amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. How would you answer this?

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

    SkyDrift - I'll meet you halfway!!! I would still worry that OP (as a newbie nurse) would be able to carry off this kind of inquiry with a response that wouldn't be perceived with great scrutiny....

  2. first time to see death

    amoLucia replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, I think I learned MORE definitive & career-shaping 'things' in my first 6 months as a new nurse in my fist job then I did across most of the rest of my career. And even though I've...

  3. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    amoLucia replied to anilechim's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would like to know the credentials of OP's A&P professor. By OP's post, he has extensive experience as a 'scientist' for a Big Pharm company and he is now teaching science in a...

  4. Thankful To Be A Nurse On Thanksgiving

    amoLucia replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm having some bumpy issues, but I am very thankful because 'things could be worse'. Truly, there are folk out there that do have things worse. The homeless, disenfranchised veterans, domestic...

  5. I lost my first patient... how do you cope?

    amoLucia replied to Kharma711's topic in General Nursing

    If you have access to EAP (Employee Assistance/Counseling) through your workplace, they can help. Or Chaplain Services. Experienced peers are good support too. Some deaths hit harder than others. I...

  6. Update: no longer questioning my career choice

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

    Congrats on your growing confidence and maturity! You give credence to the many of us here who try to coach students and newbie nurses that 'time really does help'! Thumbs up to you personally &...

  7. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    amoLucia replied to anilechim's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I believe that I'm in the minority here with a few exception posters. In the short term future (maybe even intermediate) the need for NPs will continue to exist. But in the longer range future, I'm...

  8. first time to see death

    amoLucia replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    Over the years, I experienced many pt expirations. With so many coworkers during in my career, I try to ask them their comfort level with a death and/or post-mortem care. I want to know that any of my...

  9. Personal letter for entrance to the nursing progam

    amoLucia replied to GGC RN's topic in General Students

    Please be aware that you can't sign RN behind your name until you have successfully passed your NCLEX licensure. It's a big NO-NO!! You'll need to consider another name. As for your nsg school...

  10. Evidence Based Weight Loss

    amoLucia replied to Empire Chick's topic in General Nursing

    Calivianya - do you have experience in bariatrics ? Your explanation of leptin and adipocytes/lipocytes is the most succinct & excellent explanation of the topic as any I've ever read. It's what I...

  11. How would you answer this?

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

    (bolding mine) Alarmingly, to be seriously honest, I don't know that I would ever, EVER bring up these kind of issues voluntarily MYSELF, in an interview. I would not want to be perceived as a...

  12. Does my mental illness make me unfit to be a nurse?

    amoLucia replied to Pudding212's topic in General Nursing

    Might this just be a UNIQUE thing to Utah? Utah is a pretty much CONSERVATIVE state. You can check with a lawyer familiar with Utah nsg issues but that might be

  13. Homemaker to RN @ 40

    amoLucia replied to LuKeeU's topic in General Students

    Don't know how long ago you started courses, but I think I've read that some places may not accept old classes, esp old science courses. Obtaining a job may not be so much a problem because of age,...

  14. time management

    amoLucia replied to lpnnj479's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yes - I do understand. Just tread gently. MDS is time-consuming & quite detail-specific which why I believe the MDS/RNAC position has become so needed. Your facility DOES SEE its need to have the...

  15. BONUS REVOKED

    amoLucia replied to Southgirl78's topic in General Nursing

    Am also saying KUDOS to you for sticking to your guns. I guess the administer is the top dog in your situation, but I'll bet the same situation will never occur the same way again. Just one thing...

  16. How would you answer this?

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

    I think he was looking for you to describe more what the situation with the 3 SICU pts was all about. Maybe like how one was fluctuating diabetic & wanted a soda, one was excitedly yak yak yaking...

  17. BONUS REVOKED

    amoLucia replied to Southgirl78's topic in General Nursing

    The trick of 'bonus shifting' or 'overtime shifting' and then canceling a regular shift for an employee is an old 'tried & true' ruse to get someone to cover a shift quickly. Esp used on holidays....

  18. time management

    amoLucia replied to lpnnj479's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Just be careful - your Admin/mgt likes having you (and your predecessor) as 'spare tires'. It's so difficult to do one's REAL job when you're pulled but the PTB freq don't see that (or else they...

  19. From Failure to Launch to Nursing: Need Advice

    amoLucia replied to Ruadhan's topic in Nursing Career

    To hmatthewcooper - a very on-point and honest post. TY for saying it so well for me. To OP - this may be off in another direction but it is something to think about. COST!!! You're potentially...

  20. Resigned During Orientation - Advice Needed

    amoLucia replied to Bonnie007's topic in Critical Care

    You documented your situation here very thoroughly with details in logical order. I would venture that you likely gained that skill from you previous career. Which made me think how long you were...

  21. BONUS REVOKED

    amoLucia replied to Southgirl78's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how much success you'll have or if you have a leg to stand on. Is there anything written in facility P&P or personel R&R that give you some pull? If not, at least that 'response'...

  22. Punitive atmosphere

    amoLucia replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    CCM - It saddens me that you're hitting the wall with such difficult facilities. I always enjoyed following your posts and thinking I'd like to work with you. You seem to have such a good grasp how to...

  23. time management

    amoLucia replied to lpnnj479's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I kind of guessed so!! Admin expects everyone to wear multiple hats but when your 'real' hat keeps falling off, there'll be fallout. Perhaps your corp consultant can be your best ally but that 'boss'...

  24. Totally Off Topic: Thanksgiving Menu

    amoLucia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    If I had my choice, it'd be a Perdue Over Stuffer Roaster instead of a turkey. Turkeys are OK but just so bland... All the other fixin's with an Over Stuffer .... Now THAT's a

  25. Questions for a Registered Nurse?

    amoLucia replied to Allienya's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe this is a homework interview that was intended to be done