barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Is 40k/yr reasonable?

    barefootlady posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to get the opinions from some of you new nurses. The National Teachers Association has issued a statement stating the starting salary for all new teachers nationwide should be...

  2. Is 40k/yr reasonable?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If any of you had bothered to read the 6th post in this series, you would have some of the reasons I asked if you felt 40k was a good starting salary. I really don't care what your starting salaries...

  3. Need info on IV therapy training in WV

    barefootlady replied to trtaylor's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the LPN board for the practice statues on IV certification in WV. They will have a site or send you the info. LPN's may start IV after a formal class on how to start IV's, followed by a...

  4. Racism in nursing

    barefootlady replied to KCIN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Racism is real. Many people experience the lash of racism in their lives. I do not think I have seen quite as much racism in nursing but I do see sexism and age discrimnation. I personally do not...

  5. What do surgical nurses do?

    barefootlady replied to Student_Nurse_WV's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sorry, student nurse, I was off for awhile. No I am not a surgical nurse, just one who has had relatives who have required lots and lots of surgery. I stuck my nose in the OR a time or two to...

  6. Is 40k/yr reasonable?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I appreciate the input, just was a question I had. No special interest, no hidden adgenda. May you have a good first year nursing

  7. Is 40k/yr reasonable?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in First Year After Licensure

    teachers and nurses are a dominent female profession. teachers have stated for years how underpaid and underappreciated they are, like most nurses. teachers are unionized, nursing is looking into a...

  8. Great News!!!!

    barefootlady replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations. Keep doing a good

  9. Is 40k/yr reasonable?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I do understand that certain areas of the country would consider a starting salary of 40.000.00/yr too low. Ca, NY, Hawaii, and Mass being a few that come to mind. But that being said, teachers...

  10. suicide

    barefootlady replied to surreal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am sorry for your pain

  11. suicide

    barefootlady replied to surreal's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was not working the day a former patient reported to the ER c/o anxiety, stress and random thoughts of self harm. Patient did not mention suicide, so ER physician did not call for psych eval,...

  12. Can any RNs tell me if this is true

    barefootlady replied to geminiskittels's topic in General Nursing

    I am not addressing the licensing issue, just the fact that many nurses take all types of medications for health problems. It may not be right but they take the meds and report to work. Not many...

  13. okay to give narcotics sooner than prescribed?

    barefootlady replied to Serenyd's topic in General Nursing

    Your instructor gave you the general rule most facilities and nurses follow. You need to read the policy of the facility regarding narcotic administration. Make sure to report any and all pain meds...

  14. Al-Anon and ACOA

    barefootlady replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Elpark, it takes a little shopping around to find a group meeting that is a fit for you, don't give up, keep searching. Good

  15. Summer in Ohio

    barefootlady replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    :balloons: Just think Mike, the scene you described was repeated hundreds, even thousands of times over, in towns all over this country. I try and remember every single day what a wonderful life we...

  16. Smoking bans in and around NC hospitals

    barefootlady replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That is happening here too. While I understand the reasons behind this, I do feel it is an infringement of individual rights. What if a facility would not hire you if you have a family history of...

  17. Losing your license in Nevada?

    barefootlady replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    My daughter went to LV for that horse show back in the spring. She loved it, said it was a wonderful vacation but no place to live, especially if there are kids. She has lived in several different...

  18. Losing your license in Nevada?

    barefootlady replied to jayrelic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Been off for awhile, so I did not see your post. I am very happy you got the job you wanted. Good

  19. No Nurse Shortage in Southern WV

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly, I am tired of the same old song and dance here. I have applied for my Ohio license, have spoken with an agency or two, and have some plans. I just do not want to hear about how NO ONE does...

  20. No Nurse Shortage in Southern WV

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Heard on the local news and it is being ran as a lead line on network WV under Beckley, nurse shortage in southern WV is over. Does anyone want to comment on this? Yes or NO. I know there are a lot...

  21. Five week ER orientation

    barefootlady replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    Love those ER nurses. They do a hectic, stressful, demanding, physical job and continue to manage to smile every once in a shift or so. Go Guys!

  22. Pay scale for new grad in central Ky????

    barefootlady replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Ogre, You deserve a big hand of applause for telling it like it is. I bet you are great to work with. Have a great day.

  23. No Nurse Shortage in Southern WV

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Are you working in Ohio at a facility that has a college affiliation? Or the VA? Because there is no place in the area you describe that offers that sort of benefits and pay unless it is one of those....

  24. Does anyone in the US NOT have a shortage?

    barefootlady replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Cheerful, some facilities use bait and switch to get rid of potential employees who keep knocking on the door. You know, yes that was the position originally, but now you have to stand on...

  25. Is it ethical for a OB to deliver and/or circumcise his own baby?

    barefootlady replied to mfshirk's topic in General Nursing

    Is this father following a religious tradition? If not, then while not totally unethical, it might be