barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. LTC Floor Rehabilitation

    barefootlady replied to SitcomNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There will definately need to be some sort of work sheet for the CNA's who work rehab residents. If machines are applied, if machines are removed, residents compliance with rehab duties covered by...

  2. nursing home injustice? need advice!

    barefootlady replied to babybumblebee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wonderful advice from the other posters. In the end, you need to decide how you will handle problems like this in the future. Believe me, this type of thing happens frequently in LTC facilities. I...

  3. No longer motivated

    barefootlady replied to MotivatedOne's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Do a check on Randolph Community College. May find out a way to get some

  4. I don't think my DON likes me very well

    barefootlady replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I never had a babysitter problem, sounds too good to be true, but back then it was just easier to find one, keep one, and they were good too. I would never allow a stranger to keep one of my kids or...

  5. I don't think my DON likes me very well

    barefootlady replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please take a few minutes to formulate a plan of action. Why can't you ask one of the prn nurses to work for you that day and then notify the DON you have arranged coverage for the shift? Have you...

  6. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    yogi, I have heard mixed reviews about Kaplan. We took the review at Mtn. State given by Jessica Sharpe. I can honestly say that so much of what she taught was on our test. Everyone one who took it...

  7. Intuition??

    barefootlady replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Good job, Tweety. I could "feel" your smile. I agree too, Rapid Response Teams rock! Blessings to

  8. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    lilred, I am sure you will be very glad you chose Ruby. Med/surg is always a good start too. I know the feeling about that pay check, it sounds so good when they name a figure that sounds so large,...

  9. Question for a experienced RN

    barefootlady replied to shanika1m1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Years ago we were taught in school every day spent in bed was a day off you're life, I guess that is why I tend to attempt to get my patients moving in bed, then setting up in bed, then out of bed...

  10. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Good Morning Mr. Bill, I am sure going to Fl will wait for a little while. I think you will find getting a job down there could be easier with some experience under your belt. Your wife has probably...

  11. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hey MrBill, Congrats on landing the job. I know the last bit of school and getting everything out of the way to start working is a daunting task, but just think of what you have already accomplished....

  12. Very upset and depressed...almost got fired

    barefootlady replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am glad you are not so depressed. I am concerned regarding future incidents. It would weight on my mind that no fellow co-worker informed me of such an important policy issue. I really hope...

  13. Question for a experienced RN

    barefootlady replied to shanika1m1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with getting the full year of experience behind you, then how about working towards med/surg certification with an emphasis on staff and patient teaching. I am an older nurse who is still so...

  14. Applied for ADON and DON is a new nurse

    barefootlady replied to BoomerRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It was a good thing you turned down that position, seems that trouble was lurking in many areas. I am not so sure I would allow the age remark to go unnoted. She is in a position of power and needs...

  15. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    barefootlady replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I would still get a statement from the patient regarding her request for the epidural, how happy she was with it and the care you gave her. I would question why the anestheist was not written up for...

  16. HCA HOSPITALS

    barefootlady replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    Kim, My cousin was a RN at a free standing surgery clinic there in Fla. She got her hours reduced to the point it was silly to go to work. Kitty is one smart lady, she her license in Texas and moved...

  17. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I know a HN from Thomas, she left CAMC to go there a few years ago, she loves

  18. Patient wants to split doses of pain meds

    barefootlady replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    Here we would have to get a new order anyway. We cannot use the 1 or 2 pills q 4-6 hrs order. I has to be written 1 pill q 4 hour, 2 pills q 4 hour, or 1 pill q 2 hour per patient request. Yes, we...

  19. HCA HOSPITALS

    barefootlady replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    Kim, I am sorry, I did not make myself plain. I think the remark was rude to you, and unnecessary. If that facility hired a new grad , they surely would have wanted someone with your type of...

  20. HCA HOSPITALS

    barefootlady replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    Where in the world do you live? That remark was stupid and

  21. STDs in the elderly...

    barefootlady replied to acuariaRN's topic in General Nursing

    STD's are not common in the older population here, but younger people taking advantage of the elderly for their retirement money is growing everyday, so I expect that to change soon.

  22. HCA HOSPITALS

    barefootlady replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    HCA has a bad rep nationwide, bigger does not mean better in their case. All the technology they have does not add up to good care d/t chronic understaffing, less than adequate physicians in many...

  23. Frustating shift last night, just venting...

    barefootlady replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    Scopalamine patch for nausea works very well. Fentynal gtt very big consideration if triple lumen or other site available. Comfort not heroic measures are important now and will greatly appreciated...

  24. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Good plan. I have not heard much from new grads about applying at Thomas.

  25. Any one wprk at Ruby?

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Mike, Long time and no post. Glad you are still kickingit! While sister was there some of her nurses were doing "practice runs" with the new system. It was sort of funny how my mind worked a...