barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. HELP! Afraid to lose license after fired!

    barefootlady replied to indylpn08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So has this situation resolved itself? Are you working some place else? I think you got a raw deal and hope the next job is better for you.

  2. I've been asked to permanently switch weekends; pondering things to consider

    barefootlady replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck on getting everyone on board this schedule plan. Sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do. Blessings to

  3. what a day last wednesday.

    barefootlady replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Had a DON who only wanted to be contacted by cell phone, of course, she would turn the thing off at 2100pm and any emergency was handled by us, the staff by the seat of our pants, and then we were...

  4. Any one wprk at Ruby?

    barefootlady replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    Sister has an on going relationship with Ruby d/t brain tumor, she had surgery, nonmalignant, but some scary stuff was going on in her head, I can honestly say I was very happy and continue to be well...

  5. 70 + nurse still going strong!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Mr. Bill, Congrats on starting your new career. Nursing is a love it or leave it type of job. I can speak with insight on that issue. I just talked with a friend who is a widow, 63, and works home...

  6. 70 + nurse still going strong!!!

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    I spoke to a lady today who is close to 75 years young. She told me she works part time and fills in for the ADON at a nursing home. I am just bowled over by this lady. She is in decent health,...

  7. Starting Davis & Elkins with Wifey in Aug.

    barefootlady replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I am not a big fan of Texas for many reasons, I think the culture shock would be overwhelming for me. LOL! I understand why Elkins may not be someone's favorite place....

  8. Toxic Healthcare Personalities

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

    The DON who thinks getting a pizza, or donuts, or some other cheezy something makes up for the poor scheduling, lack of support, and overall do-nothingness she/he is guilty of. People do get sick,...

  9. Is there a flow sheet for nurses in LTC?

    barefootlady posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Help, Please; Recently due to bad weather, call-ins d/t virus sweeping facility, and poor staffing schedule, I recently worked 3 shifts that I could not chart one word on any but 3 patients out of a...

  10. Is there a flow sheet for nurses in LTC?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    travel 50, I wanted to say thanks for the understanding reply you gave me. There were and are several things I cannot write about concerning this facility. I know the state has been called, put this...

  11. Starting Davis & Elkins with Wifey in Aug.

    barefootlady replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Hey XY, Where do you plan to work? Has the educational experience at D&E been worth the moveyou made? I wish you the best in your new

  12. Huntington vs Charleston hospitals, salary?

    barefootlady replied to Leanne62499's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone I know who have made a move to the Huntington facilities are happier in their jobs. One lady I used to work with needed a big change after a sudden divorce(yep, she caught him cheating when...

  13. Need opinions please! kinda long.

    barefootlady replied to sconoli's topic in General Nursing

    More education is always a good idea, but why not ease into it a little. Take the required classes like sociology, psycholgy, and etc. If you love the job, see it as long term, and are happy there,...

  14. Toxic Healthcare Personalities

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

    These situations have brought back lots of memories, some good, some terrible, but each one a learning situation in some way or another. Like I always say, nursing is so demanding, you either love it...

  15. IV in LTC?

    barefootlady replied to SueNYC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have seen a physician start an IV in LTC, but that was a very unusual circumstance. Mainly, nurses and lab tech do the duties you

  16. Toxic Healthcare Personalities

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

    I am sure I fit the role of any of the above mentioned nurses at least once during my working career. Sorry guys@ I find it disturbing when I am working, and it is busy, busy, busy, there is always...

  17. My preceptor is driving me nuts!!

    barefootlady replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    I hate precepting, but I try and ask what the new person is comfortable with and what they feel strong in, then I ask if I can observe quietly, if I see some issue I attempt to talk to them away from...

  18. Is there a flow sheet for nurses in LTC?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Freddiebear, I had worked almost 14 hours, only 1 break and no real lunch, the other 3 nurses in the facility did not chart either. We later entered late entry notes. Thanks for the advice, but I...

  19. Is there a flow sheet for nurses in LTC?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I quit this facility. It was one major problem after another with staffing, missing meds, and no support from administration. The cap was a med pass for 45 residents and many of the meds missing,...

  20. Are you aware of how you conduct yourself in public?

    barefootlady replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    A male nurse friend of mine tells a funny story about being sick, going to the store in sweats, hair uncombed, unshaven, walking in the door, catching a whiff of something, running outside and...

  21. Abandonment

    barefootlady replied to kamani811's topic in General Nursing

    I heard a nurse threatened with charges of abandonment because she did clock in, no report, no getting a treatment sheet, no typical actions to indicate she would accept the assignment. Since no one...

  22. I m in big trouble! I think I failed my drug screen

    barefootlady replied to alex68's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for so long I can remember when taking an aspirin at work was a big deal, now I work with people who are on Ativan, Xanax, Lortab, even Methadone. Needless to say, I often do not...

  23. Nurses who were new grads during the last nursing glut - how did you get thru it?

    barefootlady replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, a lot of nurses left here and went to states with a high demand for nurses, that is not so easy these days. But, if it is possible, then Texas seems to be hiring a lot of places....

  24. Work Opportunities in Ohio at present time?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    What is it with Columbus? I hear from family the place is really tough to get a job right

  25. I m in big trouble! I think I failed my drug screen

    barefootlady replied to alex68's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Alex, I will not give you my opinion on this situation, you have had plenty of them. I will wish you luck in the new job. Blessing to you and the