barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. But I have little kids!

    barefootlady replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    As my children are grown and they like to have Christmas at home with my grandchildren, we have tried to get together at Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. I have traded days off, worked extra, and done...

  2. Changed my mind

    barefootlady replied to Jamiers's topic in General Nursing

    Oh NO! Work as an RN for awhile to gain experience before going to NP school. What a HORRIBLE idea.! Well, fellow BB posters, we can add another name to the list of never getting sick and needing...

  3. Feeling "imperfect"? Comparing yourself to others?....then please read this !

    barefootlady replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderful story. Thanks so much. I needed that. Have a great day

  4. What is considered appropriate staffing for grads off of orientation.

    barefootlady replied to kimmicoobug's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Kimmi; You sound like a dedicated, caring, knowledge thirsty new grad. I applaud your wonderful outlook. It does seem like even after a 3 month orientation new grads would have a buddy to fall...

  5. resigning

    barefootlady replied to nurse62's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    HCA managers have been the brunt of poor evaluations for the last 3 years. This is due to a poll taken and all answers are confidential, that said, they find ways to "redefine" the answers. HCA like...

  6. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    barefootlady replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Why in the world did these nurses do this? This is just too

  7. Some things make NO sense!

    barefootlady replied to New2CVICU's topic in General Nursing

    I had to read this post twice to make sure what I was reading. I would ask for a meeting with the HN and DON regarding the staffig issue. This is not safe for the patient or your license. The LPN...

  8. ER last night and the nurses!

    barefootlady replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    I watch Er, sometimes it gets under my skin that only Abby is the nurse with the knowhow. I do not like the way Romano yells, and has complete disregard for staff/patients. In real life, Abby, as CN...

  9. Just had an emotional breakdown at work.

    barefootlady replied to unikuelady's topic in General Nursing

    Unike; Please do not feel alone or ashamed. I have been in this situation and several other nurses I know have been there too. I think the stress of the job, personal problems, hormones, and high...

  10. all the latest tricks to keep nurses.

    barefootlady replied to alansmith52's topic in General Nursing

    Will not happen in mine either, but I am still for a Nationwide Nursing

  11. Renerian's thread "Worksheets from your shift..." uppdated w/ a poll

    barefootlady replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ren, I am so sorry you were the butt of such unprofessional behavior on the part of the employer. I know that the HIPPA law is being violated everywhere. I know you have better things in your...

  12. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    barefootlady replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    Jnette. Any time you have a question go to the M/S board and post it. We will be there sooner or later to answer and help as we

  13. Anyone sick of working weekends????

    barefootlady replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Guess I am used to them. I plan events on my weekends off. If I am not able to , then I try to switch with one of my coworkers. I too would love to change into case management. But, no jobs

  14. Not going to med surg after graduation?What are your thoughts?

    barefootlady replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    I am a M/S nurse, Have been one almost 18 years. Think it is the place to start and where lots of action is all of the time. If you know you hate M/S then go for what you love. Be forewarned,...

  15. I finally had the guts to say no!!!

    barefootlady replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

    Jnette, Sure you can be fired. I am living proof. But I am not Sorry! I tried to be a advocate for good nursing care at my last job and will continue to be one in the future. Being fired is a way...

  16. I finally had the guts to say no!!!

    barefootlady replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

    Jnette; I read with interest your question. I too am older and was brought up to be a people pleaser. Now, that said, if you read the above post, you will understand why at times we, as nurses and...

  17. I finally had the guts to say no!!!

    barefootlady replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

    Stella, you took a step towards independent thinking and patient safety. Keep it up. You are the only advocate you have in situations like these, and the only advocate for patient care and safety...

  18. Scope of practice question

    barefootlady replied to Gldngrl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Zambezi, no gtts like this on the floor. That is too

  19. what size syringe is used to flush triple lumen?

    barefootlady replied to cmv's topic in General Nursing

    Use 10 cc syringe. Use 5 cc heparin flush and 5 of normal saline per protocol unless other wise

  20. Question About Antidepressants

    barefootlady replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Cheerful, sometimes I am afraid I sound pushy or arrogant , I don't mean to be , but clients can be and are very manuiplative with their psych

  21. Scope of practice question

    barefootlady replied to Gldngrl's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a very sticky situation, one that the management is taking an "do as we say" attutide on. Your LPN's should be trained on all of the gtts they will come into contact with and be able...

  22. Protecting yourself

    barefootlady replied to epg_pei's topic in General Nursing

    Your instructor was wrong to assign you to this duty. When the man left the area and went outside, a security alert should have went into effect and upon his return he should have been "patted down "...

  23. CNA's in Med-Surg

    barefootlady replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in Medical-Surgical

    take VS, baths, feed patients, empty foley's, Keep I & O, do fingersticks, linens, simple dressing change or assist w change by nurse. Give enema's, ambulate patients in hall or assist to bsc. I...

  24. Any WV nurses here?

    barefootlady replied to amyslater's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Amy, Who ever said the guys in transport at SFH make more than nurses is not telling the truth. I worked there for over 3 years and I know. HCA is lousy and CAMC and Thomas are not much better....

  25. I'm back, missed you all

    barefootlady replied to sixes's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome back. Great news on the job and the move. I hope things continue to go well for you. Let us