barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Being Blackballed

    barefootlady replied to shortlittleRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are stuck unless you mke an actual move. Keep your plans for the future to yourself. Good

  2. Does it bother you when CEOs etc. get "excellence in care giving" awards?

    barefootlady replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    never met a CEO who knew the first thing about patient care but could sure cut the budget for overtime and staff when it might put their bonus in

  3. shift differentials not as common as i thought?

    barefootlady replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck in your new position. You might find you are going to be expected to work up to an LPN level once you are on the job. I mean if they know you have the license, they might expect you to do...

  4. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

    barefootlady replied to josinda421's topic in General Nursing

    Adobe, I heard one or two of the instructors have been very preoccupied this year and left a lot to be desired. I talked to ne and she told me the school is not supporting some educational issues the...

  5. An abusive nurse husband

    barefootlady replied to urfoxyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Cherybaby, No one is suggesting she report him to the BON. We are encouraging this lady to protect herself under the law. If she has evidence of severe physical abuse then she is entitled to file...

  6. An abusive nurse husband

    barefootlady replied to urfoxyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Just like anything else, there are steps to follow, first the police, file charges, if he is convicted then the BON gets

  7. Novant Jobs

    barefootlady posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I see all of the ads for positions but then they say they are "freezing" positions. What is the

  8. Novant Jobs

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    wonderful. thanks for the

  9. Finally, I'm a Fairmont state RN student!

    barefootlady replied to sconoli's topic in General Nursing

    congrats and good

  10. LTC PM shift staffing and responsibilities

    barefootlady replied to mar326's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Get a clue, they do not care as long as the work gets done. When this happened here, some of the work was not finished, new orders that where not life threatening were passed on to AM shift, needed...

  11. Is this a skill?

    barefootlady replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    At 104 yrs. old?? How much other care does she

  12. Novant Jobs

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    No, not intrested in HH. I was just so surprised the ads were placed but no action taken to fill

  13. uniform?

    barefootlady replied to SpamiKicksAssRN's topic in General Nursing

    My cousin told me white or navy but that was a long time ago. I do not know, why not call and

  14. A "Worst" list and WV was not mentioned!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hello blueheaven, My SIL, who grew up in MI, says he hates to hear our state belittled now that he has spent time here and met some of the people. He loves our mountains and our slower paced...

  15. Novant Jobs

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Well, I guess I was wrong. It seems like there is no problem with getting jobs in N.C. and no hiring

  16. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

    barefootlady replied to josinda421's topic in General Nursing

    Get in touch with the school itself, it is always willing to help you with any and all questions. I know several of the instructors, they bend over to help the studends obtain the needed education....

  17. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

    barefootlady replied to josinda421's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, did you say Maryland? This school is in Beckley,WV. Are you referring to the online program? This is becoming a popular school in the area, many programs, but a bit pricey. I have no inside...

  18. A "Worst" list and WV was not mentioned!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    New grads start around 20/hr. With experience salaries go from 22-30/hr depending on what you do. Perdiem pays 32-36/hr. You would probably fit in here, I have distant family in Missouri and they...

  19. A "Worst" list and WV was not mentioned!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Here is what I know. Every hospital in WV is hiring nurses, and if you are an experienced nurse ready and willing to come on board, work for a lower salary than some other places, understand...

  20. need to terminate

    barefootlady replied to travel50's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You skipped the warning and went for the suspension, so termination is the next step if she slips up again. I understand your anger, but sometimes people do behave in a manner inconsistant with their...

  21. I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job

    barefootlady replied to shannieliz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did the right thing to report the abuse since one of the people involved in the abuse admitted the incident to you and acknowledged they knew their actions were abuse, BUT, LTC facilities are full...

  22. Crappy Nurses Day

    barefootlady replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    artist, been there, done that, asked for ongoing, credited inservices, a bullentin board in break room for IMPORTANT information, and some supplies we need but never seem to have, the feed back was...

  23. nursing home injustice? need advice!

    barefootlady replied to babybumblebee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel for you and every other LTC nurse who is out there doing everything they can do for residents who are in their care and get the shaft. I know so many underhanded dealings from Charge Nurses,...

  24. Crappy Nurses Day

    barefootlady replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses Day was never a big deal to any employer around here. Usually cheap pizza, pens, lunch bag, key chains, and tees, all with the facility name on it. Of course, most of the nurses are too busy...

  25. I don't think my DON likes me very well

    barefootlady replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great for you. Good luck finding a sitter. Hope your weekend is smoothe.