barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Dizzy right now!!

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Nurses, You will have to excuse me but I am still a little dizzy over our win of that game in Arizona. Anybody else?

  2. Dizzy right now!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Mike, I am sorry you have been sick. Yes, I believe you got the bug in a casual way. LOL! And I do know what you mean about missing work. Some of the things we do is nuts but we seem to need to be...

  3. ridiculous rule

    barefootlady replied to pawashrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Mike, You are bad, so bad.

  4. Considering Relocating: Thoughts? Suggestions?

    barefootlady replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    No advice but wishing you the best of luck in your

  5. Dizzy right now!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Mike, What can I say but you missed a great game. I have never seen the players so committed to doing a job. It seemed like they were showing and telling everyone RR was not needed. Now, I think...

  6. Ever been stalked by a patient?

    barefootlady replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    We fought the battle for years against having our whole name on our ID badges. We lost. You need to report this incident to the head of security, the local PD, and your head nurse. In no way are...

  7. can you live on nurses salary in cincinnati?

    barefootlady replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    HH is a difficult job at

  8. How nasty!!

    barefootlady replied to rnrae's topic in General Nursing

    Awsome Liquid is another soap that is good on stained hands, but you have to rinse very well. Liquid Green does a good job too. I do use a glove over my bell when assessing patients, I clean...

  9. can you live on nurses salary in cincinnati?

    barefootlady replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Peace, What is Care Connection of

  10. swab stopcock before IV push?

    barefootlady replied to RNcathlab's topic in General Nursing

    Always

  11. Need Help with Blood Administration

    barefootlady replied to peds4now's topic in General Nursing

    Prime with NSS. We are required to use Y-tubing, and to stay close to patient for first 15 minutes of transfusion to assess for reaction. We are required to use a IV machine too. Once NSS is...

  12. What's with the BON there?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, email was attempted and ignored by the BON by this person. I guess the snail mail is her next step. I know Wisconsin has no nursing shortage, so they may not be too interested in answering the...

  13. Discrimination towards male students? Need advice.

    barefootlady replied to Dabuggy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am so sorry you have experienced such treatment. Just resolve to treat others better when you are done with school and working. Good

  14. License in North or South Carolina

    barefootlady replied to Groovix's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    South Carolina is a walk through state. Check with the BON and get the details, but I know a couple of nurses who got all of the paperwork done, had the cash in hand, went to the office and came out...

  15. "Reciprocity"??? Ya, sure

    barefootlady replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    Never, never allow a license to lapse in another state even if you are sure you will never use it again. My friend allowed her Fla. license to lapse and was put through a ringer to get a new one....

  16. 75 questions

    barefootlady replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    jjt,RN: Way to go, good luck in your new career

  17. Any info on Jefferson Memorial in Ranson?

    barefootlady replied to robhasty's topic in General Nursing

    One other thing Rob, Maryland is a walk thru state, lots of work, and though it would not be easy, you could explore several areas in WV and work there. Just a thought. You could get more info from...

  18. Any info on Jefferson Memorial in Ranson?

    barefootlady replied to robhasty's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Rob, Glad you ppreciate our little state and the people here. I hope you can move here and live a more relaxed life with your family. I agree with Noryn, Huntington is the best paying place....

  19. Gender Appropriate Graduation Gifts

    barefootlady replied to jbrick's topic in Men in Nursing

    A gift card and a really personal letter expressing your pride and love for your brother may be a better idea since distance is a factor. A phone card to call you too. You are very nice to want to...

  20. Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    barefootlady replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am perplexed? Females wear plain gold/silver bands at work and seem to be able to get their hands clean, do dressings and txs, give meds, and any number of things requiring cleanliness. So why...

  21. I Saw that Commerical Again!

    barefootlady replied to RNSC's topic in General Nursing

    When I am sick, really sick, I need more than a smile and a warm blanket. When I am just feeling under the weather I either tough it out or see my family doc. Either way, this is not the message we...

  22. Hippa and nursing license

    barefootlady replied to jajji's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Nursing has many areas of work open to those who seek it. I do not personally like HH. I loved the patients, hated the paperwork, and the lack of followup by the agency and physician when I reported...

  23. I'm Over It, Already!

    barefootlady replied to The Hated Consultant's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad you took the time to vent here. I know and understand how you feel. I just try to remember, some days you get the bear and some days the bear gets you. These people do not value you...

  24. Need Encouragment Please

    barefootlady replied to NrsheartTS's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi bITFAM, I enjoyed reading your post and I agree with many of the statements you made. Nursing is a difficult job, sometimes our fellow workers make it even more difficult by being into gossip and...

  25. Need Encouragment Please

    barefootlady replied to NrsheartTS's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello Toni, I am sorry to hear your new job is not working out for you. From what little you wrote, it seems like this is a toxic work environment. I would advise you to quietly resume the search...