barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. WV Gov. Wise Signs Nurses Overtime Bill

    barefootlady replied to pama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Gov. Wise for doing something right for us before leaving

  2. what's the best ethical resolution?

    barefootlady replied to babyjoyce78's topic in General Nursing

    Agree that this is assault and battery from nurse. Think facility is on thin ice. Also think DR is guilty of neglect and failure to offered approiate care. Pt needs swallowing eval, gag reflex...

  3. Different shift differentials for LPN's and RN's

    barefootlady replied to PsychNrse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am not in Ohio but I do know that several hospitals in WV do pay LPN's a lesser shift diff than the RN's. I think it is unfair, demeaning, and disrespectful. Many of the LPN's have just kept their...

  4. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    barefootlady replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    You are a caring and brave nurse. One who will touch many lives and be a positive asset to the nursing community wherever you work. Death is never easy in circumstances like you described. I hope...

  5. Would you do this so others could get vacation...

    barefootlady replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in General Nursing

    I have reread this thread and it still is not clear to me how a staff nurse can be mandated for 8 extra hours of work and not be paid overtime. As I stated in my earlier post, most facilities are...

  6. Would you do this so others could get vacation...

    barefootlady replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities I have contacted in the last few months have offered a week's vacation at the end of 6 months of full time service. They did not mention a schedule change or special conditions to...

  7. Orientation Standards ... what is your hospital doing?

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    Too many experienced nurses complain that they get too little orientation in a new facility. Be thankful you are being given a good orientation. If you are more focused on patient care and routine,...

  8. Uniforms

    barefootlady replied to azgirl's topic in General Nursing

    This is a benefit? I would poll the nurses, and all staff required to wear uniforms and then ask for a meeting with CNO, CEO, and a purchasing agent. If I paid for these uniforms then they would be...

  9. Gifts from Patients?

    barefootlady replied to C'wing's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught, in the dark ages, gifts for the unit;i.e. cookies, candy, flowers were approiate and acceptable. No individual gifts other than a card, a rose, or gum were allowed. I have turned down...

  10. OMG!!! We better hide THESE results from Management!!!

    barefootlady replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see now. Lucky to get a break, much less coffee. Usually late for lunch. Usually work 15 minutes to whatever overtime a shift. Yep, this sounds about right. Crack that whip, we can take it!...

  11. Anyone work with a nurse like this......?

    barefootlady replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with both extremes, too fast and too slow. I don't think the patients enjoy either one, but at least the slow one was close to the room when the call light went

  12. provocative undergarments

    barefootlady replied to kathys's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I disagree that the offenders do not have the sense of a worm. They love the attention and shock value. Not to mention they like to push this element as far as possible. I hear that 2 nurses...

  13. Hippa violation?

    barefootlady replied to BernieO's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would report this incident to the nurse manager of the unit and to the risk manager of the facility. It is apparent that this nurse, and maybe others, need another inservice on

  14. Nurses are underpaid in WV

    barefootlady replied to Nutty RN's topic in General Nursing

    the subject of our low wages has been discussed to death. with the medicaid cuts we will be paying the hospitals to work for them. I am so over this. I'm out of

  15. Salary set upon hiring but not being paid what I was told I would get?

    barefootlady replied to cindyrn1's topic in General Nursing

    Talk with your immediate supervisor regarding this issue. Ask when she considered you off of orientation. If she turned in form necessary to raise your pay. I doubt it will include the overtime...

  16. Things could be a lot worse......

    barefootlady replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    It is so great that you were allowed to have this awakening moment. I think it sounds like you have a pretty wonderful life. You are blessed to be able to appreciate this blessing. Have a good

  17. Scheduled sick time??

    barefootlady replied to wayover20's topic in General Nursing

    I have been reading with great interest, that many institutions, especially HCA and Tenet facilities are changing employee benefits. The employee is informed of the change when these monsters have...

  18. Scheduled sick time??

    barefootlady replied to wayover20's topic in General Nursing

    So you need to schedule a car accident, unexpected surgery/injury or perhaps even an unexpected death of family member 2 weeks in advance. Who pays for the psyche? This should be discussed in staff...

  19. I did it, I QUIT

    barefootlady replied to Pretzlgl's topic in General Nursing

    There comes a time when we all must decide what we will tolerate and what we can't tolerate. You did what was necessary for your well-being. Good luck on the job hunt. It may seem like it will take...

  20. confrontation in the workplace

    barefootlady replied to fluffybear's topic in General Nursing

    Being a good nurse and being a good employee is more and more at odds with situations we are placed in everyday at work. Being a good nurse, a good emplyee and a "doormat" for abusive patients,...

  21. Update!

    barefootlady replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on starting your career. CNA's are the backbone of all LTC facilities. I hope the job is everything you want it to be. Keep us posted on how it is

  22. Labor Department Advises Employers How to Avoid Paying Overtime

    barefootlady replied to -jt's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Strangely no one here in WV is talking about this issue in regards to their work. I have no idea what the facilities are doing about OT. I guess they will wait to anounce any changes once the law is...

  23. GETTING WRITTEN UP: What is the most ridiculous thing you have been written up for?

    barefootlady replied to greeneggsnham's topic in General Nursing

    for working overtime when mandated by supervisor. hn said i should have insisted the supervisor call another staff member to come in. she wanted her "pet" to get all of the extra work so she could...

  24. Bait and Switch

    barefootlady posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Still looking for work in NC. Have had some interesting experiences, answer add, told one thing on phone, show up and given a totally different description of job. Some are "unbelieveable" and they...

  25. Bait and Switch

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    GLDLPN; Yes, I have decided to only look at the hospitals when I go back next week. Forsythe and Cone are on the top of my list. I was just so surprised at the way some of those agencies LIED. I...