amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. New Grad RN wanting to leave after 3 months

    amoLucia replied to RNAnony's topic in MICU, SICU

    "Same problems, different faces". Words of wisdom from a co-worker/supervisor from an early job that I've never forgotten. No guarantee that any new job would be any different; it could be exceedingly...

  2. ADON having sex with CNA

    amoLucia replied to AWorley80's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen sooooo many types of on-going affairs at places that I worked you'd need a scorecard to keep track. Dept heads with CNAs, nurses with therapists, front office staff with housekeeping,...

  3. Those Overly Exaggerating Nursing Stories

    amoLucia replied to Cvepo's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great opportunity for any & all to jump in and continue the story. It is quite fun to be soooo

  4. omg I forgot to give report!

    amoLucia replied to kellicutshair's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! It could have been worse! You could have forgotten to give over the keys and you went home with them!!! Think how many times we ask for the keys back so we can open the med room again for...

  5. ADON having sex with CNA

    amoLucia replied to AWorley80's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know that anyone really asked. I don't understand - how is resident care and their well being affected? Was substandard care being provided? Had there been any episodes of injury or neglect?...

  6. My First Mammogram - A Comedy

    amoLucia replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    I try not to make too much light of my mammograms. Yes, I'm a member of the itty bitty club too. But they're mine and they're healthy, so for all that I can be thankful. But I too am amazed where...

  7. Nurse w/ MA Pastoral Ministry?

    amoLucia replied to happypolarbear's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Please, may I ask how/what you plan to do with your nsg education? Unless you've experience as an EMT or medic you've no practical nsg experience. Personally, (and I say PERSONALLY) I don't see where...

  8. Recently licensed RN not working

    amoLucia replied to baumgardner229's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What you're feeling is all that 'new nurse' kind of stuff. Nursing school really doesn't prepare students for work in the 'real' world of healthcare. That's what orientation and on-job-training and...

  9. Crusty Old Bats Will Remember... (part deux)

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    You do know that today you can really mail stool samples with Cologuard

  10. Those Overly Exaggerating Nursing Stories

    amoLucia replied to Cvepo's topic in General Nursing

    "I stumble out of his room to continue my rounds only to hear some faint cry of "I'm hungry", "is it breakfast time?", "is that the breakfast bell"? Tracing those sounds down the far end on the...

  11. Is it wrong to tell patient that they might physically hurt you

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

    This is pretty much true.There's a new device that I saw in one of those Health Catalogs that is a grip thing that the pt uses to pull himself up with as the nurse/other person just holds the device...

  12. Dosage calculation help?

    amoLucia replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    are you sure about that

  13. Showers in nursing home

    amoLucia replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for the comeback info. Sometimes you have to follow up twenty thousand things just to get to bottom of the story. Just some investigation. Glad things seem to have worked out OK for

  14. CMS CJR Bundled Payment - CA LVN's

    amoLucia replied to Sarah8strong's topic in General Nursing

    Facility discharge criteria is usually cut & dry. And that means insurance reimbursement for skilled services, therapy or nursing. Criteria is what drives discharge, not perception of needs. .Pt...

  15. How long can you placed on suspension pending an investigation.

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

    Some places have unions for their CNAs. If you're a union member, check with your union representative for

  16. Multi-State Licensure, CEUs, & Practice Regulations

    amoLucia replied to CoolKidsRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Just be aware that some states have SPECIAL topics that their nurses must review. Special topics, like Organ Donation & Child Abuse Awareness/Reporting come to mind. You ABSOLUTELY have to cover...

  17. Removing ink from stethoscope

    amoLucia replied to KDMG05's topic in General Nursing

    AquaNet hairspray used to work wonders for ink

  18. Nursing ideologies

    amoLucia replied to tayt1378's topic in General Nursing

    and the article is

  19. Roach paradise

    amoLucia replied to Rn-diva's topic in Home Health

    Creepy crawlers exist all around us. Even in the most upscale neighborhood homes, 'creepies' exist. And they vary. You can either tolerate them or not. If you can't stand them, then you need to talk...

  20. Oxygen

    amoLucia replied to Marija1's topic in General Nursing

    To those who've asked - not all mobile oxygen systems are via the concentrator or the big/small green tanks. The old familiar green tanks are empty/partial/full, need the 'key' to crack open and you...

  21. Confused and disappointed

    amoLucia replied to Lovinlyfe786's topic in Nursing Career

    OP - I think you've 'missed the point' re posting the hosp so specifically by name. You may well now be on their radar screen for all eternity. In your neck of the woods, your name will prob make the...

  22. Wanting to get away from the bedside

    amoLucia replied to waitaminute's topic in Research

    Try a professional head-hunter agency. Pharm companies utilize

  23. Demoted from ICU to IMCU

    amoLucia replied to TiffanyB1313's topic in General Nursing

    Like everyone else has said, this is not a 'demotion'. You know, by considering the IMCU as a 'demotion', you are also considering the unit as less than the stellar, 'superior' ICU unit. And your new...

  24. Those Overly Exaggerating Nursing Stories

    amoLucia replied to Cvepo's topic in General Nursing

    "Reluctantly I start down that shrouded hallway. Dim moonlight peers through some windows only to emphasize the isolation and loneliness felt by others in this deserted place. Is there anyone who...

  25. Injured My Back Lifting Patient

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

    There is always the option of looking OUTSIDE the hospital setting. Just a quick thought about LTC includes Staff Devel and/or MDS. Acquiring a BSN would most definitely add to a more stable,secure...