barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Abuse Towards Nurses...

    barefootlady replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Nurse; You rock in a big way. Thanks for the support and for posting our Bill of Rights. I agree, if more institutions cared about the nursing staff this would be posted on each unit. Have a...

  2. Disiplinary actio

    barefootlady replied to RN30years's topic in General Nursing

    hope this issue is resolved soon

  3. Too much testosterone at work- frisky doctors

    barefootlady replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with post that states some doctors are social imbeciles. Dartmouth has a class that the fellowship students must take. It discussed proper social behavior, ethics, sexual harrassment and...

  4. Video taping staff

    barefootlady replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I don't begin to know about consent laws and taping of staff but I think it is a shame that the patient, the family and honest, hardworking staff members are being placed in this situation. I can only...

  5. Got A Little Story To Tell...

    barefootlady replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    This special lady will one day be a very special and caring physician. Her patients will receive the best of care. Thanks for the story, I needed it

  6. I have failed

    barefootlady replied to LovKeisha's topic in General Nursing

    Keisha, I am sorry you failed. I had a friend who had a problem like this, she did not know how to study. She went to NC, got a job, took only 1 or 2 classes at a community college, made herself...

  7. Survey: Has your facility implemented nurse to patient ratios?

    barefootlady replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Ratio is 6:1 days, unless beds are empty, then goes up, no thought given to acuity. 7 or 8:1 on evenings and open for admissions, then on nights often 10 or more to each nurse. CNA's do have...

  8. Nursing Benefits- Your Input Please!

    barefootlady replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Just read an article in paper about 2 weeks ago, stated average cost for family insurance would skyrocket to about $18,000.00 a year in next 2 years. Stated insurance coverage was one benefit that...

  9. Abuse Towards Nurses...

    barefootlady replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    Ainz, sure am glad you banned that family member for abusing your staff. Must have been the first time you took such action in probably a thousand of incidents reported to you. Were they, patients...

  10. Abuse Towards Nurses...

    barefootlady replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    Worked in 2 facilities that security ran the other way when patients became abusive and unruly. Have told supervisor that unless "BIG MEN" handled certain patients, (policemen) I would perfer charges...

  11. Negativity in Vegas nursing?

    barefootlady replied to Paleobug's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I find the post to be informative and interesting. I think there is a certain degree of negativity in our field everywhere. Nursing is changing, just like other careers. We nurses want to be...

  12. Moses Cone Hospital

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I did not know they offered weo. Will check it

  13. Moses Cone Hospital

    barefootlady posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Can anyone give me any info on Moses Cone Hospital? Is it a good place to work? Is staffing adequate? I was told they do not have sign on bonus, and that there is no mandatory overtime. Please, if...

  14. The World According to Garp

    barefootlady replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    When I saw the movie over 20 years ago, I loved it, I still love it, I have it on tape. I just loved the comedy of the movie and never took the part of Jennie seriously. Guess I am just like tmiller,...

  15. Is my marriage doomed? (very long post )

    barefootlady replied to lmolvr's topic in General Nursing

    Run, do not walk to the nearest counselling center, meds sound like they are needed for both of you. You may need anti anxiety, he needs depression, obcessive/compulsion meds. Sorry to sound so...

  16. Families (May Be Offensive)

    barefootlady replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you, the patient, other staff members and other patients and visitors had to endure this abuse. I am not surprised that the super came down on the side of this guy. Been there too many times....

  17. Plans for the New Year?

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    So what are some of the working nurses in our fine state planning to do this fine New Year? Anybody going back to school? Quitting the job? Having a baby? Let's about the

  18. Plans for the New Year?

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    DG, Good luck on the boards. Hope you are able to start working soon also. Keep us posted on your

  19. Happy New Year!!!

    barefootlady posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I hope the NEW YEAR brings all good things to the nurses in

  20. father is dying of cancer

    barefootlady replied to heatherbless's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have lost both of my parents, it is an emotional experience that will tare at your soul for a long time. Keep being there as much as you can for your father. He will hear you and feel your kind...

  21. Lexington, KY

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

    Can anyone tell me why the board in this state is so hard to deal with? I tried to get a license there and paper work was overwhelming. No Clear understanding of it. Called 3 times to board office...

  22. Thank you to all who have prayed for me......blackballed NO MORE!

    barefootlady replied to cindyrn1's topic in General Nursing

    Great News Cindy. Keep us posted on your progress. I agree with the others, keep closed mouth about the other job. Let this truly be a new

  23. Nurses are underpaid in WV

    barefootlady replied to Nutty RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! 28.80 base$ Unreal for a nurse, a hospital nurse, who is not in administration to make that kind of money here in

  24. Any WV nurses here?

    barefootlady replied to amyslater's topic in General Nursing

    HCA and it's founding father's and current administrations are nothing but LIER"S. I have worked in 2 different HCA facilities and it is always the same, low staffing, high patient ratio's, high...

  25. IV albumin

    barefootlady replied to rileygrl11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Agree with Barb, use 18 g needle and it will flow like