?

    BirdieBird posted a topic in Nurse Management

    We were all there once, fresh and new registered nurses with hopes to change the world for the better. I graduated in 2012 from a four year nursing program and had already leaned into the idea of...
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    Organization Tips

    BirdieBird replied to JMaeRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Hi there! So, I also have been a nurse manager for about a year. It's going very well thus far. Regarding organization, here's how I do it. Daily routine: arrive at office and check notes from...
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    Seeking helpful hints from the pros

    BirdieBird posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hello everyone, I’m taking some time today to reach out to you all in search of some good advice. I am the nurse manager at an assisted living facility in our area. Roughly 46 elderly...
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    Organization Tips

    BirdieBird replied to JMaeRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Do you use outlook? Without my calendar full of daily tasks and responsibilities I would be
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    End of Year Reviews...finally done!

    BirdieBird replied to txredapple79's topic in Nurse Management

    Good lord! I have been pushing back reviews due to so many factors. Working the floor due to short staffing, managing day to day tasks, plus we are converting EHR software right now are just a few of...
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    How to keep the team motivated

    BirdieBird replied to special1rn's topic in Nurse Management

    I find that my staff appreciate the little things I do the most. For example, when a resident offers one of my staff a compliment, I hand write a thank you with details of why this staff member is so...
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    How to get past feeling inadequate

    BirdieBird posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello everyone, I've worked at a skilled nursing facility as a registered nurse for the past 3 years as a unit nurse. On any given day, I care for 18-20 residents, about 25% are there for rehab...
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    Dealing with an Unexpected Death

    BirdieBird replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh my! Don't blame this on yourself- this all happened so fast, I can't think of any interventions that could've prevented this. As mentioned above, he was 99 years old at the time. Life just has to...
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    CNA Drama!

    BirdieBird replied to Dobbysanurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree, since you've verbally discussed the issues with this CNA, the next step is a documented conversation. Hopefully, Kim recognizes you are attempting to make her a stronger teammate. If she...
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    Handling the Bad with the Good - prospective student

    BirdieBird replied to Weird_Grammar's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey Weird_Grammar, If given a chance to become a nurse, you must. I am affected by anxiety as well, but I've found that as I become a more seasoned nurse, the pressure is not as intense-therefore my...
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    How to get past feeling inadequate

    BirdieBird replied to BirdieBird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    NurseCard, Thank you for your kind words, I do the best I can with what I have. I suppose you're right about chatting with my residents during cares, I think that it probably does mean more to them...
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    Really, how bad can it be to work in LTC?

    BirdieBird posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Over the last week or so, I've been perusing the various threads on LTC nursing and what I note is a general distaste for the specialty. I wonder if I've set myself up for regrets as I left the acute...
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    Really, how bad can it be to work in LTC?

    BirdieBird replied to BirdieBird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say the orientation schedule is quite nice- 10 shifts over two weeks. I just got home from my first day on the floor, and am happy to report it went well. Working almost alone on my hall, we...
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    Really, how bad can it be to work in LTC?

    BirdieBird replied to BirdieBird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 20 residents, primarily long term and very few are affected by dementia. Overall, the current nurses there seem happy and not too stressed. I start floor orientation on Monday, so we'll see...