amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Tips for delirium behavior management

    amoLucia replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in General Nursing

    "The red box refrigerator failed and the ice cream melted. Bad electric socket. Nowhere to put any new ice cream. We need the electrician in the morning to fix it." Reality orientation is USELESS. You...

  2. Differentiating between lung and bowel sounds

    amoLucia replied to LifetimeLearnerS's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    And you asked a very good question. This here retiree knew the answer, but I too continue to learn more little bits of info, even though I have no opp'ty to use them. TY for the good question, and TY...

  3. Instructor giving away test questions!

    amoLucia replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    I actually had a Chemistry instructor who used to hold weekend test study groups for whomever wished to attend voluntarily on their free time. He would actually pat the chalk/white board and...

  4. Instructor giving away test questions!

    amoLucia replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    You could well be painting a huge target on your back. You'll have NO support to back you if you have an

  5. Sleeping on job?

    amoLucia replied to Nursing617's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not important to them to care! And state DOH inspectors can and do make spot checks on facilities at different off duty hours. Only problem is that they must ring the doorbell and that wakes up...

  6. My Mom passed away. Did I do the right thing?

    amoLucia replied to LovingMom1's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, had just repositioned a pt and had put her arm above her top sheet so her arm would be nice & straight and IV accessible/visible. She took one deep breath and just passed away. The CNA and...

  7. How much do you make?

    amoLucia replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To llg - amazing the disbelief of many today. And in 1974 and 1977, those wages were good for the times! Considering I was making $2.25/hr for data entry in a construction company just before entering...

  8. Tips for delirium behavior management

    amoLucia replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in General Nursing

    Environmental control? And you don't say how old he is. With my gero-psych dementia pts, I found that a soft minimal light with gentle music helped. They do need to be able to see surroundings. One...

  9. How much do you make?

    amoLucia replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My first job as staff GN in a hospital on rotating shifts = $5.27. That was in

  10. Recently licensed RN not working

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

    BG, good luck to

  11. Allnurses needs nurses

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true. It is the one forum that I do seek out every time I log on. They are an awesome group. And NOC in LTC also bonds well together but you can't find them so easily in one place. (The 2...

  12. Overtime d/t short staffed

    amoLucia replied to nursing4321's topic in General Nursing

    State of New Jersey has a very explicit regulation. Check it out under Dept of Labor. Interesting read.I'm not one to be praising State of NJ often, but their reg is good to have on hand if mgt tries...

  13. Recently licensed RN not working

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

    To be honest, I'm a bit envious of your nsg career start. And I believe there's a whole army of nurses out there who'd envy your insurance longevity position. And to be truly frank, I'd suggest that...

  14. CNA in NJ

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

    I think you're missing my point. Minimum wage in NJ is $8.44, but is that what CNAs make in a unionized major hospital in Newark or a small non-union Catholic-run facility in Camden county. Or a...

  15. Overtime d/t short staffed

    amoLucia replied to nursing4321's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses would feel more open to staying over if they saw that adequate staffing was a concern to ALL nurses employed there helping out with staffing. That includes management, education,...

  16. Allnurses needs nurses

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true. Sometimes I really don't blame others for posting where they do just because of this reason. So to Admin - have a suggestion. Why not leave initial posting alone as it is. But after...

  17. Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    amoLucia replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey, CoffeeRTC - I guess I was one of those 'lame' nurses like you too. A special group, aren't

  18. CNA in NJ

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

    Makes all kinds of differences if you're talking North or South Jersey. Union or non-union. Shift differential. Lots of variables so no one answer might work for

  19. New nurse needing advise!

    amoLucia replied to adr60763's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sometimes a spellchecker will automatically forcibly switch 'etc' and 'ect' and you won't catch it unless you're looking for it. Also happens with CNA and

  20. Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    amoLucia replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To 33lions - you said it all very well like so many of us who have experienced LTC. TY for being one of the group. And welcome to AN. Sounds like you'll fit in

  21. April is Autism Awareness Month

    amoLucia replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    Sons are still more highly prized than daughters, y'a think? Sad to think so in this day & age. Sorry! Didn't mean to pontificate on this

  22. Math requirement for RNs?

    amoLucia replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    Just to lighten up the conversation - it's becoming more & more difficult to find clocks that are NOT digital. And wristwatches that are without numbers (just the little lines)!!! I read it...

  23. Creatinine and eGFR normal levels

    amoLucia replied to Tsantos's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Homework? What do you think? Tell us your thoughts and we'll likely HELP you to sort things out. But you go

  24. Need tips for night shift!!

    amoLucia replied to Psualum21's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Heard this one and practiced it - I think it really did help. I really would need to research it further. When leaving your work facility in the morning to get to your car, WEAR YOUR SUNGLASSES!!!...

  25. Why do patients.....?

    amoLucia replied to ArrowRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was always amazed at dialysis pts who could seem to swallow the BIGGEST handful of pills without a blink. I guess it had something to do with their fluid restrictions that made them swallow...