barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Withholding food and fluid in a dying patient

    barefootlady replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I may be facing this issue sooner than expected, I know I will never allow loved one to "NPO" because of staff concerns. Mouth care and swabs are little to do or ask when loved one is dying. IV will...

  2. antitrust laws in ohio

    barefootlady replied to memehehe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, I have seen info from independent nurse contractors, they do seem to do well in salary. We were not taught in school that until the Great Depression nurses were considered independent...

  3. punished for a needle stick?

    barefootlady replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with other posters, she is being punished for all of the wrong reasons. Facility needs reported for not having proper equiptment. I hope your friend follows the protocol and has all of the...

  4. New Nurse Going Into Homecare! Advice Please

    barefootlady replied to Guest26407's topic in Home Health

    Be professional, be proficient, and be poised for any questions the mother might have for the first few days. If you do not know, say so, but assure her you will get her the answer she needs. Good...

  5. Required to wear girly scrubs

    barefootlady replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wear the white or pass on the job. Colors do not matter, skill

  6. antitrust laws in ohio

    barefootlady replied to memehehe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ohio is just one of many states determined to cap their costs and boost profits on the backs of their most "expensive" labor costs. Nv, Az, Fla, and pockets in other states are attempting to force...

  7. Question about pre-employment drug testing

    barefootlady replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I would list all of these meds on the pre-employment sheet as suggested. I seem to remember something from years ago, that Motrin does cause a false positive for some class of narcs. I just mention...

  8. relocating to florida

    barefootlady replied to brannach's topic in Florida Nursing

    Florida has a bad reputation for its treatment of nurses in general. I know 3 nurses who moved there, worked for 2 years, and moved a little north to get out of Florida. It was not the diverse...

  9. Harrisburg? Hershey?

    barefootlady replied to saminde's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Friend want to Hershey and loves it. She says the "kisses" are great and the learning experience is very good. Good

  10. Phx Valley Hospital Growth

    barefootlady replied to Kabin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I recently deleted a bonus offered from a facility there in Phx from my email. I am sorry but I do not remember the name of the facility. It should not be too difficult to find out which facilities...

  11. Relocating to Indianapolis area

    barefootlady replied to JenMarie82's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Jen, I just wanted to wish you luck on school and your pending move. Keep a positive thought and you will obtain your goal. Have a great day and once again, good luck.

  12. Top 50 Richmond Area Employers

    barefootlady replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi Marie, I did not realize HCA was such a force in the Richmond area. Thanks for the info. Have a great

  13. salary

    barefootlady replied to jade32297's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I can understand why a new grad would be interested in moving to Nevada, especially a young, single grad, but for the experienced nurse, the salaries are not that attractive, as I have been told. I...

  14. Skirts, anyone???

    barefootlady replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    hate panty hose too. Can wear hose and garter belt. I know sound uncomfortable but not really. Of course, I grew up wearing them. Dresses for church are a must for

  15. Carilion Ranks Among Nation's Top 50 Health Systems

    barefootlady replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Great news for the people in this part of Virginia.

  16. When will if ever will I get it...

    barefootlady replied to loriannlpn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hang in there. Just like the other posters have stated, one day, out of the blue almost, you just know what to do for a patient. It may be something simple the first time or two, but it will...

  17. Suprapubic Catheter

    barefootlady replied to nvnurse's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Marla gave you the answer you need. Check with the state BON if you question your scope of

  18. New Nurse being thrown to the wolves IN LTC HELP!

    barefootlady replied to Guest26407's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Even experienced nurses run into situations they have a difficult time dealing with. I would think long and hard about going to home health nursing with as little experience as you have. Maybe you...

  19. Mentoring New Managers

    barefootlady replied to mydesygn's topic in Nurse Management

    This may not be the approiate place for this question, but please explain why managers seems to lose sight of the "importance of bedside nursing" so quickly? The last 2 managers I have worked under...

  20. Why "male nurses" instead of "men in nursing"?

    barefootlady replied to JDCPhD's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just call them nurse unless a more specific description is needed. It sort of blows my mind this is such an issue. A nurse is a nurse is a nurse in most

  21. Med/surg experience for possible change to ICU

    barefootlady posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Please, I would welcome any and all good advice on this move. Have experience in med/surg and have floated to ICU many times, have been able to handle it there as assigned to patients. Need some...

  22. Dr. Phil today 4/14/05

    barefootlady replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Dr Phil has made a few nice comments regarding

  23. My patient and her abusive husband...Please advise

    barefootlady replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Screaming at caregivers, screaming at wife for doing independent ADL's, drinking until he is sloshed, sounds like HE needs the geri psych evaluation. I agree this is emotional abuse that could...

  24. Mandated!

    barefootlady replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goodness there is a law here to prevent mandatory overtime unless it is a true emergency like floods, blizzards, rockslides, and etc. I would start looking for other employment options that...

  25. staffing tried to trick/bully me in today!

    barefootlady replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    At my last hospital job we had this happen time and again by a particular supervisor. She was reported time and time again for lying to nurses and saying the copy of the schedule was right in front...