barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Any Advice Would Be Helpful- Need Direction

    barefootlady replied to Jessie21's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree with elkpark, the BSN is the way to go as you already have many classes under your belt. Good luck in whatever you

  2. Any Advice Would Be Helpful- Need Direction

    barefootlady replied to Jessie21's topic in General Nursing

    Once you complete your LPN classes and pass the boards, you can apply to work for a facility that will help with tuition for RN bridge classes. It can be hard to work and attempt to go to school but...

  3. Law enforcement to nursing

    barefootlady replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Worked with a nurse who used to be a Federal Marshall. He was HN in the ER, was great at what he did, could usually weed out the drug seekers from the actual in pain patients, was big enough to help...

  4. Army/plumber Soon To Be Nurse Needs Help

    barefootlady replied to rusticsc's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am an older nurse, female, but I agree with the other posters. First decide if you are totally committed to nursing. Then, yes, I would take a few classes at the local community college to help...

  5. Anyone from the Parkersburg Area?

    barefootlady replied to CatholicNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    For as much as things change they stay the same in most of WV. Some new roads, new buildings, some new laws, but mostly the

  6. O'Bleness Hospital "No openings to the public" for hiring????

    barefootlady replied to p2o8's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yeah for Boone County. Like I said, the family that lives in the area says Obleness has laid off LPN's, not filled other open positions, and seems to have some money problems. It is a union...

  7. O'Bleness Hospital "No openings to the public" for hiring????

    barefootlady replied to p2o8's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Family lives in area and said there has been major changes in hiring policy. Have you considered other

  8. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    So, does the lack of response mean no one is working? Working too much? Just not interested? Come on grads, I would think this is the time to let everyone know how great your future looks. This...

  9. Come on lurkers, post!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Fairmont State has a good program. I think you will get as good an education there as at the U. With the price of gas, a drive means more expense, so think about that, and we do have some bad...

  10. Come on lurkers, post!

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Many, many times I get on our site and see 10 or more people looking on this site. but as usual, only the same handful post anything. Come on people, post some

  11. Advice: Nursing School/Relocation

    barefootlady replied to WayneStateKatie's topic in General Nursing

    If he has those type of options there, then I would think twice before coming back here for schooling. We really do not have that type of system. I can honestly say that if he can get into an LPN...

  12. Come on lurkers, post!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Dolores, Have you investigated the nursing schools in your area, actually talking face to face to someone at the school to give you an idea of what you need to do to gain admission to the...

  13. Come on lurkers, post!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Raisins, It is feast or famine. A good clerk is worth their weight in gold. There used to be a float clerk from 7A to around 7P but no more. Some of us older nurses jump in when able to help stuff...

  14. Burning Questions

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Mike, I sure thank you for agreeing with me, infact, that has always been one of my hidden goals, to have someone agree that nursing and nurses are demented on some levels. LOL! Why would you...

  15. Come on lurkers, post!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi raisins, So post. You may have questions, observation, statements that we would be interested in reading and giving you a reply. We are a pretty friendly but small bunch, what do you have to...

  16. Burning Questions

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    ed, I could tell you more but I tried to cover the big issues you addressed. I know you are anxious to move on, hopefully with better pay and benefits. I know it is tough to wait out the time until...

  17. 30 minute timeframe to give meds

    barefootlady replied to marie7217's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    This sounds more like a facility policy than a law. I could be wrong, but it sounds like they want to make sure patients are getting meds in a timely manner. Very good rule, difficult to practice,...

  18. Burning Questions

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    1. Female dominated profession=lower pay 2. False sense of job security =why we do it. 3.Lengthy hiring process=who do you know? No one is in a rush to check references. If they hire you what does...

  19. Interview at the VA

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    I am not too sure what medical skills you can pick up on the LTC unit in the long term, but you can always transfer within the facility to other positions for more indepths skills. It is a great...

  20. Makeover Ideas

    barefootlady replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A quiet room with comfortable seating, lights that can be dimmed, table with sturdy chairs, not easily tipped over, maybe a wooden basket of cloth dolls of various sizes, large children books with...

  21. Interview at the VA

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Sure they will have you and feel lucky to get you. So, did the license thing get worked out? Are you going to be an LPN or an RN there? With the price of gas, it is almost necessary to rent a...

  22. Bayada Nurses pay rate

    barefootlady replied to pacemb's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Neygray, Is Nursefinders a good agency? I have heard mixed reviews on them. I seem to be being pushed by other circumstances into that area for

  23. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

    barefootlady replied to Noryn's topic in General Nursing

    Hey psalm, There are certainly days I could use a lobotomy. No, just kidding, but since I am a avid reader, I will look for the book. Have a great

  24. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

    barefootlady replied to Noryn's topic in General Nursing

    Did not see the program. I worked with an older nurse who was from the area, she said all things considered, the place was not the worst there was in those days for caring for people with mental...

  25. Interview at the VA

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Hey ed, I can understand your confusion. Sounds like they need help and since your license is in good standing, you have experience, and showed up for the interview, they are at least willing to give...