Karl Farmer

Karl Farmer

LTC, MDS, plasmapheresis

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  1. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    Oops, I forgot the

  2. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    The mouth of the rat? Been. Been to every beach in the state, in fact. But FL is kind of icky other than beaches. Still, your call. HI scares me, cost of living wise. But I'm not trying to pressure...

  3. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    Restless soul, ISO Nirvana. In fact I'm moving in January- Honolulu, or Ft. Lauderdale. Your call, whatever you decide is OK by me. But I've already been to Ft. Lauderdale, and don't like to repeat...

  4. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    Well, thanks, but I just realized I've moved 47 times, and since I am 50, I am still short 3 moves. I don't like my stones to gather

  5. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    Only 46

  6. IPN evaluation

    Karl Farmer replied to metnaj23's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm in AZ, there is a huge addiction business here, by counselors and psychologists. I wasn't referring specifically to IPN, since they don't have that here, they have their own thing. And they use...

  7. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    I've only ever changed jobs for more money. I'm practical like

  8. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    I wonder if I'd give the name of a personal reference that wouldn't claim that I am the best thing to happen since sliced bread. I have personally yet to have a personal reference inform me that they...

  9. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    What did it

  10. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    Spot on. But when is the last time you saw that,

  11. Preconcieved ideas about doctors

    Karl Farmer replied to MKS8806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    On a positive note, those old school power freak god-wannabe type physicians are gradually being replaced with more human, rational, liberal, easy going types- the types that want to be helpful and...

  12. Preconcieved ideas about doctors

    Karl Farmer replied to MKS8806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was giving my own example- the doctor had a power struggle going on, and wanted called for every minor detail, even though he had standing orders that were intended to decrease routine calls. Yet...

  13. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    Like I noted before, you are correct, so long as you have given written, clear consent to obtain prior employment information that is not protected by federal law. As in: "You can call anybody and ask...

  14. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    And FYI, I stopped smoking in 2002. (And yes I inhaled, for 25 years. But tobacco doesn't seem to be what you speak of). And be it that you admit to being party (or at least being privvy to) to a...

  15. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    The law is clear on references- were they employed there, in what capacity, what dates were involved, and would you rehire. Since you claim an applicant had a bad reference, you also have to admit the...

  16. License re-activation and DUI

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

    I have yet to see a negative post. I have seen the majority of opinions that this scenario is or was highly unlikely to have a positive outcome, based on an awful lot of personal experiences posted in...

  17. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    Anyway, what does the ex employer gain by giving any reference information other than name, rank and serial number? Other than a possible lawsuit, I mean? The employee is gone, it's time to live and...

  18. Preconcieved ideas about doctors

    Karl Farmer replied to MKS8806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What an amazing piece of enlightenment. That's one for my

  19. License re-activation and DUI

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

    Please tell us what state you are in. I'm curious since even one misdemeanor DUI in here is keeping people from any license. Also, did you change states, or have you been in the same state the enitire...

  20. explaining mental illness disability to RN board?

    Karl Farmer replied to OMGWhatIsThatSmell's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You don't mention how the BON got wind that were disabled, or why. And unless your meds make you unsafe, it only is nobody's business, but the BON should have been the LAST to know any of your...

  21. Preconcieved ideas about doctors

    Karl Farmer replied to MKS8806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had one like that. Finally, I got in his face and said: "I don't know who you think you are, but I for one refuse to be treated like you treat the other staff here. If you don't want to take care of...

  22. Domestic violence, a cautionary tale:

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

    The new upcoming mega business in the USA is the prison industrial complex, tied to corrupt government pigs. You betcha it's about

  23. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    The reference letters the potential employer sends out are form questionnaires done online, where they are supposed to grade me from 1-10 about about a dozen questions about my work habits,...

  24. Question for those who hire, regarding reference checks

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

    When I was in management they never called references. Legally, all you can say is did they work there, in what capacity, what dates, and would you rehire. Practically, references are meaningless- if...

  25. Ever had a patient refuse you based on your gender?

    Karl Farmer replied to JG_0311's topic in Men in Nursing

    And there are always patients looking for a reason to sue, and if they claim something happened, good luck proving your innocence. I worked LTC forEVER, and every day told male CNAs never to take care...