T-Bird78

T-Bird78

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  1. Doctor Voicemails

    T-Bird78 replied to Chelle013190's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It bugs me when I get an answering service--all they do is tell you they're closed. They don't tell the fax number or when they'll be back. A voice mail will at least give pertinent info, such as...

  2. is it really that hard to find a job as a LVN?

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

    It's not easy but it is possible. I've only worked in offices and I enjoy being home on weekends and evenings. LPNs also work in urgent care and occupational medicine and some smaller hospitals use...

  3. Is LVN a good career choice?

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

    I'm an LPN and I love it. I've worked in offices because I want my evenings/weekends/holidays off for my family. Good luck!! Oh, and you're not "just" an

  4. Unexpected phone interview...

    T-Bird78 replied to littlenurse23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had a phone interview but she called and we scheduled it for the next morning so I wasn't thrown off. She did this as a pre-screening to see if I'd be worthy of having a face-to-face interview with...

  5. never been screamed at like this before :(

    T-Bird78 replied to mmc51264's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a pt (allergy office, pts in q week/q 2 weeks/q month for shots) who got mad at me because I mispronounced her name the first time I called her--it's got more letters than the alphabet and I...

  6. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

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

    LPN, out of work since March (maternity leave) but actively searching for a job in GA for 6 months. Lost count of resumes/applications online and even faxing unsolicited to smaller offices. Nearly...

  7. Where can LPNs work and any info or stories your would to share is great.!!!

    T-Bird78 replied to ajones2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in GA and school nurses are LPNs. I've only worked in offices because I want my evenings/weekends/holidays free to be with my kids, but most LPNs are in LTC/SNF facilities, offices, and urgent...

  8. Drinks at nurses station/desk

    T-Bird78 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Every office I've worked in had this rule. One issue was OSHA compliance (or so they said, possible contamination) and another was spilling because lids can come off or leak out the drinking spout or...

  9. To Hiring Managers, please be honest

    T-Bird78 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did an online application for a local large medical group. I got an email back with a link to do their online assessment for the next step in the hiring process. I did the assessment (it's...

  10. Do nurses have a responsibility to keep their Facebook professional?

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

    My Facebook is on private, friends only. I don't friend current coworkers. I did that one time and the clinical director (over all 20 locations of our office and 200+ employees) suggested that I...

  11. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

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

    Cell phones give people a license to be rude. Period. I worked in an office that forbid cell phones being on you at all. They had to be locked in your locker except during your lunch. If someone...

  12. So I didn't fully tell the truth about my resume... background check??? HELP!!!

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

    I have an employer that's not on my resume, mainly for space concerns, but also because it was such a brief time period and hard to explain my firing. However, it was my very first nursing job and if...

  13. Pregnant and just lost job!

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

    Unfortunately, this can and does happen. If you were out for 3 months due to pregnancy complications then you used your FMLA up. I was covered under intermittent FMLA for hyperemesis and missed 3...

  14. Scents in the Classroom and Respiratory Issues?

    T-Bird78 replied to squidbilly's topic in School

    I'd send the mass email out and if the offending teacher still won't cooperate then approach him directly. You can say that you have seen people complaining of headaches and respiratory issues when...

  15. Dear British "Hoaxed" Nurse:

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

    Beautiful tribute. I don't know how tough the privacy laws are over there, but I'm pretty sure if the Queen was on the phone (especially when there's legitimate reason for her to be calling the...

  16. To Hiring Managers, please be honest

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

    That's what I was afraid of. They have several locations in my state and in several other states too, and one location is very near me. Guess I'll cross them off my list until June. That really...

  17. What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

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

    My uncle died after 9 weeks in CCU and several ups and downs. My mom was a wreck losing her brother, especially since it was the same way their dad had died and in the same hospital. I took the day...

  18. Background Checks

    T-Bird78 replied to newnurse1986's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If there were no charges filed then it shouldn't be an

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

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

    When you sign your name and have to force yourself to stop before you add your initials after it. Signed a few checks T-Bird78,

  20. How would you word this on a resume? Help Please

    T-Bird78 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd list the phlebotomy experience but not certified because the state certify you. Actually, an objective isn't really needed on a resume anymore, especially if you're applying for a certain...

  21. Pearson Vue Trick

    T-Bird78 replied to wannabelpn12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took my boards it didn't show the results until 48 hours. I, too, checked the website every 10 minutes during that 48-hour time span, but checking all the time won't make the results show up...

  22. HIPAA Violation or no? And is it wrong of me to point out to employer?

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

    If no termination notice was given by him or the facility then he's still employed. If they claim to have given him one then ask to see a copy of it and when he signed it. Verify with HR what they...

  23. Hipaa violation or not? Phone number error...

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

    If no information was given then no violation happened. Next time you go ask for a new pt demographic sheet and only list your cell number and tell them your home # is

  24. New Nurse New Mom - How do I get back to work?

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

    Try an office--M-F and usually 8 1/2 hour work days, plus you get evenings, weekends, and holidays home with the baby. Baby gets the bonus of being in daycare and playing with other babies and...

  25. What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

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

    If you call out sick and don't have a note, even for just one day, you don't get to use PTO with it. If you go to a doc appointment and come in late/leave early and don't have a note, you don't get...