barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. The crud you ER nurses put up with

    barefootlady replied to sharann's topic in Emergency

    The facility I always take my family to for emergencies has a really good security team. Signs are posted, if you misbehave, then they get to show you to the door, and local cops are there waiting...

  2. S.E. Ohio, Athens area R.N. job info needed.

    barefootlady replied to billzie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Which junior college are you referring

  3. Back into HH Nursing after 8 years

    barefootlady replied to rnbackagain's topic in Home Health

    Make sure you ask plenty of questions during the first few months back. Nursing in general has changed, no just

  4. What if your doctor or nurse had a criminal record?

    barefootlady replied to URO-RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Several local physicians here have criminal records. YIKES!!!! And yes, I would rather one take care of me in a pinch that some of the ones with lilly white records. None of these crimes were...

  5. Ever had a paranormal experience while working as a nurse?

    barefootlady replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Sure and if you work long enough you will

  6. 1950s nursing

    barefootlady replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    Orderlies did all catherizaton on males. There were aids on the floor to assist with baths and linen changes, these were done everyday faithfully. Doctors gave the IV meds. PO Meds were poured from...

  7. Call Offs

    barefootlady replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the posters who suggest you obtain employment at another facility, but check their call in policy too. No sense jumping into a worse situation. I also agree this DON is placing the...

  8. Neglect question?

    barefootlady replied to druse's topic in General Nursing

    No modern facility would ever allow a member of their staff to continue to make threats or bully other workers. This CRNA needs a verbal warning from the boss to say the least. Have the issues with...

  9. Texas Board of Nusing

    barefootlady replied to Faynell's topic in Texas Nursing

    Getting a license in Texas sounds like a nightmare I can well do without. I see openings advertised in mags and on Delphi all of the tie for Texas, but no wonder they can't keep nurses. It sounds...

  10. S.E. Ohio, Athens area R.N. job info needed.

    barefootlady replied to billzie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Billzie, I can understand your wanting to keep skill level up but if that is such a worry then you could always travel to Columbus on one or two weekends to work at a bigger and more up-to-date...

  11. Tube feeding Q

    barefootlady replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    A bolus feeding is just that, it is not to be given by pump. I would measure the amount, check for placement/patency, give bolus then clear tube with 10 to 15 cc of H20. Remember if tube is not...

  12. Neglect question?

    barefootlady replied to druse's topic in General Nursing

    Ageless gave you good advice. ( I would not have allowed the patient to further place himself in harms way, you did right to maintain some contact with patient. ) The CRNA clearly has issues with you...

  13. Insulin protocol---Q 1 hour accu checks

    barefootlady replied to VAC's topic in MICU, SICU

    Better control over glucose levels is more common everyday and fairly common even on med/surg units. Its called advancements in medical and nursing

  14. We have this med order

    barefootlady replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    It's time for the patients family, doctor, DON, and administrator to sit down in a meeting and iron this situation out. It is also time for the nurses(more than one) to approach the doctor. They...

  15. Calulating Heparin Drips

    barefootlady replied to stidget99's topic in Medical-Surgical

    there should be a simple math book you could get to look over. I always asked the pharmacist to check with me. It is very simple here, we use INR protocols, up, down, or stationary depending on...

  16. dislodged G-tubes

    barefootlady replied to safc1111's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If a g tube is dislodged, then you must insert a tube, at least a foley into the site to prevent closure of opening that would cause patient to undergo another procedure to insert a g tube surgically....

  17. Med/surg experience for possible change to ICU

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for input Suzanne, I really wanted more info on just what to expect. It really would mean a change for me but one I have been told I could handle and handle well by HN and others in ICU....

  18. How do you deal with backstabbing

    barefootlady replied to gladtobeOB's topic in General Nursing

    The first time I might ignore it, the second time I will discuss it with them, the third time I will discuss it with the person involved and HN. All the while praying for the

  19. Do you believe humans have souls?

    barefootlady replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we have a

  20. hypertensive

    barefootlady replied to michou's topic in General Nursing

    If this nurse felt the patient's pressure was too low for the meds, she should have called the doctor and gotten an order for guidelines to hold the meds. If she did not do this, she was in error and...

  21. Charting by Exception = Redundancy

    barefootlady replied to missionnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    anybody else remember how great flow sheets were? I loved charting with them. Charting by exception was the rule on the nurses noted because you had covered the basics on the flow sheet. Would...

  22. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    barefootlady replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I will keep my opinion to myself since this caused a big argument with one of my daughters, but I do feel that each side involved in this issue is suffering, but Terri is suffering the most. I cannot...

  23. Charge nurse trouble - need to vent!

    barefootlady replied to dbsn00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Make a list of the points you want to make in the meeting. Get those job descriptions and study them. Page him for everything it says he is to do in his job description. If the hormonal thing comes...

  24. Abused by instructor---what to do?

    barefootlady replied to timewood's topic in General Nursing

    Is there enough students in this class interested in obtaining a adequate education that a committee could be formed? An agenda for concerns drawn up and presented to the Dean of the Program. This...

  25. how do you feel about RN covering for LPN on the floor?

    barefootlady replied to GN1974's topic in General Nursing

    Why would any RN sign for a physical assessment she did not do? There is a way to make the assignments more compliant with licensure. It's called team nursing and if this facility is going to rely...