T-Bird78

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  1. Too much snow! Getting to work late again.

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

    I do have a question though. When Atlanta was getting the ice storm we were put under a state of emergency. If you're under a state of emergency, your employer can NOT force you to go into work....

  2. Grateful patients can lead to gracious gifts

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

    Working in a specialist office, we see the same pts on a very regular basis. I had one pt bring me a slice of Publix chocolate ganache supreme cake after lunch when I jokingly mentioned that I was...

  3. Does your mood or personality determine what colored scrubs to wear?

    T-Bird78 replied to gbutler's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I actually did this one time. I'd had a HORRIBLE day at work--the only reason I didn't walk out and flip off the manager and doctor is because I was a single mom and needed the insurance coverage for...

  4. Eating our young and more...

    T-Bird78 replied to campbellrn68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've got a story for you. I was the only LPN in an office with MA's and one RN (the RN worked directly with the doctor, the MA's did intake and vitals, and I was to help the NP and PA with the...

  5. Too much snow! Getting to work late again.

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

    Okay, I have to defend my hometown--again. What happened two weeks ago was, in all honesty, a perfect storm. For one thing, it was forecasted to hit south of the city and a light dusting starting...

  6. Theme song to your Nursing career?

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

    Theme song from Mission:

  7. Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    T-Bird78 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If the hospital had refused to let me bottle feed my baby then my husband would be driving to the pharmacy across the street and buying some. It's the mother's CHOICE to breastfeed or bottle feed and...

  8. asthma clinic

    T-Bird78 replied to confused06's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I work for a large allergy/asthma clinic and there is a designated "asthma guru" nurse who's been with the practice since the dawn of time. She travels to the different locations and gives an asthma...

  9. welcomed back to the real "work world" with a bang

    T-Bird78 replied to thachik_2013's topic in Nursing Career

    I was fired from my very first nursing job within my 90-day period too, so don't feel too badly. I was told that "it just wasn't working out" but on my separation paper it said I was unable to...

  10. Patients with sticky fingers!

    T-Bird78 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    We had one regular pt, a minor, and whenever dad brought pt in we'd empty that room out before bringing pt back. Caught dad repeatedly emptying the tongue blades and cotton-tipped applicators many...

  11. domestic violence question

    T-Bird78 replied to savana natasha p's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    A friend of mine is encouraging the state legislators to require CME hours for medical professionals to screen for domestic violence. Check out The Peach Project for

  12. What is the most nightmarish medical bill you ever saw and how did it get payed?

    T-Bird78 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My uncle had several back surgeries (fell off a ladder) and later had problems with COPD, A-Fib, artificial valve (twice, the first one was put in incorrectly), and was on about 19 medications. He...

  13. School nursing does not mean nursing school

    T-Bird78 replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    Ted Hose is the cousin of Ben Gay. Their grandfather is Arthr

  14. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    T-Bird78 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I called out when I was pregnant. I had hyperemesis and was vomiting A LOT, to the point where I wouldn't leave the house without a bag or bucket. I'd called out after my second day in a row of...

  15. Family Practice

    T-Bird78 replied to cchezem15's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You'll have scheduled pts so check the schedule every morning. Check phone messages first thing in a.m. and answer the easy ones; save the PA's for downtime. Scan through the schedule and if...

  16. Working sick

    T-Bird78 replied to luvanurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had a rough pregnancy, hyperemesis resulting in frequent ER visits, two hospitalizations, home health services for home IV fluids, and even wearing a sub-q med pump for Zofran (I wore that lifesaver...

  17. Finally Got GA LPN license EXHAUSTED from jumping through hoops!!

    T-Bird78 replied to Bombchelle84LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Welcome to Georgia! Hate that it took so long and so much hassle but we're glad you're here! Anyway, there are several LTC facilities in and around Atlanta, but one of the biggest employers of LPNs...

  18. why are you going the LPN route?

    T-Bird78 replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went LPN because it was faster and more convenient, plus I work in office/clinic settings so I have my weekends/evenings/holidays off with my family. When my kids grow up then I may be more open to...

  19. SQ technique help

    T-Bird78 replied to confused06's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm in allergy, so it's sub q all day every day. Correct placement, pinch, and fast. It's not the stick they feel, it's the medication (or allergy extract) and there's not much you can do about...

  20. My first...my second MRI

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

    At 36 weeks pregnant I was having some serious contractions. Rushed to the hospital, got straight to a triage room--only to be told I was sealed up tight as a drum and the contractions were due to...

  21. Looking for advice, suggestions, words of wisdom...

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

    There's a huge healthcare system near me, four hospitals and 300 physician offices, and I've been trying to get on for years. The bad thing about these huge systems is their automated online...

  22. suggestions for urgent care nurse?

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

    Urgent care will cover a little bit of everything so be prepared to see and do it all. Some urgent care centers have one LPN/RN/MA and one rad tech during the week, but no rad tech on the weekends so...

  23. What should I say?

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

    Both if possible. The face-to-face shows sincere interest, but the properly-worded email will be a documented form of

  24. Networking... challenge CNA ???

    T-Bird78 replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with your state. My state doesn't require CNA prior to LPN so you may not need to go that route at all. Some schools will let you take the CNA test after you finish certain prerequesites....

  25. How do you get your patients to do what they have to do?

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

    If you find out let me know. I'm tired of pts coming in and complaining that their inhaler's not helping and you can't even see them through the cloud of smoke clinging to them. And don't lie to me,...