amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Advice/Tips for training new LPN's in LTC

    amoLucia replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1 - Phone usage direction and how to PAGE 2 - TELEPHONE/text lists - FIRE, AMBULANCE & Emergi Rescue (this freq varies from facility to facility and may involve pre-arranged contracts with some...

  2. what is the legal term of this matter?

    amoLucia replied to esolmayor's topic in General Nursing

    I think there might be more to this post than we have been made privy

  3. Out of school, forgetting a lot

    amoLucia replied to DNTcode's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember how many feet from the corner I can park my car. Or how many feet from a fire hydrant. Yet I drove all the time and didn't lose any sleep over it. Have never had any problem, but I...

  4. Sick from roof leaks and water damage at nursing home?

    amoLucia replied to HappyCNA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Am not addressing anything HIPAA, but I believe you may well be fired for taking those pix since you've posted the Admin has rules against them. You might want to start looking

  5. Frontier Bound with infant?

    amoLucia replied to SabotsaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn't find the answer from PP rude or unhelpful. It was bare bones but honest and she answered before I did as I was thinking the same. She just didn't give you all the 'fluffy stuff' you were...

  6. Okay to yell at the pharmacist for this?

    amoLucia replied to T-Bird78's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Any chance that it was a pharm TECH that gave some poor info to the pt??? A non-professional with limited education and understanding re allergy responses? And then poor follow-through. Yes, the pt...

  7. Sick from roof leaks and water damage at nursing home?

    amoLucia replied to HappyCNA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If the DOH doesn't know about it, they can't do anything about it. And they need to see it! So they need to schedule a spot on-site inspection on a good strong rainy day. Otherwise, those rain stains...

  8. State audited med pass, nursing home LPN.

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

    A little late, but your Facility's Pharmacy Service may have left all kinds of handouts or other information with your Staff Development. See if you can get copies. There have also been numerous...

  9. Are "laxative days" common?

    amoLucia replied to JentheCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Way back in the Dinosaur Days, when pts were admitted and had workup studies done as in-patient, I hated the Sunday night/Monday NOC shift. Pts were prepped for the lower GI/barium enema xray studies....

  10. Side Job for recent grad

    amoLucia replied to clarkb33's topic in General Nursing

    tutoring teaching CPR (after getting a teaching

  11. Accelerated ADN/ASN Vs ABSN

    amoLucia replied to maki122's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    to AceOfHearts - good point made re 'profit' vs 'non-profit'. I also think of religious institutions. The point I try to make is that applicants be aware of costs along with other factors. To become...

  12. Narcotic Discrepancy!!

    amoLucia replied to Gericare25's topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem with the fact that 2 RN supers do a count, day in and day out. After they count, they just hand you the keys?? NO way!!! My cart + my keys = my count. I've never known it to be any...

  13. New 11-7 shift supervisor position

    amoLucia replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "and other duties as assigned". This phrase just about covers it all. Check your job

  14. Might get kicked out of program...

    amoLucia replied to qteebug's topic in General Students

    You were blessed with a lucky second chance. Learn from it and good luck with your

  15. Narcotic Discrepancy!!

    amoLucia replied to Gericare25's topic in General Nursing

    You could be talking anywhere from 32 to 64 doses of med unaccounted for!. No - I take back what I said about forgetting to sign for a dose! To be honest, I think I'm unfamiliar/confused with the type...

  16. Assignment: Feeding tube w/dementia patient

    amoLucia replied to olaureno's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just shivered again as I 'ouched' just thinking about tugging on that bridle and the nasal septum. I would NEVER give consent for that!

  17. Accelerated ADN/ASN Vs ABSN

    amoLucia replied to maki122's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    OP - hope you're aware that you may not qualify for some financial programs if you already took out monies for your previous Bachelors. And for-profit schools are typically much more expensive that...

  18. Narcotic Discrepancy!!

    amoLucia replied to Gericare25's topic in General Nursing

    How much would a usual dose to be given be used from that bottle? That is, how much do you pour off in one administration? Is one dose equal to 15cc? Maybe somebody didn't just sign for the last dose?...

  19. Might get kicked out of program...

    amoLucia replied to qteebug's topic in General Students

    But the problem is that YOU then left it - THAT was the error. Anybody could have come along (ANOTHER PT, visitor, family, maint man, housekeeper, anybody) and snatch it away or tamper with it. You...

  20. Communicating with the Elderly: 8 Tips to Improve the Conversation

    amoLucia replied to Andrei1025's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I enjoyed it. Very appropriate for a CNA population. This article could be expanded upon to become some type of video for easy CNA inservice by Staff Dev Coord. Not all CNAs are nsg school students;...

  21. Assisted living

    amoLucia replied to sistasoul's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like I said, always learning something!

  22. Assignment: Feeding tube w/dementia patient

    amoLucia replied to olaureno's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the info re 'bridles'. I heard about something like that once, but it was eons ago. In LTC, the permanent surgical kind are the tubes of choice. It was super rare to have an NGT. My biggest...

  23. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    amoLucia replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you well in whatever your new endeavors bring you. Enjoy your new

  24. Jersey college school of nursing

    amoLucia replied to DesieRN2BE's topic in LPN to RN

    Another research project for you, and one I would recommend since you are unfamiliar with the different type schools. Pay close attn to the school's accreditation, particularly by nationally...

  25. Jersey college school of nursing

    amoLucia replied to DesieRN2BE's topic in LPN to RN

    There have been previous posts here on that school. It is a for-profit school. Do your research and make an informed decision. I've read mixed reviews. I'm guessing you're looking at the school in...