barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. 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

  2. National Foundation Questions Ohio Board of Nursing Policy

    barefootlady replied to freedomnurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Interesting

  3. National Foundation Questions Ohio Board of Nursing Policy

    barefootlady replied to freedomnurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Interesting

  4. Got my results today...

    barefootlady replied to happylush's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wonderful News! Best Wishes On Your New

  5. Gastric Bypass

    barefootlady replied to minnieme104's topic in Medical-Surgical

    From my experience with gastric bypass patients, I do not see how this could be done on an outpatient basis or even short stay(23 hours). As I stated in a previous post, some of these patients do...

  6. Any WV nurses here?

    barefootlady replied to amyslater's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I have not been back to chat for awhile. I could tell you a long sad story but let me just say these past few months since March have been an education. As bad as we think nursing is in WV, I...

  7. Ohio????????

    barefootlady replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    This is one person from the hills that happens to think Ohio is a great place. I have plenty of relatives who have gone there for work over the years, they have had good lives. Sometimes God wants...

  8. How Do You Make Patient Assignments on Your Unit?

    barefootlady replied to RN-PA's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sounds like your unit is trying to assign patients fairly and take into consideration the skill level of nurse and care required by patients. I don't understand crippled nurse remark, please

  9. BSN @ Mountain State University

    barefootlady replied to thewifenwv's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with school.

  10. I'm sick of my job...(vent)

    barefootlady replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    Sarge, For all of the reasons you stated and probablly a few more, you have made the right decision for you. Just take the experience from this job and use it when choosing another one. I have gone...

  11. Babying Adult Patients (rant)

    barefootlady replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    You should be commended by your manager for the job you did for these patients. If she forgets to say well done, consider my humble words:"Lady, you can be at my bedside any day." I sincerely hope...

  12. selling my patient's blood for an emergency -patient and brought up to legal.

    barefootlady replied to Irwin0111's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this posting. I really learned something from it. Here in the USA , we are taught never to accept money from patients or families. Gifts are usually limited to candy, cookies, flowers...

  13. I'm sick of my job...(vent)

    barefootlady replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    Sarge, I feel your words. I hope things get better soon. I know, from experience, sometimes it's just time to move on. Good

  14. Assessment / Report Data Sheet Organizer

    barefootlady replied to nightingale's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thanks for the sheets. Efficient tools are always appreciated. Have a good day.

  15. Mature Nurses over 50

    barefootlady replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Over 50, by a few. Med/surg nurse. Plan on working for a long

  16. Leaving nursing

    barefootlady replied to wandering_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Please do not let these experiences determine your value as a nurse or your value to the profession. It may mean you have to drive a little farther to work, move a short distance to find a job you...

  17. Female nurses earn less than male nurses

    barefootlady replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know at least 5 men who took that route and no one attempted to assasinate their character or anything else about them. Funny

  18. Female nurses earn less than male nurses

    barefootlady replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your experience. Hope the new career path brings you much more

  19. wish I would have caught her name

    barefootlady replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    A wonderful story. Hope mother, baby, and nurses are doing well.

  20. I am seroiusly considering getting the hell out of health care

    barefootlady replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    WW: I feel every word you have written. Wish you a better

  21. Have you ever felt that you have too much work to do for just one nurse

    barefootlady replied to debbie17368's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with the other posts, this is unsafe practice. Not even Super Nurse could do justice to 15 patients!!!! Please, look for another job. Get out of there as quickly as you can. Good luck and...

  22. How Do You Make Patient Assignments on Your Unit?

    barefootlady replied to RN-PA's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The unit has X amount of patients, there is X amount of nurses, divide and assign. Nothing else is taken into

  23. Pt refusing basic nursing care

    barefootlady replied to kellyann0198's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The whole situation surrounding this patient and her refusal of care is SAD. I hope the staff members involved in this case get some emotional support and stress counseling. I am sure each and every...

  24. Is there a need for more male nurses?

    barefootlady replied to reddgott's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't touch this one with a yard stick. Just need nurses, any sex, any size, any color,any age within limits. Competence and caring would be nice traits to add to the wish

  25. Any experienced travel nurses out there?

    barefootlady replied to bise75's topic in Travel

    No words of wisdom, just be careful about signing a contract without having an expert look over it. Might sound pricey, but might save you moeny and stress in the long run. Good Luck on your