barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Who wears gloves when starting an IV?

    barefootlady replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    It's called universal precautions, and you better observe them, for your safety and the safety of the patient. That being said, the only thing I do before donning my gloves is tear my tape, otherwise...

  2. Charge Nurses

    barefootlady replied to NeuroNP's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    On a good unit the charge nurse is available for every staff member, she will assist with orders, call lab results while you finish meds, answer lights, check the acuity, keep track of empty bed,...

  3. Where Do Residents Rights End? Long, Sorry.

    barefootlady replied to Cheez-It!'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree this patient no longer fits into the assisted living environment. I agree that the administration knows he is beyond the capabilities of the staff/unit to deal with. Now, that said, was any...

  4. This is sick

    barefootlady replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    It has been my experience that a terminal patient may not have the dose of morphine increased but the frequency he can have the medication is often increased. If he was getting medication every 3...

  5. This is sick

    barefootlady replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    I know that many a terminal patient is helped into death by various means of drug therapy. It is usually with the family in full agreement and usually the patient has stated or signed a living will....

  6. Nubain and Epidural Anesthesia, in case you didn't know

    barefootlady replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I was taught not to give Nubain to a patient on epidural narcs by anesthesia, we were instructed to call for a new order for break through pain med if Nubain was ordered in these cases. Like you...

  7. Leaving Management Role

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Sorry you have decided to step down from the unit managers position. I know the unit will miss you. I wish you luck in your new position and hope the teaching is something you can do

  8. Horrible Coworkers

    barefootlady replied to PDCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    every unit I have ever worked has a staff member who is nasty, rude, cold and uncaring, speaks inapproiately to others including patients, we sometimes call that person the head nurse or charge nurse,...

  9. This is sick

    barefootlady replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    While changing channels on my TV this evening, I happened onto Jerry Falwell, the minister from Virginia that founded Liverty University. He was preaching on how babies, born with Downe's Syndrome...

  10. just a quick intro

    barefootlady replied to I_B_Nurse_Robin's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and good luck in school. I have always heard MSU is pretty good place but it is expensive. How are you finding it? Anyway jump in

  11. Magnet hospital

    barefootlady replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    Some magnets stick and are doing a good job. Other magnets seem to be a little off kilter, like the magnet was stuck on wrong in the first place and no one ever figured out how to move it to the...

  12. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    barefootlady replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    Here in WV, some of the facilities make deals with new grads so they can shortly work on shifts they prefer, sadly these deals often cost a more senior nurse time on an alternate shift, not of her...

  13. What is your least favorite kind of med-surg patient?

    barefootlady replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What ever the disease, it's the patient that makes the difference. Drug abuser, prima donna's in nighties, and he-men with hands are my least favorite. Funny but I do like the little old man or...

  14. Big Bonus offered

    barefootlady posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Here in WV several nurses have gotten letters from a hospital in Johnson City, Tn, offering BIG bonus for coming to work there. What is the inside scoop? I have passed through this area and cannot...

  15. Med-Surg Topic of the Week ..... You Decide!

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    After my spouses recent hospitalization, I know that some of the newer nurses do not have a clear idea of how to do dressings, when dressings need to be done, things to look for post op, and how to...

  16. I need to hear from single moms, like me...

    barefootlady replied to Debbie1972's topic in General Nursing

    You will never know what is available until you go to the source and find out. By this I mean make an appointment with the Dean of the School of Nursing and go talk with her, get her input, get her...

  17. Some Excellent Home Remedies That Work

    barefootlady replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I needed a good laugh. Thanks.

  18. Cheyenne nurses?

    barefootlady replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not in Wyoming but I wanted to say hello and what a surprise to finally see a post on this board. Hope you get your

  19. MRSA sputum precautions ??

    barefootlady replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    If the charge nurse wants to sign it then let her, you are right not to sign if all precautions were not in effect. The patients would have been moved to another room or no wax job. The charge nurse...

  20. I need to hear from single moms, like me...

    barefootlady replied to Debbie1972's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone of us was scared and unsure when we started school. I had 2 children, ages 7 and 9, a sick husband, a mother-in-law issue, and had to make a dime look like a dollar. BUT, I did it and so can...

  21. verbal order not carried out

    barefootlady replied to avolensky's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Calm down, you know we are all human, we make mistakes and we do forget, own up to this mistake, make a plan of action to prevent further incidents, and go forward with your nursing practice. You did...

  22. Husband appaled when I chose to do nothing

    barefootlady replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    We may be nurses 24/7 but we don't have to do nursing 24/7. You did good in your assessment of the situation, so don't let hubby put you down or make you feel

  23. I'm tickeled about Home Health Nursing!!!

    barefootlady replied to raindrop's topic in Home Health

    A home health nurse needs a variety of skills and experience. Still there is no way to insure safety for yourself and some patients. I would get some experience in pure medical/surgical nursing...

  24. question about the boards

    barefootlady replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you get the results quickly, May I ask what unit you plan on working? Do they do only 12 hour shifts? I think someone said that to me once. HCA is a big corporation and has facilities all...

  25. Quit or be fired?

    barefootlady replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Wendy, I am sorry you were fired for being a responsible parent. It is so difficult to be a good employee, a good nurse, and a good parent these days. I am sure that some of the people you worked...