T-Bird78

T-Bird78

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  1. No.......the Hospital is Not the Internet

    T-Bird78 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

    It cracks me up when I'm bringing new pts to the exam room and I ask their height/weight. I'm 63" tall. The women ALWAYS claim the extra half-inch of height, but the funniest ones are the ones...

  2. What's the coolest operation you've watched??

    T-Bird78 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In nursing school I saw 4 different C-sections (plus a lady partsl birth) and one of the C-sections included a tubal ligation. The most cringe-worthy happened at the ENT office I worked for--a...

  3. Just being silly

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

    I'm in an office setting, so when I'm trying to get vitals and ask the pain scale, I get their whole life story. That's sad that you started having sinus infections 3 years ago and have never had...

  4. WellStar employees

    T-Bird78 replied to hurleygirli1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    How did you get an interview? Oh, congrats by the way. Seriously, how did you get any response from them at all? I've been trying for

  5. LPN...not good enough??

    T-Bird78 replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Besides, just tell yourself the following: I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like

  6. LPN...not good enough??

    T-Bird78 replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in an ENT office as their allergy nurse, I have over 5 years allergy experience and have more knowledge than the allergy PA (but not quite as much as the NP who runs the allergy department) in...

  7. Emory Residency Program--your experience?

    T-Bird78 replied to peachnurse22's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Go for it! I'm not doing their residency program but I'm working at TEC in Midtown. They put more time and money into their new hires than any other place I've worked. There's so many perks to...

  8. Be the NURSE you would like to have as a PATIENT.

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

    Be the PATIENT that you would love to have as a NURSE. It works both ways!

  9. 4 weeks notice?

    T-Bird78 replied to eileeny21's topic in General Nursing

    Heck, I had to give four MONTHS notice one time, and that was in an office! A nurse had gotten engaged and her fiance lived out of state, so she was going to work with us until a month before the...

  10. Trying to get over a haunting first med error...

    T-Bird78 replied to LVNgiraffegirl's topic in Patient Medications

    We've all made med errors and sounds like your facility just tried to cover its own butt by firing you so they can say "that will never happen again, we've taken care of the problem" when they...

  11. Post Interview Help ASAP!!

    T-Bird78 replied to KatieBug713's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Um, take it! I had an interview with an employment agency in DECEMBER for a job close to home and in an area where I've got experience, and found out YESTERDAY that they hired someone the doctor knows...

  12. Rude nurse?

    T-Bird78 replied to obloom14's topic in Emergency

    Hate that happened and hope your dad's better. You'd be surprised how many people indicate "chest pain" thinking they'll be seen faster in the ER. One of my teachers worked in the ED and had a...

  13. How Can You Be A Nurse With No Clinical Background?

    T-Bird78 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Okay, as a clinic nurse with no previous clinical background you've doubly ticked me off. I'm so glad you clarified your point about being a nurse manager with no clinical background. I've worked in...

  14. Offered position.... Bad career move?

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

    The pay is going to be much lower but you'll get evenings, weekends, and holidays off. Did the office have a crash cart just in case? Maybe you could ask about overseeing that aspect of it. Yes,...

  15. tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    T-Bird78 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had an interview at a doc office scheduled for 3:30. At 4:15 I get looking around and notice the waiting room is pretty full of well-dressed people. At 4:20 the front desk person announces the doc...

  16. tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    T-Bird78 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They legally can NOT ask you

  17. Web-based interview/assessment for RN position

    T-Bird78 replied to haemma's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had one for Kaiser (I won't say which state) and since then I've gotten a rejection email saying that "based on your online assessment you are not a candidate for this position. You may retest in 6...

  18. Help me please...

    T-Bird78 replied to Jhely06182009's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Georgia doesn't recognize any online RN programs. You can complete it but can't sit for your boards. If you're not licensed at all then go to a regular school. Georgia Highlands has campuses in...

  19. What a great time to be an LPN

    T-Bird78 replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Awesome! And where do you live for LPNs to be in the

  20. BSN student w/LD+ADHD scared to begin J1 clinical - help/advice appreciated

    T-Bird78 replied to acerbia's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    And never be afraid to ask questions, despite fear of humiliation. Odds are, someone else has the same question in their mind or has the wrong answer in mind. When you get into the real world you...

  21. Being thrown to the wolves during orientation

    T-Bird78 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Emergency

    I'm not in the ED, but I had a working interview for my first nursing job (from 9:00--4:00) and when I got there I found out the only other nurse was on her first day; her working interview had been...

  22. Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    T-Bird78 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    I seriously doubt LTCs are sending pts over just to get a break from them. Remember, NH and LTC have limited capabilities and sometimes need the ED to help their pts. Are there some sent...

  23. Does the ED stand for Emergency Department or the Everything Dumpster?

    T-Bird78 replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    Yay! Thank you!!! I HATE that word and can't stand hearing

  24. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

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

    I do love being a nurse. Yes, we gripe about our pts and coworkers and management and doctors, but people in any job gripe. There are some negative nellies here but most of us love our

  25. Passed my Boards Last Week, I got a Job...Confused

    T-Bird78 replied to IloveNursing2214's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take the offer. You have no guarantee at your current place and it's so tough finding a job right now. New grads can't wait for their "dream job" unless you can wait a loooong time. Enjoy it! Oh,...