amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Too good to be true?

    amoLucia replied to Racer15's topic in General Nursing

    Will you be responsible for your own taxes? Like an independent contractor? How far would you be required to travel to 'treat' the subjects? Travel time adds up easily. Would you be reimbursed? Would...

  2. SNF

    amoLucia replied to Prunella12's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe if the elderly populations that require advanced healthcare and LTC/SNF were to have outspoken advocates things would be better. AARP opens its membership up at age 50. AARP does great securing...

  3. graduated 3 years ago but just passed Nclex-RN need advice plz

    amoLucia replied to Bella2016's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You'll prob need to cast a wide net for your job search. Restricting yourself to only 1 area of practice (like hosp or pediatrics) will seriously limit your chances. And being open to various...

  4. RFID Implantation and Implementation: A Look Into the Future

    amoLucia replied to David Offenbaker's topic in General Nursing

    To OP - in all the few years I've been a member here on AN, I vote this post the most thought-provoking, interesting, and intriguing I've yet to read! With a little more expanding information, I'd say...

  5. Dispensing meds from a punch card?

    amoLucia replied to Brady29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you tried asking your pharmacy consultant? They'll usually VERY helpful in issues like this. I'm surprised that they haven't noted it when they check things during their

  6. Help ASAP! Job offer but I don't want it?

    amoLucia replied to njngg's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you able to gauge your job search opportunities with some of your peers? Or do you know anything about the general hiring milieu for nurses such as yourself, within your community? Can you afford...

  7. What is your dream job?

    amoLucia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    They just don't cut fabric. My sister actually had that job at a JoAnn's while in high school/college. She enjoyed

  8. Job offer without telling me pay rates

    amoLucia replied to nekoneko's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm wondering if they pull this trick ONLY with new graduates. I doubt any experienced employee (nsg or otherwise) would permit this type of baloney. I also wonder if a local Dept of Labor would be...

  9. Does nurse have to review recaps or can any staff?

    amoLucia replied to Sheshe11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I find this topic a 2 edge sword. Having someone with FRESH eyes and perspective can prove extremely helpful and positive. If looking for errors/problems, having an UNBIASED view could be an asset....

  10. Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    amoLucia replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    "NEVER say you're sorry! It's a sign of weakness". - NCIS GIBBS

  11. What is your dream job?

    amoLucia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I wonder what the credentials are for Vanna White's job, other than being tall, slender and blonde. I actually thought of this question the other night as I was flipping channels after

  12. Got an offer letter, now nothing...

    amoLucia replied to joan of snark's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is also a holiday weekend coming up. That might be contributing to the

  13. Woman posing as a nurse for months

    amoLucia replied to KaTStudentNurse's topic in Nursing News

    Didn't read the article, but will say that such occurrences happen all the time. Sadly dangerous. The nurse was prob not vetted as should have happened. And they usually get found out when they do...

  14. One of our teachers just microwaved FISH in the cafeteria

    amoLucia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    The only thing worse than the 'fragrant' aromas (being facietious here) from being microwaved is when the offender leaves a boiled-over, splatted, burnt-on accumulated crust in the microwave and...

  15. Going from BSN to MSW, is it worth it?

    amoLucia replied to jodiBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Why not consider psych nsg? Or some post graduation certification programs? There are multiple postings here that cover the 2 as competing professions. From my quick check, they seem to favor nsg over...

  16. Medication error

    amoLucia replied to Jsebastian0114's topic in Patient Medications

    To Kaylee - I like this idea. That's how we learn from our mistakes. Well

  17. Drug Discrepency

    amoLucia replied to darlingmad1's topic in Patient Medications

    Did you do the change of shift count YOURSELF? Was it correct then? When you did your drug pull, did you ensure the count was correct then (like a mini one-drug count)? That's a habit I got into very...

  18. Ultrasound technologist vs. RN

    amoLucia replied to Jo2016's topic in Nursing Career

    Just a comment ... I had an xray and ultrasound just this afternoon. I've said it before here, but those techs at my Radiology Center did not look stressed out. I could smell the smell of lunch...

  19. How far to commute?

    amoLucia replied to hjh5673's topic in Nursing Career

    Commuting 2 hours is a bit of a drive, at least for me. I do know that some here might really do it. An hour or so is reasonable. But 4 hours of your day would be being spent on the road. You don't...

  20. My Manager gave me a bad review for no reason.

    amoLucia replied to Halienichole26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PP Amethya said it well. Just to repeat, DO NOT badmouth a previous employer at any interview, regardless of how dirty, low down, rotten, etc they are. BIG NO-NO!!! You'd prob sink yourself if you did...

  21. Obesity and health issues

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

    If you're interested, the 'regulars' on the blue Breakroom side are an easy-going group who offer support to those who stop in to touch base. Check out the daily dated

  22. Habits you picked up from work...

    amoLucia replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I always upend the lids from various cans, bottles, jars, etc when I open them. Keeping things 'clean'. Even my college chemistry professor commented that he guessed I was a nurse because all the...

  23. Changing careerS

    amoLucia replied to favery's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To your benefit, you're a mature adult learner, second-career student. You have a strong educational background and prob a work history with it. So give yourself some credit for your ability to...

  24. My Manager gave me a bad review for no reason.

    amoLucia replied to Halienichole26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They recognized your number and were AVOIDING you. For the future - I usually checked the "NO" to the 'contacting your current employer' box. But I would try to explain it with understanding that...

  25. New Grads

    amoLucia replied to mgonzalez57's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    And in NJ, nothing moves quickly in State government issuance of paperwork. Be prepared to