amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Tired of being "the bad guy"...

    amoLucia replied to caretakerofkids's topic in School

    Cimicosis? Am too lazy to look it

  2. VA Home Based Primary Care

    amoLucia replied to tnfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And you have the privilege of helping to meet the needs of such a deserving

  3. Just told can't wear scrubs to work. Any suggestions?

    amoLucia replied to dbabz's topic in Psychiatric

    Whatever you buy, if they're dedicated as 'work clothes', you may be able to declare them as deductions for your yearly taxes. Check with your tax prof or

  4. New ADON Job Concerns

    amoLucia replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    Like PP Jedrnurse said, they dumped ALL those functions (literally) on the ADON position. Even under the BEST-est of conditions, NO ADON should have THAT MANY responsibilities. Nah, DUMP JOB! And then...

  5. New ADON Job Concerns

    amoLucia replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    The MOD would be forthcoming! Dept heads would be sighing joy & relief. I used to HATE MOD - I called myself 'Master of Disaster' when I was on. Always disasterous shifts. The on-call...

  6. Chiropractors

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Years ago, I worked with an RN whom I trusted & respected immensely. Her dtr was a chiro, but knowing my colleague, I knew she would NEVER have allowed her dtr to pursue a 'quack or pseudo'...

  7. Return to nursing possible? Looking for advice/similar experiences.

    amoLucia replied to BeatriceBee's topic in Nursing Career

    OP - TY for the comeback. It's really nice to hear a success

  8. New ADON Job Concerns

    amoLucia replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    Wait! Wait! Wait! Wanna bet they didn't tell you that you'd prob have to plug into the weekend/holiday MOD (Manager on Duty) sched?!?! That's when all admin dept heads take turns at coming in on those...

  9. Let the Healing Begin

    amoLucia posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I believe that since the Biden inauguration, much of the world is breathing a small sigh of relief. I know I am. Yes, there are STILL the dissenters and non-believers and rebels, but for the most...

  10. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    amoLucia replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good luck there. As long as there's money to be made, you'll face an uphill

  11. First-generation Penn student invents wearable light for nurses

    amoLucia replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    I've seen around the neck lighting devices before. Most were developed for NOC shift nurses for med pass. Now if it provides a wide visual field, NEAT! Need to make it something that CNAs would...

  12. New ADON Job Concerns

    amoLucia replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    Davey - I've seen this happen in LTC. Another dead-give-away is when a facility seeks to hire MULTIPLE dept heads at the same time. Like it's a facility in trouble, and something is 'a-brewing'...

  13. Mandatory Staff Pictures In Patient Rooms

    amoLucia replied to ClassOf2004's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure some pt or family must have complained so TPTB had to think uup something. Just how 'personal' are these pix? How big? What about when 'floaters' work? Is it like a wall gallery of photos? A...

  14. Intermittent cath issue

    amoLucia replied to NurseEve93's topic in General Nursing

    Gross hematuria in a catheter can be quite 'take-you-breath-away' for the nurse. I have seen it caused by catheterizing trauma. For those pts, I found I freq had to 'milk' the clots to keep the cath...

  15. New ADON Job Concerns

    amoLucia replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but this is more than a 'bait & switch'. This is more like a big 'scr*w over'. Your DON/Admin needs someone in that position to do tasks that are critical to the facility. Seems like you...

  16. HCA StaRN contract

    amoLucia replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    Lex - I doubt you'll qualify for another 'new grad program'. Why should a prospective new employer offer you one of those highly coveted position when you've already just recently attended one? Just...

  17. Let the Healing Begin

    amoLucia replied to amoLucia's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    It seems this post has taken a political twist that I had NOT anticipated. Iwas thinking something with less divided opinions. Agreeing that it will take a Herculean effort by all parties to...

  18. OK, what are you supposed to be doing instead of being in here?

    amoLucia replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    Need to sort thru paperwork to find some certain invoices. Important stuff need to do, but... So here I am. Have TV on. Show about weird addictions - some gal drinks 5 bottles NAIL POLISH a day....

  19. I am under investigation by BON. Ethical question: Share or not share with potential employers?

    amoLucia replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    IDK but some of those complaints are just so JUVENILE sounding. It really does sound like someone has a vendetta out against OP. I'd be curious how this issue settles

  20. Failure to report abuse and relied the supervisor

    amoLucia replied to Ariana30's topic in General Nursing

    Any report of inappropriate pt-to-pt contact (like one hitting another) is considered a serious issue. It must be investigated in-house and a report to the state DOH may be made. Sorry, this is...

  21. Old home healthcare client

    amoLucia replied to Jakesmom917's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    When you go to post something like this on social media, who is it that you're trying to inform? Like who else may be reading your post to say 'oh I knew her' and may show up at her services? I...

  22. Required to do free visit??

    amoLucia replied to Stef_nurse's topic in Home Health

    Good for

  23. Acoustic Shock

    amoLucia replied to scrabblern's topic in Telephone Triage

    As I read this, all I can think is O M G! My deepest sympathies. Have you contacted OSHA??? I would think this would be within their purview. Please check back in with any updates. Best...

  24. NP Preceptor Charging Fee

    amoLucia replied to BackInTheSaddle's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    nansno - welcome to

  25. Under the Influence Assessment

    amoLucia replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    laflaca - very informative. I believe I've heard similar as you