barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Lower cost of living in NC? Whaddya mean? :>)

    barefootlady replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have thought that living in NC was expensive for

  2. Computer charting...love it or hate it?

    barefootlady replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    Meditech user x years. Not nurse friendly, no matter how hard you try to push for better way to chart, TPTB won't listen. Oh, for the days of flow sheets and charting by exception. I would even do...

  3. Quit or get fired?

    barefootlady replied to GGCC's topic in General Nursing

    So has there been a decision

  4. vancomycin iv over 1 hour

    barefootlady replied to endlesssummer1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Vanco always runs over an hour here. Pharmacy

  5. What to do now?? (long)

    barefootlady replied to Athena1970's topic in General Nursing

    You did nothing wrong in asking for help or reporting the actions of the CN and other staff during a difficult time on your unit. You know you are a target now for every little thing that goes wrong...

  6. I can't get a job!

    barefootlady replied to timidgirl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I spoke to a friend last week, her kids live in NC and have been there for years, all have good jobs but they remarked to their mother how things have slowed down in NC. Daughter is teacher, SIL is...

  7. Moving to LV

    barefootlady replied to jordiemom06's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Good luck with the move. Let us know how things go when you and the kids get

  8. Externship

    barefootlady replied to MachewRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Yogi, That is wonderful news for you. I know with the new marriage, school, and now this externship your life will be busy. Just remember to get some rest and protect your health whenever...

  9. Possibly Abused Young Girl

    barefootlady replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers for this girl and for

  10. Graduation Plans anyone?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Yogi, Sounds like a plan to me. Good luck on the marriage. My friends son moved to Fla. after he graduated from UC about 6 years ago. He says it was good for him, later another son went down...

  11. Something Weird...

    barefootlady replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    God sends us these days every once in awhile to allow us joy and appreciation in

  12. Please read and tell me if this is wrong

    barefootlady replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I will pray for you and the patient and her

  13. Quit or get fired?

    barefootlady replied to GGCC's topic in General Nursing

    Leave. Life is too short and nursing is too stressful to work in this toxic environment. I agree that your being new to the unit is not a black mark now. I would site the constant change in...

  14. what to do when a PEG comes out

    barefootlady replied to fusster's topic in General Nursing

    An older, kinder physician taught me and several new grad how to replace a g-tube years ago. I have done it several times, always used a 16 Fr foley unless site is very small. He stressed site care...

  15. Nurse abuses own child

    barefootlady replied to Marvie's topic in General Nursing

    Abusive parents come in all shapes, sizes, and careers. I hope this child gets counselling and support. Mom should feel the full extent of law. I hope Dad gets some help too. Guilt and shame go...

  16. Bayada Nurses pay rate

    barefootlady replied to pacemb's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    A neighbor of my daughter worked for them for a short time. She said she was not happy with them. I think she worked in-home and had a problem with her relief nurse getting there on time. Her pay...

  17. Graduation Plans anyone?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it seems that Huntington is getting better and Charleston is not doing so good. I wonder what plans and dreams these new grads have? I remember how most of my class wanted to go on to CRNA or...

  18. OB Clinicals

    barefootlady replied to nrsman1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Why are guys so afraid of OB? I know females are not comfortable with male patients who have prostrate/errection issues. The key is to act professional, calm, and knowledgable. I am sure that most...

  19. Hokey Hoedown recruitment?

    barefootlady replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Well, at least this place is entertaining the idea of hiring new grads. I have heard that some places are not being so quick to take new, inexperienced nurses on board. Whoever thought this was a...

  20. Is nursing recession-proof?

    barefootlady replied to Emptynstr2's topic in General Nursing

    It has been my experience with facilities, when the economy slows so does the hiring. I have seen positions stay vacant for months, sure staff was needed but with spouses laid off, plants closing,...

  21. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    barefootlady replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I could have written your story many times, so I give you my complete sympathy and understanding. I know it is easy to say "take some time off" but when the bills roll in, someone has to pay them. I...

  22. Sad and disgusted

    barefootlady replied to oldenurselady's topic in General Nursing

    It sure sounds like you need a little vacation. Just a couple of days to have some quiet time for yourself, to think about how you can reach your goals. No one can tell you what to do..stay or...

  23. Do I have the right to be upset?

    barefootlady replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Chun, Tazzi gave you some on spot advice. Only you can make the decision as to how you and the BF need to proceed. It sounds like now is the time for some honest, open, frank discussions on what...

  24. Favorite nursing work?

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ed, I love med/surg nursing. Yes, I know I need serious help but I do. I like peds too. Psych is O.K. I hate home health. Not the patients, just the load of forms and fighting with the company...

  25. How do you deal with female patients?

    barefootlady replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Men in Nursing

    mr. normandy Excuse me, but once again, I am at a loss as to why a female nurse would treat a sick man in this manner. It was certainly unprofessional. I hope you addressed this issue with the HN....