barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Looking to relocate to wisconsin

    barefootlady replied to admorn03's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot comment on the job situation for nurses in Green Bay, but I sure did like the area when I was just there. Diverse, good parks, decent schools, seems to be growing and economy seems stable....

  2. What would you do? Need Advice!!

    barefootlady replied to Anonymous-student's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for clearing up my question. We did not have a policy like that when we were in school, about not even being on the floor, we could not do any type of tx, but we were often on the floor...

  3. Wish me luck!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the kind words. I try, really try to live by the golden rule. Somedays it works, others it doesn't, but it generally makes life more interesting and fullfilling on the days it...

  4. Chemo clinic outpatient scheduling

    barefootlady replied to das's topic in Oncology

    This is a problem everywhere. A frank discussion about some part time staff to help with the added burden may be needed. Also better work from the docs, like not every patient needs an infusion that...

  5. What happens to your integrity when you go into management?

    barefootlady replied to olympiad27's topic in Nurse Management

    Most managers have a very self important view of themselves, so the BIG ME, little you syndrome lives well in their hearts, but soon, they realize, the facility will replace them too, unless they keep...

  6. Admission/Discharge nurse

    barefootlady replied to pk1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I love a good admit/discharge nurse. It can keep the floor running so much smoother, but she has to have good follow through, like putting the plan of care in the computer, putting the initial...

  7. What would you do? Need Advice!!

    barefootlady replied to Anonymous-student's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean she "helped" the staff nurse out? Did she do any type of nursing measures or was she present for the Q & A of the admission? I have had students come to me, frantic, because the...

  8. Holidays

    barefootlady replied to Sweetiepie1497's topic in General Nursing

    I was informed I would be working the next 3 major holidays, being the new hire, I have no problem with that, but I will want my time off after those days, and I will give no

  9. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    barefootlady replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I found most of these statements gave me a little chuckle, especially when I could put a face with some of the statements. I did not take this as a serious comment on nursing, even though some of the...

  10. Wish me luck!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your kind words. I think the lady was surprised and stunned during our conversation since I told her I had no real demands about the holidays or set days to be off. I think it will be...

  11. Wish me luck!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Well things are very tight right now in Southern WV. Have you passed the boards? Have you tried Pinecrest, Pine Lodge, or the facility in Beaver, WV? Since you said southern WV, I am speaking of the...

  12. Wish me luck!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I will be working in the Parkersburg area. I start officially Oct. 24th. I think it will be good, not too much new stuff, at least at first, and the unit has a few older, experienced nurses, so that...

  13. Group One

    barefootlady posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    What is it? How does it work? Why have Texas nurses let it become so

  14. to tell or not to tell?

    barefootlady replied to ablynn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is no place to be taking clinicals if standards of care are not observed. If the instructor does not report it to the Dean of Nursing, the HN/OR, and quality assurance, she is not doing her job....

  15. Sick of it!!!

    barefootlady replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This sounds like a nightmare, 20 to 30 patients is just too much. Did you call the DON, Administrator at midnight and request them to come in and help? I would have. What did day shift do? I hope...

  16. No smoking policy

    barefootlady replied to asher315's topic in General Nursing

    I have been reading these posts with interest. ITA, not hiring smokers and using labs to back up no hire is discrimination. What happened to the best ualified person for the job? Bars, still adult...

  17. Wish me luck!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the good wishes. I have added at least 4 more places to my list since I first posted my search notice. I really had no idea there was so much out there, especially since I am looking...

  18. Health South Rehab Hospital?

    barefootlady replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    There are 2 here in WV, seems like turn over is low. No idea of patient ratio or duties but assume it would be like working on a regular rehab

  19. No smoking policy

    barefootlady replied to asher315's topic in General Nursing

    Bars are for adults, as long as there is a smokefree area, then no ban should be placed on bars. When does it get back to the individual freedom of choice?

  20. No smoking policy

    barefootlady replied to asher315's topic in General Nursing

    When the hospital pays my car payment, they can tell me not to smoke in it. Any company that demands no smoking at any time should also demand no drinking, reckless driving or speeding would be...

  21. Nurse terminated after having baby

    barefootlady replied to hokiern's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am so sorry this happened to you. I agree with the posters who advise you to seek legal advice. I also think you should not even want to work for a facility that operates in such a cruel manner....

  22. waiting for call back to interview i have 5yrs experance, be with same compnay

    barefootlady replied to heaven in your eyes's topic in General Nursing

    You seem to have covered everything you can do for the moment. I wish you luck on getting this new

  23. Only one nursing job opening at my local hospital!

    barefootlady replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Helllllo Nurse, Are there any county type nursing jobs available in your area? Even part-time ones. Could you perhaps work for an attorney? How about just doing some private duty/sitting type of...

  24. Do I do something wrong in this situation?

    barefootlady replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for completing the story. Your charge nurse knows just how lucky the unit is to have a new nurse who is already doing critical thinking and acting in a competent, patient safety orientated...

  25. I Got The Job!!!

    barefootlady replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the new job, I am sure you will do great. Remember, take each day and each problem as it comes and do not borrow tomorrow's trouble. Good luck and keep in