amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Bedside/nightshift burnout

    amoLucia replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    So I'd try to hire a private detective for a quick

  2. NCSN

    amoLucia replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Echoing all the others to say

  3. License Accusation

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

    congrats

  4. License Accusation

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

    OP - continued good luck to

  5. Promoting Mental Power During Shifts That Provoke Mental Pain and Mental Strain

    amoLucia replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I really think SB has a real knack for the written word. Like finding some kind of position that allows SB to somehow 'express' thru communication. Be it electronic thru social media by reporting...

  6. Weirdest Thing About School Nursing...

    amoLucia replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Fire extinguisher analogy is like the 'big brother' to the 'emergency flashlight' in the kitchen drawer that's always there. When it's burnt out during a power failure is when it's most

  7. My patient is going to get a pressure ulcer and there's little we can do to stop it. How do you handle situations like this?

    amoLucia replied to wernicke's topic in General Nursing

    Please define NPUAP. I know what you're talking about, but the exact abbrev ... This post has struck a very deep chord with me. I could write a book about my descent into involuntary urinary...

  8. Breakroom Pet Peeves

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I'd forgotten that. We had 2 ramps to walk into the school bldg. The back ramp was designated for smoking. I actually did visit 1 nurse's home. It was like a small hurricane blew...

  9. Boundaries in Private Duty Nursing

    amoLucia replied to MTRNlove's topic in Home Health

    There's also the consideration that there's an abuse of reimbursement for services NOT covered by providers' R&R. That borders on fraud. And when HH agencies knowingly allow it to occur, that...

  10. Bedside/nightshift burnout

    amoLucia replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, like as in IRS fraud and evasion?!?!? Added to the failure to comply with court-ordered child support. Anything else to

  11. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    amoLucia replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    When it's the right time & place, you will ABSOLUTELY know it!! Like the heavens will open up and the sun will blindingly gleam thru as a chorus of angels start to sing 'halleluiah'!!!!...

  12. Bedside/nightshift burnout

    amoLucia replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    YES!

  13. Getting off orientation too early?

    amoLucia replied to Bean0621's topic in General Nursing

    FWIW - you just picked a 'not good' LTC facility before. They're NOT all like that. You just have to do some researching while you job search. You're a bit more knowledgeable now as you 'pick &...

  14. Applying to hospital after 2 years in public

    amoLucia replied to hapham3693's topic in General Nursing

    As the other say, GO FOR IT. Just realize that you're no longer the new grad, but what they call an 'old new grad'. And as such, you most prob won't qualify for any type of residency program, altho...

  15. Getting off orientation too early?

    amoLucia replied to Bean0621's topic in General Nursing

    Reading your other current post re 'new grad experience', it looks like you were caught off guard by hub's sudden deployment. But as military, that is always a possibility. So sorry, you got zinged....

  16. Getting off orientation too early?

    amoLucia replied to Bean0621's topic in General Nursing

    Bean0621 - you are correct. You did ask for advice but I got sidetracked by your post. And I do apologize for that. You have since added more info, but I still stand by much of what I did post. FWIW,...

  17. Getting off orientation too early?

    amoLucia replied to Bean0621's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly as above!! You're a newly minted LPN without any strong skills. What do you expect the facility to do? They're NOT 'Nursing School, Part 2' so you can catch up on extra education. They can't...

  18. Breakroom Pet Peeves

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Love this! At one job, the WHOLE nsg admin smoked. Anytime you needed someone, they were usually out 'having a cigarette'. Before meetings, during meetings, after meeting, they were always out having...

  19. Happy Nurse's Week! You ROCK (literally a rock given to RN's for Nurse's Week)!

    amoLucia replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, like write 'poo' on it and leave it in front of Admin's door. Wouldn't it be neat if someone notified the local TV

  20. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    amoLucia replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Cracks in the foundation are very problematic. As the homeowner, you are resp for any repairs, and cracks will predispose the house to various problems. And even if you don't experience any problems...

  21. Your MOST Memorable (Good/Bad) COVID Moment | Nurses Week Contest

    amoLucia replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Lyndsey - I teared up on this post. TY you for trying so hard as you did. And prayers for that couple as they now

  22. Revising Resume or CV, need suggestions please

    amoLucia replied to creativelily's topic in General Nursing

    FWIW - when you've got that different type experience background, I wonder if it might behoove you to consider a professional resume/ CV writing company. The trick is to accentuate your...

  23. Breakroom Pet Peeves

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    This. And we had visitors and families doing it

  24. Breakroom Pet Peeves

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Wanna bet that that Doc dude would 'raid' the empl refrig also?? Figuring no one was looking, empl meals/items (even if labelled) would be

  25. Breakroom Pet Peeves

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    It'd be a cold day in h*ll I'd tolerate that doc's behavior for the staff