barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Nursing shortage? MN does it exsist?

    barefootlady replied to JDUN71's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I can only imagine how hard it has been for you to have looked for 6 months and nothing. I hope things work out for you in AZ, I know there is a need for nurses there and some places have bonus...

  2. MSDS and hand lotion

    barefootlady replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't laugh but I did work at a place that instructed nurses on what type of panties to wear. I actually sat in a staff meeting and was lectured on the proper type of undies. I thought I was being...

  3. Input please

    barefootlady replied to nurseinmo's topic in General Nursing

    Great work, you are a vigilant, experienced nurse. I would keep quiet too. I hope you wrote an incident report to cover everything and kept a copy for future use. I do not think there are cases of...

  4. MSDS and hand lotion

    barefootlady replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    Keep one of those small sample tubes in your pocket. We were instructed of the same thing over 2 years ago, so we carried our own or stashed a bottle behind the big binders in the book shelf. You...

  5. Extended hours at work with no time off

    barefootlady replied to btrfly76's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Address this with the state BON, federal officials, and state elected officials. I would alert the media of unsafe conditions at this facility by nurses being worked such long

  6. weekends

    barefootlady replied to nurtch04's topic in Home Health

    I keep hearing from several of the HH nurses I know the agencies are dumping more and more on weekends. I would think they can surely see you are more than meeting the point requirements. I don't...

  7. Legal question about my mistake...

    barefootlady replied to LearningRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Angie, IMHO your instructor should have clarified the duties you and the other students were expected to have completed by 1400. In most facilities a 1400 med could be hung at 1330 to 1430. If you...

  8. Health insurance for retired nurses?

    barefootlady replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

    Medicare is the retired nurses

  9. Nurse I'm starving hungry

    barefootlady replied to studious's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your concern is to be commended. I have no advice to give except, if she eats, does not get sick afterwards, and then rests, she must be hungry and feeding her is not

  10. Moving to MT tomorrow!

    barefootlady replied to mommy1strn's topic in General Nursing

    No advice bur wishing you good fortune on the move. Take care on the trip, there is some storms out that

  11. 3 month is quick for license?????

    barefootlady posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Someone told me today they waited 3 months for an Ohio license, said the background check took forever. Is this true? Seems like 6 weeks would be more than adequate. Does this seem like a long time...

  12. 3 month is quick for license?????

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    thanks for the input.

  13. Starting IV's

    barefootlady replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    We are not allowed to use ac, foot, or scalp w/o docs orders, so be sure to know policy. Dixie gave really good tips. Like she said practice is what helps, but some days we all have problems. It...

  14. Legal question about my mistake...

    barefootlady replied to LearningRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know you are worried and upset, but let me assure you, we have all made mistakes. From these mistakes we have become better nurses. I do not think the patient came to any lasting harm. Please,...

  15. Orlando

    barefootlady replied to taltos's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know nothing of the area, but my advice would be to check with the local police for insights on areas to live. They know it all. Good luck.

  16. moving from NYC to Richmond VA

    barefootlady replied to daisywill's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You really seem to have answered your own question. You say the salary is too low for you. So if that is truly the case, stay in NY, finish the masters, even anesthesia school maybe, and then the...

  17. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    barefootlady replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Don't write to prisoners. Never did, Never will. Convicts are all con artists, they have lots of free time to dream up things to say to make a female's heart race. They prey on lonely, desperate...

  18. Congratulations To Charles And Camilla

    barefootlady replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    Best Wishes to the happy couple. They deserve to be England's newest tourist

  19. OB Clinicals

    barefootlady replied to carolynd's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am not a man, was already a mother when I went into nursing, but that said I hated my OB clinicals. I had a broken leg in a walking cast, could not move fast enough for some of the regular staff...

  20. New to the nursing program.

    barefootlady replied to Cameo08's topic in General Nursing

    Great for you on the chemistry test. You need to stay calm and realize you just need to pass the math, you do not need to make a A. Good luck and keep a positive frame of mind. It will get easier....

  21. New to the nursing program.

    barefootlady replied to Cameo08's topic in General Nursing

    I know it seems overwhelmingly difficult and mindnumbing at times, but hang in there, attempt to stay on track. Reading and more reading is the key. Good noted from class. Avoid noise and...

  22. better to work rotating shifts or full time nights?

    barefootlady replied to cicf2005's topic in General Nursing

    Rotating shifts gets old fast. Like so many others have said, there is plenty to learn and do on night shift. Good

  23. sick time accumulation in the er

    barefootlady replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in General Nursing

    No, it is not fair to require so much overtime and to then penalize you for being human and getting sick. This needs to be addressed in a staff meeting, ask the DON to attend, tell her the feelings...

  24. Checking in: Loving my travel job!

    barefootlady replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Travel

    Helllo. Great to hear all of your positive comments. I hope you have another great assignment and they all stay that way. Keep in touch and Good

  25. Phasing out LPNs/LVNs?

    barefootlady replied to darcieg's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I can't believe this mess is starting again. Phasing out of LPN's has been tried and tried over the years in different places. It Never Works. Personally, I would just as soon work with a good...