barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Do I do something wrong in this situation?

    barefootlady replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    1. Sounds like you did the right thing with this patient. 2. Sounds like you need to look for another job with a facility that has adequate staff and more modern methods of care. 3. Sounds like...

  2. adding to doctors orders... legal or not?

    barefootlady replied to nursepeachie's topic in Legal

    There are very few "nevers" in nursing or life, but I was taught you "never" add anything to a physicians order. It is either a new order or a clarafication of an existing order. I do not relish you...

  3. fainting for no obvious reason

    barefootlady replied to 2spr0ut02's topic in General Nursing

    Please be careful, fainting unexpectedly could lead to serious injury. While the prospect of medical bills can be depressing, you might attempt to seek further care from a free clinic/sliding scale...

  4. *cry* another preceptor problem...

    barefootlady replied to purplecotton's topic in General Nursing

    Hi purplecotton, This seems to be a situation where you need to seek help from a higher authority than this particular preceptor. Is there a possibility you can do this? I would attempt to speak to...

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

    barefootlady replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your sharing your thoughts and concerns with us. I will pray for you and that job you want/need so badly. Please do not think I am meddling, but I have been in your situation recently, I...

  6. 505girl - follow up question

    barefootlady replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hi there 505 girl, It sure is great to hear you are continuing to have positive working experiences. I am so sure your skills and management techniques are growing each week by leaps and bounds. I...

  7. Relocating to TN

    barefootlady replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I have no information about Vande but I have always heard it is a great place to work and learn. I wish you and your daughter great success on your move and your new job. I am sure you will do...

  8. New Grad and I'm Job hopping already

    barefootlady replied to crystalclear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry you had a difficult and disturbing first job experience. I do think that happens to all of us at one time or another. Please do not be discouraged, please do keep working, seeking...

  9. Oasis Confusion

    barefootlady replied to JennyHHRN's topic in Home Health

    I was instructed to do a transfer to inpatient facility then a d/c d/t death when this very thing happened to one of our

  10. Student nurse, What I saw very upset....

    barefootlady replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am truly surprised but happy this incident will be investigated and that your school is taking a positive patient advocate stance on this physicians behavior. I am sorry if I sounded judgemental...

  11. Student nurse, What I saw very upset....

    barefootlady replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am sorry this patient was treated in such a uncaring, unkind manner. I am sorry you were a witness to this incident, but I feel very sure you will be a very vocal patient advocate when you are in...

  12. The "bully" nurse

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

    Bullies come in all shapes, sizes, sexes and colors. I attempt to stay under the radar, do my work, and stay out of gossip. Like another poster stated, sometimes the bully is the one who is friends...

  13. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    barefootlady replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Control, like the line says, my rules go back to my great grandmother, she was very proper regarding manners. Seeing as how they have lasted for over 5 generations, they can't be that bad or...

  14. Please don't move this to the New Mexico board.

    barefootlady replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I have no information on NM, but some of the situations described in the posts sound so very sad. It is a lovely state, too bad "real" people cannot afford to live in some of the nicer areas. I have...

  15. HCA in West Virginia?

    barefootlady replied to SJFperformance's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure of the sale as announced in the local papers. I am sure a search of the Charleston, WV Gazette, or Daily Mail papers going back 2 or 3 months will give you the information you need. The 2...

  16. Nurses are lucky here.

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just returned from a 2 week vacation in Wisconsin, Green Bay to be exact. While there is no great shortage of nurses there, the need is still there for nurses. I was surprised to learn that in the...

  17. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    barefootlady replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to use just any cup for my coffee. I have special cups (2) and I use them, no others. If you usea my cup I breaka you hand! I usually rinse my silverwear under the hot water and dry it as I...

  18. HCA in West Virginia?

    barefootlady replied to SJFperformance's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure HCA sold all 4 of their WV facilities to a subsidary of their organization, Life Point, I think. I am sure the closest HCA facility to me is in Virginia, not WEST Virginia. I am not sure...

  19. HCA to sell all hospitals in WV

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Since it was reported in the Charleston Gazette over a month ago that a subsidary of HCA bought the 4 HCA facilities, not CAMC or any other private group, yes I am pretty sure they are sold.

  20. What do you honestly think you would have done?

    barefootlady replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I cried and cried when I watched this on the news. I kept thinking of my GM and I thanked God for his mercy in allowing me to not be placed in the situations these nurses, CNA's and other staff...

  21. We need a Nursing TV show

    barefootlady replied to jbeck817's topic in General Nursing

    I am very amased that more true documentaries have not been done on the state of real nursing in America today, but a show based on nursing on a unit with real situations would have possible nursing...

  22. Job offer please offer advice

    barefootlady replied to crystalclear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like you made a good decision. Good

  23. just a quick intro

    barefootlady replied to I_B_Nurse_Robin's topic in General Nursing

    Just a reminder to all the nursing students, many of the staff nurses on the different units you will be visiting may seem cold, aloof, and unfriendly. Please try to remember, they see many people...

  24. LVN Pay in your Area???

    barefootlady replied to Anjewels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in WV, the pay for hospital LPN's is low and jobs are hard to come by for the LPN now, the highest salary I ever heard an LPN say was 14.50/hr with benefits and she had worked there 12 years....

  25. dress code policies in hospital setting

    barefootlady replied to ianpstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Like my Crocks