barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Work Opportunities in Ohio at present time?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Not me, the cousins need to check it out. They have a sister who lives there, so they could check it out and stay for free. Yes, they told me Columbus had all but dried up for work for nurses. I do...

  2. Extra Nurse Duties

    barefootlady replied to ctm985's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! GREAT STAFFING. We would kill for that kind of staffing.

  3. very nervous: Narc missing!!

    barefootlady replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been worried recently about not one but two nurses I work with. One is on Ativan, she tells everyone she takes it daily, and the other just acts strange and seems to "space" a lot. With...

  4. Need thought processes

    barefootlady replied to emt2rn82's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My guess is the dose of Fentanyl was too high in regards to her decreased renal function. Lower dose of Fentanyl and careful assessment every shift during the next week. Good

  5. Staffing/ agency ideas

    barefootlady replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just an opinion, but a facility would do better to pick a couple of nurses from an agency, give them a little training, and offer them at least 2/3 shifts a week. They would know more about the...

  6. How is employment in WV?

    barefootlady replied to AddieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck Addie. I hope things open up soon. What part of NC are you living in? I see jobs in WS and Charlotte posted on some cites. Daughter says everything in NC has been affected by the slump...

  7. Work Opportunities in Ohio at present time?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    So I guess everything is fine in the great state of Ohio. Everyone has great job opportunities, good salaries, and good benefits. Glad to hear

  8. Overtime not paid at time and a half? Is this common?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I already do not answer the phone on my days off. I do not know why these employees are accepting this situation. There have been 5 to quit in the last 3 weeks already, no one is beating down the...

  9. My son called me lazy for being sleepy during the daytime!

    barefootlady replied to momofdandm's topic in General Nursing

    I have no words of advice, you have plenty here already, I will just pray for you that your hubby and son get hit by lightening and learn how to show you respect, love and caring for all of the things...

  10. RNs caught lying

    barefootlady replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    I chart only what I see, what I do, and what is reported to me by CNA, LPN, or patient. I still make mistakes, the other night I charted a very nice note, of course, it was on the wrong patient, so I...

  11. Overtime not paid at time and a half? Is this common?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I personally have not had this happen to me as yet, but 2 LPN's and 2 CNA's were discussing the fact that they were only paid 1.00/hr more for overtime worked during the last bad snow storm. I asked...

  12. how comfortable would you be reporting staff (nurse/doctor) who seems intoxicated?

    barefootlady replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Very comfortable with reporting anyone "under the influence" with working in the health care setting. These are lives we are talking about, and we need to take our duty to protecting those lives and...

  13. pancreatitis and demerol

    barefootlady replied to ORNurseAngie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Morphine may be the drug of choice, but Demerol has been the medication of choice here. It is in PCA form, loading dose, then q mg/hr as ordered by physician with input from pain doctor. I hope...

  14. Hospitals cutting back??

    barefootlady replied to Abbi4155's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Actually I once worked with a male RN who was doing a travel position from that area, he made it clear, once the assignment was over he was headed back and was going to stay put there. He told us all...

  15. very nervous: Narc missing!!

    barefootlady replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree, file an incident report, fully document everything reported from the pharmacy and your actions, including reporting the missing drug to the supervisor. No one is above a closer look in this...

  16. Is there a flow sheet for nurses in LTC?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    travel50, thanks for the quick reply. I take it your answer is no flow sheet that you are aware of in your vacinity. The kind words are appreciated, I have just about made up my mind to start a...

  17. Medicare Charting guidelines

    barefootlady replied to dimpsogre's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    HELP!!! Due to the bad weather, call ins, and lack of staff anyway, there have been 3 shifts I worked recently I did not chart one word!!!!! I could not, I had 31 patients to give meds and treatments....

  18. Hospitals cutting back??

    barefootlady replied to Abbi4155's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Every type of health care facility is giving employees "the talk" about being grateful for the job, doing more with less staff/supplies, reducing overtime, and no raises. It is true, we should be...

  19. hiring freeze?

    barefootlady replied to dionnedillon's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I spoke with a LPN I used to work with, she is having trouble getting a job and she has years of experience in LTC. I was surprised when she told me that, since many facilities are still placing ads...

  20. WNC/TN border counties.....THE GORGE-HELP

    barefootlady replied to Southernurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yes, the agency only wants to see the hours covered. That should be no surprise to any nurse. Sometimes we have to just say "this situation is too dangerous and either you relieve me or I go and...

  21. Piedmont Medical Center Rock Hill SC

    barefootlady replied to kam.i.am's topic in General Nursing

    So, what is the status of this facility now? Good place to work or is it a drive by unless you just hate the drive to Charlotte? Interested parties are waiting for an

  22. How is employment in WV?

    barefootlady replied to AddieRN's topic in General Nursing

    If your husband has a good job I for one would not want him to quit it to move up here. Why not contact these facilities, ask about 3/12 hr shifts a week, and commute? At least give this idea some...

  23. How is employment in WV?

    barefootlady replied to AddieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well Princeton Community has openings, Appalachian and Raleigh General have openings, CAMC is hiring. The pay is a little low, but so is the COL. Give it a shot, it may be a good move for you since...

  24. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    barefootlady replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    No, NO, NO! If I am working as the wing nurse with an RN supervisor working, then it is the responsibility of the LPN to assess the resident and then call the supervisor for back up. If the LPN...

  25. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    barefootlady replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when team nursing was so simple, I enjoyed those days. Too bad there are gone. I am having problems with a couple of LPN's who seem to think by telling me some line of bull they are off...