barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. dress code policies in hospital setting

    barefootlady replied to ianpstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked for years where the only dress code was clean, neat, and professional. No colors are demanded. I can only state, like many others on here, it seems impossible for some employees to get...

  2. Team Nursing Vs. Primary Nsg

    barefootlady replied to NurseGr39's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Eithia, I agree that your assignment sounds like another team needed to be formed and staffed. I did not say team nursing was easy but it is doable. I just like the team approach. You are right,...

  3. has anyone heard anything else about this?

    barefootlady replied to buckeyenursey's topic in Ohio Nursing

    This situation needs more input and information before I would say the nurse was guilty of harm. Being fired is not proof of guilt, afterall, LTC facilities have a history of firing a employee that...

  4. Last names on ID badges and retaliation by patients

    barefootlady replied to ICRN2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I usually only have my first name, and RN on my employee badge. I have an unlisted number, my address is obscure, and NO ONE has my permission to give out any phone numbers I list as contact numbers....

  5. Team Nursing Vs. Primary Nsg

    barefootlady replied to NurseGr39's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have worked in facilities using primary and team nursing, of course, I love team nursing, but as someone else mentioned, the team has to be strong and work as a team to do a good job. Primary...

  6. Off Topic, need some reassurance

    barefootlady replied to leopold's topic in General Nursing

    Please have all of the tests your PCP recommends. I would be concerned with Lime disease and chronic fatigue syndrome also. There are a few other things that come to mind but get the tests and soon....

  7. You know you've been a nurse for way too long when...

    barefootlady replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    When the neighbor calls you to assess his elderly mother's status instead of calling her doctor. When one of the kids comes in bleeding and you attempt to take vital signs before checking the wound....

  8. 24hr Chart Checks

    barefootlady replied to CosmoLvn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What meow says is true. Once you date, time and initial the shifts orders YOU are stating your are responsible and have verified the orders are completed to the best of your ability. It has saved me...

  9. Question for you...please help!

    barefootlady replied to studentnurserachel's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Surgical wound care, pain meds, bowel regieme, foot care and measures to prevent foot drop, foley catheter care, low residue diet depending on other illness present, evaluations of orientation to r/o...

  10. I am in an absolute state of panic right now... need help

    barefootlady replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! It sure sounds like you have been dealt a triple whammy. I am very sorry you are dealing with so many problems. Please, please, please, do not sign anything, move out, or give anything away...

  11. I am in an absolute state of panic right now... need help

    barefootlady replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad you have taken the time to step back from the situation, take a deep breath, and make a few plans. Please keep us posted and know we on the board wish you the very best in your career...

  12. survived the bon and 5 day eval

    barefootlady replied to lisa bear rn's topic in General Nursing

    "That what does kill us makes us stronger." Lisa, your experience will make you a stronger nurse. Thanks for posting, while I have never allowed anyone to rush me during narc sign out, I am sure...

  13. I am in an absolute state of panic right now... need help

    barefootlady replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you feel such pain, panic, and stress. Many of us have found ourselves in your situation. I agree with Tweety, you need to face the reality of the stress of your job. I suggest you...

  14. POLLS - and hospitals... Our hospital is currently having us polled

    barefootlady replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with other posters, this poll is not confidential. Management is using info to sweep out the complainers. Confidential has no identifible numbers.

  15. HCA to sell all hospitals in WV

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    the city of charleston, wv, has stepped up to the plate and raised over 100,000.00 in cash alone today to donate for aid to the victims of katrina. donations were taken by the red cross at several...

  16. HCA to sell all hospitals in WV

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    All of the HCA facilities were sold to a subsidary of HCA, I think the name was Life Point Medical. It has been over a month since it was announced in the paper but no other word regarding how or...

  17. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    barefootlady replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hello Pie 123, I understand your situation was indeed difficult and stressful. You gave it an honest attempt, so look at the silver lining to this cloud. You did not waste your time at a facility...

  18. Am I whiny or is this too much?

    barefootlady replied to goodywhyte's topic in Home Health

    After reading all of these posts I have no advice but I was clearly reminded of why I quit HH. I truly admire those who stick with it but I felt abused, misused, hounded and lied to by the agency and...

  19. Improper Termination

    barefootlady replied to FeelGDRN's topic in Nursing Career

    You did a wonderful job regarding this situation. You would be a manager many nurses, LPN's and CNA's would want to work for/with. File hostile work environment report, file a negliance report with...

  20. Nasty situation - need advice

    barefootlady replied to Repat's topic in Nursing Career

    I completely understand how you feel. That being said, I agree with everyone who advised you to act professional, smile (even if it hurts), do your assignment and leave the charge part up to the new...

  21. PBDS casualty

    barefootlady replied to ring4tx's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught that nurses NEVER make a medical diagnosis. We make nursing diagnosis. We may anticipate certain labs will be ordered, certain dietary restrictions will be ordered, activity levels may...

  22. Unsafe staffing

    barefootlady replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You really need to report these instances of patients not getting their treatments, unsafe staffing levels, and so on to the state board and to the proper agency that oversees LTC. You need to be...

  23. Back to Midnights

    barefootlady replied to suebird3's topic in General Nursing

    Bless you and all the nurses who do nights. Please develop and keep a schedule so you get adequate rest. Be

  24. Is this really true about employment in NV?

    barefootlady replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have read some horrible stories about understaffing. How poor the doctors are. Give more

  25. Volunteer Nurses Needed for Hurricane Emergency!

    barefootlady replied to glascow's topic in General Nursing

    How will the license issue be