amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Everyday Nurse problems

    amoLucia replied to babarfirasat's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE! Whatever topic you choose, don't just go and invent something YOU think is a novel idea. Just not too long ago, a guy here, wanted to 'improve' names on pt doors (or something like that). Just...

  2. Those Overly Exaggerating Nursing Stories

    amoLucia replied to Cvepo's topic in General Nursing

    I continued this post after a few jumped in way back at the start. I figured they were just doing silly 'fun-sies', so I did too. But I found I really did like being silly - still hoping others will...

  3. Geriatric bruising and what to do

    amoLucia replied to iamoph's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The sad thing is that despite all your facility's high-stepping, their bruise rate MAY NOT go down, but instead will remain unusually elevated. I had a really wise instructor in my BSN Nsg Issues...

  4. Irritated MDs: to SBAR or not to SBAR?

    amoLucia replied to Melanin's topic in General Nursing

    Not only is SBAR a method with which you communicate info to another health care professional, it also provides you a specific disciplined approach for you to gather that info and then relay it. It...

  5. Is spending $80,000 on a private ABSN school a waste

    amoLucia replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Students

    If I read right, you have a polling post also on AN asking about HOW TO FINANCE school? Money must surely be a concern to you. I once read somewhere that your school loans should NOT exceed your...

  6. I noticed movable object on my baby navel

    amoLucia replied to Ikennad's topic in General Nursing

    We have no way to see what it is that you're seeing. It is best that you see your baby's pediatrician or clinic or ER for assistance as soon as possible. Per Terms of Service here, we are not...

  7. I am not satisfied with my assigned preceptorship unit

    amoLucia replied to Nabeelaodu's topic in General Students

    Your future may be a bumpy one if you're one to run up the chain every time with complaints because you're not happy. Just know that some schools (even the fancier BSN ones) sometimes have trouble...

  8. Timeline for a bruise

    amoLucia replied to iamoph's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had kind of forgotten about that 'loverly' green-y yellow color. I would sooooooo love to comment on the 2 weirdest bruises I ever observed/documented, but to do so would most CERTAINLY provide TMI...

  9. Silly rant, but people keep steeling my tissues

    amoLucia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    For the uninformed, what is

  10. Timeline for a bruise

    amoLucia replied to iamoph's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To Coffee - OP has another post right now. Seems like her employer has gone off the deep-end re falls - prevention, post tx &

  11. Nursing or Teaching?

    amoLucia replied to alexisjade's topic in General Nursing

    You realize that if you post your question on a site that focuses on teaching/teachers, your answers will most likely favor teaching. The population you ask will most likely be skewing your...

  12. what would you do? Private or public!

    amoLucia replied to Elm773's topic in General Students

    PLEEEEASE! Be super, duper sure that School B is truly accredited by a recognized authority, not the Winnie-the-Pooh Council of Honey Combs Schools. Many accreditations sound really impressive on...

  13. Timeline for a bruise

    amoLucia replied to iamoph's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Soft tissue damage type bruises can remain discolored for months. The ones I've seen /experienced happen over a body surface without much plush-y adipose tissue, like the flat frontal surface of a...

  14. LPN using the title of MA

    amoLucia replied to Ele_123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    And DANG! You worked hard for that license! Embrace it! There's been enough posts here on AN from those who minimize those nurses. Take pride in your

  15. Silly rant, but people keep steeling my tissues

    amoLucia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Two gomco machines (the ones with their own little table).Like how does a gomco just walk out of a

  16. When residents get attached

    amoLucia replied to Lexi256's topic in General Nursing

    Word of advice - be wary of pts who become too attached as they can VERY QUICKLY un-attach themselves when they choose. And they can be very fickle. Like "you're the best-est CNA here" and then they...

  17. Discrimination and Harassment in the workplace due to my disability

    amoLucia replied to VAnurse0441's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I know it might be a cost, but how about a quick consult with a lawyer well versed in Disability

  18. Silly rant, but people keep steeling my tissues

    amoLucia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    People are sometimes so inconsiderate with other people's stuff. Could you just put your stuff away somewhere in your office, so out of sight - out of mind!?!? Better still, get a big roll of duct...

  19. Can someone explain state hospital care to me

    amoLucia replied to ksola's topic in Psychiatric

    Diagnoses are the same for all psych pts be they in a private or state institution. Sounds like your pt began her decline despite her treatment when you knew her. And that happens. And there can be...

  20. How to support my girlfriend in nursing school?

    amoLucia replied to Nick0220's topic in Nursing Career

    I hope this is not some trolling post. Nursing school won't last forever. And no one ever died of dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. Just think ahead to when school slows down or finishes and realize...

  21. Can someone explain state hospital care to me

    amoLucia replied to ksola's topic in Psychiatric

    It may just be a financial thing. Esp if long term in-pt care is needed. Please don't knock State Institution hospitalization. Some very dedicated staff work for State under some very trying...

  22. Should I transfer to an LPN program?

    amoLucia replied to mkoenig1's topic in General Nursing

    PP dream'n said it well. LIFE HAPPENS, when given a little room. Too many variables can interfere with your best laid plans. It has happened to sooooo many others. There's no guarantees. But only YOU...

  23. Code Blue

    amoLucia replied to 2018nursewi's topic in General Nursing

    Bloody ones were always difficult. Like those with DIC or a bleedout with esophageal

  24. Code Blue

    amoLucia replied to 2018nursewi's topic in General Nursing

    Or already on the floor of the teeny tiny bathroom and the pt was rather

  25. Any stories of Gait belt saves?

    amoLucia replied to swbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried reaching out to the PT/OT staff of some local hosp or LTC/NH for GUEST participation? They just might like the community outreach/goodwill. And since THEY are usually super experienced...