T-Bird78

T-Bird78

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  1. Anyone else offended by this radio commercial?

    T-Bird78 posted a topic in General Nursing

    There's a radio commercial for a certain school's BSN program. I get the point of the commercial, but they did it the wrong way. It's a lady talking about being a CNA, doing tasks that you don't...

  2. Ideas for small gift(s) for unit staff?

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

    Smooth-writing, click-top pens. Pens are a nurse's best friend. And a sincere note of

  3. Grady Hospital.......

    T-Bird78 replied to ChannellR.N.'s topic in Georgia Nursing

    Grady is vital to the state of Georgia and is a level 1 trauma center with a fantastic burn unit. They always have financial issues because they accept pts regardless of finances and insurance. They...

  4. Students, RNs and medication admin - Is this crossing boundaries?

    T-Bird78 replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Patient Medications

    I'd let her know you're always interested in learning and doing more, but don't be so presumptuous as to say you're better than the other students and can do things without the instructor. You've...

  5. Bullying at work, far commute... what to do??

    T-Bird78 replied to NS81's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Find a job closer to home. I had a job with a great university health system but it was a 90-minute commute and I was being bullied by a lower-rank coworker with less experience in that specialty...

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

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

    When your 11-year-old calls you from the school nurse's office c/o feeling sick and you ask if he's throwing up (no), bleeding (no), or running a fever (no) and tell him to deal with it and you'll see...

  7. Would you accept this call out excuse?

    T-Bird78 replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Every job I've had required at least two hours notice so my spot could be filled, whether it was retail, food service, or nursing. As long as she gave sufficient notice and was not abusing the...

  8. How did you get out of getting the Flu shot?

    T-Bird78 replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Um, didn't you have to get the Hep vaccine for nursing school or work? What's the difference? You had to get a vaccine to prevent blood-borne diseases in case of exposure, when according to your...

  9. What is your office policy on communicating labs with the patient?

    T-Bird78 replied to pixie6089's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Some lab results take at least a day for processing before they can be

  10. Is it covered under Obamacare? - Cartoon Contest Winner

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

    Okay, I'm really trying not to get thoroughly peeved at this. I'm from Georgia, born and raised, and I don't in any way consider myself racist. I have seen some narrow-minded judgement, especially...

  11. What days is your office closed?

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

    Each one is different, but ours is M-F (close at noon on Fridays) and closed the typical two days at Thanksgiving, closed Christmas (half-day on Christmas eve), closed New Year's Day and half-day on...

  12. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

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

    When I was in nursing school I had a clinical rotation at an acute care facility. One of the CNAs inserted a Foley into a pt's rectum (because the pt hadn't passed gas) and tied a plastic grocery bag...

  13. New to office... now I wonder if I have violated..

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

    Our office has a page that the pt signs and checks yes or no to leave a message, and which number to try them

  14. Starting out as a Nursing Assistant?

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

    It's not required where I live, and one of my nursing instructors told everybody, on the first day of class, that CNAs are great for what they do, but the students who were CNAs need to remember they...

  15. How much was your lpn program?

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

    The only thing I paid was my uniform ($200), if books were over the $100 allotment, and a quarterly $35 technical fee. My state had a HOPE grant that covered adults that went back to school plus up...

  16. How to impress your teacher...

    T-Bird78 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    It's not elementary school, there's no need to bring an apple to the teacher. They're fair and getting on a "good side" won't help you pass the class because passing by being the teacher's pet won't...

  17. Any other students who are mothers?

    T-Bird78 replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a single mom with a 5-year-old during nursing school. He was in kindergarten when I started the full-time program, and I worked 4-10 at night. It wasn't easy but it did help me focus on the...

  18. Unsupportive fiance...not sure what to do

    T-Bird78 replied to Ashley_Sam's topic in General Students

    You said he was like this even before nursing school? Then what's he going to be like during and after school? Your boyfriend/fiance/husband needs to support you and encourage you. Nursing school...

  19. I am scared to do CPR

    T-Bird78 replied to Luna1326's topic in General Nursing

    I've only done CPR once and it was still in nursing school during my leadership portion in a small ED. The paramedics brought someone in who had coded at home, CPR was initiated at home and continued...

  20. Why do I even bother anymore?

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

    You've warned them, they know the policy, that's all you can

  21. Mandated colors

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

    Where I work we can wear anything as long as it's proper nursing attire, clean, and not offensive. My previous employer had a color code system; RNs navy blue, LPNs teal, MAs sky blue, CNAs green,...

  22. Refusing food offered by patients

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

    Either claim a food allergy or take it with a polite smile and thank you, tell pt you'll eat it at lunch and when you go to the breakroom to put it in the fridge, leave it for someone else to

  23. Am I being selfish?

    T-Bird78 replied to magn1jes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you weren't hired for full-time then don't work full-time. Let them know you can only work the shifts you've already agreed to but are unable to work any

  24. What are the nurses' protection against patient accusations?

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

    I was fired after a pt complained about me and I was following our protocol and even had the head doc of the group, the founder of practice, telling me to do what I was doing. The pt called and...

  25. Scope of Practice Concern

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

    At most you should just apply an ice pack to a sore wrist or stop a nosebleed. My oldest does Tae Kwon Do and they're instructed light to no contact for sparring and wear protective head gear, foot...