barefootlady ADN, RN

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1. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

   barefootlady replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   No, paychecks are not right, have to watch every shift is actually clocked in on clock. Was shorted 24 hours, they wanted me to wait for pay until next pay period, I told them I had bills, I had done...

2. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

   barefootlady replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   We had a terrible winter, several times the roads were closed, staff stuck. Not one time did the DON say "thanks for the effort", or come in when she could get there and help out. Work short of...

3. Anyone work at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg?

   barefootlady replied to luvmykidz's topic in General Nursing

   HCA with all the

4. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

   barefootlady replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry to have caused flak about the "gossip" remark, but we see ads for Pa, DC, and Md in a few of our state newspapers, so when they say "new grads welcome", I think they mean

5. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

   barefootlady replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Most DON's/ADON's I have had contact with are a waste of time when it comes to support for staff. They paste a fake smile on their face, listen to half truths, and then do what ever is easy for them,...

6. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

   barefootlady replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

   Jobless, You have my best wishes and prayers for a job soon. I have teachers in the family who are jobless because they do not have 3 years experience, but you just have to keep looking. Have you...

7. Military hiring nurses as civilian employees

   barefootlady replied to pennyaline's topic in General Nursing

   Had a friend who worked for the Navy in NC for about three years. She did it to get on her feet after a nasty, totally devastating divorce. She was not in love with the job, it was her extra one,...

8. LTC-Is it that bad???

   barefootlady replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

   LTC is no picnic. You have to have a strong back and strong resolve to remain in LTC for an extended period of time. Good

9. North Carolina Roll Call

   barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   The hard work will pay off in the end. Do all you can do to go to school and become a nurse. Jobs may be tighter right now but they are still there and the money makes it worth it most days. Good...

10. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    barefootlady replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let's see just how many fax confirmations does it take to get the drug/drugs ordered/reordered? I have personally counted an even dozen on simple med as digoxin. Omnicare is the

11. Conflict of Interest

    barefootlady replied to NewANM02's topic in Nurse Management

    The conflict would be your ability to fullfill the obligation to another place of employment if there was a problem with staffing or other emergency at your main job. If you need extra money, maybe...

12. Need some encouragement

    barefootlady replied to Skeetersmom119's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry for this unfair situation. I understand why you feel limited in your options. Living in a rural area has these draw backs. I agree with the advice of others, keep records of other...

13. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Mr Bill, Best of luck. I know after all the hard work you have put in you will obtain that prize. Enjoy the new job and all the new things you will learn. Once again, congrats and blessings to

14. Taking one for the team...ugh

    barefootlady replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    You are just experiencing what often happens when you are a strong nurse. Does that seem fair, no. Should the assignment be split, yes. Now in real life, we do the job, often get the short end and...

15. Not looking forward to new job...

    barefootlady replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Be glad for the job. So many people need one right now. If it is too hot in the room, or you feel like a break is needed, speak up. Patient safety, policy of facility, and general "how to's" are...