barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    barefootlady replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    I was working on a day shift when one nurse asked me to cover her patients while she went on break. I said ok, but only if she had done all of her meds, she assured me she had. Well, I was busy but...

  2. Seriously considering traveling, need guidance!

    barefootlady replied to NYCRN16's topic in Travel

    From reading on the travel sites most of the nurses say to avoid HCA for travel positions. They also say to have everything, even floating and time off in writing . Good luck and here wishing you...

  3. LTC / subacute accurate picture

    barefootlady replied to renerian's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Renerian, You can do this job. I wish you the best and hope it turns out better for you than the hospital job you described some time back. Keep us

  4. I was fired for refusing to give injections incorrectly!

    barefootlady replied to katlpn6's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You can take pride in the way you stood by your nursing practice skills. I am sorry that you lost your job, but you had probably decided to look for another one anyway. I just hope this nurse never...

  5. 3yr eval due 4 a 7yr RN. What % raise 2 expect?

    barefootlady replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    Here, no matter how well you do your job, they have a figure set for the amount of raise a employee gets. I have gotten wonderful evals and only gotten a 2.5% raise. Other times it has been better...

  6. New Job!

    barefootlady replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in Oncology

    Good luck in this new position. You have already stated you are interested in learning more about BMT, so you have a good attitude to start this new position. I agree that some of the things you...

  7. My DON makes me feel like I am worthless

    barefootlady replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Chad, I understand why you thought it was ok to discuss the fall with the nurse in charge of the patients care, but in the future, do not discuss anything with anyone unless directly under the DON's...

  8. Pediatric Services of America??????????

    barefootlady replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Home Health

    They pay poorly, they have no real benefits, poor respect for employees, just a warm body to fill a

  9. What resolutions do you have for 2005?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I did lose weight but I was sick when I did it, so does that count? Have a happy

  10. What resolutions do you have for 2005?

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Happy New 2005 to one and all of the nurses in West Virginia. I know this is the same old question we ask every new year, but are you really committed to any resolutions for this new year? I plan on...

  11. What resolutions do you have for 2005?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    As a mother and grandmother, I want to say I do understand what you are saying about the input from parents. Please remember that they love you and only want the best for you. You have identified...

  12. What resolutions do you have for 2005?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck on

  13. Controversial Proposals Phase II

    barefootlady replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Once again a BON has decided that the BSN is the only path to practice as an RN. I agree with Marla, I sat for the same boards and passed with flying colors, I have taken many a new BSN and taught...

  14. Is there any one out there that can help

    barefootlady replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree this place sounds like a nightmare and your license was always on the line. Have you given any thought to agency work? I hated Home Health but some people love it. Is there a VA close to...

  15. Is there any one out there that can help

    barefootlady replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    Good morning Malt123, I think Mike gave you some wonderful advice. I do think you need to take a few quiet days and do some deeply honest self evaluation. Are you depressed over working conditions?...

  16. New Year's Eve Plans

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you all the best in 2005. The massager sounds

  17. New Year's Eve Plans

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, since no one here in the mountains seemed to be too interested in Christmas greetings, is there anyone here that have plans for New Year's? I wish everyone the best in the coming

  18. New Year's Eve Plans

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy the evening with hubby. I hope 2005 is a good one for you and

  19. New Year's Eve Plans

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Your evening sounds like mine. I would rather be safe and sober than out on the roads. It is pretty mild here, a few fire crackers will go a long way tonight. Anyway, here's hoping you have a great...

  20. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    barefootlady replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Average height Average coloring Fat Shortish curley hair with more grey coming every month Clean nails very little makeup light body spray in clean lemon scent good tennis shoes pants and tops that...

  21. fasting before surgery - unneccessary?

    barefootlady replied to trent's topic in General Nursing

    The best surgeon I ever knew demanded 8 hours of NPO if possible. His patients were always on the rebound quicker than others. He gave a vitamin IV after surgery and had the nurses on a 2 hour...

  22. New LPN with BIG concern over TN scope of practice re: IV Push

    barefootlady replied to LPNalmost!'s topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I never really thought about how difficult it was for LPN's today to be caught in the IV med quandry. When I worked as an LPN we could do NO IV meds. How things have changed. I have always mixed...

  23. nclex question

    barefootlady replied to new2nicu24's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You were so right on the money with your reply, that is one of the reasons med/surg is really a speciality, not just a catch all. We do have to know a little about a lot of different medical

  24. HELP! New to HHN and sinking....

    barefootlady replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    Once I was on call, had a newly released patient with a draining wound, when the call came, I rushed to the office and attempted to get the supplies requested. I literally took every 4x4, abd pad,...

  25. Dealing With Aggressive Coworkers

    barefootlady replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    Mystery, it sounds like you took the situation well in hand after much thought and consideration and beat this bully to the punch. Yes, I said bully. I have seen this type before and I am sure I...