barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Z ...the Canadian is a comin' to Columbus!!!

    barefootlady replied to z's playa's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Don't live in Columbus, but I am sure there will plenty to do and see there. I just wanted to wish you a safe and happy trip.

  2. Floating to diffrent units in your hospital

    barefootlady replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    Call me nuts but I usually love to float every once in awhile. It gives me a chance to meet new staff. Learn how things are done on other floors. I am generally only expected to do what they know I...

  3. wearing perfume to work

    barefootlady replied to acaringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add that our DON was on the floor Friday and reeked of a sweet fragrance that had everyone sneezing and coughing while she talked to us in a small, close room. Wonder if she reads this...

  4. wearing perfume to work

    barefootlady replied to acaringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    older nurses used to apply a light scent to a cotton ball and slip it into their bras. sorry, but I have to apply a lotion to my dry skin or I itch. I usually go for the unscented type but do messup...

  5. Shortages but many facilities have a hiring freeze in place.

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was talking with the grand-daughter of a patient this past weekend, she works in a small town facility. She says they are so short of nurses that care is a real issue but there is a hiring freeze...

  6. Shortages but many facilities have a hiring freeze in place.

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are in pain and unable to work. I hope you feel better

  7. So?? Anyone ready for Christmas yet???

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Now that Thanksgiving is gone how many of you are ready for Christmas? All the shopping done? Not any shopping done? Who is skipping Christmas this year? Who works? Who plans to decorate this...

  8. Thanksgiving Plans????

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Who works? Who cooks? Who plans a trip? Come on, lets share our plans for the day. By the way, I want to take this opportunity to wish every nurse and their families here in WV a safe and happy...

  9. Thanksgiving Plans????

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Dixie, Enjoy the bird. Have a safe and warm holiday. Hello Commuter, I sure hope the trip is an easy one for you. I do not envy you the move but I hope your new home is everything and more you...

  10. DHMC area - Cost of Living

    barefootlady replied to Adrianne's topic in General Nursing

    Like many have posted, there is a lot of variety in some of the communities and then they are the same in the fact the New England independence comes shining through. I am sure you can find...

  11. Anyone tried agency nursing...

    barefootlady replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Each nurse has a different story to tell regarding the agency nursing experience. You will never know how yours will be until you give it a try. Please do research and find an agency with a good...

  12. Hocking College?

    barefootlady replied to mickjordmoll's topic in Ohio Nursing

    No personal experience with this school. but I am working with several nurses who attended this school. They are good nurses and feel like the program was well worth the effort. Good

  13. Anyone have any information on this facility?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey, thanks guys for the response. I have gone to work full time at a hospital. Have a great

  14. Anyone have any information on this facility?

    barefootlady posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I see a facility advertise frequently in the Athens papers, it is called Hickory Creek, under the Tandem banner, does anyone on here have any idea what type of place this is? Why do they advertise so...

  15. Reality show about travel nurses!

    barefootlady replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This news to me. I have not seem this show. I do not think the general public is ready for the "reality" of nursing. I will not be able to see this program, but I hope for those interested, it...

  16. Help on a Pay Scale issue!!!

    barefootlady replied to Debbie1972's topic in General Nursing

    No, the weekender program was still in place last year for specific units. The ones that have lots of staff turn over. But once again, this is more for the experienced nurse, has no benefits, and...

  17. Where did you go to nursing school?

    barefootlady replied to NurseDixie's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and Welcome. How did you find the program at

  18. Words of wisdom for a brand new LTC LPN?

    barefootlady replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great advice mostly but I do not agree with TV watching unless it is out of sight and sound of residents. It will amaze you how many residents do not sleep well at night and attempt to get OOB to...

  19. I Love My Crocs!!

    barefootlady replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have 2 pairs, one with holes in the top and one without holes. I love mine and I wore them on med/surg floor. It takes a little fancy footwork when a patient is sick but I have had no major...

  20. My first and hopefully last resignation letter I will ever have to type...

    barefootlady replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Raindrop; I hope your work situation has been resolved in a manner that will not come back later to cause you problems. I do know that some jobs are not worth fighting the battle to keep. I know...

  21. I just made a med error

    barefootlady replied to Nurcee's topic in General Nursing

    Nurcee, You and the patient are in my prayers. I know you did all of the right things when you realized you made this error, so now just attempt to forgive yourself. I am sorry for the loss of your...

  22. Ever been physically attacked by MD? What have or Would you Do?

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

    No, I personally have never been physically threatened by an MD, but I was present when a MD, angry over a missed order, threw a chart at a nurse, narrowly missing her and causing the chart to come...

  23. Returning to Workforce...Need Help!

    barefootlady replied to shortcut's topic in General Nursing

    Please contact your state board of nursing, make an appointment to speak personally to one of the members, then explain exactly what happened. I do know there are courses out there, seminiars, other...

  24. Group One background checks in Texas

    barefootlady replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Again I say this is a terrible situation. I never wanted to work or live in Texas, and I thank my lucky stars I have never had to. I have had 2 managers who were vindictive and psycho, so I am sure...

  25. Trouble Finding a job in houston!

    barefootlady replied to TexasPediRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I read a post on another site that said the jobs were not as plentiful as before Katrina for nurses, since Texas made it possible for the displaced nurses from Louisiana to get their license. I have...