amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Wastefulness in healthcare

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Also worked a place where they would just leave the big cardboard packing boxes in a designated area for any staff to help themselves. One CNA always took away big boxes and flattened them. She used...

  2. Wastefulness in healthcare

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Anything that comes in a pre-filled/assembled KIT becomes fodder for the Waste Police. Esp wasteful is the opening of SUTURE SETS (so someone can cannibalize the scissors). Staple removal sets also...

  3. Retaliation for reporting abuse?

    amoLucia replied to nursehaley91's topic in General Nursing

    Use a lawyer's expertise. If you have malpractice insurance, now is the time to use it. (And please, watch your postings on social media. Less is best.) Now I don't know all there is to those 'right...

  4. Working with a fracture

    amoLucia replied to Cgritz77's topic in General Nursing

    Just another thought - you could be considered a vulnerable RISK not just to the facility's safety, but more importantly to your own wellbeing and recovery. Even a small mishap could jeopardize you...

  5. Don't enjoy job, seeking advice

    amoLucia replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    Civil Service usually has a division for group homes, esp for handicapped and/or DD populations. Pay rates usually aren't great but the other benes of a job within the government system is usually...

  6. University Marching Band Nurse

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Velasco's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage. Coverage that would cover you in that position rather than just for staffing in some

  7. The Base Tan Myth on "Don't Fry Day"

    amoLucia replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    TY for the ever important info. Sadly, too many will seek out that 'gorgeous tan' either thru plain old denial or ignorance of the facts. More sad is the belief that damage from exposure won't occur...

  8. Which one

    amoLucia replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I've read your postings for several years now and I've admired your DON style and common sense. I would have enjoyed working for you if that had been possible. You've had some bad luck for the past...

  9. RN Careers away from bedside

    amoLucia replied to KYRNCA's topic in General Specialties

    Anything involving

  10. Virtual/Hallway patient

    amoLucia replied to Ra3liana's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to ask this but ... what else can a facility do when it is most certainly obvious that the pt needs admission for acute skilled care needs? It's not like they can just give him cab fare to go...

  11. I'll miss you all, but...

    amoLucia replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Me too! Was just thinking about you yesterday while reading other postings. You really weathered a lot as do all the other SNs

  12. Poll: do you have professional liability insurance?

    amoLucia replied to SDANG's topic in General Nursing

    You pose 2 intriguing situations. I remember an occasion where the speaker recommended that nurses really REFRAIN from giving advice to neighbors. Yes, you're just trying to be helpful, but if things...

  13. In a perfect world, how would YOU like to see nursing education improved?

    amoLucia replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in General Nursing

    All very interesting suggestions from prev posters. But I would suggest something different. An intro course that would discuss the finances factors that impact healthcare. I realize that this class...

  14. Poll: do you have professional liability insurance?

    amoLucia replied to SDANG's topic in General Nursing

    From the very first day as a new nurse working in my career until the very last day until I retired, I carried insurance with NSO. Like ruby jane said, skipping a monthly mocho chacho frappe latte...

  15. New Manager, HELP!

    amoLucia replied to stimmerman's topic in Nursing Career

    It's freq a tough situation when someone takes on a new role/position and the previous holder is still in the picture. So what you're experiencing is NOT unusual. I would have one big suggestion -...

  16. I NEED HELP ASAP!! Should I transfer out of Stony Brook ?

    amoLucia replied to FutureNurseCrystal06's topic in School, College Programs

    Wise assessment by first respondent. I'd caution that it doesn't sound if as if you are truly committed to nursing 100% at this time. You DO need that 'spark' to get you through the tough times that...

  17. Case Study: Trust Your Gut? A Fecal Transplant Could Change Your Life

    amoLucia replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    VERY interesting! I've heard of the technique before, but your case history explains things so much more clearly.

  18. What's your favorite nursing task?

    amoLucia replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just reading this late...I was amazed & so satisfied when I would push a bolus of dextrose 50% for an unconscious pt. And then they responded within a few brief seconds. This is significant...

  19. White Nursing Student Shoes

    amoLucia replied to jsm1917's topic in General Students

    Ohhhh, the days of white shoes with white

  20. Need advice

    amoLucia replied to Futnur's topic in General Students

    The only positive thing to come out of your situation is to know that those students most likely have a humongous red target sign on them now. And EVERYBODY will be aware. Any indiscretion will prob...

  21. DNR care questions

    amoLucia replied to guest825264's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Am reading this late, but just to add a comment to OP - Whenever I learned of a sudden decline of a DNR pt (either I determined the decline or it was reported to me by the preceding shift), I always...

  22. What are the top 10 debatable nursing issues? And GO!

    amoLucia replied to RN Instructor1397's topic in General Nursing

    I like this

  23. Overlook?

    amoLucia replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    It is admirable that you are a caring person, but be careful that you don't become overly involved in her care more as a neighbor than a nurse. You are a clinician and your job is to be an advocate...

  24. How do I know what is required for me when it comes to state

    amoLucia replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Contrary to what many may tell you, state survey members/teams CAN & DO make facility visits on the odd shifts. Altho VERY infrequent, it is a possibility. Your responsibilities would be that you...

  25. So I called the police on a patient

    amoLucia replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD FOR