barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Ethical question...what would you do?

    barefootlady replied to ksrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Right now keep quiet, keep a record, and be sure not to take anything out of the patients drawer for personal use. I would see which way the wind blows before I would stir the pot. This may be a...

  2. Coworker was fired yesterday.

    barefootlady replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    This situation is sad. I would not want her taking care of me or any of my family members. She needs counselling on abuse issues, stress management, and anger control. If she does use you as a...

  3. Primary nurse VS Team Nurse

    barefootlady replied to DHnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A CN who takes patients, what a change. I have not worked with one of those in over 5 years. Oh, sure, there was always the pep talk at the beginning of the shift, "I'll help if you need me", but...

  4. Primary nurse VS Team Nurse

    barefootlady replied to DHnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    RNPATL, You are right, primary nursing is great when it is done right. But Right is the issue. I think I can keep up with some of the best of nurses, but I cannot do justice to a 8 patient primary...

  5. unacceptable abbreviations - compliance problems

    barefootlady replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, that supervisor would be giving that med since she "knows" what that abbrev. means. I would be doing a little writing up of her

  6. I'm sick of, sick of it, SICK OF IT!

    barefootlady replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    You have classified as a easy touch if they can get you on the phone and apply a little pressure. I would turn the ringer off and instruct the kids, ringer stays off until I am up for the day. I...

  7. Please, Fran Needs Our Prayers

    barefootlady replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    May Fran and many others on this BB feel his power

  8. IV site changes/tubing changes???

    barefootlady replied to babies_r_us's topic in General Nursing

    I think the policy you use now is universal to most institutions these

  9. please help me

    barefootlady replied to Richmondrn2b's topic in Virginia Nursing

    RN2B204. You are starting on a journey that will be demanding, stressful, and difficult at times, but the rewards are great. I wish you the best of luck on completing nursing school.

  10. Primary nurse VS Team Nurse

    barefootlady replied to DHnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Like most experienced nurses I did team nursing for years and loved it. I worked with a great LPN and CNA. We had a charge nurse who did trouble shooting and let us know of any big changes,...

  11. unacceptable abbreviations - compliance problems

    barefootlady replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    This has been an ongoing problem at many of the hospitals here. The doctors are not going to change, they write orders just like they wrote them for years, we called and called, we informed them they...

  12. Getting Fired ?

    barefootlady replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you MattsMom, I too have seen much in my over 20 years of nursing. I do think that management often develops the Us vs. Them attitude with employees who are vocal about problems that could be...

  13. Nurse Manager Witholding Benefit Pay !!!!

    barefootlady replied to nursenatalie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you are probably only paid on a 36 hours basis for vacation time since 12 hour shift are the norm on your unit. I would check with HR to make sure. I would check on the sick time issue...

  14. Learning Thread (Medsurg)

    barefootlady replied to nursbee04's topic in Medical-Surgical

    apply a thin layer of talc before applying TED hose, this makes the hose slip on easier and quicker, without needing so much tugging from the nurse. Remove these at night and check for circulation,...

  15. Learning Thread (Medsurg)

    barefootlady replied to nursbee04's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Some older ladies have a problem giving a urine specimen, if you break a amonia capsule into a bedpan, cover with the sheet and give them a few minutes, it usually works to allow urine to flow. If...

  16. Depressed, Discouraged, Ready to Call it Quits....

    barefootlady replied to Old Broad New Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, there are jobs here. Low pay, horrible hours, and not much respect for nurses here. I am thinking of doing some travel nursing and looking into opportunities on the border of WV and Ohio. It...

  17. Depressed, Discouraged, Ready to Call it Quits....

    barefootlady replied to Old Broad New Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Please reread your post. You are a new nurse and in need of reinforcement, positive encouragement, and clear and concise information when you perform under par. I think you need to look for another...

  18. Males in Nursing: Improvement or Hindrance?

    barefootlady replied to Firedawg03's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! Nursing needs good, dedicated, smart nurses, no matter female or male. Good

  19. Kardexes yes or no?

    barefootlady replied to paula miller's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    orders are entered into computer by UC, verified by RNC, copy of print out is placed into box of primary care RN for update. RN primary care nurse then enters new med or discontinues med on bedside...

  20. Toxic Nurse Managers and how to deal...

    barefootlady replied to Stitchie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    These toxic managers give you a look that resembles "Barbie" when you dare give them a problem to handle or a suggestion that is unwanted. You know the look I am talking about, eyes widen then narrow...

  21. Columbia/HCA

    barefootlady replied to RN4NICU's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks for the post. I know they are "BIG BUSINESS" in the worst sense of the

  22. Under what circumstances can a nurse LEGALLY refuse an assignment?

    barefootlady replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You may legally refuse to care for family members. You may legally refuse to care for a patient who has threatened to harm you physically/legally. You may refuse an assignment on a floor or in an area...

  23. Should RNs do housekeeping job or is it our job?

    barefootlady replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses do the bulk of the cleaning when a patient has a "serious" accident here. Housekeeping just glosses over the top of the room most of the time. I cannot count the times I have had to page a...

  24. Should RNs do housekeeping job or is it our job?

    barefootlady replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses do the bulk of the cleaning when a patient has a "serious" accident here. Housekeeping just glosses over the top of the room most of the time. I cannot count the times I have had to page a...

  25. Well, it's over....

    barefootlady replied to laurasc's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Things sound great for you. Good luck on the new job. Glad you stood your ground on the money