barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Too good to aide?

    barefootlady replied to adidas99's topic in General Nursing

    Raphael. Good point, but these things happen everyday on a unit. When I play CNA and I find problems like you described, I tell the RN assigned to the patient and also the CN. I do finish vitals,...

  2. RN and LPN license in Minnesota....

    barefootlady replied to happylush's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is silly that you do the LPN duties but are held to the RN standard. I am sure that the highest license is what counts. I hope you find something soon. Good

  3. RN and LPN license in Minnesota....

    barefootlady replied to happylush's topic in General Nursing

    There were several LPN's in our nursing class. We were told that the highest license held by nurse was held accountable. Meaning, if you are an RN but doing the LPN job, you are still held...

  4. How prevalent is violence in the workplace for nurses?

    barefootlady replied to ArcticNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this was abuse. Write it up but expect some back-handed

  5. White uniform dress common nowadays?

    barefootlady replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I was surprised recently when I was told by a friend that her facility, in Virginia, was going to require RN's to wear white. They are using the excuse that patients identify nurses as wearing white....

  6. Culture shock!

    barefootlady replied to Nursjuli's topic in Rural

    It is so nice to hear from someone who loves their job. I am so envious of you. I would do O.K. except for the OB part, I just never was cut out for OB. Keep us posted on what's

  7. Back in Management

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I wish you great success on the new job. I like the way you put "working for nurses" in your post. I am sure your unit will be a great place to work

  8. The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    One thing I would appreciate from administration, when I agree to work overtime, how about a free meal ticket? If I cannot use it that evening, then I could use it another day. Sure I am making a...

  9. New agency DON needs imput

    barefootlady replied to BoopetteRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Visit the facilities that use your nurses the most and ask the DON, Supervisors, and HN for a list of things they expect your agency nurses to be able to do when they report for duty. If there are...

  10. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    barefootlady replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Responsible for a injury to a visitor when no staff is present? How could that be? Agree with other posters, call the police and press charges. But go to ER first, file a I & A report and keep...

  11. Conflict in the workplace

    barefootlady replied to KellyRN4's topic in General Nursing

    No it was not drastic to post the MD's letter in our breakroom. We did have days off and a change in staff, it was common to post notice's from MD's there. I don't know if this MD had discussed...

  12. Racial discrimination in Nursing....

    barefootlady replied to Barbie38's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care what color a nurse is. I only want the nurse to be albe to do the job and communicte with me on an understandable level. Language is not an issue here

  13. Conflict in the workplace

    barefootlady replied to KellyRN4's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for giving me support and understanding. I still remember walking into the HN office and thinking, "I only did my job." The CN and myself were not on good terms, so she enjoyed the situation....

  14. Nursing neglect... Tornados

    barefootlady replied to almccormick's topic in General Nursing

    Chad, great advice

  15. Pt abandonment

    barefootlady replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    You hit the nail on the head Silicone. If there is a pattern of neglect, abuse, and abandonment with this nurse, then why is no one reporting her to the agency that has the power to do something...

  16. Too good to aide?

    barefootlady replied to adidas99's topic in General Nursing

    I have the attitude that I can do RN, LPN, CNA job. If the bucks are the same then just do what needs to be done. Now if I am truly the CNA that means no taking orders off charts, no giving meds, no...

  17. Conflict in the workplace

    barefootlady replied to KellyRN4's topic in General Nursing

    I document every time I talk with a MD. Or don't talk to one after I page. This has saved my butt more than once, especially with the MD who is always a no return call. If I speak to answering...

  18. Ohio????????

    barefootlady replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hye Dixie, There sure are some really great folks in Ohio, and they are my relatives too. LOL! No kidding, I think the state is pretty and the people are nice for the most part.

  19. Another RN headed to Charlotte!

    barefootlady replied to Tomskatt's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Good luck my Yankee friend. I hope your experience in N.C. is a good one. I met many nice people, but the weather was too hot for me. Cost of living was high, food is high, especially milk, bread,...

  20. Know any nursing agency names in Charlotte?

    barefootlady replied to Magdalena's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    TravMed is out of Charlotte. Don't have any other info. NursesRx are there too. Nursefinders. Good

  21. unprofessional behavior in RN community

    barefootlady replied to miphillli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Don't cuss. Don't like to hear foul language but I am old enough to have heard most every cuss word invented. Don't like gossip. Too busy doing my job. Do appreciate a smile, understand when...

  22. A sad and unexpected loss...

    barefootlady replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    How sad for those who were touched by this special person. May she rest in peace. I hope her loved ones find peace in His

  23. NC Results Anyone?

    barefootlady replied to NurseKate's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Best wishes to you on your new career Kate. I hope the new job is all you want it to be. I hope you find North Carolina living everything you want it to be

  24. Mature Nurses over 50

    barefootlady replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Over 50 means you work smarter not

  25. GTube, med administration..HELP

    barefootlady replied to perksrn's topic in General Nursing

    I always check for placement prior to giving meds. I flush with 10 to 15 cc water prior to giving meds, just to check if tube is slow running, give meds, flush with water, no less than 60 cc and then...