barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. How do you deal with female patients?

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

    mr. normandy; I am truly sorry you have been made to feel uncomfortable as a male nurse by female co-workers. Let me assure you, most female nurses do not feel as if a male nurse is some sort of...

  2. I can't pass these tests. What to do?

    barefootlady replied to worrywart's topic in General Nursing

    Your stress and anxiety level is so high right now, it is no wonder you have problems with these tests. I have no real answers for you but I am praying for you. Good

  3. Pay without benefits in WV?

    barefootlady replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse recruiter should be a good source of info on all types of benefits for the facility. If no recruiter, then HR. Good

  4. Brother busted again DUI..help with anxiety

    barefootlady replied to Armygirl7's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Armygirl7, I feel your pain. I hear your sorrow. Keep strong for yourself. Keep working your program. One day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time. Prayers and positive thoughts to...

  5. NCLEX & the Native American

    barefootlady replied to Mescalero's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mescalero, Waiting for those results can be some of the longest hours we ever spend. Every nurse here can sympathize with you on that score. I really do not think your ethnic background has...

  6. Pay without benefits in WV?

    barefootlady replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Gospel, I would suggest you call each and every facility you are interested in working and see what they tell you. My guess would be between 32-36/hr w/o differentials, but that is only a

  7. Lowest Passage Rate in all 50 States for Nurses

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank each and every poster who took time to respond to this post. Keep the ideas

  8. How do you deal with female patients?

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

    Hi Sal, Mike gave you some wonderful advice. Older, younger, middle-age- patients, they all respond to a calm, kind, professional attitude. I am sure with a little more experience, and your...

  9. Agency nurses with attitude, who toot own horns, dis your hospital

    barefootlady replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most agency nurses are very good to work with. They know there is a need and they are there to fill that need. Too bad you got one of the ones who would be a problem no matter where she worked. I...

  10. Back To Work Post-rehab

    barefootlady replied to rnmotorhead's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Best wishes for your continued recovery. Would the BON have any suggestions regarding facilities with employment programs for recovering

  11. Any Ideas For Celebrating Nurses Week?

    barefootlady replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    Give every nurse a bonue that week. Say 50.00.

  12. Back To Work Post-rehab

    barefootlady replied to rnmotorhead's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't have any answers to your questions. I do wish you continued success on your recovery. Did you ask the BON if they could suggest any facilities that have a proven record of assisting nurses...

  13. need help!!

    barefootlady replied to ellaphantstrunk124's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ella, Well,attempt to look at things with a triffle more positive attitude. Keep paying on those loans, attempt to take a class a semester, and one day in the future you will have obtained your...

  14. Lowest Passage Rate in all 50 States for Nurses

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Noryn, Yes, any negative, demeaning, or degrading comments that can be made regarding any subject touching WV are only too widely published in our papers. I did not, nor did many of my classmates...

  15. What's with the BON there?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Update: My friend has attempted to get her questions answered by every possible means. Phone, email, snail mail. She is now going to go personally to the BON when the weather clears. I am just...

  16. Sup Guys!!!!

    barefootlady replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi Eddie, I am a long time nurse and female, but I welcome you to the boards. Nursing needs more men. Good luck, you will find lots of assistance on this site, just ask. I am sure you know just how...

  17. Do I have a chance????

    barefootlady replied to wannabenurse25's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome and good

  18. drawing blood from picc or port

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

    We do need an order for a blood draw from any implanted device or port or line to draw blood from that site. Only RN's or doctors may draw from these sites. It is the patients responsibility to...

  19. Really bad at Starting IVs

    barefootlady replied to Lady_Bing's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hajer, Read the posts, you will see that no one learns without practice. So get the mind set to start practicing the skills you need. I am sure you will do a good job. Good

  20. Common Sense Nursing?

    barefootlady replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Great posts

  21. Tech Refuses Patient

    barefootlady replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with other posters, this tech needed to produce excuse or be sent home. But.. why did CN cave in on this issue? CN needs a wake up call

  22. Really bad at Starting IVs

    barefootlady replied to Lady_Bing's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If a day with the IV team is not available, then shadow the best IV nurse on your floor. Ask that nurse what they do to make it easier for themselves and the patient. In the end, practice is what...

  23. need perspective, warning... long

    barefootlady replied to cherilee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As a nurse gains experience they usually do become more organized and meticulous in the working role. No nurse is perfect and gets it all done all of the time. The need to evaluate ourselves and our...

  24. need help!!

    barefootlady replied to ellaphantstrunk124's topic in General Nursing

    I have not heard of any program like the one you posted about in years. At one time LPN schools had a program like this in some areas. Now, d/t economic changes I have not heard of one for years....

  25. can you add KCL to IVF?

    barefootlady replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    As stated by other, now comes from pharmacy, even premix manufactured fluids have been cleared by pharmacy. Unless it's an emergency situation, the pharmacy would rather mix all additives in the IV....