barefootlady

barefootlady ADN, RN

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  1. Disturbing data on Wisconsin

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    :confused:A national study has revealed that clearly one quarter of all drivers on the road at any one time in Wisconsin are intoxicated. Has this impacted your life, your nursing practice? Do you...

  2. Can a female have a reaction to a depo shot?

    barefootlady posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will be the first to tell anyone I know nothing about depo. My daughter called this week and was telling me her friend had a reaction to a depo shot. Is this possible? Any explanation would be...

  3. Lowest Passage Rate in all 50 States for Nurses

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well it is official. The Charleston Gazette printed a big story on this fact in todays paper. WV has the lowest rate for passage of the NCLEX test of all 50 states. The Gazette stated that every...

  4. A "Worst" list and WV was not mentioned!!!

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let me apologize by saying:yes, I know I am supposed to give the exact site when I say I saw something in the paper or on the net and I would if I knew how to do it but I don't so I do the best I can...

  5. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    1. Where are many of you going to work? 2. When do most of you start? 3. Were the choices of employment as good as you hoped they would be? 4. Plans for your first payday as a nurse?

  6. Work Opportunities in Ohio at present time?

    barefootlady posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Good Morning Neighbors, I have several cousins living and working in the Southern Ohio area presently, we speak on the phone about twice a month, and they are telling me the job situation is awful...

  7. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

    barefootlady replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    No, paychecks are not right, have to watch every shift is actually clocked in on clock. Was shorted 24 hours, they wanted me to wait for pay until next pay period, I told them I had bills, I had done...

  8. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

    barefootlady replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We had a terrible winter, several times the roads were closed, staff stuck. Not one time did the DON say "thanks for the effort", or come in when she could get there and help out. Work short of...

  9. Anyone work at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg?

    barefootlady replied to luvmykidz's topic in General Nursing

    HCA with all the

  10. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

    barefootlady replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to have caused flak about the "gossip" remark, but we see ads for Pa, DC, and Md in a few of our state newspapers, so when they say "new grads welcome", I think they mean

  11. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

    barefootlady replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Most DON's/ADON's I have had contact with are a waste of time when it comes to support for staff. They paste a fake smile on their face, listen to half truths, and then do what ever is easy for them,...

  12. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

    barefootlady replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Jobless, You have my best wishes and prayers for a job soon. I have teachers in the family who are jobless because they do not have 3 years experience, but you just have to keep looking. Have you...

  13. Military hiring nurses as civilian employees

    barefootlady replied to pennyaline's topic in General Nursing

    Had a friend who worked for the Navy in NC for about three years. She did it to get on her feet after a nasty, totally devastating divorce. She was not in love with the job, it was her extra one,...

  14. LTC-Is it that bad???

    barefootlady replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    LTC is no picnic. You have to have a strong back and strong resolve to remain in LTC for an extended period of time. Good

  15. North Carolina Roll Call

    barefootlady replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The hard work will pay off in the end. Do all you can do to go to school and become a nurse. Jobs may be tighter right now but they are still there and the money makes it worth it most days. Good...

  16. Omnicare Pharmacy-discuss

    barefootlady replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let's see just how many fax confirmations does it take to get the drug/drugs ordered/reordered? I have personally counted an even dozen on simple med as digoxin. Omnicare is the

  17. Conflict of Interest

    barefootlady replied to NewANM02's topic in Nurse Management

    The conflict would be your ability to fullfill the obligation to another place of employment if there was a problem with staffing or other emergency at your main job. If you need extra money, maybe...

  18. Need some encouragement

    barefootlady replied to Skeetersmom119's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry for this unfair situation. I understand why you feel limited in your options. Living in a rural area has these draw backs. I agree with the advice of others, keep records of other...

  19. Overtime not paid at time and a half? Is this common?

    barefootlady posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello Everyone, Recently I was told the facility is reducing overtime pay to 1.00/hr on pay rate for overtime hours, not paying time and a half for hours worked. Is this legal? Is this common? I...

  20. Hey, New Grad!!!!

    barefootlady replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Mr Bill, Best of luck. I know after all the hard work you have put in you will obtain that prize. Enjoy the new job and all the new things you will learn. Once again, congrats and blessings to

  21. Taking one for the team...ugh

    barefootlady replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    You are just experiencing what often happens when you are a strong nurse. Does that seem fair, no. Should the assignment be split, yes. Now in real life, we do the job, often get the short end and...

  22. Not looking forward to new job...

    barefootlady replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Be glad for the job. So many people need one right now. If it is too hot in the room, or you feel like a break is needed, speak up. Patient safety, policy of facility, and general "how to's" are...

  23. Getting called off

    barefootlady replied to pottie's topic in General Nursing

    Called off d/t low census is part of summer fun here. Sometimes not too happy about it but everyone gets called off, down the list, so no one nurse is taking too many hits. Same with CNA's, rotate...

  24. Legal issue involving DNR...please comment

    barefootlady replied to logans_mommy's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Katnip. DNR is when patient has died, until then you as the nurse are required to treat what you

  25. Vacation - We need to find our own replacements

    barefootlady replied to StNeotser's topic in General Nursing

    This is a disaster waiting to blow up in everyone's face. 1. Is vacation time offered as a benefit? 2. How long must you work to take a vacation? 3. What are the state laws governing such things...