T-Bird78

T-Bird78

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  1. Thin skinned nurses

    T-Bird78 replied to cinja's topic in Men in Nursing

    My ex-FIL was a Marine and would often raise his voice even when not intending to. He'd also yell (yes, actually yell) at his own son and once threw coffee in his face. He screamed at me and called...

  2. Rude coworker

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

    I had a coworker like that working the front desk. She was rude to everybody. We had a policy where the nurses had to ask the front desk for pt's insurance coverage if the doc ordered testing to be...

  3. Passed the cpne at grady... :)

    T-Bird78 replied to romstead's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! Grady, as in Atlanta's Grady Memorial? That's awesome! I've always heard that if you work one year in Grady you can work anywhere and write your own paycheck! It's an incredible...

  4. Any advice on jobs in Atlanta?

    T-Bird78 replied to Dulce8's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It's beyond tough down here for established and new grad nurses. Get a login and profile with Wellstar, Emory, Kaiser, Piedmont, and Grady and check their job boards daily. Some have new grad...

  5. Does your hospital ID badge have your first AND last name on it?

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

    My first job didn't even have ID badges for the employees (small office setting), but my last one had first, last, and title for the nurses. Docs and NPs didn't have any ID badge and front desk just...

  6. interview failures and triumphs!

    T-Bird78 replied to kwest99's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd do the follow-up call to thank them for their time. If you only met with some of the docs they could be waiting for the other doc before they make their decision or have another interview lined...

  7. LPN IV certification

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

    One of my teachers told us about the NFLPN (National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses) and they have an IV therapy certification so you may want to check that out. I haven't done it yet but...

  8. Took NCLEX PN this AM...

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

    Congrats and welcome to nursing! I remember my NCLEX, it shut off at 85, and those two days waiting and checking the website every 10 minutes were terrible, but seeing the word "passed" on the screen...

  9. Ritalin

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

    My oldest son has AD/HD combined type and I see his struggles daily. After his dx, I became more aware and I'm pretty sure he got it from me. Anyway, none of the stimulants helped him (the side...

  10. When to submit letters of reference?

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

    Only bring references and letters of recommendation to interviews. I have a page typed up with professional and personal references and their contact info and give that, with additional hard copies...

  11. New nurse!! Please help!!

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

    Just stay calm and it will come to you soon. Utilize your CNAs--they are your best resource. They know the residents and can give tips about who likes their meds crushed in pudding and who is a...

  12. Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

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

    We had white uniforms and the shirts had the school patch on the sleeve, as did our white lab coats. Close-toed shoes, all white (I had to use white out to cover a light gray stripe on the sides) and...

  13. Black - The New White For Nurses?

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

    I had a working interview and the office dress code was black scrub pants and black dress shirt with white labcoat over top, and everyone had their lab coat buttoned to show off their

  14. I got fired today...

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

    I'm sorry and it sucks to be fired but it happened to me for less. I, too, was in my 90-day probation period and all I was told is "it's not working out" and never got a more clear answer. The lead...

  15. Is a nurse externship considered Registered Nursing experience...

    T-Bird78 replied to serenitylove14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not according to most employers because you were still in school. I'd definitely list it on your resume but it's not valid experience. Granted, you were doing real procedures to real patients in...

  16. Dear new grad...

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

    Heck, try working in an office--you're really a "nobody"! There's a thread now asking if working in an office will lessen someone's chances of getting into NP school because she won't have any...

  17. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    T-Bird78 replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Unions suck. The union reps tell employees they can guarantee a minimum salary and certain # of hours worked and 8 weeks paid vacation a year and blah blah blah, but union reps aren't the ones in HR....

  18. New Grad BSN, RN and cannot find a job!! HELP!

    T-Bird78 replied to sydneyw19's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm a LPN with 4 years experience and I've been looking for 6 months. I'm going through SeaCap staffing, so that might be your best bet. Emory's jobsite has a place specifically for new grad RNs so...

  19. Trial run for a job as a Family Practice LPN ... Advice?!?

    T-Bird78 replied to nv18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Customer service skills. When you're bringing pts back, greet them with a smile and identify yourself. I've worked in only office settings and since the same pts come in regularly you have to have...

  20. The Slow Code: Justified?

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

    If there's no DNR then aren't we required to use any and all measures? Just because someone's older doesn't mean they don't get the same level of care and urgency as a child. They're somebody's...

  21. LPN in need of desk job

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

    Some insurance companies have LPNs as their case reviewers if you don't mind working for the enemy. Phone triage with larger doctor's offices would be good

  22. Favorite Nursing Sayings, Quotes, Jokes.....

    T-Bird78 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nurses Rock

    When pts come into the office, especially new pts, and I'm attempting to get their H&P and med history, I'll say to my coworkers "Let me dust off my crystal ball" because I'm not psychic. I get...

  23. Vag Exams on Preterm Patients??

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

    I had sex at 31 weeks and started having contractions. They weren't too intense but lasted a few hours. I called my OB, they suggested changing positions and hydrating and go to the hospital if...

  24. New Grad Leaving Hospital for Office Job

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

    Really? How many office jobs have you held? You may not have the same type of patients in an office as you do in an acute care setting but you DO have patients and physicians. Yes, office nurses do...

  25. Down and Defeated LPN

    T-Bird78 replied to mejajo08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN with 5 years and have been actively searching for 6 months. I've expanded my search area to a 30-mile radius from my house, which will be an hour commute with traffic. I've had several...