Karl Farmer

Karl Farmer

LTC, MDS, plasmapheresis

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  1. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    Karl Farmer replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    Sterile is for the team, and direct caregivers- otherwise the OR is clean, as in the circulating staff. But I am certain thet school msut have a zero tolerance policy for cell phones in clinicals, if...

  2. 5 new admissions...on my face!

    Karl Farmer replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights, then 12 hour nights for 3 years, then switched to 3-11. It was then I realized that I had been chronically ill for the last 3

  3. Vegan Earth Shoes

    Karl Farmer replied to mamayogibear's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Crocs, cannot beat them, they are indestructible, also. Especially if you work extended hours/shifts, it's like walking on a bouncy foundation. Wonderful. I waer mine to the gym, and run in them on...

  4. can young,healthy,athletic men have heart attacks?

    Karl Farmer replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    Teenagers, even, have heart attacks daily, in sports expecially. Since they are yet to form completely, any defect can cause an MI under stress. And bodybuilders ofetn use testosterone and other...

  5. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    Karl Farmer replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    Not only that, if the patient gets wind of an unauthorized photo having been obtained, expect lawsuits. In this day it's amazing that a nurse would be so foolhardy to even think about such a privacy...

  6. Dehydration and PEG tubes

    Karl Farmer replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with maintaining I/O sheets is that one blank can cause a nurse to lose a license. Also, water and solutions have to be given per clear order, you can't just give more water. So if the...

  7. Medicaid Waiver Payouts in Ohio

    Karl Farmer replied to Chelle_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    With budget cuts everyweher, there is a risk of your money, for sure. Things like you mention will become more common. I heard Texas plans to discharge 40,000 nursing home patients, and tens of...

  8. Let go during orientation, will I ever work again?

    Karl Farmer replied to ht07401's topic in General Nursing

    If you left a job before you completed orientation, my advice is to forget it and not mention it, since you did not 'work' there. Sad tho, that you were not told of what was wrong at the time it...

  9. 5 new admissions...on my face!

    Karl Farmer replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Working off shifts affects every part of your mind and body. Earthclinic.com is a self help natural cure/treatment site with lots of wonderful

  10. Upcoming Interview at a Plasma Donation Center!

    Karl Farmer replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Typically it's one of the lower paying jobs, but it's easy, and you know what to expect. You can also get bonuses if you donate plasma, and they might let you do it on the clock. Also, if you are...

  11. What is your current LPN salary

    Karl Farmer replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1985 OH plasma center, $6.15 Till 2002 various LTC places, FL/AZ $12-$16 2002-on AZ MDS coordinator, started at $24, ended at $27 Last LPN job in LTC, AZ, 2997, $26 (New grad RNs are now starting...

  12. CA LVNs.Where did u get ur IV cert?

    Karl Farmer replied to Elleveein's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CA has an option of being certified by an MD or RN, they have a form on the webiste to complete- if you have experience, you may be able to bypass a class, and have someone certify you quickly. I did...

  13. LVN or LPN - that is the question

    Karl Farmer replied to abbaking's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Practical nursing, educationally speaking, is a vocational program. But the LVN thing is the registered nursemindset of seperating 'professional' nurses, from 'those others'. Interesting, isn't it-...

  14. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

    Karl Farmer replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The problem with phone references is that you have no idea who you are talking to, really, if you call for a reference. If there are no complaints registered with the BON, that should suffice as a...

  15. Reasons an LPN should go on for RN

    Karl Farmer replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    LPN for 25 years, in AZ now. New grad RN's are now making less $ than I was as an LPN, due to downward wage pressure. Sure LPNs are at risk. But as costs continue to escalate, LPNs will again regain...

  16. IPN question (enter or not?)

    Karl Farmer replied to evandavid24's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In AZ, I figured the 3 years it takes for the 'voluntary' program would haave cost me $500 per month. Do the math. It starts here with swearing out an affidavit that I 'admit I am an addict', then...

  17. Sad cases

    Karl Farmer replied to AlisRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the OP, people are kept alive to maintain other's lifestyles. I have directed 1000's of care plan meetings, and often family members make no bones about the finances involved. And it's...

  18. Domestic violence, a cautionary tale:

    Karl Farmer replied to Karl Farmer's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Any time anyone is charged with anything and the charges are dropped, their record should be wiped totally clean, all the way, without a trace. Anybody can always charge anyone with anything, happens...

  19. Domestic violence, a cautionary tale:

    Karl Farmer posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    BE SCARED! In AZ now, the law is that if cops are called to an address for a domestic violence claim, one or both parties involved (or more) are automatically arrested, and questions are asked after...

  20. Please Help...should I self report?

    Karl Farmer replied to RNism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There is no way, none, whatsoever, that anyone with a problem will conquer it by nuance, playing with words, and whatnot. It's either face the demon, or more of the same. My

  21. Please Help...should I self report?

    Karl Farmer replied to RNism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You fail to mention: where you are, why you were accused of an offense, and also any details surrounding your charge/offense,etc. Noteably, you also fail to make any mention of whether or not you have...

  22. TX looking for nurse w/DWIs

    Karl Farmer replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have one DUI, and it has ruined me for life in many ways. Anyone that has one DUI, who would even have a fleeting 'thought' of driving again ever again, even after having SMELLED alcohol, is not...

  23. IPN evaluation

    Karl Farmer replied to metnaj23's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are an angry soul. IPN is a voluntary program for impaired nurses, I do know that. If you opt out, you will face the heat of the BON. In that respect it is similar to every state's program. And...

  24. IPN evaluation

    Karl Farmer replied to metnaj23's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You seem to be awfully angry. Every addiction, substance abuse, DUI charge, domestic violence, drug diversion, or related charge or offense absolutely does entail some sort of professional mental...

  25. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

    Karl Farmer replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you get a real background check, to include IP address, even, you'll not find my real name. But, Karl is part of my real name. And? I've always WANTED to be a