barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Assigning Acuity level to pt

    barefootlady replied to gator mom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have never worked where staffing was done by acuity. Our acquity is assigned by completed questions. Blood, mult IV and IV meds, assist was ambulation d/t casts and frequent IV pain meds cause a...

  2. Milking a JP drain?

    barefootlady replied to JBizzleRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Does the facility have a P & P on milking drains? If not then get one. We do not routinely milk the JP drain tubes until we notice a decrease in output, then we do it about q 4-6 hours depending...

  3. does this unit sound safe to you?

    barefootlady replied to funshineRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You have to be honest and let the NM know you do not feel ready to accept a group of patients of your own and you need more orientation. See what happens, they may be more than willing to work with...

  4. New RN

    barefootlady replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No one but you can make this decision but a little hospital experience is a good thing. Good

  5. About Incident Reports

    barefootlady replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    During my career I have been instructed to "look over my notes and change the errors I made concerning certain events." Each and every time the event was a physician who did not respond to a call...

  6. Night shift mamas, Daycare questions?

    barefootlady replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where is grandma? Just kidding, but you do seem to be paying a lot for so little care of your kids. I would readjust the pay rate, 8.00 sounds fair to me, pump the breast and bottle it for at least...

  7. OUCH!!!! Ampule issues. Anyone else have problems?

    barefootlady replied to notyourordinarymom's topic in General Nursing

    A small fingernail file carried in your pocket to gently file the edge of the ampule is commonly carried around

  8. What are states that have high nursing shortages?

    barefootlady replied to princesasabia's topic in General Nursing

    Certain areas have shortage in every state. But I read a notice recently that stated Oh, Pa, Az, Nv, Ca, Fa, Tx, Md, and the DC would have trouble finding and keeping nurses in the next few years....

  9. Please Help...You nurses are going to kill me!

    barefootlady replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    Only you know how committed you are to doing whatever it takes to being a nurse. I am sure and certain there are many nurses who never thought they were good with science. Math either. Only you...

  10. Mountain State University Nursing program?

    barefootlady replied to tronix304's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck at WVU. It is not a bad school of nursing and the hospital has plenty to offer in learning experiences for the

  11. started at VA

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    blueheaven, getting back to the hills would be what I would work on first, then xfering down to Huntington later. funny but lot of people are talking about moving back, hubby went to a reunion over...

  12. started at VA

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    blueheaven, the Beckley VA has openings, so xfer if you want to come home. Good

  13. Higher Nurse demands for Ohio

    barefootlady posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was reading on a site on the best jobs and areas for jobs in the next five years recently, of course nursing is listed near the top, but I was surprised to see that Ohio was listed as one of the top...

  14. Need Answers About Camden Clark Hospital

    barefootlady replied to chloeysmom's topic in General Nursing

    Poor rep in community. Poor staffing, poor educational opportunities, pay and benefits average. This is from a friend who worked

  15. Las Vegas - NOT new-grad friendly

    barefootlady replied to NVRN2008's topic in Nevada Nursing

    How sad this whole situation sounds. New nurses need to feel welcome, wanted, and supported while they learn the ropes. I cannot imagine why, when everyone says Nevada is so short on nurses, the HR...

  16. Nurse shortage...how is it in your area?

    barefootlady replied to nursefromquebec's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think there is a shortage with the number of nurses in this area, there is a shortage of nurses who are still willing to work for the wages they pay here. Lack of respect and abuse from...

  17. started at VA

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Hello ed, I have been traveling. I have been half way across the country and back, then I went to NC foe a few days. I am so happy you finally got on at the VA. Stay there and stick it out. You...

  18. Need To Vent About Yesterday @ Work

    barefootlady replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    Daytonite hit the nail squarely on the head. Read the post well and remember, as a new nurse you will have bad shifts, it is up to you to speak up and request help from fellow staff members, if they...

  19. Moving home, how's the ICU?

    barefootlady replied to PiPhi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Are you set on Charleston? Huntington has 2 wonderful facilities that need help and seem to have more respect for their nursing staff. The money is better too. I know several nurses who travel to...

  20. under the influence at work/sleeping on the job

    barefootlady replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    Get another job. This situation is too dangerous to continue to stake your license and future on a good outcome. RUN to the door and do not look

  21. Gift for Nurse

    barefootlady replied to kad11's topic in General Nursing

    A gift certificate to a store that sells good underwear. Some of the students need to remember there are several meanings to the word support, comfort, and

  22. Nurse fired for calling police

    barefootlady replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    There was a time when the public respected nurses and treated them well. I was working at a large facility then and we were treated very well by the public. I do not think we have quite as many...

  23. Wv Lpn Wage

    barefootlady replied to star707's topic in General Nursing

    My neighbor told me on Friday she had to demand a day off. She has been working about 60 hours a week for the last month. Her pay checks are great but she is definately in need of a rest. She has...

  24. 90 days and then what???

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hey ed, I get the meaning of your post. I am so appalled at the current conditions in one local state facility, not to mention the low pay rate, I could not believe it. Like you, I cannot say much,...

  25. 90 days and then what???

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    The psych hospital in Huntington has been put on 90 day notice to improve conditions for patients and staff. Then what? Things have been bad down there for years and no plan has worked, so what