barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Calling in sick before the holidays

    barefootlady replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand exactly where "wooh" is coming from. I worked holidays for years, never called in while others did, then the one time I was sick, really sick and was in the ER for 16 hours d/t low...

  2. Does anyone like Med-Surg?

    barefootlady replied to swee2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked other areas but med/surg is still my main

  3. Most shocking experience on clinical -while in nursing school...:can any one relate?

    barefootlady replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to give you a hard time but, in a perfect world patients are perfect looking, act nicely, get well on schedule, and go home. In the real world, we often deal with confused, angry,...

  4. X-mas Gifts from the Manager - Any Ideas?

    barefootlady replied to Ginger35's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The gift I liked the most was a clear, plastic clip board with a laminated sheet glued to it. One side of the sheet had important hospital info like phone numbers for certain units we called...

  5. Exit Interviews

    barefootlady replied to Toquay's topic in General Nursing

    Exit interviews are the way a facility finds out about what other facilities are offering in terms of wages, schedules, education, and benefits. It really has nothing to do with what actually goes on...

  6. Gobble, Gobble; Happy Thanksgiving, Nurses!

    barefootlady replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. Happy Turkey Day. I am going to eat with some of Hubby's family as none of mine could make it home this year. Today is grand-daughters 17th birthday. I hope everyone has a...

  7. Select Specialty in Columbus

    barefootlady posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Please, what is the info on these faculities? Saw an add about a travel program. Any info?

  8. What is happening in Southern Ohio??

    barefootlady posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    How are jobs in the southern Ohio area?? I am still thinking of moving to that

  9. What is happening in Southern Ohio??

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    This is for some of the older nurses. Do you find age is a factor in your area when it comes to getting a job? Yes, I know it's against the law, now tell the truth, do you feel that age is a

  10. What is happening in Southern Ohio??

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Again Heaven, what was your experience with Ky? I was just floored when I called and was speaking to an actual person but she was so confusing in her information, I never did get a straight answer....

  11. Where's all the great jobs?

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Heaven, Wow. You have gotten around a lot. I do not know the specifics of what this lady is so burned out about at Cabell. I do know she has had back problems and worked in HH and psych for a...

  12. gift ideas for christmas to co-workers

    barefootlady replied to Ms.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    new bandage sizzors if your unit does dressings. change purse that snaps closed but fits into pocket easily. cushioned socks dollar store push button flashlight that can double as pen light for neuro...

  13. Is this inappropriate?

    barefootlady replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I agree this is rather shadey but happens a lot. You need to let it alone. Manager will only make your life difficult if you press this

  14. OMG I just got fired...what now?

    barefootlady replied to NurseSarah86's topic in General Nursing

    Sarah, I am very sorry you have gotten treated so badly. It sounds like you were dumped on at both jobs. A new grad should never be expected to be charge. It takes a little time to get your routine...

  15. ARH strike!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    progress in strike was reported in the news . no word as yet from anyone I know. this keyboard is messing up again, so overlook my lack of proper

  16. Where's all the great jobs?

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Blueheaven, I am sorry I did not understand your post. Yes, I am sure every facility has its own problems, gossip and politics never go away. You have been at River Park how

  17. I'm a horrible employee

    barefootlady replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that applying for food stamps and other assistance would be of great help to you. You need to take some time and deal with all of your issues, do not rush into another relationship(one that...

  18. Grey's new idea???

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Mike, Yes, I could agree with the fellow, I do not want to share a room with hubby if

  19. Grey's new idea???

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last week's Grey's Anatomy showed a male and female being put into the same room d/t the patients "bad" behaviors. Would this ever happen at your

  20. Hello, want to drop a line

    barefootlady replied to bugzie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I just wondered what u meant. Some bosses are fair and honest. Others leave a lot to be desired. I have had my share of the bad ones, so I just wondered what u

  21. Pros and cons of Pyxis (Omnicell)

    barefootlady replied to genesbitera's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hated Pyxis. Good for keeping stock but difficult to reconcile when errors were made. Pharmacy made many areas at this facility and nurses were often made to pay for it. Once an entire box of...

  22. Think I've come to a fork in the road

    barefootlady replied to wonderbee's topic in Home Health

    Kitty, You hit my reasons for hating HH on the head. Too much paper work and too many cases to keep paperwork up to date and have a life. No help from managers, no thought to where some of these...

  23. ARH strike!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Noryn, Sorry got the wrong county. LOL! I guess they pay has finally hit 20/hr for new grads. This area is over supplied with nurses. Tech, MSU, and Bluefield churn them out every

  24. Need Information About Charlotte

    barefootlady replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    A girl I grew up with lives in Matthews and loves

  25. Grey's new idea???

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Wolf, Around here we're oftan entertained by the physicians loud gastric event. You would be surprised how rude and crude some of them