amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Nursing Dreams and Nightmares

    amoLucia replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I've been retired some 5 years now and I am still having 'work/job' dreams. Usually it's just that some co-workers are in the dream or that the environment is my old workplace. I find myself walking...

  2. Resume for second career nurse

    amoLucia replied to Natalie513's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    JMHO, but for a resume such as yours, you can't really omit your attorney background. However, to best detail your past without belaboring it you might want to seek out the services of a professional...

  3. What's In A Name Badge?

    amoLucia replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I understand your logic. Just curious - is the new position a promotion? I mean, I can understand those with grad degrees are often in upper mgt, clinical or educ positions whereby their creds are an...

  4. License suspension/going to school

    amoLucia replied to Athomason8587's topic in Nursing Career

    Could there also be clinical facilities that may NOT approve students such as OP to do their rotations in the institution? I believe that to do so without the facility's knowledge might jeopardize...

  5. Nursing Home Geriatric nursing

    amoLucia replied to Sadiem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When other departments are working well, like dietary/laundry and maint, the whole overall facility work well. It's a trickle down and spread out effect. Everybody benefits. And I believe nursing...

  6. Controversial Patient Odors in Nursing

    amoLucia replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Pseudomonas a. wounds, incl UTIs, esp if the pt is diabetic. Nasty odor but the blue-green color is a pretty one. Every time I see the color turquoise for anything, I think Pseudomonas. Kinda changes...

  7. trouble finding work

    amoLucia replied to Razzy15's topic in General Nursing

    Be aware if the areas you're checking out are the upper end, highly desired, primo ones of ER, ICU, NICU, L&D, etc, you're facing TOUGH competition from other nurses with EXPERIENCE. As Commuter...

  8. Urine Drug Screen ....surprise!

    amoLucia replied to casias12's topic in Advanced Practice

    Interesting topic esp from those of you in office practices and/or prescriptive auth. When I was looking for a new PMP provider because my insurance had changed, I selected one ,and told them I was...

  9. 40 weeks pregnant and working alone

    amoLucia replied to ShelbyaStar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry - let me explain. Sick time was usually granted as it was needed (if time was already EARNED). But at SOME places, the ability to take vaca time was AFTER one year (some places, not all, did...

  10. Never chart this

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a nurse who would chart about "pt being NASTY". She really did use the word. I did try to cue her in. This was years

  11. 40 weeks pregnant and working alone

    amoLucia replied to ShelbyaStar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know how your separation will be classified by your employer. If they claim that YOU abandoned your job, you may have a fight ahead. You've only been there 6 months or so. Some places do not...

  12. Theft at work?

    amoLucia replied to nifty_n's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not just purse/tote things but I've known staff's hung-up coats to be targeted. I remember one time 'I THOUGHT I had some loose change in my coat pocket', but 'NO', I must have been mistaken. Or so I...

  13. Husband Wants Elderly Dad to Move In

    amoLucia replied to Laurus Nobilis's topic in Health, Stress Management

    (((OP & BSNbeDONE))) I, too, have seen the effects of eldercare being provided by close family and have seen it take its toll. Holding good thoughts for you two and others in similar

  14. Transferring Bariatric

    amoLucia replied to joannavn's topic in General Nursing

    Can you picture going to Unemployment and explaining to them WHY you were terminated? Your failure to manually lift a 500 lb pt!! This just cracks me

  15. What Do You Keep in Your Car for Emergencies?

    amoLucia replied to anitalaff's topic in General Nursing

    My first concern about the ASA was ALLERGY and how to swallow it. Am also concerned about liquids in cold, below freezing weather. I had stuff explode on me once, and then I learned my lesson...

  16. Transferring Bariatric

    amoLucia replied to joannavn's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is foley cath and he can prob shift himself a bit while in his whch. But then later in the evening he's prob leg-weak from so much sitting. We acknowledge this with LOLs and LOM in the NH....

  17. Changing career. Pharm Tech to RN

    amoLucia replied to Dutch002TR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also please keep in mind that in today's nsg professional environment, a BSN is becoming the REAL baseline standard degree for RNs. An Associate degree will get you an RN license, but your job variety...

  18. Help with Titles!

    amoLucia replied to amysnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "Ambulatory" usually means the pt is a walkie-talkie - walks in to the office on his own power and is expected to leave the same way. "Clinical" sounds more like it's hands-on performance of real...

  19. Need help correct order

    amoLucia replied to LatinaPerez's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Does sound like homework, but in the Christmas spirit, tell us what you think and we'll help you

  20. The 5 "W's": Works Every Time!

    amoLucia replied to showbizrn's topic in Nurses Rock

    I want I want it all I want it all now, and I want only the BEST because I'm WORTH

  21. Lost job now what?

    amoLucia replied to ceneil76's topic in General Nursing

    This is usually the first step of the good old 'paper trail'. It's their hedge against an unemployment claim or lawsuit by

  22. Do Female Docs Provide Better Care to Their Hospitalized Patients Than Male Counterparts?

    amoLucia replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    When given an option, I select female physicians. Then if I am seeing a male provider, I'll try the female NP if possible. As long as I feel she is competent, I'll schedule with her. Way back, I...

  23. Transferring Bariatric

    amoLucia replied to joannavn's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I'd make sure all family members are on the same page with family care plan meetings. (And to let you know, there is a denim-y canvas strapped 'lift' sheet with grips that is made commercially...

  24. offering gift ideas and needing some others

    amoLucia posted a topic in General Nursing

    Am requesting ideas from readers out here for belated Christmas gifts ideas or New Year ideas for self or others, esp those for whom or for what you're stumped. Your Grandma doesn't need a new sweater...

  25. Is hospital nursing a necessary rite of passage?

    amoLucia replied to RosieBrooklyn's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but like PPs have said, you most prob will face a difficult time securing the 'plum' positions that you seek. Assuming you're from New York, many nurses there...