amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Private Duty nurse not working through an agency

    amoLucia replied to TheLorax's topic in General Nursing

    PP offers excellent information. My first concern was that to investigate any breach or conflict of interest between you and your agency. You could be considered as 'stealing' potential care hours...

  2. So many options, direction needed please!!!

    amoLucia replied to Hoey1823's topic in General Nursing

    MPH? Clinical

  3. Night shift and mandatory meetings

    amoLucia replied to aprilrazz's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, write-ups for this can come back to bite the employee when it comes time for performance evals, raises, promotions or transfers. I have seen where Staff Devel or shift supervisor does like an...

  4. Move onto new job or stay at current one?

    amoLucia replied to RNJV's topic in General Nursing

    The only issue I see is that of increased child day care. There is a pay rate increase which can be considered to offset that extra cost. I consider the commute to be negligible. When you read what...

  5. other side of the coin. again.

    amoLucia replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    My deepest sympathies that such an ordeal happened to you & your family. It is an embarrassment to many of us that such sub-par care was rendered. No need to wish you were a 'gifted' writer. This...

  6. Help. No pay for orientation and buy their uniform?

    amoLucia replied to HappyCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Sooooo much just screams out to me as something is wrong BIG-TIME. But the SHOE THING really concerns me. I'd be curious if a little research identifies something ROTTEN. Like conflict of interest...

  7. Getting a puppy and working 12 hour shifts?

    amoLucia replied to Hwills94's topic in General Nursing

    OP - there have been other posts here on AN re folk wanting to take on new pets. Comments were varied but good suggestions were

  8. Getting a puppy and working 12 hour shifts?

    amoLucia replied to Hwills94's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not clear - do you and BF live together? Because if not, and you go to work, your puppy will be all alone. And LONELY. No human interaction. Your neighbors and management prob will have issues...

  9. Alternative to shouting a name

    amoLucia replied to heavydmg's topic in Emergency

    1 - Alphabetize the waiting rooms?? Names A thru L sit on the left and M to Z is on the R. Your ER tech could just circulate thru the side and SOFTLY announce the name. I could see problem of...

  10. ANA New Membership: Join or shred?

    amoLucia replied to nursewall-e's topic in General Nursing

    As a new professional, how up to date and knowledgeable are you are issues that face healthcare, in general, and nursing, in particular? So like what effect do you see ANA impacting on your healthcare...

  11. Night shifts and medical issues

    amoLucia replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The medical need for OP to switch to day shift is NOW. There shouldn't be a selective waiting period for such a position to open up. So for OP to switch to days would require that an co-employee on...

  12. Washing scrubs?

    amoLucia replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I've ironed twice in the past

  13. oxygen delivery with nasal cannula

    amoLucia replied to Fiioonnaa's topic in Pulmonary

    As the rate increases, so does the 'blow' force. Like a hurricane blowing into your nose!!! Besides the wind force, the noise would be crazy. And I think the tubing would also prob have water in it...

  14. Washing scrubs?

    amoLucia replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

    Oxydol laundry detergent used to work for a boatload of laundry issues. Not sure if they still make it, but it had like an Oxy-Clean ingredient in it that helped also. You could also add a scoop of...

  15. Bladder Training

    amoLucia replied to TJ'sMOM's topic in General Nursing

    to tyvin - oh how well you speak the truth! As someone with OAB, I learned that sonar bathroom location is a skill necessary to master! This past summer, I had to have a cysto for renal calculi and I...

  16. How long should a deltoid injection hurt?

    amoLucia replied to Psychrn6685's topic in Infectious Disease

    To OP - I don't want this to sound mean. But all your postings deal with concerns re you insecurity in giving injections. Have you received any supervisory feedback that you've been doing less than...

  17. Bladder Training

    amoLucia replied to TJ'sMOM's topic in General Nursing

    NO, I think the old method used to be a timed schedule of clamping and then unclamping to drain on & off. The intention was to give the bladder sensory nerves some chance to feel 'fullness' and...

  18. It used to be given to reduce libido

    amoLucia replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    I remembered 'saltpeter'

  19. Auditing falls .. where to begin?

    amoLucia replied to Anise4evr's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Nor do the yellow stars, 'falling stars' or 'falling leaves' plastered on doorway

  20. LPN being forced to introduce self to pt's as a CNA

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

    I'd be curious what a malpractice insurance carrier would

  21. Help! Sleeping too much after my shifts are over!

    amoLucia replied to glittermoomin's topic in General Nursing

    Couple of things come to mind. Firstly, you're a newish CNA at a newish job. CNA jobs are rough - lots of physical labor! And 3-11 is the most difficult (in my opinion). I think with some more time,...

  22. Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    amoLucia replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    PTO scheduling is arbitrary for employers. They provide it, so they can set the rules about its use. Think about it - employers set rules about how many employees can all take off on the same July 4th...

  23. Washing scrubs?

    amoLucia replied to dd131's topic in General Nursing

    They sell laundry pre-wash 'sticks' that you apply to an area just before you toss it into the washer. 'Spray & Wash" comes to

  24. Tested positive for TB 1 step test?

    amoLucia replied to Anon101's topic in General Students

    And just to re-iterate - NEVER, EVER, NEVER, get another PPD. Don't let anyone talk you into a skin test. Another exposure could cause horrendous scars - I saw a CNA's scar that looked like a burn...

  25. When She Spoke - Hope's Story of Selective Mutism

    amoLucia replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    What a story! Thank you for sharing with us, but most of all, sharing with that little one. And yes, I am misty eyed with your story. And I found the professional information very interesting. Never...