barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. CNA's...complaining constantly...

    barefootlady replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

    Don't expect this situation to change soon. Even if NM recognizes the problem she may not do much to correct the behavior. I have worked with some great CNA's, but the last bunch I worked with were...

  2. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

    barefootlady replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, did not answer question. I do not give meds without orders, even at 0200 am and it is Tylenol. Will call house doc if necessary. Worked with experienced RN who gave med w/o order, just...

  3. 2 nurses arrested in CA.....

    barefootlady replied to sarahr5's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors playing games like this is why nurses MUST be careful and always have a witness to all verbal orders given. Also should ask other nurse to cosign when charting: Dr called/paged; no answer or...

  4. Left-handed nurses

    barefootlady replied to Wuiteroz's topic in General Nursing

    Am a natural lefty. Had to learn to do some things with right hand but never had much problem doing procedures . Can give an IM injection with either hand.

  5. Are NMs privy to their staff's hourly wage?

    barefootlady replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I was always given an eval about 30 days into any job, promised another one in 6 months, then yearly from hire date. The NM ALWAYS let her staff know how hard she had worked on the eval's and how...

  6. I gotta get outta this place, can you help?

    barefootlady replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Do some deep soul searching and decide what area you have at least some interest in persuing. Research requirements and decide if you want to do what is necessary to meet them. Then go for it. I am...

  7. No lift policy

    barefootlady replied to PaulG's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Vote Bush out the door in 2004. Vote his supporters, the senators who do not protect workers rights, out asap. Texas would never be a place I would want to work. Have 3 friends who came back East...

  8. no more warning before inspections

    barefootlady replied to canoehead's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This no tip off policy should be instituted in every state and in every type of medical institution. Maybe then the public would get some realistic picture of what is going on in the healthcare...

  9. whats the weather like????

    barefootlady replied to jeanna's topic in General Nursing

    Snowed 3 inches yesterday. Have some ice patches. Hovering around 18 degrees. Wind chill is making it feel like 4 or 5. Good skiing weather, but I don't

  10. charge nurse and nurse manager

    barefootlady replied to vedm's topic in General Nursing

    A manager has to manage the unit. They do have a very important, thankless, overwhelming job. That said, I think this poster is having a problem with a manager that NEVER helps out, no matter what...

  11. Healing Old Wounds

    barefootlady replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    I am truly sorry you were treated with less than the full respect and professionalism you deserved while in nursing. I usually love to work the "guys". I have experienced one to two who were for the...

  12. Bait and Switch

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks Barb. RN, 20+ years experience. Can put a tube anywhere. LOL. Beginning to think age is playing a big role. Can and do work rings around some of the younger nurses I have had contact with...

  13. West Virginia LPN Students

    barefootlady replied to LPNtobe7/04's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry that happened to you. Take the high road and continue to follow your dream. Try another school. Garnet is good. Best wishes to

  14. Charge pay

    barefootlady replied to kastas's topic in General Nursing

    $1.00/hr for charge. CN is different on each floor. Some are great, some just take the extra money and do nothing. I try to cover for LPN's when needed, take 3 patients, and keep assignments and...

  15. Overtime Bill Passed. What will YOU do?

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many West Virginia nurses plan to work extra hours without overtime pay? What, if anything, is your facility saying about this issue? Will you be able to cut work hours to make up for mandatory...

  16. Overtime Bill Passed. What will YOU do?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    To Passing Thru: Hey, I love my home state, sure we have some crooked politicians. But so do other states, South Carolina comes to mind and New York. We do not deserve anything we get. Some of us...

  17. So what WAS nursing like in the "good old days"?

    barefootlady replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    1980: LPN: worked under direct supervision of RN. Did po, IM, sub-q meds, monitored IV's, had pumps, did dressing changes, gave baths, C,T,DB was standard teaching for all patients, activity was...

  18. The Case for Practicing Nursing in Las Vegas

    barefootlady replied to HazeK's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am not sure I would want a permanent move to Vegas, but I would like to give it a try from mid Oct to mid May. Being an experienced nurse, I thought I would be welcomed, but all I hear is negative...

  19. unhappy nurse

    barefootlady replied to nurse unhappy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can so relate to your post, Iworked on a unit I loved with good people who worked well together. TPTB decided to change HN, well she was the pits, no bedside experience in 20 years, married to a...

  20. Pardon Me While I Vent about this "Patient As A Customer" deal

    barefootlady replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety I hope your documentation is through. This type of patient is the one who will sue for neglect, like lack of education re:purpose of Tele. You are a good and caring nurse, sorry that this...

  21. nurse managers

    barefootlady replied to Kandis's topic in General Nursing

    Be professional, be fair, ask for feedback from staff. Realize some coworkers will never like you or be satisfied. Develop a thick skin for this type of worker. Keep a honest, open relationship with...

  22. How does your facility identify DNR's???

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in various facilities, each with a different system to notify staff that a patient has a DNR order signed and charted. I like the color coded bracelet and color dot on chart and on name...

  23. Unfriendly Coworker

    barefootlady replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the posters who have advociated an attempt at discussing the problem in a non threatening way. But Sjoe is right, there is no way to force this co-worker into friendship. Do not be...

  24. ruptured appendix and peritonitis

    barefootlady replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    Happened to me. Appendix ruptured at work, did not think it was appendix, thought it was food poisoning, went home and did not return to ER for 3 days. BIG INFECTION. Was rushed to OR, surgeon was...

  25. Imetrex for Migraines

    barefootlady replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Sister has suffered from migraines for over 30 years. Has tried everything on the market, she says Excedrin for Migraine has helped her as much as some of these expensive meds. Ofcourse, she cannot...