amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. CCRN on Resume

    amoLucia replied to RN-SKR's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would counter that there are many other certifications other than the CCRN tag. All the other certs represent advanced achievement so equal recognition would be needed. That might just become very...

  2. I'm a nurse, not a babysitter!!!

    amoLucia replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    And you're also not the 'driveway snow shoveler'!!! I kid you NOT. This was something I remembered from an older similar post. Family wanted nurse to shovel out the

  3. The Worst Interview of My Life! Ever!

    amoLucia replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    I've had crazy interviews in my long career. But the weirdest one was when I finished the interview after just 15 minutes at most. It was the most cut & dry interview I had ever experienced until...

  4. Kudos/Patient Compliments

    amoLucia replied to Nnurse3030's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is issue is esp meaningful when you consider that 11-7 shift gets even LESS recognition than the other shifts. OP - I don't want to stir up a hornet's nest, but I have a suspicion why that one...

  5. Care plan help!!! Please!!!

    amoLucia replied to CassieN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Cassie, you're right that $$$ freq plays a very significant role when situations like this arise. Money does funny things to people. She's also at risk for further safety issues and wound infection...

  6. Care plan help!!! Please!!!

    amoLucia replied to CassieN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about something about pt & family psycho SOCIAL adaptation to long term placement? Is the intention that the SNF stay will become permanent? My guess is that she'll be a problem adjusting as...

  7. Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

    amoLucia replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!

  8. Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

    amoLucia replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    Part of this post hit a raw nerve with me. I was recently hospitalized & then rehab. It was the worst experience of my life and even surpassed a major MVA. Even 4 months later, I still have so...

  9. Back Injury and Work Comp :(

    amoLucia replied to lelelele's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Previous posters are correct. You absolutely need a confirmed diagnosis from the correct practitioner. That means correct testing and correct prescribed therapy to remedy. And make sure you complete...

  10. Frequency of rounds

    amoLucia replied to Non_nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This may just be my own perspective but it seems that nurses may slip into the impression that when a family is present, they provide 'extra eyes' and would most likely come out to the nurse to report...

  11. Got Written Up Today...

    amoLucia replied to Elven_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, Elven,

  12. Got Written Up Today...

    amoLucia replied to Elven_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To OP - I took my Boards way back when nurses wrote on the cave walls with charcoal! I just find it so amazingly different because of all the bells & whistles you newer nurses face when you test...

  13. Ways to improve?

    amoLucia replied to mj71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am currently receiving minimal home care services thru an agency. My most regular HHA was on Cloud 9 the other nite because she had just been recognized as her agency's Employee of the Quarter....

  14. Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

    amoLucia replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend completing an exit interview, if nothing else but to NOT allow TPTB claim that I (you) ignored the chance to clear the air. However, like most other posters, be super careful about...

  15. Side gig/business while NP??

    amoLucia replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Advanced Practice

    holistic health

  16. Should I move back to California

    amoLucia replied to Smsanch2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just venturing this opinion - is your marriage STRONG enough to withstand the separation? That'd be my first consideration. I know that military families have to experience long distance...

  17. Combat Fatigue

    amoLucia replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    Any chance there might be a sleep apnea issue? Maybe a sleep study is needed? I was recently hospitalized and rehabbed too. A diagnosis of severe hypercapnia was determined which included the...

  18. Over my head?

    amoLucia replied to Madc's topic in General Nursing

    to TriciaJ - kudos on your very, very well worded interview response to OP. OP - it is sad that you were taken advantage of not only by TPTB who hired you, but also those who worked around you. Time...

  19. Question about blood pressure medications

    amoLucia replied to NoobRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It always amazes me that folk get sooooo hung up on blood pressures that direct continued administration of BP meds. Has it ever occurred to people that BPs remain controlled on the low side BECAUSE...

  20. An Ode to Hospice Nursing

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Lyd's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Like the others have said 'thank you for such a moving article'. And TY for being one of those who dedicate themselves to the philosophy of hospice/palliative

  21. How Much was your First RN Paycheck?

    amoLucia replied to igottaconquer246's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated 1974 - first job central New Jersey was $5.27/hr. Ain't doing the arithmetic

  22. Help! Need Documentaries About Diabetic Complications In Teens or Pre-Teens

    amoLucia replied to TheDeltaBluesNurse's topic in Patient Education

    How about contacting a 'peer support' type group that operates thru a Children's Hospital for some suggestions? Maybe a CDE (certified diabetes educator) can give you some direction. Or an...

  23. Nurse Donates Uterus to a Stranger

    amoLucia replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    Same

  24. Expiration date checks on supplies

    amoLucia replied to stellabella236's topic in General Nursing

    To OP - I think this quote really bespeaks the reasons for the absolutely ludicrous check. I'd bet that something like this was included in the facility's POC (plan of correction) and is being...

  25. I really want to do the right thing and I need help!

    amoLucia replied to HRCRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One thing to consider is that the nurse may NOT be using the meds herself, but she may be selling them to others for the money. You comment that she has a college age child - that says tuition costs...