barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. 75 questions

    barefootlady replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi JJT, I will keep my fingers crossed that you passed. I can only say that when I took my board years ago, I was brain dead when I finished. I thought I did not know anything, and was sure I...

  2. Metformin

    barefootlady replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hold meds. Give glucose paste under tongue and recheck BS in 30 minutes. If BS still low call MD and see if he want more aggressive action. What is policy? If hospital too low or too high must...

  3. LPN Jobs on the increase here?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Noryn, I agree the care of patients took a real dive when units changed their make-up and mostly did away with LPN's and reduced the CNA's to one per side in most places. I know the big thing is...

  4. LPN Jobs on the increase here?

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was so shocked to see a ad in the paper for LPN's at a facility in Huntington. There have been a few others I have noticed lately. Do any of you think the "shortage" of RN's has started the...

  5. ARH strike!!!!

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey People, What in the world is everyone being so quiet for? This is going to effect nursing one way or the other in the state. What r your ideas? Do u agree with the facility that the nurses are...

  6. Frustrated LTC 11-7 Lpn

    barefootlady replied to Sassy5d's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Chart exactly what you see and what you do. ie: 2+ edema noted to both feet, feet elevated on pillows, no breakdown noted to heels. Then yes, I state reported given to day shift charge for further...

  7. ARH strike!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure but I think the vote to return to work failed. There is also some sort of settlement the nurses were supposed to have been awarded by the government this past week. I think the nurses...

  8. Anyone know this condition?

    barefootlady replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    Have seen this before, patients are generally diabletic, need strict diet control, long course of IV antibiotics, and good hygiene. Of course pain meds for awhile. Last one I saw with this had a...

  9. Frustrated LTC 11-7 Lpn

    barefootlady replied to Sassy5d's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello Sassy, Welcome to the real world of nursing. I do understand exactly what you are concerned about. I would urge you to remember that charting is the only form of communication recognized in a...

  10. Care-aids doing meds

    barefootlady replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Heard from a friend yesterday the med-aide program will be starting soon in Ohio, sometime in 2008. I am sure there are many aides who do their job well, but passing meds is not something they should...

  11. Too UGLY for Nursing?

    barefootlady replied to showbizrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This story just makes me feel so sad for everyone involved. Perhaps your telling of this incident will reawaken the spirit of kindness in those of us who have read it. Have a blessed

  12. ARH strike!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    The facility has finally stated the striking nurses will not be guaranteed their jobs back when the strike is settled. Big surprise. This was on this mornings news from Beckley and Charleston. Any...

  13. Unpaid overtime...

    barefootlady replied to regularRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It is never a good idea to be on the floor working in any capacity off of the clock. Too many issues to deal with come to mind. One, is HIPPA. Why would you break into a chart with so much...

  14. Irritated with myself....

    barefootlady replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. If your nurses have time to file incident reports over such a small issue as this, then they are not so busy as the rest of us. Now a central line or some other access site that is more...

  15. meal trays + MRSA, C. Dif, or VRE

    barefootlady replied to psalm51's topic in General Nursing

    It would be interesting to do a real study on the floor, isolation vs. regular, all precautions strictly observed, and see what happened. Of course, it would require a committment of staff and that...

  16. Anyone Work at Thomas Memorial in Sth Charleston?

    barefootlady replied to chloeysmom's topic in General Nursing

    Some of their openings may be a result of acquiring St. Francis hospital about a year ago. St Francis has always posted opening in the paper over the last year. It was a HCA facility and chronic low...

  17. Starting in the ICU. Good or Bad?

    barefootlady replied to npwannab's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good luck on the new job. Learn all you can, speak up when the water gets too deep for you. Do not take a chance on the patient's life or your license. I am sure you will do fine if you are really...

  18. lets have a raise on raises..!!

    barefootlady replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    General policy, no raise until 1 year of employment. Unless it's a cost of living

  19. Need help, is this verbal abuse?

    barefootlady replied to stamidg's topic in General Nursing

    This is a sad situation for all involved. I agree this is verbal abuse, but I do think the nurse needs a better area in which to do chart work. A meeting with the DON and Administrator is needed and...

  20. ARH strike!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi WV Nurses, Well, it was on the news and in the paper that once again the nurses and the organization have failed to reach an agreement. I hear the replacement nurses are doing a good job at the...

  21. Bummed Abt Transition

    barefootlady replied to LPN4U's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am sorry you are in this difficult position. I wish you luck in getting in another class as soon as

  22. suggestion for NC life

    barefootlady replied to d_d's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello, No suggestions, just wish you luck. Sometimes moving can be most difficult, especially if you have kids. I suggest getting on the NC nursing board site and doing some research into the state....

  23. Low Census!!!!!!!!!!!

    barefootlady replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked places that gave you 2 hours pay if they did not call you off by a certain time before you were to report for the shift. Or 4 hours if you showed up and then was sent home. Many of the...

  24. My Hair?

    barefootlady replied to mtruland's topic in Men in Nursing

    I vote for the short, clean look. Just saves time and trouble

  25. Do I have a right to be upset?

    barefootlady replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    It is truly time to get another job. This goes way beyond the call of duty to "help Out". I do not think they will care what you say about the contract, it will be their way or out of the door....