T-Bird78

T-Bird78

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  1. Critique my Cover Letter Please

    T-Bird78 replied to newbieRN724's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Looks good, but at #1 I'd change experience to opportunity. #2 and #3 can be combined into one sentence "Having the skills of providing basic care for assigned patients has enhanced my time...

  2. Nurse Application Question

    T-Bird78 replied to NurseLT07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd list it and specify it was PRN--it shows that you have been working and do have experience, plus shows you're

  3. Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

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

    As was mentioned by someone else, ACCESS should be given but not necessarily FUNDING. I was one of those single parents bettering myself. I went to nursing school when my son was in kindergarten. I...

  4. What's the secret

    T-Bird78 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    What's the secret to getting an interview with Wellstar? I've been trying so long and so many times. I get the automated emails and the rejection emails (even for a specialty that I've got 4 years...

  5. What's the secret

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

    Yeah, their screening process does a terrible job of scanning resumes. I put in with a specialty that I've got well over 4 years and still wasn't chosen for consideration--no interview, no further...

  6. reporting a med error

    T-Bird78 replied to wiley6coyote's topic in Patient Medications

    You did the right thing. A med error occurred, you documented it and brought it to the attention of the nurse. She might not have realized the error or that it even happened and now will be more...

  7. Interview for Critical Access Hospital, and where would I live?

    T-Bird78 replied to greyL's topic in Rural

    Browse the local newspaper for houses to rent if you're not wanting to buy. Which rural area are you looking at? You may have a longer commute mileage-wise but it would be faster than in a major...

  8. I'm having a job dilemma....

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

    Go for it! Who knows, this may be a good thing when you do get your RN--you'll have some maternity experience and will know people so you'll have connections with the hospital on the maternity

  9. My HIPAA mistake.

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

    If there's just a curtain between the beds then it would be easy to overhear the conversation. To the OP, maybe next time have "T" sign a release that you can disclose his information to your guy....

  10. Should I feel guilty?

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

    Nothing to feel guilty about, you did what's needed for dementia patients and provided comfort and reassurance. Besides, you didn't specify which "tomorrow", it could be the day after today or the...

  11. laid off d/t injury, what do I tell prospective employers?

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

    Yeah, if you were injured at work while using malfunctioning equipment then there's no cause for you to be laid off. Being laid off usually indicates the company was downsizing or reorganizing and...

  12. Applied for tons of jobs but no call backs (Georgia)

    T-Bird78 replied to EbonyRN1162's topic in Georgia Nursing

    GA as a whole has one of (if not the) lowest pay scales in the US. Congrats to the job and how did you get noticed by Wellstar? I've got so many resumes/applications in with them and at best will...

  13. Enough already.... no, really

    T-Bird78 replied to SchoolRNAmy's topic in School

    My son was playing dodgeball at recess and instead of catching the ball square, it hit his pinky. He asked the teacher if he could go to the nurse because it hurt, teacher asked if he could bend it...

  14. Be careful with FACEBOOK

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

    I've wondered about that. My FB is set to "friends only" and my maiden name is in there, so if someone searches for the name on my resume they shouldn't find anything. I Google myself regularly but...

  15. Frustrated job searching!!

    T-Bird78 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a LPN with 5 years experience and looking for a job in a medical office that's within 20-30 miles of home. Sounds reasonable but it's been 5 months of serious, hard looking and several interviews...

  16. Atlanta hospital dress codes

    T-Bird78 replied to monica427's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Go ahead and get something comfy and durable and keep using them once you're working. I got a pair at a uniform store in the mall and was so paranoid about the "all-white" aspect that I took a bottle...

  17. Anyone Doing ISU LPN-BSN Program?

    T-Bird78 replied to 2brn09's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I don't think GA recognizes online programs for nursing. You can take it but can't sit for your boards. I was wanting Excelsior but the state got stingy with online

  18. Attention lpn's of ga-in need of help

    T-Bird78 replied to Mr.B's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm a LPN in GA with 5 years experience and can't find a

  19. Wellstar Nurse Residency Spring 2012

    T-Bird78 replied to GaMommy81's topic in Georgia Nursing

    How the heck are you getting

  20. I have an interview tomorrow.

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

    Always, always, always dress up. If you get asked back for a working interview then don the scrubs, but the initial interview (and even follow up interviews) should always be dressed up. Suit, dress...

  21. Frustrated job searching!!

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

    I know it's tough for everybody but my point was the job postings that pop up for "LPN" are usually for RNs--they pop up because the job description is "supervising LPNs." Or when I select the...

  22. The most outrageous excuses from patients.

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

    Um, the words "cousin" and "slipped a vibrator" do NOT belong in the same sentence!!! And, in the belly?

  23. Why is it okay for Doctors to yell at Nurses?

    T-Bird78 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One doc I worked for yelled at a nurse, and I'm talking about pointing in her face full-blown screaming, for something she didn't even do. He was frustrated (a surgical pack had been autoclaved with...

  24. Vent thread... when to send a pt out

    T-Bird78 replied to pppp87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just want to say that you rocked that one! I wouldn't administer neb tx without an order, especially if there was no reason

  25. What do you indicate when they ask "Salary Requirement"?

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

    I put what I was making at my previous job. Apparently nobody wants to pay that now (17.51/hour) and if they ask I do say that is negotiable. If asked about my lowest acceptable salary I tell them...