barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. what color are you as a nurse

    barefootlady replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

    I chose the rainbow because I have many different issues facing me in a day's work and so does the

  2. How long do you think this nursing shortage will last?

    barefootlady replied to rhp123's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think there will be anything for you to worry about. There will always be sick people who need

  3. Fired Again ~ HAHAHA!

    barefootlady replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    As nurses we all know that you just don't hold a medication and not do any type of follow through. Sounds like this nurse did not do proper follow through and the DON was giving her a warning, GO BY...

  4. Please answer

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am just a basic medical/surgical nurse with ortho, peds, psych, and some tele experience. I do not know what the units are like there. The best job I ever had was one which we got the patients...

  5. Please answer

    barefootlady posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Need information on Forsyth Hospital in Winston Salem. Please answer. Any information on working conditions would be appreciated. Wage info too. Thanks for your time in answering these

  6. met an all nurses friend today/ohio get together

    barefootlady replied to renerian's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Ren, Since I am in a neighboring state and have an interest in meeting and finding out about opportunities in Ohio, please consider letting me know about the get together. I think it would be nice...

  7. Please answer

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have been really thinking hard about going to Forsyth. The more I find out the more I think it is a good place for me. Magnet status and a decent pay rate are good things. I really appreciate...

  8. Mandatory Meetings :(

    barefootlady replied to MandyInMS's topic in General Nursing

    This is only one of the many reasons I will not work night shift. I have yet to work for a facility that has any consideration or fairness in dealing with those employees who work the night shift. I...

  9. My dad is having a triple bypass tomorrow...

    barefootlady replied to camay1221_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers will be with your father and your family tomorrow. I will not say there is no reason to worry, but, since he has not had a MI, it means cardiac muscle is intact and that is always a plus...

  10. Any WV nurses here?

    barefootlady replied to amyslater's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to take a minute to say I have been working outside of the state and I am really making good money and have good benefits. I have a short term job, but I was called today by a lady who...

  11. Need advice on memo to all nursing staff that contains threat

    barefootlady replied to ms40's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I could not work for a place that did not understand a reasonable mistake and give the nurse a chance to correct it when it comes to signing a MAR. I think coming in early is a bit much...

  12. Hippa

    barefootlady replied to francine79's topic in General Nursing

    I think medical professionals are the worst offenders of HIPPA. Be assured that you are right in not giving out info when a family members requests it, also a doctor may agree to have the chart...

  13. Doesn't matter where u go

    barefootlady replied to Laloba's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Laloba, I am very sorry that depression has crept into your life. This illness is worse than a thief, it not only steals your joy and happiness, but it steals your hope as well. Please do tell...

  14. Ghostly presences in the hospitals?

    barefootlady replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    Certain rooms always have "that feeling". I try to be respectful and remember that people spent their last moments there. Humming a hymn

  15. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    barefootlady replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    I would give the care. Legal or not. If we can pay for bombs then we can pay for

  16. Your Worst Mistake

    barefootlady replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure if I rack my brain I can come up with a mistake I have made recently, but my biggest mistakes have been not being assertative enough when I KNEW there was something wrong with the patient...

  17. wilmington

    barefootlady replied to lanz's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Last that I knew Brunswick Community was owned by HCA-Columbia, a for profit group that does not have a good reputation for pay or benefits for the employees. Also got into trouble with the...

  18. Where did you go to nursing school?

    barefootlady replied to NurseDixie's topic in General Nursing

    WV TECH, 1985. Before joined w University.

  19. I got my acceptance letter!!!!

    barefootlady replied to Valwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!! GOOD LUCH!

  20. Show Bedside Nurses the Money

    barefootlady replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I do not believe that administrators and HR people are clueless about how lower benefits and no real gains in salary have depleted their pool of staff. I don't think they care. They did believe like...

  21. New Grad in Huntington, WV

    barefootlady replied to ucandoit's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes on your new jobs, I hope you both have nothing but good experiences coming your way in the next few weeks. Nursing is still the best career for someone who cares about others and wants to...

  22. HELP! Need Las Vegas Nursing Info

    barefootlady replied to mw4cc's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks for the info and the hint on Mountain View. I am thinking of trying it out there next year. I talked to the board and they were really happy to hear I would want to obtain my license and work...

  23. Nursing license question

    barefootlady replied to NurseDixie's topic in General Nursing

    I have a license in another state. It is a tedious process and then you have to wait, but I got my other license in about 3 weeks. I hope you find a job soon. I know that WV is the pits right now...

  24. Get a clue!

    barefootlady replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    Some MD's do not have and will never have a decent bedside manner. It does not excuse them for the callous way they inform patients of life altering circumstances, but they won't change. We can only...

  25. What to say when male patients are being inappropriate?

    barefootlady replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    Evaluate situation, be professional, be discreet if situation calls for it, if behavior is blatant then confront it in a calm, professional, concise manner. If behavior persists, inform CN, HN,...