barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. "I need you to pack my butt"

    barefootlady replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    jls, sounds like we live in the same neighborhood.

  2. HELP!!!! I need your response today!!!!

    barefootlady replied to chocolate123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are being railroaded into taking an unsafe assignment. DO NOT DO IT. Tell the DON no or you quit. Prepare the two week notice and have it with you, tell her and repeat it in the notice that...

  3. Interview at the VA

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    ed, :) :balloons: :monkeydance: :clphnds: :dncgcpd: :anpom: :anpom:

  4. Interview at the VA

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Worked with a nurse who had a sister that worked for V.A. for over 30 years, she loved it. Good benefits, old way of doing things. No one gets in a hurry. Go for it. Good

  5. Any one wprk at Ruby?

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    I thought for sure that Ruby would be the one facility in this state that would never need to use travelers or agency. I have always heard it was the best place to work in the panhandle. Who

  6. moving from illinois to ohio after school. advice needed!

    barefootlady replied to srae0608's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Use the career link on this site to connect with the BON in Ohio. I know there is q toll free number, they will answer your questions. Good

  7. Why are some nurses and aides such liars?

    barefootlady replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue, Toxic work environment is what you describe. These people are not happy unless they make everyone else on the unit unhappy. You got a new job, were happy, someone must have stated you were...

  8. My D.o.n. Is So Unprofessional!!!!

    barefootlady replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Pick your battle carefully. Understand that she is attempting to get you out of the door. If you ask to meet with the Administrator and this DON, explain what happened, explain how unprofessional the...

  9. Moving to Charlotte & so confused!

    barefootlady replied to KLeigh's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    KLeigh, Good luck on the job hunt. Let us know what happens with the

  10. New Grads: What are your plans?

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey New Grads; Your time in school is almost completed. How many of you have jobs? Where are these jobs? Did you find yourselves welcomed at most of the facilities? Who plans to move out of state?...

  11. It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    barefootlady replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    The very last 2 CNA's I worked with were lazy. They thought their purpose on the floor was to talk on the phone, computer, and to kitchen staff. Well, I do not do the tit for tat thing. I just did...

  12. New Grads: What are your plans?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that is how we did it too. Looked over the outline, took the tests, got our score, moved on if we passed that section, studied more if we failed it. At the time we took a review from a college...

  13. New Grads: What are your plans?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Just buy a good review book and study an hour a day. I took my boards over 20 years ago, so it has changed a lot. It was a 2 day process, the test was given in sections, proctors paced the aisle,...

  14. New Grads: What are your plans?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hello gospel, Congrats to you and the wife for a job well done. Sounds like you both are usig your head about staying close to home. Good luck at the new jobs. Let us know what is happening from...

  15. Staff Leaving In Droves! Residents Revolting! Administration Ignoring All! HELP!

    barefootlady replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry you find yourself in this difficult position. I completely understand. I would advise you to get that exit plan down pat. This type of situation never ends well. I am sorry to say...

  16. stupid question...

    barefootlady replied to ChangeHappens's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Change, I do not think your question was stupid at all. We don't learn if we don't inquire. After the first test reading, a second TB skin test can be administered within a 7 to 14 day window....

  17. Disturbing data on Wisconsin

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I seem to have offended you people. I heard this on CNN, my daughter (who lives in Green Bay) heard it Fox News, and the sister in NC heard it on Good Morning America news. It did not say 25%...

  18. consequences

    barefootlady replied to Diamond Nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Diamond I send prayers, support and good wishes for your continued recovery. Thanks for your

  19. Epidurals...do you like them?

    barefootlady replied to sunnyside12's topic in General Nursing

    PCA all the way here. Too many issues to name with epidurals here. Mainly r/t poor staffing and lack of

  20. Tattling or reporting concerns?

    barefootlady replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    This nurse may have had a day from Hades and just did not and could not do it all. Been there and done that a few times. Most working nurses have a day like this every great once in awhile. I am...

  21. Leaving Nursing...

    barefootlady replied to s1shaw's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck on your new

  22. The Lack Of Teamwork Is Astounding!

    barefootlady replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Let's all face it, nursing today is a stressful job and, no matter the position, we could all be better team

  23. port-a-cath dressing change--needle change?

    barefootlady replied to veronica butterfly's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Maybe I am thick headed, but why is following policy an issue? This is a proven, well documented policy. Here, you better do it, do it in a sterile manner, and document the change. What does being...

  24. Hospitals That Phase Out LPNs

    barefootlady replied to psalm's topic in General Nursing

    The phasing out of LPN's from hospitals had something to do with reimbursement to these facilities by the government and insurance companies was the story we were given. Never knew if it was

  25. How often should you empty a catheter bag?

    barefootlady replied to sister s's topic in General Nursing

    Q shift and prn is the rule