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barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. double-checking insulin with cokworker

    barefootlady replied to bth44's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's a common practice here to check insulins with another nurse. Even if we have to stop what we are doing, walk to the med room, and physically check the vial, syringe, and dose. Sounds...

  2. Need Your Opinion: Am I Finished in Med/Surg or Not?

    barefootlady replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like the boss and other higher ups have put their heads together and are indeed pushing you towards this wound care job. Instead of being open and honest, telling you they feel you...

  3. Are we too trusting of people ?

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was discussing this teacher involved in the sex scandal with my daugther who lives out of state now, she made the statement, we are too trusting ,here in West Virginia, of people we see as...

  4. IV certification, anyone?

    barefootlady replied to Kadelia's topic in Nevada Nursing

    When I went to LPN school only basic IV site care/dressings were taught. It was left up to the facility to teach to new nurses, LPN or RN, to stick for IV's. I understand it is still that way in...

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

    barefootlady replied to billzie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was in the area for a family funeral. I have not chosen the area, most likely will stick up around Parkersburg, but may look into weekend work or per diem once I get things settled. Hubby is...

  6. Dating Patients

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

    Never dated a patient, been married since Noah's ark, but have seen some situations. Head nurse married a former patient, this man was handsome, rich, wonderful sense of humor, and single. They...

  7. Working while sick!

    barefootlady replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive the oversight, yes, talk to this supervisor in person.

  8. Working while sick!

    barefootlady replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, why do supervisors always do this? You already know if you don't take care of yourself, no one else will. That said, if you get sick at work, call supervisor, tell her you are sick and need to...

  9. Braxton County Teacher in Sex Scandal and Bail

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Dixie, I feel so sad and sorry for all the kids involved. The kids she molested will have such deep scars. You know they will suffer from feelings of hurt, fear, misunderstanding, and much more...

  10. Braxton County Teacher in Sex Scandal and Bail

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    I saw on the news that a parent of one of the children involved in this mess wants the teachers bail revoked. How do you feel about this? Should she be out on bail? Come to think of it, we have not...

  11. Braxton County Teacher in Sex Scandal and Bail

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    try WSAZ.com . She was a teacher at Braxton middle school, wife of a Baptist minister, mother of 2, I think, a coach, and she stated she had sex and oral sexual contact with several of her students....

  12. Are we too trusting of people ?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the answer Marie. I agree, we have been judged so much by the outside world as ignorant, we teach our kids not to do that maybe more than

  13. you might be from ohio if:

    barefootlady replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I sure could identify with most of these. I have so many relatives in Ohio and we visit on a regular basis. The older folks like me slip back and forth into talking styles that work with whatever...

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

    barefootlady replied to billzie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Wow! This may seem strange but I was just in the area and I was blown away with all of the job openings. I am definately looking into that area and soon. Here are some I picked up from a free paper...

  15. Why do staff nurses resent us?

    barefootlady replied to VanillaPalamino's topic in Travel

    I am sorry you have experienced this lack of support from staff members. I always appreciated help, whatever the form, but I have been the reciptent of unprofessional behavior from fellow staff...

  16. Would you tell the family?

    barefootlady replied to MedicalZebra's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am so sorry for your loss. I would not tell the family anything other than was stated by the physician. HIPPA mandates this and why cause more pain and

  17. Nurses cannot take orders from MA's, what is your protocol?

    barefootlady replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We usually have no problems getting to talk to our doctors, if I get an order from the office nurse it is usually because the doctor is doing a procedure in the office and I can hear him in the...

  18. why its best to keep ur mouth shut

    barefootlady replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    I have no words of wisdom or advice, but I said a prayer for you for strength and wisdom. Please know He will watch over you during this trying time and in the end, you will be rewarded for doing the...

  19. Please explain this nonsense to me!

    barefootlady replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I would have written this incident down, named the doctor and his refusal to allow patient treatment, recorded everything just in case this comes back to haunt those working with this patient. Whether...

  20. I Got A Job! I'm Coming To Tn! :)

    barefootlady replied to cnolan's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Not in Tennessee but congrats on the new job and best of luck on the

  21. Raleigh-Durham area nurses....need your help!!!

    barefootlady replied to GoHeels's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am not in the Durham area, but I wanted to tell you people who are planning to move what I did for my daughter when she moved to Florida. She had the job, she needed a apartment, we looked and...

  22. Would you be willing to do this?

    barefootlady replied to nursemaa's topic in General Nursing

    No, I would not have worked the night shift, I do feel you would have placed yourself and the patients in an unsafe position. Do you think they are calling on you to work because of the 24 hour...

  23. Cities and states with full-time jobs for LPN'S.

    barefootlady replied to Blackcat99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello Black Cat, I saw your post and wanted to tell you I was just in Ohio(family funeral) and saw a billboard on the side of the road for nurses, especially LPN's. Now I was not in a big town area,...

  24. Reorganized, downsized, and out the door!

    barefootlady replied to mamabear's topic in General Nursing

    went through this with HCA, only a few were offered any good positions, seems like they would rather have someone of the street than allow us to have much input into where we wanted to be. This was...

  25. Nurse needs assistance. Teenager Out of Control!!!

    barefootlady replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are having this problem. I have said a prayer for you and your son. That said, I agree that emergency intervention is needed. The son sounds like he needs a few days in-treatment....