Old.Timer

Old.Timer

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  1. Just a small vent...thanks for listening.

    Old.Timer replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Twenty years.......In my book, you're in that category

  2. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    Old.Timer replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Of course not, it's a figure of speech. That's all.

  3. Just a small vent...thanks for listening.

    Old.Timer replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey , you sound like you might be one of those real nurses. This is the very core of nursing. I know I don't have a lot of company on this, but I do happen to believe that there is indeed, a distinct...

  4. Things noane told you about nursing

    Old.Timer replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    "Codependency" was all the rage in the pop psychology world in the 80's. Noone ever told you that a lot of people with those traits tend to gravitate towards nursing. In fact, the more codependent you...

  5. Appalled at LTC standards of nursing care

    Old.Timer replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Uh oh, don't you know that it is the physicians job to return your call? If you thank them,they'll get an entitled feeling, act nasty and start yelling................( heavy sarcasm related to...

  6. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    Old.Timer replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Managers blocking transfers is the lowest trick in the book. Used to happen all the time, can't believe it is still going on. Plain and simple, manager doesn't want to lose staff by giving you up....

  7. New Grad Co-worker driving me NUTS!!!!

    Old.Timer replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    No it is not. Not at

  8. Feeling so guilty about calling in.

    Old.Timer replied to rnay312's topic in General Nursing

    Truthfully, based on circumstances and timing, it was a no win situation for you. No matter what option you picked, yes, comments would be made. In order to have called in prior to 5, the most you...

  9. I sure wish we had a "please read first" sticky for HIPAA comments

    Old.Timer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's just me, but it sure seems like a lot of people are quick to call any and everything a HIPAA violation without a clear understanding of even the basics. I'm not suggesting that we need or...

  10. Why aren't there better incentives for obtaining a BSN degree?

    Old.Timer replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

  11. "The Code Blue Disturbed The Other Patients" - Shame on you bad nurses!

    Old.Timer replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In the "olden days", a manager would have listened to the complaint, thanked them for bringing it to her attention, state that she would look into the situation and that would be it. A savvy manager...

  12. Press Ganey and Medicare?

    Old.Timer replied to nowIamRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think credit should be received if the percentage is above Medicare's average of paying claims correctly on the first submission. That would be easy to accomplish.

  13. Press Ganey and Medicare?

    Old.Timer replied to nowIamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Google Accountable Care Organizations. Here is link to pdf of FAQ from CMS site. https://www.cms.gov/OfficeofLegislation/Downloads/AccountableCareOrganization.pdf This document states that the...

  14. Standards of Behaviour

    Old.Timer replied to celticgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Settle down. Don't go loooking for trouble where there is none. JCAHO requires all hospitals and organizations to have a written code of conduct defining acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. I...

  15. improper charting vs backstabbing?

    Old.Timer replied to ferretface's topic in General Nursing

    it has been a while and i forget all the details but, this thread reminded me of something similar..... there was a nurse in my area who sued a physician for negatively referencing her in a patient's...

  16. Another thread on lateral harassment...

    Old.Timer replied to Poi Dog's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi CarolMacas66, That was a very thoughtful and heartfelt explanation. Thank you for taking the time to share your personal experience as well as that of your friends son. It puts a face to a very...

  17. Lost my dream job

    Old.Timer replied to shippoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up. Many, myself included, learn best through hard knocks. Your motivation has not necessarily come too late. Get moving on enrolling to complete those last six classes. Write a...

  18. New grad...ER or NICU?

    Old.Timer replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with every comment made. My sentiments

  19. Sleeping on the job.

    Old.Timer replied to swon1223's topic in General Nursing

    Under certain circumstances, I really would tend to agree with you. I reread my post and my wording was probably a bit unclear. My BIL was at home receiving hospice comfort care. We were +/-48 hrs to...

  20. Another Five Star Management Decision!

    Old.Timer replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Let the hiding and stashing of lift devices begin !

  21. I know im not going to be able to make it to the interview What should I do?

    Old.Timer replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just reread the OP. I thought she had already pulled a "no show". I didn't realize that there was still time to call prior to her scheduled interview time to let them know she wouldn't make it. A...

  22. Sleeping on the job.

    Old.Timer replied to swon1223's topic in General Nursing

  23. English as Second Language Nurses!

    Old.Timer replied to 0907's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I don't have any advice for you but wanted to let you know that I very much admire your hard work and perseverance. My very best wishes to

  24. I know im not going to be able to make it to the interview What should I do?

    Old.Timer replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for anyone else, but I can assure you that you would have blown your chance with me. Big Time

  25. concierge ? Really?

    Old.Timer replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    LOL