barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. How many nurses here have their license currently suspended?

    barefootlady replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    Sheba, I am so sorry you are going through this. I cannot imagine how in the world a BON, A LTC facility, a hospital, or a clinic can expect a nurse to NEVER make a error. Doctors get to "practice"...

  2. ARe there Any jobs in Maryland/Baltimore area

    barefootlady replied to Guest26407's topic in Maryland Nursing

    There was a person I was talking to the other day, she said "there are no nursing shortages until they need you, then there is one." Keep a positive attitude, keep looking and be a little open...

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

    barefootlady replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    Wow! This post hits home. I too loved my patients, I was supposedly working for one of the best companies around here, but between the price of gasoline, wear and tear on my car, the tons of...

  4. Essential Skills~Input from ALL Nurses!!!

    barefootlady replied to msnursealot's topic in General Nursing

    Learning to read exactly what is written is big on my list. Do not project, if there is a problem ask questions, but READ the orders/instructions

  5. How do you handle that "crazy" patient?

    barefootlady replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I once had a patient, a man with a history of drug abuse and psych problems, not taking meds and so forth. He had a mediport for long term antibiotic therapy d/t other issues. He was ordered a...

  6. Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    barefootlady replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine every nurse on this board could tell a story very much like yours. It happens everyday in hospitals and nursing homes. I would begin a quiet search, not speak about it to anyone, and try...

  7. 3rd week in home health, ready to quit

    barefootlady replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone of the posters on this BB for allowing me to vent the last week. I had a long and sincere talk with my hubby last PM and he is backing me 100% in my...

  8. 3rd week in home health, ready to quit

    barefootlady replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    Well, I fixed my schedule and told the CM, I cannot pick up anything extra, no add ons, or favors for one nurse who won't return them. I have really decided to start an all out hunt for a new job. I...

  9. 3rd week in home health, ready to quit

    barefootlady replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    here I am working, out seeing patients, while every other nursr is in the office finishing end of the month paper work. I am going to have my day tomorrow. I am going to finish all of these...

  10. 3rd week in home health, ready to quit

    barefootlady replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    Well, before I hit the road I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I am really going to have a busy day. Everyone stay safe on the roads

  11. 3rd week in home health, ready to quit

    barefootlady replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    Thanks, Hoolahan. I just guess I expect the same from others in working situations and often don't get even half of the support needed. I worked until 10:00 PM this evening, and will see patients...

  12. You know it's going to be a bad visit when....

    barefootlady replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    I love animals, I really do, but when you go into a home that has them everywhere and you cannot even put your bag on the chair for them, it is a bad

  13. 3rd week in home health, ready to quit

    barefootlady replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    I have been rewarded with my patients care and I am doing my job, but, as I stated in an earlier post, 3 nurses quit in one day, I have had to cover for them, I have been to the homes of some of the...

  14. Plans for Thanksgiving

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like we need some mashed potatoes and dressing, but I appreciate the spirit in which all of these goodies were offered. For me this year is not going to be much of a holiday. Work or no work,...

  15. Plans for Thanksgiving

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello fellow WV nurses and nurses to be. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I just wanted to ask who has some awsome plans for Thanksgiving and who has to work. Is any facility doing...

  16. 3rd week in home health, ready to quit

    barefootlady replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    Aii I am seeing is one big scam regarding what is written and what is really done for these patients. I do not think there is one good reason for the government not doing a through investigation of...

  17. Anyone else broke?

    barefootlady replied to kellyo's topic in General Students

    Hi Kellyo, I read your post with interest and kindred. I don't have any magic answers for you, I have been working for years and still stay so close to broke I can't ever see myself retiring. Unless...

  18. 3 months of nursing and feeling burned out

    barefootlady replied to djsrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    CCrn;This is the best description of a schedule I have ever read. You are

  19. Team Nursing-

    barefootlady replied to lisa122's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow!! Four hours of orientation for team nursing, how generous, most of us older nurses practiced it for a year or more in training before we could master all of the ins/outs of it, but here goes....

  20. 3rd week in home health, ready to quit

    barefootlady replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    Oh, SRBear, can I relate to every word you have written. In the last 2 days 3 nurses have given notice, 2 of them won't work another day for my company, they are moving anyway and said there is no...

  21. Team Nursing-

    barefootlady replied to lisa122's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You have gotten the description of team nursing from Pat, but I really felt this type of nursing was productive and efficient. The team took report where I worked and the assignment was made...

  22. new nurse vent

    barefootlady replied to starcandy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I commend you on a job well done. As a new RN this assignment was probably a little too demanding for you, but you did it, the patients were breathing when you left and you realized that not everyday...

  23. too much paperwork

    barefootlady replied to tbiasi's topic in Home Health

    I HATE all of this paperwork. I am looking for a job and I hope to be out of HH soon. I do not think I am cut out for HH and I miss the hospital

  24. And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

    barefootlady replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    quitting time, getting paid, and

  25. An ethical question about closeted gay providers and patient requests

    barefootlady replied to ChrisA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I guess my tag line says it all. I will attempt to respect your culture while I am assigned to care for you, but in the end, this is the USA and we often don't understand why these mandates exist, so...