T-Bird78

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  1. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    T-Bird78 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I threw up when pushing with my first one, I threw up before pushing with my second one but did poop while pushing my second one. My poor L&D nurse was 20 weeks pregnant herself and had to clean...

  2. You are NOT allergic to...

    T-Bird78 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    What I've discovered with the epi "allergy" is the fault of a dentist. Pt goes to the dentist, gets some lido with epi, and has a reaction. Dentist tells pt "you're allergic to epi and can never...

  3. Strong scents in patient care areas

    T-Bird78 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay, so maybe it's because I came from asthma/allergy where there was a strict "no perfume" policy, but is it acceptable for an MA to have a scented Plug-In thing at the nurse's station? It's in the...

  4. ENT clinic work

    T-Bird78 replied to limit68's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    No. Universal precautions for everyone. If it's a known HIV or Hep pt there is a thin sheath that can be placed on the scope but they don't always tell you in the medical hx. The cleaning and...

  5. ENT clinic work

    T-Bird78 replied to limit68's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Most routine visits will use an ear speculum and otoscope, tongue blade, and nasal speculum; the nasal spec is to be cleaned and sterilized in the autoclave. If it's impacted ear wax, the doc will...

  6. ENT clinic work

    T-Bird78 replied to limit68's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Depends on the specific doc. My first ENT had a nurse in the room with him, handing instruments, writing scripts (he'd check it and sign it after he dictated it), rooming pts, vitals, phone triage,...

  7. Scuffed Danskos

    T-Bird78 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a pair of white Danskos not quite 2 years ago. They're still great but the hide is getting scuffed and there's a scratch across the front and top of the toes. What can I do to get the...

  8. What is the most...T.M.I. thing that you've been told because you're a nurse (but not by a

    T-Bird78 replied to NurseJacelyn's topic in Nurses Rock

    Older lady came in, obviously not wearing a bra (habit for this person). Front desk saw her coming in and said, "Nope, not wearing one today" and we all knew what front desk meant. Well, I call this...

  9. Coumadin Clinic

    T-Bird78 replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Not sure about billing codes, but when I worked in a cardio office it was a nurse visit, walk-in basis. Pts were already established at the practice and rx the coumadin and frequency of visit. Pt...

  10. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    T-Bird78 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I caught myself telling a story at dinner and had to stop myself and omit several details. Not so much HIPAA but I was at a table full of non-medical and didn't want to ruin anyone's

  11. What is the most...T.M.I. thing that you've been told because you're a nurse (but not by a

    T-Bird78 replied to NurseJacelyn's topic in Nurses Rock

    I had a pt come back for their allergy shot and I asked, like I do every pt, how are you and name/birthday. Well, this pt replied with, "just a little gassy but okay." Not quite what I had in mind....

  12. Working with injury

    T-Bird78 replied to bugya90's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I sprained my knee and ankle and was on crutches for a few days so I just used a few sick days/PTO. It's tough enough manuevering on crutches, plus trying to do pt care would be too much. If they...

  13. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    T-Bird78 replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a pt ask if I was pregnant when my child was 7 years old--nope. I've had a few pts tell me they never want me to give their shot ever again. I had one pt yell at me when I was pregnant because...

  14. Appropriate to go to a patients funeral?

    T-Bird78 replied to Emily456's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My uncle was a long-time cardiac pt; CHF, A-Fib, artificial valve, COPD, coumadin, pacemaker, etc. He died after being in the CCU for 9 weeks (completely non-cardiac related, his colon ruptured after...

  15. How do you get time to plan your wedding? I am stressing out!

    T-Bird78 replied to ttlovingnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Breathe. People won't care (or remember) if the napkins were sky blue and the bridesmaid's dresses were navy blue. The wedding is a single day that begins your journey into marriage--and THAT is...

  16. This is a stretch to call HIPAA violation

    T-Bird78 posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work in an outpatient clinic and recently went to EMR. As part of meaningful use, the front desk is required to print a summary of the day's office visit for each pt. One day a teenager and their...

  17. Bedside Reporting: HIPPA Violation?

    T-Bird78 replied to rnccf2007's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    *HIPAA--Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of

  18. This is a stretch to call HIPAA violation

    T-Bird78 replied to T-Bird78's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Thought so. And the bad thing is, the main office never explained that to the parent and never backed us up. We now have a HIPAA complaint against us, which factors into bonuses and

  19. Wellstar or Kaiser

    T-Bird78 replied to T-Bird78's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'll try. I'm an LPN so I know the bigger hospitals won't hire me, so it's down to the offices and maybe urgent care.

  20. Clinic Procedures

    T-Bird78 replied to midschoolRN12's topic in School

    Be careful how you tell the teachers to curb nurse visits. My oldest was in 5th grade and jammed his finger at recess. It started swelling and hurting and when he asked the teacher to go to the...

  21. Can't find employment

    T-Bird78 replied to tevin.scott's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic is almost always looking for LPNs, and they have 18 locations all over the metro Atlanta area. Check out their website Home | Atlanta Allergy & Asthma....

  22. Considering school nurse position

    T-Bird78 replied to T-Bird78's topic in School

    Right now I make $18.30/hour working about 38 hours a week, so even the top end of the pay scale for the school nurse job would be a cut of $12,000 annually. My husband makes very good money, and I...

  23. Quitting... physician office and giving notice

    T-Bird78 replied to Oedgar's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I was forced to give 4 months notice at one job. A previous coworker had gotten engaged and said she'd work until her wedding, but was missing her fiance (who lived an hour away in another state) so...

  24. I want to become a school nurse!

    T-Bird78 replied to KiwiCarol's topic in School

    What is the average pay? The school district in which I live has an opening and the pay is $14,350 a year. Is that about right or should I go for it and ask for more money? I've got 8 years...

  25. Wellstar or Kaiser

    T-Bird78 replied to T-Bird78's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It's for LPN in many of their clinic settings. I've been an LPN for 8 years with experience only in office/clinic settings, so well beyond their minimum requirements, and even in the specialty that...