amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Working as a CNA after graduation?

    amoLucia replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    VERY appropriate comment by Rose_Queen. Why would you want to continue 'bustin' your butt' for no approp compensation?!? You might NOT be able to work as a CNA per YOUR state regs. Not all states...

  2. All this over a turkey sandwich

    amoLucia replied to ellemae93's topic in Pediatric

    First, I'd call Nsg Supervisor to intervene. Then, I think I would document it somehow as an 'incident report' type of occurrence and submit copies to your nsg management, dietary and your facility's...

  3. Finish out Psych degree or Switch to Nursing?

    amoLucia replied to shinybluedolphinn's topic in General Nursing

    OP - here in central NJ not too far from me, there used to be a shiny diner by the name 'Blue Dolphin'. Interesting

  4. Detox in Jail?

    amoLucia replied to Glycerine82's topic in Correctional

    (((Hugs to you, OP for

  5. RN's vs LPN's

    amoLucia replied to Nurse2b.lexii.p91's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I admit, I don't know your associates/peers. But I will venture a comment - I doubt they make their opinions maliciously nor do they and mean to be haughty, superior or denigrating. Knowing the state...

  6. Things you wish you knew?

    amoLucia replied to kichkinet's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto about missing the point - postings ARE bits of

  7. Advice on giving two weeks notice...

    amoLucia replied to jes07's topic in Nursing Career

    Just make sure that you're required to give only 2 weeks notice. Some places require 4 weeks, so you'll need to check. You want to remain in good standing and be eligible for any accrued benefits to...

  8. Finish out Psych degree or Switch to Nursing?

    amoLucia replied to shinybluedolphinn's topic in General Nursing

    Good recommendations by PPs. I've become more pragmatic as I've aged. I'm thinking finances - be careful if you've taken out student loans and how it will affect them if you change degrees midstream...

  9. Unsafe narcotic drawers

    amoLucia replied to Nurseheart18's topic in General Nursing

    Just remembered - when you take off new orders (particularly, upon readmissions when all the duplications most likely happened) we could tell pharmacy DO NOT SEND. They'll usually refrained from...

  10. Unsafe narcotic drawers

    amoLucia replied to Nurseheart18's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing you work LTC, so can you use your pharmacy consultant for

  11. Pinay USRN planning to move to New Jersey

    amoLucia replied to Riri13's topic in Nursing Career

    As a Jerseygirl I already knew the answer, but I just googled some quick info. NJ has the 2nd highest state & local taxes; was 5th in cost of living (2014) and 2nd as most expensive state after...

  12. First Aid Kit in Classrooms-What is considered unsafe?

    amoLucia replied to arnoldlayne's topic in School

    Yes, M'am! I am supporting y'all. You know, if there were any other area of nsg that I would have thought seriously of pursuing for myself, it would have been SN. All but for one itsy, bitsy, teeny,...

  13. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    amoLucia replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To Horseshoe - point noted. I missed it.

  14. First Aid Kit in Classrooms-What is considered unsafe?

    amoLucia replied to arnoldlayne's topic in School

    There's also the issue of expirations of those oints. And scissors & tweezers can be considered weapons (altho stretching it a

  15. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    amoLucia replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To Horseshoe & Cola - It MIGHT be that the MD is just a boorish nitwit. Or he may truly really KNOW what he's saying, esp if he's NOT been called out on it yet. He may be figuring he's on an...

  16. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    amoLucia replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is also my understanding that "monkey' is an old-timey term used derogatorily in reference to Afro/Americans. And according to Urban Dictionary, it is also a NOT NICE term referring to female...

  17. My first night shift... help!

    amoLucia replied to Kwells29's topic in General Nursing

    Just bring a sensible snack or something edible that you can just munch easily. It'll be better than hitting the vending machines. And avoid caffeine close to end of shift time. You'll prob be all...

  18. need clean catch urine specimen

    amoLucia replied to surps's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hey! I like this idea even better than the hemostats! If you boil water and then dip the ladle in, you've sterilized it. Very neat idea! Just keep that old soup ladle under the BR sink and out of...

  19. MY NEXT STEP

    amoLucia replied to L2MT's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    To OP - I think you missed the point of jsfarri's post. Nsg school is a separate body, distinct from the BON which is responsible for issuing eligibility to sit for NCLEX and licensure issues. The 2...

  20. Might change my major to Medical Assistant?

    amoLucia replied to giraffe4's topic in General Students

    To Heather - Thank you for the info. I figured there would some type of AAS or AS degree but I didn't realize they offer some CC programs for it. I have seen certificate

  21. A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipatio

    amoLucia replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

    And 'thank you' for your 'thank you'. Newbies post here all the time and just seem to DEMAND that respondents answer all their questions. A little niceness with an attempt for poster's self-problem...

  22. need clean catch urine specimen

    amoLucia replied to surps's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Use hemostats pinched to the lip of the specimen cup. Pt can usually hold the clamps down below to pee into the cup. Gives a few extra inches when trying to hold the cup down there is the problem....

  23. A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipatio

    amoLucia replied to akruc353's topic in General Students

    And a little 'thank you in advance' would be

  24. Might change my major to Medical Assistant?

    amoLucia replied to giraffe4's topic in General Students

    I don't think there's a REAL major degree in Medical Assisting; certification, yes. And it is OK not to want to be a nurse. Becoming one just because someone else has expectations for you is NOT a...

  25. Nursing Career

    amoLucia replied to Aprilc's topic in General Nursing

    Great summarization in a nutshell! Another thing to consider - there is no way to predict which way the healthcare industry will swing in a few years. Esp as it impacts nsg. And you left no...