barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    barefootlady replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I have never had a problem like many of the posters here have written about. But, as a nurse working today, I feel the politics in nursing is always a threat to my license. If you are a good nurse...

  2. Just been fired :(

    barefootlady replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea how to look for a job in Australia, but honesty is the best policy when looking for a job. Attempt to put a positive slant on the position you were fired from, ie, learned a lot, but...

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

    barefootlady replied to SRbear's topic in Home Health

    Dear SRbear, I am exactly where you are, been with HH since August, had 3 weeks of a hap hazard orientation, put out on my own after that, was always told we can fix that later, but YOU have to see...

  4. Just got canned!!!

    barefootlady replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    This a horrible incident for any caring, considerate, qualified nurse to endure. I really admire your spunky attitude. I have read the posts on this BB with interest, so much of what has been...

  5. Just got canned!!!

    barefootlady replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    This a horrible incident for any caring, considerate, qualified nurse to endure. I really admire your spunky attitude. I have read the posts on this BB with interest, so much of what has been...

  6. Why do you like med-surg?

    barefootlady replied to Jenn_RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Like many other posters I just like the variety in Med/Surg. It keeps you on your toes. I think it is a speciality. I don't know how many "little tips" I have picked up over the years and how many...

  7. How to handle cussing nurses?

    barefootlady replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Every shift has it's challenges. I have worked about every shift that could be thought up and I have never seen any nurse sit on their butt from 11 pm to 5 am. If an email is sent it needs to be to...

  8. North Carolina Roll Call

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Live in WV, have active NC license but job did not work out for the me there. I guess God knew I needed to be here. Love Mt Airy area, most like home. Asheville is pretty but costly. Have a great...

  9. Ohio get together?

    barefootlady replied to OHmom2boys's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Would love to come and meet some of you nice people who are on the BB from Ohio. It would be great to meet somewhere just for coffee and

  10. Ever feel abandoned in hostile situations?

    barefootlady replied to mattsmom81's topic in Agency Nurses

    I hope you took the time to file an occurrance report and workers comp. I know this sounds drastic, but a bite can cause infestion, muscles pulled during a emergency don't always hurt that instant....

  11. The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Thanks Pat for the words of encouragement. Funny thing is I really don't mind working most weekends, like to be home with hubby during the week since he is having some major post cardiac memory...

  12. The nightmare returns---Hunter Group is coming!!!

    barefootlady replied to prmenrs's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    have not encountered these groups. leave it to the ones who watch and do not do to make a mess of already stressful

  13. The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Just found out this AM that my new manager lied to me and my coworker. We were told we had been mandated to work this weekend d/t short staff. Now we found out "pets" just had last minute plans and...

  14. What are the 3 "befores" in giving meds???

    barefootlady replied to weetziebat's topic in General Nursing

    Right patient; Right drug; Right dose; Right route; Right time; Right to refuse; Write it down. Check apical pulse before giving lanoxin. Check BP before given anti-hypertensive. Check last blood...

  15. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

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

    I have tried to be a reasonable, contributing, hardworking teammember at most, if not every facility, I have ever worked. In the last 5 years I have picked up vibes from other coworkers, I was...

  16. Need help with time mgnt/organization on med/surg floor

    barefootlady replied to Schweetnsazzy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    There are lot of great tips just in the posts already written, but I do find I must put an eyeball on my patients before I do about anything else. I can quickly scan the IV to see if a new bag is...

  17. Heparin drip infusing in same port with other compatible drugs ok?

    barefootlady replied to nursenatalie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Once again, if the drugs are compatible, no policy that states heparin must be infused alone, then by all means, make the patient and your lives a little easier, and use the access

  18. Med-Surg Topic of the Week .... The HOSPICE Patient/Family

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I understand the pain a family feels when a loved one is dying before their eyes and NOTHING will stop that slow slide into death. I always try to treat the family with respect and will break a few...

  19. Does this seem right????? (Vent)

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    :uhoh21: I am so sorry that your enthusiasm and zest for the new position has been severely curtailed in just 8 short weeks. I do know that many managers just say cover the best you can and do not...

  20. On Call dilemma

    barefootlady replied to AngiRN's topic in Home Health

    As some of you know I have been working home health for a little while now, I am not comfortable with all of the forms and rules that seems to go nowhere. I am trying to give HH a open mind and a...

  21. Feast or Famine

    barefootlady replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could say I am that busy. As I mentioned earlier, I am working but really, really missing med/surg. I hope to get back to it in a few weeks. I hope everyone who is having a surge in...

  22. Southern Ohio Jobs?????

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks to each one who answered my inquiry. I am from the mountains neighboring your state and have lots of family in Ohio. I am not offended and do not care if people think there is nothing to do...

  23. Southern Ohio Jobs?????

    barefootlady posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Anyone have any information on jobs, facilities, and other important career matters in this part of the state. I am particularily interested in Marietta, Athens, Columbus, and areas in between. I...

  24. old skills that we do not use anymore

    barefootlady replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    I have given many a dose of SSKI, used the approiate glass straw too. I remember when doing a dressing was a work of art. Can still palpate a BP too. Chest tubes attached to glass bottles taped to...

  25. New Grad can't find job

    barefootlady replied to humiliated's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to read about your recent experience with job hunting. I remember when I came out of school, had passed my boards, and was an LPN before going for RN, I had to take a load of crap from...