Old.Timer

Old.Timer

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  1. Thank you, nurses

    Old.Timer replied to laurah4k's topic in General Nursing

    I worked oncology early on in my career, I was young. I was often asked by my friends, especially those working in the business fields etc, how/why I did that. It was without a doubt, my most...

  2. Comments about personal appearance

    Old.Timer replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I was trying to swat for you but evidently I

  3. Comments about personal appearance

    Old.Timer replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I liked my earlier suggestion. I thought it was patient centered and therapeutic. "oh, how sweet of you to take an interest in me...... but I'm much more interested in checking on you and...

  4. Comments about personal appearance

    Old.Timer replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I've never actually used it , but I've always thought that Miss Manners suggestion for a response is great: "I'll forgive you for asking such a personal question, if you'll forgive me for not...

  5. Nurses receiving poor care....

    Old.Timer replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    i never state that i am a nurse, but after a conversation or two it's usually somewhat evident that you have a bit more knowledge than the average family member. my family has experienced several...

  6. My patient suddenly begings c/o pain in the right side, around the rib cage.

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

    Did he complete his satisfaction survey first? How will we know what he thought of his stay

  7. Comments about personal appearance

    Old.Timer replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    As far as a response goes , maybe something like: "oh, how sweet of you to take an interest in me...... but I'm much more interested in checking on you and seeing how you are doing. :) Let's take your...

  8. Is The Culture of Nursing Improving?

    Old.Timer replied to carolc415's topic in General Nursing

    THIS

  9. Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    Old.Timer replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    I made a donation to the Nurse's House when I initially read about it, just because I like the idea of nurses helping nurses and they seemed to have a solid process in place with criteria, eligibility...

  10. My patient suddenly begings c/o pain in the right side, around the rib cage.

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

    You guys have it all wrong ..... The patient is an old nurse. She was assaulted by an aussie nurse who hates old

  11. Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    Old.Timer replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    i cannnot personally vouch for this organization, however, i read a story about it in a reputable publication approx five years ago. it is geared towards nurses experiencing medical problems needing...

  12. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

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

    I've only read as far as this post but THANK YOU WOOH for saving me the time to post. My response would be absolutely identical....... word for word

  13. I made my first med error, stupid me, why report it!??

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

    this is my take on medication administration by non-licensed staff. i do not believe for one second that it is wise to have non-licensed staff passing meds for 35-50 patients in ltc. h**l, i'd say...

  14. I made my first med error, stupid me, why report it!??

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

    it's not cool to assume you know that op is practicing outside of her job responsibility. while i do not necessarily agree with the practice, it is my understanding that the rules and regs for med...

  15. I made my first med error, stupid me, why report it!??

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

    A summary of the OP's error, subsequent events, and the question, "why should I report it"? should be plastered on the wall of every nurse's station and nursing admin office in any facility where meds...

  16. Held to the standards of your highest licensure

    Old.Timer posted a topic in General Nursing

    You hear this referenced so many times as a primary reason not to take a position that requires less than your highest license. I'm curious, does anyone know of anyone who had a negative situation...

  17. Need Help

    Old.Timer replied to gizmo222's topic in General Nursing

    Agree, very condescending. Not so sure I would use the word confrontation, maybe more along the lines of "yesterday, when we met to clarify the circumstances of the medication error I made, I...

  18. Quit nursing school, now what?

    Old.Timer replied to Wolfless's topic in General Students

    Caliotter, I am sincerely curious, I don't understand your comment. These are hard times we are in right now. I think it would be difficult, if not impossible, for someone who had not made nursing...

  19. Making contact with PCD

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

    Essentially you have been "hired" by the hospital by being selected as a "scholar". I would send a SHORT note to the PCD saying something along the lines of : You kindly took the time a couple of...

  20. Any info on Integrated Care Management?

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

    Excellent news! I'm really glad to hear that. The specific nuances of worker's comp etc can be taught. Extensive experience in a variety of areas and confidence in decision-making is what you hire...

  21. range order rationale

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

    And we wonder why our skills are not acknowledged and respected by physicians ?? This whole order is written in a way to allow for use of our assessment and critical thinking skills but...

  22. Calling residents affectionate names?

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

    i have family in a dementia care unit. the decline was fast. it is heartbreaking to witness, he was the family patriarch as well as a beloved community leader. i went to visit him and recall how good...

  23. The Philosophy of Nursing

    Old.Timer replied to Stark2002's topic in General Nursing

    yes, my first thought was "i'm so glad i'm not in school" seriously, that was my first thought. my days of waxing poetic about the role the environment plays in nursing etc are long gone.

  24. How to cope when it's one of your own

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

    jnrsmommy, XXOO That is a very significant and heartbreaking trauma that you and your team experienced. I know it hurts and I am truly sorry. As others have said, talk about it ... share the story of...

  25. Has anyone heard of needing a liver transplant d/t trauma?

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

    I don't think it is necessarily a HIPAA violation. HIPAA provides for protection of information held by covered entities. Covered entitites are health providers, health plan etc. The auto insurer...