barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. I'm a little irritated (long rant)

    barefootlady replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Your idea was a great one. The problem was it was your idea, not the HN/CNM idea. Did I read that you are going to travel in January? Don't be surprised if you get hit again. Sounds like a case of...

  2. I Quit My Job Today! I'm so relieved!

    barefootlady replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Cheerful, Glad you finally decided to look into other job options. I can really relate to your stress. Please take this much needed vacation and pamper yourself. I am sure you will choose the...

  3. med error:

    barefootlady replied to jenac's topic in General Nursing

    Great job! Keep up the good

  4. Fired for no cause

    barefootlady replied to sammy004's topic in General Nursing

    I want to sincerely thank all of those who took the time to give good advice to someone who asked for it. I want to thank the moderator for prompt and alert action. Man, I love this

  5. What on earth have I got???

    barefootlady replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Jnette; So sorry you are ill. Sounds like the flu. Rest, fluids, tylenol is the only avenue open to you. Take a big dose of Vit C everyday. Please take care of yourself and DO NOT work anymore...

  6. Overtime

    barefootlady replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    At times my 12 hours shifts have turned into 16 hour shifts. I was dragging my tail off of the floor when I punched out. So were the younger nurses. Why would anybody place their license and their...

  7. Speaking of Nurses on TV...

    barefootlady replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    RE: ER I too loved it when the nurse took off the doc's artificial hand. I was gratified that the female doc backed the nurse and would not give it back. I think society does respect nurses as much...

  8. Doctor's handwriting

    barefootlady replied to soon2binOK's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt ask another nurse to see if she/he can understand the order. Ask unit clerk too. If there is still a question, call the doc and ask, it's his order and if it's important then he won't...

  9. I've Had It! Nursing is NOT what it use to be!

    barefootlady replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Cheerful and Friends; We all have our issues with nursing today. I am so glad we have a safe and nurturing space to come to when our issues become too heavy to carry alone. I hope each of us...

  10. Political Parties and Blood/Tissue Donors

    barefootlady replied to bigbluetoad's topic in General Nursing

    We have very few Republican's where I live. Heard stories but can't swear that they are hunted down like dogs in deer

  11. Nurses Physical and Mental Condition

    barefootlady replied to bigmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Too many years of grabbing too greasy foods in cafe, and too little exercise. High levels of stress. No support from other nurses we work with to diet and exercise

  12. Some Feel Good stories

    barefootlady replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful story. I bet those s/p shakers have a special in your home. I am sure you made her day when you accepted the shakers and admired them and thanked her profusely. It takes so little to be...

  13. meds w/o order

    barefootlady replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Get the order, even for MOM or Tylenol. It is the only way to protect your license. NEVER take for granted a patient can take the med requested, patients with liver problems cannot take Tylenol...

  14. large pay increase-benefit cuts=no gain

    barefootlady replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet status will be hard to obtain with nursing morale low. I was in this situation, now am looking for job, if benefits are not there then I keep looking. This is what we working nurses mean...

  15. Bully! Help! I need to write a rebuttal!

    barefootlady replied to Bitten's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, write the rebuttal as an incident report, but do an incident report on each occurance as you stated in your post. When writting the incident report on the Drip, include the name of the...

  16. "I need a witness" !

    barefootlady replied to chad75's topic in General Nursing

    I watch waste if I sign. I ask them to watch if they sign for a waste for me. After 18 years, I know that it is always best to

  17. Interesting question...

    barefootlady replied to LisaRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    You must report a conflict of interest as soon as possible in this type of situation. If the CN will not allow a change in assignment, or another nurse will not switch with you, then notify the...

  18. Fair to My son?

    barefootlady replied to dcoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to sound so dense, but at nine years old, isn't he in school? The only problem is getting him up a little earlier for school and dropping him off at a day care center or safekid center for...

  19. What do you do for your back pain from the job?

    barefootlady replied to mystc42's topic in General Nursing

    I have a spa and use it faithfully, the jetting massage works the best for me. Also take motrin, sometimes flexaril. Good shoes. Ask for lifting assist. Use proper bed height and body

  20. Meeting with Management about Med-Surg Nurse to Patient Ratios

    barefootlady replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be surprised if the suits shoot down every good reason you give them for changing the status quo. I went throught this and in the end, NOTHING changed. We got lots of promises but no action....

  21. Conflict w/ a patient or family member?

    barefootlady replied to twarlik's topic in General Nursing

    After you have done everything humanly possible for their sick loved one, remember some family members will still distrust you and see you as "not doing enough for their loved one. I agree this is...

  22. Are LPNs Second Class Citizens?

    barefootlady replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    A good LPN is worth her weight in gold. CNA's too. I am sorry you are being treated this way, but if often happens. I have heard for years that hospitals are going to do away with LPN's only to...

  23. Nursing Home Adm & RN Charged by DA

    barefootlady replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Plato: Your caring side is showing. It is wonderful to read. Thank you for showing us your tender

  24. At my wits end!

    barefootlady replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    I hope your day tomorrow will be a positive one for you. I do think you would be wise to start a search for another job. I know that we convince ourselves to stay in situations that we should leave...

  25. How do you stay warm in your scrubs??

    barefootlady replied to mdwRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that "Cuddle Ones" underwear is the best to keep you warm but does not make you too hot. It is sold at Sam's and some of the better department stores. Sent daughter several last year,...