barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. just a quick intro

    barefootlady replied to I_B_Nurse_Robin's topic in General Nursing

    Took a course or two at MSU, but I have just been around a long, long

  2. Open mouth, insert foot!

    barefootlady replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you had time to add a little salt and pepper to your foot before you took a bite. :uhoh21: We have all been there, sometimes it just pays to have stood in

  3. Gas going ^ to $4 per gallon, How are you homehealth nurses doing it??

    barefootlady replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Home Health

    Every day in the local papers home health agencies are advertising for help. Since we are a rural state, have a rather low pay scale, and minimal assistance is given on gas to the home health nurses,...

  4. Caring for Jehovah's witnesses

    barefootlady replied to cu-n-hvn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Quite a large population of Witness here, have had problems with obtaining surgical consents, ALWAYS have physician and head nurse present these forms and do education on these forms. Physician needs...

  5. filter needles - policy

    barefootlady replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought or two: 1. Does your facility policy require filter needle use? 2. Are these needles handy when needed? 3. Has there been an inservice regarding the need to use filter needles...

  6. nurse locater devices

    barefootlady replied to SWAT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have seen them, never used one. Here the hunters would figure out some way to use them to track their coon and bear dogs. Since these little gadgets are very pricey, I wonder what makes a facility...

  7. Forced retirement for nurses?

    barefootlady replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    As one of those older nurses, not 60 but pushing the limit, I want to thank those nurses who support our being employed and feel that we can be an asset to a unit. I KNOW I have earned respect from...

  8. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    barefootlady posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It seems that our President has given his blessing, no he specifically gave his approval, to cut benefits to veterans, increase the out of pocket cost some veterans pay for their meds, cut...

  9. Forced retirement for nurses?

    barefootlady replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a young, new nurse, I too worked with 3 older nurses who sometimes left a mess, did not always get every consent signed, and even forgot to give some of the lesser meds. Frustration was...

  10. Futile Care Theory

    barefootlady replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Members of hubby's family just went through this situation. BIL, no hope of recovery, family was split right down the middle. Finally, wife said just what was to be done. Thank goodness hubby,...

  11. 12 hr shifts- a thing of the past?

    barefootlady replied to SeekUrBliss's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the facilities here, even LTC have 12 hour shifts. No change in the future for returning to 8 hour shifts is even being hinted at by any of

  12. Feeling Betrayed and Cheated

    barefootlady replied to Dragonfair's topic in General Nursing

    Once again I see how an administration of a facility has not handled a situation properly. They rarely inform the affected employee's of this type of huge change. Why? The administrations do not...

  13. Questions about the interview process!

    barefootlady replied to Question's topic in Men in Nursing

    No advice, just wanted to wish you good luck.

  14. abandonment

    barefootlady replied to grannie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is just too many missing pieces to this situation. Agree with other posters advice. Gather info, be specific and factual, present your case honestly, and be prepared defend your actions. I...

  15. would you work for a DON that you dont respect?

    barefootlady replied to johnson0424's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds to me as if your whole "flight" instinct has sent you warning signals. Heed that instinct to run from this facility. I have been on some strange interviews, my last one was terrible. I ran...

  16. Need Advice!

    barefootlady replied to peechy79's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Make an appointment with your Dean, take time to review what you need to say, then just inform the Dean of this incident. I bet the Dean will be fair and discreet. Good luck and remember, a little...

  17. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    barefootlady replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am just wondering, have you attempted to apply for employment benefits? I do not know if you are eligible to receive them but I would find out. Why you ask? It just seems to me as if this...

  18. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    barefootlady replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so sorry this incident happened and has caused so much distress to you. You were right to accept the responsibility for your part in this mistake. The RN has, no doubt, accepted her error as...

  19. Suprapubic Cath. Irrigation

    barefootlady replied to JamiRN's topic in Home Health

    Is the patients environment generally clean? Who is doing these irrigations? Where is the irrigation set stored? Why are you concerned about using soap and water and a vinegar rinse? My teaching...

  20. 24hr Chart Checks

    barefootlady replied to CosmoLvn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A q shift chart check does not take that long and should be done by the off going nurse. Everywhere I have ever worked has required this be done. I also agree that order # or a confirmation sheet...

  21. just a quick intro

    barefootlady replied to I_B_Nurse_Robin's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell the student who has to go the evening before clinicals to pre-plan for her patient the instructors are very picky about this part of the clinicals. I have seen one instructor be very...

  22. Amish Country, info please

    barefootlady posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello and good morning to all. I have decided I need a short get-away, something completely different, and I have decided this would be a good, short one. If anyone has any insight on places to...

  23. Anyone familar with Ohio City??

    barefootlady replied to Hopeful in Ohio's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Why is Cleveland considered to be so terrible to live in now? It has always had a milltown, working class mentality, but it was a living, something many people from other states were happy to be able...

  24. Just moved to Ohio- how to become a nurses aid in Akron?

    barefootlady replied to channelx99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Just saw an add in a Columbus paper for training for STNA classes. I know that is not your area but in a town like Akron, there should be someplace you can get free training for working at a...

  25. Amish Country, info please

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was raised and continue the old practice of having a spoonful for the pot, or room for one more plate at the table, so come on down and pull up the chair. Today is beef and noodles, corn on the...