Old.Timer

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  1. The Mockery of Nursing

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

    don't forget hipaa....... my all time personal favorite is some version of: i ran into a friend while they were visiting family at the hospital where i work. they told me what was wrong with their...

  2. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

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

    Best suggestion yet. If the board thinks it is important to publically announce disciplinary actions against a nurse's license, then why not also post, and thereby warn everyone that it took SusieQ 5...

  3. OPINIONS? PLEASE

    Old.Timer replied to promote.health's topic in General Nursing

    Take It. I'd take your current schedule if I was foot-loose and fancy free and able to really benefit from the unconventional hours. I'd use the opportunity to just take off, travel, totally chill out...

  4. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

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

    I just have to say that I laugh every time a NP enters this thread and states that what really sets them apart and makes them unique is that they are able to make a "differential diagnosis". It's...

  5. So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

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

    Wanting this to be a place that is relaxing is all well and good. Relaxed is omitting some punctuation etc. Your for you're, there for their, sezur for seizure etc is not in the same category....

  6. Injury on the Job

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

    GreenTea,You have provided a wealth of fabulous information. Thanks for taking the time to do so.

  7. Area of hospital with minimal vomit...

    Old.Timer replied to alxndria.mrqtt's topic in General Nursing

    LOL That's a classic. It's a keeper!

  8. LTC incident, what are your thoughts.

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

    If you "should have" tried the Tylenol first then the order "should have" said that. No error made and thus no write up warranted..... none

  9. Research on pop consumption among healthcare professionals.RNs or NPs only.

    Old.Timer replied to kht124's topic in General Nursing

    That Guy, How do you change the name of the link ?

  10. I feel so embarrased and feel like harrased...

    Old.Timer replied to neeke816's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Harass is a serious word. It bothers me that someone would use it without a clear understanding of the definition. ha-rass (h-rs, hrs) tr.v. ha-rassed, ha-rass-ing, ha-rass-es 1. To irritate or...

  11. Area of hospital with minimal vomit...

    Old.Timer replied to alxndria.mrqtt's topic in General Nursing

    If it is significant enough that you refer to it as emetophobia vs just an aversion to vomit then I'm not so sure nursing is the wisest option for you. Same as someone with entomophobia, they probably...

  12. Demeaned by a Doctor

    Old.Timer replied to chall2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I probably would have said, "Rule # 1 for me is I don't tolerate verbal abuse. I'm going to return to the desk, come let me know when you've had a chance to calm down and I'll be happy to talk with...

  13. Can I do nursing?

    Old.Timer replied to KaitlynLeighx3's topic in Nursing Career

    Another option to consider would be occupational or speech therapy. You have direct patient contact with fewer mobility requirements. My mother recently had a pretty bad hand injury. Immediatly after...

  14. How to cope? Very Sad.

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

    In all likelihood, you being there and allowing her to verbalize her fears assisted her in being able to peacefully let go. And no, you don't soon forget those experiences, they can be very powerful...

  15. a 4.0 GPA does not help

    Old.Timer replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I guess I have been living under a rock. Are you guys saying that there are nursing schools that select students for admission by lottery. Lottery, based solely on chance, for every single...

  16. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

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

    egotism from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia egotism is "characterized by an [color=#0645ad]exaggerated estimate of one's intellect, ability, importance, appearance, wit, or other valued personal...

  17. Is this new nurse culture shock or is this plain out blasphemy?

    Old.Timer replied to Marie.rn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, this is not just new nurse culture shock. The only thing I would need to think about is whether I would just leave or give notice and leave. I honestly think in this case, I would probably just...

  18. Pay discrepancies? Security makes more then ER tech?

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

    Fifty+ comments and counting ...... All because OP states that what she wrote was not what she meant THIS is why many of us old farts harp on the value of developing effective, written communication...

  19. Patient Complaint

    Old.Timer replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    LOL LOL - that was exactly what I thought when I read it. Don't be so sure, under the right circumsatances, I can see myself saying that.

  20. Reporting med errors...

    Old.Timer replied to Time4dilaudidyet's topic in Patient Medications

    Forgot to answer the question. Without hesitation and for numerous reasons my answer is

  21. Reporting med errors...

    Old.Timer replied to Time4dilaudidyet's topic in Patient Medications

    I would not accept termination without a major fight. That's total BS! I would google non-punitive culture for patient safety and become well versed in the benefits and advantages. I would find out...

  22. I can't stop thinking about this patient that the doctor failed.

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

    I have always considered patient advocacy to be one of the cornerstones of the nursing profession. I fear that the percentage of nurses that have the knowledge, confidence, and assertiveness necessary...

  23. Weird little things you do as a nurse

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

    Years ago it was common for oncology patients to have frequent extended admissions. When one patient's favorite nurse got married, we wheeled her down to the main entrance and had the bride and groom...

  24. Failed pre-employment drug screen

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

    I'm in my fifties. Years ago it was not common for medical practices to offer evening and weekend hours, there were no urgent care centers, there was usually only one all night pharmacy open and that...

  25. Nurse's getting younger

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

    When I started out , we treated the older nurses like gold.....They were great about switching shifts with us youngsters when we had a hot date on Saturday night and were scheduled to work. I...