amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Please help!

    amoLucia replied to KrisCris's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wuzzie, nicely

  2. Where Were You...9/11

    amoLucia replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was working the med cart. I was the Unit Manager but I often got pulled when calloouts occurred. So I had just pulled into one of the dayrooms to finish up the med pass. Everyone was glued to the...

  3. Pay cuts

    amoLucia replied to KSjo88's topic in General Nursing

    ... if this was covered in a union contract. If not specifically covered in a contract, the union could just agree in an effort to avoid layoffs/terminations. Might a contract be up for imminent...

  4. NEW grad please review my resume and advice

    amoLucia replied to PJishere's topic in Nursing Career

    Did you REALLY "sterilize and make minor adjustments to medical equipment"? I'm not nit-picking, but like others have said, this resume is too 'fluffy'. Just be sure to include your bilingual speech...

  5. LTC nurse life!

    amoLucia replied to MJLPN727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Carrie - good advice. I'd like to add to your list the person whoever does the staff scheduling and the front desk

  6. Pay cuts

    amoLucia replied to KSjo88's topic in General Nursing

    Betcha' their HR dept has piles of applications avail, so they prob don't

  7. Teaching gone wrong

    amoLucia replied to sbtr50's topic in Patient Education

    It is quite sad that nurses are often put into the "teaching" role when they hve little or no understanding the fundamentals of adult teaching I liked teaching. But I was one of those who realized I...

  8. Casual employee line

    amoLucia replied to Nursesm867's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Your union should have the moxie to handle this!!! And your administration is taking advantage of the ambiguity set by your

  9. Staffing Issues

    amoLucia replied to HeatHuddy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is a mighty big issue for someone new to 'seeing the BIG picture' of healthcare and its realities. And I'm impressed that you have the concern and interest to tackle such a problem. But as a...

  10. Recording Lectures

    amoLucia replied to Meow278's topic in General Students

    First off, before you get too far, check with your school if they PERMIT recording of classes. NOT ALL DO! So that's your first step. Then it may be an instructor's perogative to be recorded. Again,...

  11. Excessive Absenteeism in the Nursing Profession

    amoLucia replied to MasterStreet's topic in General Nursing

  12. New to night shift....any advice?

    amoLucia replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in General Nursing

    And establish one sacrosanct rule - NEVER to be awakened for anything by anyone except for an emergency (as defined as a fire or hemorrhaging). Try to establish a specific sleep time and STICK TO IT....

  13. LTC nurse life!

    amoLucia replied to MJLPN727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The Serenity Prayer is short but very direct and calming for

  14. Medications for a dying patient

    amoLucia replied to SN2432's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Make sure supportive services are avail, like maybe a minister,priest, rabbi, etc if

  15. Trying to find work as a new LPN - need your experiences to help me out please

    amoLucia replied to greatdanemom2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    VA is Civil Service!!! To Liv - from yourpost, it sounds like you should not have any problem with break in employment service so your time should count for something in longevity and pension I...

  16. BIG Feet Need shoes

    amoLucia replied to RNDannniess's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Maybe a local podiatrist can make some

  17. HIPPA/FAXING/PMShift

    amoLucia replied to Lapreea's topic in General Nursing

    Many HC provider offices are faxed documents also after hours just like the pharmacy. The same precautions should apply, however anything that requires a REAL HUMAN to review should be phone-alerted....

  18. Nurse Executives

    amoLucia replied to remotefuse's topic in Nursing Career

    Is this a Civil Service

  19. Nurse Executives

    amoLucia replied to remotefuse's topic in Nursing Career

    It's like in professional sports - when the team does badly, they fire the GM and head

  20. Head Padding

    amoLucia replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    A fire blanket hung at a designated spot? Not sure the cost. The blankets come packaged in a hang-able box so it's easily opened and easy to hang up on the wall wherever needed. Just access the box,...

  21. Bullying/Harrassment?

    amoLucia replied to warthawg's topic in General Nursing

    Just know, HR depts work for the EMPLOYER, not the employee. So they represent the interests of the EMPLOYER, not you. You'll always LOSE the battle unless there is some over-riding authority, like...

  22. OTC medications for parents?

    amoLucia replied to nursegirl2017's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do it!!! For reasons others have said. I really think hard even about

  23. Tissue thief!

    amoLucia replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I just can't believe all the stuff you've been through! Wonder if there's ever been a tombstone that read "Here Lies Tissue Thief".

  24. Where are the nursing discounts?

    amoLucia replied to mel2234's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Kind of a tangential thought - anybody remember when nurses would get "professional courtesy' from other HC providers??? Aging

  25. No Call, No Show

    amoLucia replied to eilonwe's topic in Nursing Career

    Any possibility of drug or alcohol problems?? That was the first thought that came to me. Particularly the pattern of absenteeism. I don't know what story she gave the DON, but ... I could see her...