amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. MSN looking for insurance job

    amoLucia replied to guest833402's topic in General Specialties

    If you're interested, just apply. It took my sister several applications over a couple years before she was hired. Be aware that your Executive Master's degree may be a bit intimidating to them...

  2. Bathing and Showering Systems in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Centers

    amoLucia replied to Naser001's topic in General Nursing

    Please define 'bathing & showering SYSTEM'. I'm thinking number of shower rooms per facility hall, how they're equipped, private room showers, etc. There's also the concept of voluntary bathing...

  3. Texas Children's investigates RN for social media HIPAA violation

    amoLucia replied to JustBeachyNurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If this were a plot on TV's NCIS, CIS, Law & Order, Criminal Minds, etc she would prob be charged with some kind of federal bioterrorism

  4. Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

    amoLucia replied to Misstika's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Is this stuff about drug dust FOR REAL or is it just urban myth? I think Abby Sciuto on NCIS commented about it on a show. But to be honest, I did think about it befor you posted it! I wonder if this...

  5. Help Wanted- Asking the Night Shifters for Advice

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Learned this info somewhere - wear dark shades as you leave your work bldg. Put them on BEFORE you get outside and take them off only AFTER you're inside. Daylight does something to your eyes which...

  6. HIPAA Violation, Fired

    amoLucia replied to kosmopolitan's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It is so sad that such a punitive disciplinary action occurred just because you had a benign interest in a pt followup. A lot of guessing is going on here. Maybe some third party nearby witnessed the...

  7. Med admin window

    amoLucia replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Old Dude- just a question. What would you do if a Doctor Note specifically specified that "med to be given at 2:30 pm EXACTLY. NO DEVIATION." Like I could see Mama twisting her provider's arm to...

  8. LTC nurses having to do CNA work all day

    amoLucia replied to Kac718's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To those of you who asked, be aware that some staff come to your facility from ANOTHER job just ahead yours. This is like a double job for them. I have worked with many a CNA and nurses who did so....

  9. DSD Certificate On Line Course

    amoLucia replied to lukesbaby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like a "Train-the-Trainer" course that used to be required for certification of trainers for certified nurse aide (CNA)

  10. Should I work in a SNF?

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

    The expectation with agency nurses is that they are capable of "hitting the floor running". I think you're wise in recognizing that you have limited experience at this time altho you do have...

  11. Head/neck patient and taste changes

    amoLucia replied to RN416's topic in Oncology

    Thinking outside the box - consider support groups like for bariatric/eating disorder pts. They often experience appetite and taste issues. Maybe dental groups

  12. Head/neck patient and taste changes

    amoLucia replied to RN416's topic in Oncology

    Is she being seen by an RD? Also, joining a support group for similar pts may help as they freq try to help one another. They ARE the experts. This might be my better idea. And not to beat a dead...

  13. Feelings of guilt and OT...

    amoLucia replied to WCSU1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

  14. Ew...3 people

    amoLucia replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Weird? Yes! Enjoy it while you can! Just think ahead to summer vacations when you'll be down

  15. Cancelling a contract

    amoLucia replied to nursy_2014's topic in Travel

    Local realtors may know of

  16. Need opinions

    amoLucia replied to imaginethat8673's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Little bit late here - I''m wondering if there is more to the story than OP knows. There may have beeen other issues for which the male pt was transferred - issues for which Admin is not required to...

  17. Is this legal?

    amoLucia replied to Gabbym441's topic in General Nursing

    Am also thinking that the familiy may be PO'd and starting to raise a ruckus. They may have been under the impression that SNF would continue to provide the emerg services. (Am curious if someone...

  18. Eating the patients' food?

    amoLucia replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's the dreaded 1 piece of cheese sandwich that's THE

  19. death in LTC

    amoLucia replied to zoRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This might be a little late, but you might want to try a bit of role-playing with an experienced nurse you feel does a good job with telephone calls. It would be a safe way to get a chance to try out...

  20. Can night shift cause missed periods

    amoLucia replied to Floatnurse137's topic in General Nursing

    Any chance of significant weight loss ? Are you doing any strict or prolonged dieting? From perfect regularity (even on NOC) I became amenorrheic for 11 months. Even with a try at hormonal...

  21. Is it all over?

    amoLucia replied to heartguy's topic in General Nursing

    You have an opp'ty for a free grad degree and you're hesitating? Start it. What about an MPH? For public health, epidemiology, inf diseases,

  22. My wife won't stay home alone and I don't get to see my family.

    amoLucia replied to Emtmurse15's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You have more problems in your marriage than just schedules. You need some counseling as others have suggested. Good luck. (I hope we aren't being snookered by this

  23. Need advice on ethics

    amoLucia replied to AWorley80's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is NOT an uncommon practice for many people at family funerals. I think it's creepy but it's freq done. For many, it's a final photo of Great Aunt Martha to put into a family album. Right next to...

  24. Ethics paper ideas PLEASE!

    amoLucia replied to naughtyCAUTI's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Late reading this but am thinking about limited vs unlimited vising hours in critical care units. Hot button one now is about allowing family presence during code/rapid response

  25. Dragging out program for tuition reimbursement?

    amoLucia replied to CFrancine's topic in Post Graduate Students

    To ME, the KEY factor to consider is the reality check to ask yourself - 'what are the long range chances that you will remain with your current tuition-reimbursing employer for the duration of your...