T-Bird78

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  1. LPN to RN bridge program

    T-Bird78 replied to iCamy904's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm really hoping you just misread her post. She already IS a nurse, she's an LPN who is bridging to her RN. To the OP--yay and

  2. I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

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

    You'll understand and have stories of your own one day soon. This is the internet, the WORLD wide web, so there's no telling where in the world these posts are coming from. I've seen people in...

  3. When a staff member comes in as a patient

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

    Just handle it like you would any other patient. Their place of employment shouldn't affect how their case gets

  4. Not a nurse? Then, why does LPN stand for Licensed Practical Nurse?

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

    A friend of mine, and fellow LPN, was looking into the bridge program to get her RN. Upon hearing this, a coworker of hers asked if she'd be a "real nurse" then. It's not LPNs putting ourselves...

  5. I can't use sick time I've earned??

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

    Any office I worked in wouldn't let you use PTO until after 90 days. One office let you start accruing at day one, some don't start until day 90. I had one manager REFUSE to let you use PTO for a...

  6. GA license renewals

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

    I checked with the Secretary of State's office, since they do the licensing renewals, and you need to send a copy of your driver's license and birth certificate. They also don't send the paper...

  7. GA license renewals

    T-Bird78 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I know what a pain in the butt it is to renew your GA driver's license (birth certificate, social security card, marriage license if your last name differs from your birth certificate, two proofs of...

  8. How 2 get a job when u have stipulations & no one wants 2 give u a chance

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

    Review your resume for spelling/grammatical errors and make sure there's no "text" language on there. Without getting info it's hard to give you suggestions on how to handle your stipulations....

  9. LPN to RN Bridge Programs in Atlanta Area

    T-Bird78 replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Not sure where you live but check out Georgia Highlands or possibly Chattahoochee Tech. They have multiple locations but I'm not 100% sure which campus has the bridge.

  10. Getting Your Desired Position 101

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

    Good tips. I don't even put "objective" on my resume because it's pretty clear that my objective is to get a job as a nurse. Most facilities only use online applications and won't even speak to you...

  11. Job offer time frame

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

    Not sure where you live, but there's such an oversaturation of nurses here that you won't get a call back unless you're officially hired. They have hundreds of people applying to each job and just...

  12. First time, signed "name, RN"

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

    Yay, congrats, and good luck. And just wait--you'll be signing everything with name, RN. I don't know how many checks and credit card receipts have ,LPN on the end of them.

  13. False accusations.

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

    No, his attitude is very professional. LPNs, believe it or not, are perfectly capable of doing what needs to be done WHEN it needs to be done just like RNs can. He may not have had time to ask...

  14. You Know You're A *Pediatric* Nurse When

    T-Bird78 replied to slbull07's topic in Pediatric

    Never been just a peds nurse, but worked in ENT and allergy/asthma offices that saw adult and peds pts. Doing skin allergy testing is a two-step process, starting with skin pricks on the back and...

  15. Can someone tell me how to not be traumatized in med microbioogy?

    T-Bird78 replied to Dezy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You'll adjust to it. We're all germophobes, especially in nursing school when learning about disease transmission and pathogens, but you learn how to shake it off. Just remember the basics--WASH...

  16. Patient with Dementia's Right to Refusal

    T-Bird78 replied to oblivionenigma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If they have been diagnosed with dementia they do not have the mental capacity to

  17. Who Cares About Us

    T-Bird78 replied to mid2348's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I bet if you told your pts you had pneumonia they'd complain to the manager and you'd be sent home. Anyway, hope you feel better. I called out once with vomiting x 2 days and the clinical director...

  18. 8-5

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

    Doctor's offices are the way to go. That's the only place I've worked and for that very reason. Good luck and thank you and your husband and family.

  19. Job Interview help!

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

    Well, since it's the middle of winter you'd be wearing long sleeves anyway, so keep them covered. Always dress in business attire with minimal jewelry and hair neat and NO perfume, and always smile....

  20. Some advice needed about phone interviews

    T-Bird78 replied to marcpamjoce1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I always thought all they could ask is "did she work for you?" and "would you hire her back?" Anything beyond that would go to your references, not your

  21. pros and cons

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

    I'm an LPN and only work in medical offices because I'd rather have my evenings, weekends, and holidays home with my family. RNs don't have many options in doctor's offices and I'm not looking for...

  22. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    T-Bird78 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Phone triage call--Pt: I'm (gasp) having (wheeze) an (gasp) ast(gasp)ma (wheeze) attack! Me: Do you have your rescue inhaler? Pt: (Gasp)No! It (wheeze) ran (gasp) out (wheeeeze) three months (gasp)...

  23. Okay to opt out of free lunches? (drug reps)

    T-Bird78 replied to amulam's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One of the MDs I worked for would listen to the updated spiel (which insurance was now accepting their drug as a tier 2 instead of tier 3, blah blah blah), grab his styrofoam box, say thanks, and go...

  24. Would having no IV cert cause the job offer to be taken back?

    T-Bird78 replied to newgraduategal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It shouldn't. If the info he gave you only has a class in March then so be it. Also, a lot of required certifications can be obtained within a few months of hiring so you should be safe. If he asks...

  25. Resume critique request c:

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

    Don't go to two pages if you don't have two pages worth of experience. Drop the objective--your objective is to be a nurse, they know that. Emphasize your clinical skills and computer skills at the...