amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. thinking about switching

    amoLucia replied to RJohn2017's topic in Nursing Career

    Am really sorry that you're not happy. People posting here always say to 'follow your heart'. But before you do anything drastic, have you considered a switch to L&D (brings you closer to...

  2. If the shoe fits

    amoLucia replied to kepd's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Whichever brand you do select, and after making absolutely 100% SURE they're comfortable, consider buying 2 pairs. Alternate their use - allows for aeration and better 'spring

  3. Y connector compatibility chart

    amoLucia replied to melmal57#'s topic in General Nursing

    I bought this book when it first came out in the Dark Ages. It was excellent then. Glad to see that some 'oldies but goodies' are still rockin'!!! My best EKG reference was the Andreoli Cardiology...

  4. New Grad as a Clinical Liaison

    amoLucia replied to Alison2209's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not too sure about this position. Would you bescreening pts for admission appropriateness? Like would you be checking out their wounds or IV needs or psych med/behaviors? Some NHs do send out a nurse...

  5. Considering LTC for a first job?

    amoLucia replied to Raya123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    TY for your optimism. I truly hope you continue to practice in LTC as we need caring and realistic nurses. Welcome

  6. Old Dude or other Tx nurses...is it true?

    amoLucia replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Wanna bet some legislator was offended that his/her little snookums was exposed? And to peacockblue - be careful what you ask for! :

  7. Difficulties in Patient Care and Identification

    amoLucia replied to chris5720's topic in General Nursing

    JKL, you're most probably correct. Sad commentary of the

  8. Jahi McMath is back in the news

    amoLucia replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Nursing News

    I'd be curious how much money has been provided in services by New Jersey since she transferred

  9. It's not my job to pray with you.

    amoLucia replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    'Amazing Grace' resonates with many people. Maybe it was just the prayer part, or maybe the music part. I don't know. Those old time-y gospel songs just move people. I never felt comfortable praying...

  10. Job Satisfaction for RNs?

    amoLucia replied to callicarpa's topic in General Nursing

    And what about when it Hurricanes or Blizzards in your community? Will you be prepared to report to work?Or what about when some local LEO handcuffs you for doing your job protecting unlawful blood...

  11. Flushing a Foley catheter

    amoLucia replied to beckakc's topic in General Nursing

    To OP - enteral feedings need NOT always be sterile. Used to be just regular meals could be blender-ized, thinned with fluid (ie tap water) and then just gravity-bolus or pump-infused. Do you NOT...

  12. Difficulties in Patient Care and Identification

    amoLucia replied to chris5720's topic in General Nursing

    Hey chacha - the 'Tall Nurses' post is over on the blue side. Just want to say, that in all my years of working, I was NEVER so distressed that I ever found myself sobbing in my car after work or...

  13. Comatose/TBI patients

    amoLucia replied to nurseguy213's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And then all the families band

  14. It's not my job to pray with you.

    amoLucia replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Had a very restless, pacing dementia pt. One night, out of desperation I started to hum/sing Amazing Grace. That woman STOPPED her pacing, laid down in her bed, and napped for about 45 minutes. All on...

  15. Comatose/TBI patients

    amoLucia replied to nurseguy213's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Even with having a log at the bedside, the family can argue that the staff can just be lying about filling it out. They'll find a way to complain about something if they want

  16. Shift Diff taken away

    amoLucia replied to mb8772's topic in General Nursing

    Might you have union contract that could provide some

  17. YOUR Childhood School Nurse memories

    amoLucia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Anyone else remember the sugar cube

  18. ADON having sex with CNA

    amoLucia replied to AWorley80's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm. Newbie member posting 'hot' topic. Are we being snookered? Popcorn

  19. Is it okay to call the doctor for a script in the middle of the night?

    amoLucia replied to Emi claire's topic in General Nursing

    Why didn't the 3-11 shift call themselves? That's where the problem should be directed. Usually it's not an extreme nuisance if the call is made before 10 or 11 pm. I figure the doc is up until the...

  20. IV training for RN

    amoLucia replied to moneynhien's topic in General Nursing

    Can you ask your hospital Staff Dev Dept if you can practice if they have the arm mannequin in their dept? I think they'll understand your

  21. Health Care is Not a Right

    amoLucia replied to Tetra's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You DO have an interesting point of view. It does remind me of the comparison also of garbage services. Some municipalities do NOT have garbage pickup. One must drag the trash bags to the dump site...

  22. Advice for Working 6 Evening Shifts in a Row?

    amoLucia replied to Newgurl17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Prioritorize your sleep time when home (and really guard it). Hydrate when home & at work. Ditto for meals & snacks, esp at work. Go easy on yourself for household stuff - nobody ever died...

  23. Excessive absenteeism

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

    How about a positive reward program for good attendance? Like some reward points for food coupons or some designated

  24. Blown ac vein

    amoLucia replied to mommynurse11's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    If this is an on-going case, would having an implanted Infus-a-Port be a possibility for this pt? Not sure how young the pt can be for

  25. Cooking while in nursing school?

    amoLucia replied to lonelyloner2013's topic in General Students

    Two new best-est best friends - crockpot and vacuum sealer. You're only limited by your initial lack of experience using them, but boy, that'll change REAL EASY like with practice. If you have the...