#ATtalk Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #ATtalk hashtag.
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| Profile | Tweet |
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 | Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 Y'all ready for #ATtalk? Let's start with introductions. Check in! Location and name :) |
 | Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s Good evening and welcome to #ATtalk! |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s Checking in from Garland, TX #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @kmessina15: Y'all ready for #ATtalk? Let's start with introductions. Check in! Location and name :) |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s Please remember to use the hashtag #ATtalk in your comments. That way it keeps the conversation rolling.. |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @mnhopper1s: Please remember to use the hashtag #ATtalk in your comments. That way it keeps the conversation rolling.. |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 Kristi in Dallas! #ATtalk |
 | ⚕️Rick Cox MS, LAT, ATC⚕️ @RickCox_AT Up here in the Boston area! #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 About 2 more mins and we will get started! YPs send me some questions you need answers too! Everyone join in please! #ATtalk |
 | Curtis Johnson @cjtapes Curtis from Goodyear AZ #ATtalk |
 | Anna @CasaJazzy #ATtalk Anna from Saint Louis |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 Q1 "starting as the first AT at HS & look 16,how does one establish themselves with school personnel when perceived to be young? #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s #ATtalk A1 Be professional, be intentional with introductions, and do the best job you can. Yes, you may be young, but you’re educated. |
| Curtis Johnson @cjtapes A1 Been in this situation. Act professional and set clear boundaries with the athlete s #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @cjtapes: A1 Been in this situation. Act professional and set clear boundaries with the athlete s #ATtalk |
| Anna @CasaJazzy @kmessina15 Biggest thing is to show knowledge, treat everyone with respect, talk and dress professionally (even going extreme) #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @CasaJazzy: @kmessina15 Biggest thing is to show knowledge, treat everyone with respect, talk and dress professionally (even going extreme) #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 A1: Stick to facts, lay p&p early, show you are educated. Keep students from crossing lines, correct them in love, trust will come #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @CasaJazzy: @kmessina15 Biggest thing is to show knowledge, treat everyone with respect, talk and dress professionally (even going extreme) #ATtalk |
 | Tania McKinney, MHA, LAT @taniamck @kmessina15 Professionalism is key. Plus set clear boundaries. Remember, you are the adult. You can be caring without being their best friend #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @taniamck: @kmessina15 Professionalism is key. Plus set clear boundaries. Remember, you are the adult. You can be caring without being their best friend #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @taniamck: @kmessina15 Professionalism is key. Plus set clear boundaries. Remember, you are the adult. You can be caring without being their best friend #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 Q2: see pic! 😎 how do we help change others views in regards to their previous experiences w/ATs? #ATtalk https://t.co/QuJmo2aq5o |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s #ATtalk A2 Establish relationship with admins immediately. Build policies and procedures and get their backing. |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @kmessina15: Q2: Q2: see pic! 😎 how do we help change others views in regards to their previous experiences w/ATs? #ATtalk https://t.co/QuJmo2aq5o |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s #ATtalk A2 Create a mission statement, develop an ownership of your program. Put your signature on it. |
| Curtis Johnson @cjtapes A2 work hard to show you are working with coaches vs coaches working for you. Build positive relationships & advocate your skills. #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s #ATtalk A2 Do right by the kids, and the rest will fall in line. I think sometimes we worry about so much else and forget this vital part. |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @cjtapes: A2 work hard to show you are working with coaches vs coaches working for you. Build positive relationships & advocate your skills. #ATtalk |
 | Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey Hello everyone #ATtalk |
| ⚕️Rick Cox MS, LAT, ATC⚕️ @RickCox_AT I agree with Mike. Do your job well and people will notice. Your athletes will be your best advocates. #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @Steidzey: Hello everyone #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @saintstrength: I agree with Mike. Do your job well and people will notice. Your athletes will be your best advocates. #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @mnhopper1s: #ATtalk A2 Do right by the kids, and the rest will fall in line. I think sometimes we worry about so much else and forget this vital part. |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @cjtapes: A2 work hard to show you are working with coaches vs coaches working for you. Build positive relationships & advocate your skills. #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @mnhopper1s: #ATtalk A2 Create a mission statement, develop an ownership of your program. Put your signature on it. |
 | Jen Sullivan (Lyons) @jensullivan7508 @mnhopper1s Do you recommend trying to schedule a sit down meeting with admins when starting at a new school? #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 Yes! Great advice! #attalk https://t.co/j1sgM7CwEp |
| Anna @CasaJazzy A2 establish P&P, build professional relationships with parent org nurse admin, show whole community this isn't just paycheck but❤️ #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s This is true. But “many people as possible” doesn’t sign off on policies and procedures. That was my point in that tweet #ATtalk https://t.co/qQImQO5exB |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s #ATtalk https://t.co/plCCGQpghZ |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @JenSullivan7508: @mnhopper1s Do you recommend trying to schedule a sit down meeting with admins when starting at a new school? #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s @JenSullivan7508 Yes I think that’s a great way to start. #ATtalk Have a plan. And always have a solutions to go along with issues whenever possible. |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 Q3: "what common mistakes do u see/hear new ATs make (or did yourself)? What advice can you give to help avoid this?" #Attalk |
| Jen Sullivan (Lyons) @jensullivan7508 @kbrownatc @mnhopper1s Thanks! This is my 1st year in a HS setting trying to soak in as much knowledge as I can from y'all. #ATtalk |
| Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey @JenSullivan7508 @mnhopper1s Getting to know as many people in the school is key. Find and talk to school board members they can help with funding #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s @JenSullivan7508 @kbrownatc Make sure to check out all of the resources available on the @NATA_SSATC page on the @NATA1950 website. Lots of good stuff there! #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 #Attalk https://t.co/DYk4Kly5P9 |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s @JenSullivan7508 @kbrownatc And ask questions! #ATtalk Lots of High School ATs on Twitter who are willing to help! |
| Jen Sullivan (Lyons) @jensullivan7508 @mnhopper1s Love this! It's so true my dad always told me to have a solution when bringing a problem up, may not be the right solution but still #ATtalk |
| Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey @kmessina15 Don't think you know everything but trust that you know enough #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @Steidzey: @kmessina15 Don't think you know everything but trust that you know enough #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @Steidzey: @kmessina15 Don't think you know everything but trust that you know enough #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 A2: Speaking as a female: keep emotions in check, read personalities and adjust accordingly without compromising moral #ATTalk |
| Tania McKinney, MHA, LAT @taniamck @kmessina15 Again, professionalism. Show up early, show you care. Know your stuff. Be able to back up why you pull a kid. #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @taniamck: @kmessina15 Again, professionalism. Show up early, show you care. Know your stuff. Be able to back up why you pull a kid. #ATtalk |
| Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey @JenSullivan7508 @kbrownatc @mnhopper1s Never be afraid to ask others #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @JenSullivan7508: @kbrownatc @mnhopper1s Thanks! This is my 1st year in a HS setting trying to soak in as much knowledge as I can from y'all. #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @mnhopper1s: @JenSullivan7508 @kbrownatc Make sure to check out all of the resources available on the @NATA_SSATC page on the @NATA1950 website. Lots of good stuff there! #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @Steidzey: @JenSullivan7508 @kbrownatc @mnhopper1s Never be afraid to ask others #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @mnhopper1s: @JenSullivan7508 @kbrownatc And ask questions! #ATtalk Lots of High School ATs on Twitter who are willing to help! |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @Steidzey: @JenSullivan7508 @kbrownatc @mnhopper1s Never be afraid to ask others #ATtalk |
 | Jared @TapingPirate @kmessina15 Don't worry "what the text book would say"... always trust your gut, it'll get you where yo need to be #ATtalk |
| Tania McKinney, MHA, LAT @taniamck @kmessina15 Tania, deep in the heart of Abilene, TX #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @TapingPirate: @kmessina15 Don't worry "what the text book would say"... always trust your gut, it'll get you where yo need to be #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 Q4: When ordering what is most important area to focus on if you know your limited in $? AD won't bid or give me exact amt. #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @TapingPirate: @kmessina15 Don't worry "what the text book would say"... always trust your gut, it'll get you where yo need to be #ATtalk |
| Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey @TapingPirate @kmessina15 I agree the textbook might say one thing. But commonsense usually wins out #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @kmessina15: Q4: Q4: When ordering what is most important area to focus on if you know your limited in $? AD won't bid or give me exact amt. #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s #ATtalk Q4 is a hard one to answer. Focus on your immediate needs. AED > spine board or vacuum splints. Rehab equipment > modalities |
| Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey @kmessina15 I think here you have to be creative. Getting ice bags from the supermarket. Getting donations from the booster club. #ATtalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @Steidzey: @kmessina15 I think here you have to be creative. Getting ice bags from the supermarket. Getting donations from the booster club. #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @mnhopper1s: #ATtalk Q4 is a hard one to answer. Focus on your immediate needs. AED > spine board or vacuum splints. Rehab equipment > modalities |
| ⚕️Rick Cox MS, LAT, ATC⚕️ @RickCox_AT @Steidzey @TapingPirate @kmessina15 Same. This is something I work hard on instilling in our ATS. #ATtalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @Steidzey: @kmessina15 I think here you have to be creative. Getting ice bags from the supermarket. Getting donations from the booster club. #ATtalk |
| Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey RT @mnhopper1s: #ATtalk Q4 is a hard one to answer. Focus on your immediate needs. AED > spine board or vacuum splints. Rehab equipment > modalities |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 RT @saintstrength: @Steidzey @TapingPirate @kmessina15 Same. This is something I work hard on instilling in our ATS. #ATtalk |
| Jared @TapingPirate @kmessina15 Also... have confidence that you are prepared! Once you show doubt, your athlete/coach/parent will sense that also. #ATTalk |
| Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey RT @TapingPirate: @kmessina15 Also... have confidence that you are prepared! Once you show doubt, your athlete/coach/parent will sense that also. #ATTalk |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @TapingPirate: @kmessina15 Also... have confidence that you are prepared! Once you show doubt, your athlete/coach/parent will sense that also. #ATTalk |
| Kristi Messina Wenth @KristiWenth15 Any last bit of wisdom for YP's?? #Attalk time flew again thank y'all for joining us! #AT4ALL |
| Mike Hopper, MS, LAT, ATC @mnhopper1s RT @kmessina15: Any last bit of wisdom for YP's?? #Attalk time flew again thank y'all for joining us! #AT4ALL |
| Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey @kmessina15 Network with other people and other medical professions. Get to know as many people in the school district and area as you can. #ATtalk |
| ⚕️Rick Cox MS, LAT, ATC⚕️ @RickCox_AT I think the biggest takeaways are confidence and professionalism. These 2 qualities will cause things to fall into place. #ATtalk |
| Patrick Steidle ATC @Steidzey @kmessina15 Good luck to everyone in their upcoming seasons. Hope everyone has a safe year #ATtalk |
| ⚕️Rick Cox MS, LAT, ATC⚕️ @RickCox_AT RT @Steidzey: @kmessina15 Good luck to everyone in their upcoming seasons. Hope everyone has a safe year #ATtalk |
| Tania McKinney, MHA, LAT @taniamck @kmessina15 trust your education/intuition. Remember that not all are going to like decisions you make. Stick to your guns. No indecisiveness #ATtalk |
 | Daniel Easley @EasleyATC @Ms_SarahhLee @kmessina15 #ATtalk network with other ATs in the area. They can help you out in a pinch with supplies, advice, etc |
| Tania McKinney, MHA, LAT @taniamck @Ms_SarahhLee @kmessina15 As the office staff of a team doc (and contract AT) Our teams have me on speed dial. Know who in the office can get your athlete in #ATtalk |
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