barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. nursing ratio's

    barefootlady replied to kathi yudin's topic in California Nursing

    I find your statement that older nurses are complacent offensive and untrue. I work rings around most of the younger nurses I have come into contact with over the last 3 to 5 years. I work smarter...

  2. Hourly vs Exempt Salaries

    barefootlady replied to pumpkin's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked for one to two facilities that had slipshod accounting practices. Pay was always wrong, hours shorted, benefits not deducted. Learned the hard way, would not work salary as...

  3. That is it, I am becoming a Walmart greeter!

    barefootlady replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    In the smaller, more rural hospitals here, nurses clean the beds on night shift if one needs cleaned. Yes, and they apply clean sheets too. Oh, don't forget the bedside table and night stand. They...

  4. The Case for Practicing Nursing in Las Vegas

    barefootlady replied to HazeK's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Really enjoyed reading this post. I have heard that nursing in Vegas is very, very stressful do to patient overload, but that is the case in lost of places. I thank you for the info and may do a...

  5. Is It A Widespread Hospital Practice For CNAs To Catheter Patients?

    barefootlady replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    Only CNA's with special training may insert foley's here. Used to have "orderlies" on floors who cathed males. It was considered too private a procedure for the female RN to do. That was before my...

  6. Believe it or not no lawsuit

    barefootlady replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    I do hope you are on the road to recovery and will be able to return to work soon. I agree with the posters who urge you to seek another lawyer. Have you filed a protest/negliance claim with your...

  7. Cute things manager's say

    barefootlady replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for realizing that I thought I was doing my job and doing it correctly. Rule #1. Do no harm to patient or allow patient to do harm to self or others if possible. I spoke with one nurse I...

  8. Is this insane or what?

    barefootlady replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    I think this organization is yanking your chain and giving you the run around. If the unit your are currently working on is the unit from Hades, then you must have terrific staff turn over, so when...

  9. Cute things manager's say

    barefootlady replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I can't count the times my ex-HN would rant in a staff meeting about "unacceptable overtime " for the staff only to come up to me (or one of the others) the next day and ask me to work an extra 4 or...

  10. Post-Holiday Special! 50% Off Admission for Addicts!

    barefootlady replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    You gals deserve a little pampering and tlc on your next day off. Please make every effort to get yourselves some. I admire your honesty and committment to overcome the state of "compassion fatigue"....

  11. Artificial Nails

    barefootlady replied to Nursekatydid's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities have a policy against wearing fake nails. Real nails have to be cut to a certain length to assure that patients are not scratched. Clear to light pink polish are only allowed also....

  12. pLEASE aDVIZE ME

    barefootlady replied to sanakruz's topic in General Nursing

    I would once again check and make sure I was not named as the person who authorized the med refills. I would document all that has happened and keep the file under lock and key. I would transfer to...

  13. Why Management is often not sticking up for Nurses

    barefootlady replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a different version of the same lecture I had over 20 years ago. No big surprise, doctors bring the money into the hospital by admitting patients. Nurses are an expense because we do not...

  14. Ghostly experiences??

    barefootlady replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working my first job, I had a lady who was scheduled for a routine hystie, she knew she had a benign tumor about the size of a cantalope, she knew it had to be removed, it had grown to this...

  15. Night Shift Eating Habits

    barefootlady replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Becky's eating plan. If you do get hungry and feel that you must eat, try fruit. Drink plenty of water too. Peanut butter is a good energy snack at

  16. Doctor-Nurse Relationships

    barefootlady replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    Be professional and be polite. Do not repeat her gossip, do not attempt to second guess her for orders. If she forgets something, CALL HER, it's her patient! Write an account of what happened and...

  17. just awful

    barefootlady replied to germain's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just had a "good ole boy " experience last week. Too personal to tell but I hope he gets a lousey nurse the next time he is hospitalized. Maybe then he would understand the one of me cannot be in 2...

  18. Nurses are Overworked

    barefootlady replied to Mazieks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for the kind words of appreciation. I needed that. May God bless you and your family with good

  19. Unfair Policies

    barefootlady replied to RavenSong's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As an at will employee you may be terminated for any reason, at any time. Sure there are laws for unjust termination, but it takes a lot of documentation and usually a lawyer to fight these cases. I...

  20. Do you sedate your pts to make them sleep?

    barefootlady replied to rncopper's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't routinely sedate patients for making noise or :bothering me:. I do give med for rest if asked or I may suggest a sedative if patient is overly anxious or restless. I always make the patient...

  21. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    barefootlady replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Allow this person the dignity of obtaining the education if they are qualified. If there are problems, handle them in a professional manner just like any other student. If there are emotional...

  22. Hangups in Nursing

    barefootlady replied to kimmathis14's topic in Nursing Career

    Can handle anything, but hate to brush teeth. I do it and do it well but hate to clean dentures. Mouth care or oral suctioning does not bother me as much as brushing denture.

  23. It's Allllllllll In The Nurse's Cap!

    barefootlady replied to live4today's topic in Nursing Career

    Have decided to buy a cap and a white dress uniform for my next job, and wear it, at least on the first day and several more days. Used to wear my cap and whites everyday for years. LOVED IT! I...

  24. Finally got my temporary permit

    barefootlady replied to NurseDixie's topic in General Nursing

    Dixie; Glad you got that permit. Sorry the hubby is not well, mine has same problem and they have done all they can do also. Just try to take one day at a time. Monitor the diet and meds closely....

  25. Winston Salem

    barefootlady replied to szccdw's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Know 2 nurses who have worked for Baptist, both said the nurse:patient ratio was high, pay ok to start but raises are low. Orientation depends on department you are working. Parking was a nightmare...