barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. New Grad open house - helps or not worth it

    barefootlady replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    Could you discuss this "open house" with your instructor and go in to clinicals a little late? I agree with the other posters, if this is your chosen facility and the job market is tight, go and...

  2. Temp in WV?

    barefootlady replied to MeganAK's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure there are many travel position open here, but get in touch with an agency, one you have researched, and ask them about jobs here. Travel nursing is tough right now, but who knows, you...

  3. Quit LTC after 6 weeks and without notice

    barefootlady replied to iwanna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry for your stress. Just concentrate on the important issues right now and that seems to be your daughter and grandson. She needs help, some sort of intervention may be necessary. Yes, I mean a...

  4. Anyone else tired of this?

    barefootlady replied to HonestRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am tired of hearing how I have an abundance of employment opportunities. Sure I do, if I want to take some of the worst schedules, toxic work environments, and more stressful situations. All I can...

  5. Nurse Extern

    barefootlady replied to SpamiKicksAssRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know money is important factor when considering any job, but ..... you need to give a little thought to what each facility will expect you to do and how each facility will meet your learning needs....

  6. Work Opportunities in Ohio at present time?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I respect STNA's who work in LTC but hospital experience is definately a plus on any future nurse application. Good

  7. a question about employment history

    barefootlady replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

    With computer technology today, I am sure there are sites somewhere that any type of information is available for a price, but the other poster is correct, unless you name the employer the new...

  8. i dont know what to do, please help.

    barefootlady replied to missmoe's topic in General Nursing

    These friends are something else! If you know for sure she is using report it, if not , do not report unfounded gossip. If she is using she will trip herself up, and if not she needs to be aware of...

  9. How do you work with the "SUPERNURSE"!!!

    barefootlady replied to akrn70's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has or will work with a "supernurse" or two during their career. I have crossed paths with many, been one myself a time or two, but that is another story. I can honestly say, most...

  10. hiring freeze?

    barefootlady replied to dionnedillon's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have talked with several young people lately and they have changed their plans about nursing and other health care fields. One said the wait is too long for schools, the expectations too high, and...

  11. Work Opportunities in Ohio at present time?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Talked with cousin last night, she is really discouraged and feeling down, working at a local facility and is not happy with the job. The facility seems to know the job situation is bad in the area...

  12. Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    barefootlady replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard time and again how you were able to manage 68 patients, meds, tx, charting, safety rounds and doc orders all on your own, practically with one hand tied behind your back. NOW, we are a...

  13. Staying for Meetings after Your NIGHT SHIFT!

    barefootlady replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate these "so important" meetings that go on forever and NEVER accomplish a thing. I stay for inservices, if possible, but I have missed meetings, and will miss more. Our meetings are always...

  14. how much time for AM med pass?

    barefootlady replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While I never open the package I sometimes do put 0600 am meds in a cup in that pts drawer when things are hectic and staff is down one person. I still double check the med, and never sign the MAR...

  15. vancomycin and peripheral iv's

    barefootlady replied to newrn05's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Had an incident just last night over PIV infusing Vanco on AM shift, site very, very edematous, red, hard, and painful to resident. Pulled line, started another, wrote incident report, talked with...

  16. I still haven't found what I'm looking for

    barefootlady replied to shabbychic23's topic in General Nursing

    med/surg is not for every nurse, keep looking, something will come up. I agree with the poster that said do not quit until something else is offered. Just keep doing the best you can, usually about...

  17. Should I Take This Job?

    barefootlady replied to itsmyturn's topic in General Nursing

    You are held to the high license level any any state, but if you need the job, take it. It may be the very thing you are looking for, if not, you are at least making money until something else opens...

  18. Unit Secretary....Answer the call light for pete's sake!!!

    barefootlady replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with some crappy unit clerks, but I have generally been blessed with good ones. When there is a crisis on the unit and everyone is rushing around, the clerk will answer the light and...

  19. New Director of Clinical Services struggling with staffing issues

    barefootlady replied to ChristinaDCS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am glad you are seeing an end to this situation soon, but you certainly need that PRN staff asap. As we all know, there is always another staffing problem waiting to rear its head. Good luck. P.S....

  20. please i need your prayers

    barefootlady replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers, good wishes, and best hopes for a good outcome sent to you and your

  21. inappropriate admissions....discuss

    barefootlady replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am angry with the SW, DON, and ADON at present for accepting not one, not two, but three residents with problems we cannot handle, completing the admit only to see the resident shipped out in less...

  22. Extra Nurse Duties

    barefootlady replied to ctm985's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was shot down when I addressed the lack of staffing on our unit on nights. I was told point blank by the DON, I used to be the only nurse for 68 residents on HS shift and I got it all done. Well,...

  23. hiring freeze?

    barefootlady replied to dionnedillon's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I can remember in the 60's when my own mother went through a job scare, in the 80's too. Nursing has had some lean times in the last 50+ years, we just have to do our best to get through this...

  24. The Economy and your job as a nurse

    barefootlady replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    While I cannot afford it, probably never will be able to afford it, the word retire sounds better and better to me. Or just go part time, something to get rid of the ever increasing demands and...

  25. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    barefootlady replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Always have issues with them, every single day. Seems like the facility could do