amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Injury in the patients home?

    amoLucia replied to MissRigg's topic in Home Health

    Does homeowner's insurance account for anything

  2. Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    amoLucia replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    CAN'T. MAKE. THIS. STUFF. UP. Oh, and Happy Nurses' Week to us

  3. Breakroom Pet Peeves

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    JB - I think you meant to post this in the 'grossest' post. Gotta admit, this was a nasty one.

  4. Breakroom Pet Peeves

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    It's very distasteful when someone uses the bathroom to do 'stinky business using the nearby empl bathroom. It's one thing to just pee, but the if there's gassiness. Then if there's more 'solid...

  5. Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    amoLucia replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Made me think - I remember there was an island religion where its followers had to have ''all their body parts' in order to get into heaven (or something like that). Had a pt who resisted a serious...

  6. Stand-up (BIRD) scooters

    amoLucia replied to fivestar719's topic in Emergency

    Maybe it's just that TPTB aren't aware of the impact of these scooters. I have a local legislator who is also an MD. I've spoken with his office and they explained that they would GLADLY look...

  7. Injury in the patients home?

    amoLucia replied to MissRigg's topic in Home Health

    Is this

  8. Are any of the following considered HIPAA violation?

    amoLucia replied to Chem0ninja's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I must be slipping - didn't think homework when this first

  9. Breakroom Pet Peeves

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Clogging up the nearest sink that's generally used by all. That and messing up the microwave with spilled over or burnt food. Makes you kinda wonder what those folk do at

  10. Gross Me Out ? Contest | Nurses Week

    amoLucia replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to say the same thing!! Like what do you do with a loose

  11. Oral chemo med administration + breastfeeding

    amoLucia replied to LivLafLuv's topic in Patient Medications

    This is a topic you most surely must bring up with your Ob-Gyn. The best source of info is there. The Terms of Service here prevent members from providing the info you seek and they are very important...

  12. Back problems-unable to do heavy lifting

    amoLucia replied to felixthecat99's topic in General Specialties

    Sorry to say this, but I think you're in for a problem. Unless you have type of diagnosis that might qualify you under ADA, that would force you employer into compliance. Now if you have a true...

  13. Help! I failed nursing school.. What should I do?

    amoLucia replied to Rheab35's topic in General Students

    YES!

  14. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    amoLucia replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    My condolences also for your loss. Have you checked in with your facility's EAP counselor? Maybe some suggestions poss. You do need some time to regain your

  15. Received Letter In Mail About Hospital Lawsuit At Old Job

    amoLucia replied to dreamshake18's topic in General Nursing

    Also avoid discussing this issue (and anything else that becomes legal-ese) on social media . Or with anyone else who DOES NOT have a true need-to-know. This would incl any ex-coworkers you might...

  16. Kicked out of Nursing program

    amoLucia replied to Naseberry's topic in School, College Programs

    popcorn

  17. service animal in a high school

    amoLucia replied to Kristen D's topic in School

    That's fine. Like I said, ADA takes priority. No problem. At least, the other child's issues WERE recognized and alternative measures were implemented. That's all that's requested. Not making the...

  18. LPN or Medical Assistant?

    amoLucia replied to atlgirl19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to

  19. Patient filed a sexual harassment complaint. HR wants to talk to me

    amoLucia replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I would keep away from any medical records you shouldn't be looking in. Primarily, there's HIPAA but also because you'll prob be restricted from her care. A lawyer will know to subpoena hosp charts...

  20. No Narcs?

    amoLucia replied to MTRNlove's topic in General Specialties

    Dialysis?

  21. Manager Woes

    amoLucia replied to WriterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you could start a pool and make some money on the side with your predictions!

  22. New student pathway to becoming an Infusion Nurse

    amoLucia replied to Jetisan's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I believe that LTC and HH will not really provide the quantity of IV experience that you seek. Some, maybe, but not a lot. A bloodbank is another

  23. Coworkers Reporting Powerful Bowel Movements

    amoLucia replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah! The old M & M

  24. Tips from experience LTC nurses

    amoLucia replied to Shelly0928's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    MJLPN727 - a nurse after my own heart! Very, VERY approp questions/info to question when new to the

  25. Kicked out of Nursing program

    amoLucia replied to Naseberry's topic in School, College Programs

    londonflo - I remember the same disposal technique. I remember one facility where nsg had to count the used syringes & needles before final disposal. I guess the scourge of AIDS/HIV stopped...