amoLucia

amoLucia

retired LTC

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  1. Hospital Histories & Defunct Facilities

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked numerous places - incl hosp, but mostly LTC. And I've returned to a couple NHs after previous resignations. Nothing greatly different upon my return. But there was one facility I...

  2. Float Pool

    amoLucia replied to PhillyQueenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps they are anticipating some imminent staffing loss on that other unit??? You wouldn't be privy to that kind of advance knowledge. So maybe they're just stacking their

  3. New Job Advice

    amoLucia replied to Neveah.'s topic in General Nursing

    Just think of that old disco Gloria Gaynor song, "I Will Survive". And you will survive! It's just that LTC/NH is ROUGH, even for the experienced LTC veteran. Starting any new job will be...

  4. Pressure injuries - WOC nurses, please help!

    amoLucia replied to MLBBLM's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's been quite some time for me but I remember also paying close attn to H&H. One attending MD went to some seminar and when he returned he started aggressively addressing anemia issues. His...

  5. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    amoLucia replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sadly, legislators don't really understand the healthcare industry. Unless a legislator happens to be a physician or a dentist or is an experienced, degreed, credentialed nurse, they don't understand....

  6. LPN to social worker?

    amoLucia replied to Xyz123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A couple concerns - first, as an LPN, would OP be pulled to the floor for staff floor nsg if 'push came to shove' as nec???? I believe it could happen, JMO. Secondly, as the SW, OP would be...

  7. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    amoLucia replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend that the local State Dept of Health be contacted, not the BON. Anonymous reports are usually discarded in most agencies, altho in reports to the DOH, they do investigate anonymous...

  8. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    amoLucia replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    Just what I was thinking and she that she saw 'herself' in the post. The timeline would be just about

  9. What is up with the level of entitlement?

    amoLucia replied to sofla98's topic in General Nursing

    "CCN" ranks right up there with "status

  10. Dealing with dysmenorrhea while on the job

    amoLucia replied to Emilie Wolf Elizondo's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You most definitely need to follow with your PMP. As for nsg school, there might not be too much wiggle room - you have to attend classes; only so little 'sick time' is granted before you jeopardize...

  11. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    amoLucia replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    You're kidding, right? This would DEFINETLY be 'the kiss of death' for

  12. Should I leave a nice unit for a day shift job?

    amoLucia replied to Eeveetee's topic in Nursing Career

    Great

  13. I'm Tired & Weary, Why is This Profession So Cut Throat?

    amoLucia replied to K. Everly's topic in Nurses Recovery

    (((OP))) Wishing you all the best

  14. First time working night shifts - advice?

    amoLucia replied to kubelkabondy's topic in General Nursing

    Nunya - excellent

  15. I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    amoLucia replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    OP - TY for the comeback. You did the professional thing when you made the effort to make it in. Over the years, there were only a couple times I couldn't make it in - but I always did try....

  16. First time working night shifts - advice?

    amoLucia replied to kubelkabondy's topic in General Nursing

    ***** Make sure 100% that your family is on-board with your sleep/activity schedule. They freq become a major block, esp in the beginning. They just don't understand your needs, altho they usually do...

  17. New HH RN Case Manager

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Tea's topic in Home Health

    In many HC facilities, it is PROHIBITED for employees to use their own equip. The reason being that there is no assurance that their personal equip is properly maintained or calibrated. Hence no...

  18. Christmas Admissions

    amoLucia replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Am retired from SNF/LTC/NH - facilities are open 24/7 and the mantra has always been, "we don't get paid for empty beds'! So yes, I did accept admissions on Christmas couple of times. What is there...

  19. Any advice for a disabled nurse?

    amoLucia replied to BxRN718's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and good luck for your future endeavors in the New Year. Stay

  20. Christmas Gift Commiseration Thread

    amoLucia replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    Seconding NrsKaren. Jen, well

  21. Close to starting a new job as a nurse--read this.

    amoLucia replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    42 pines- wise recommendations.

  22. I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    amoLucia replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    turtles - VERY WELL

  23. I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    amoLucia replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^^ THIS! Unless OP was a new resident to NJ, I question where in this State could s/he have lived to NOT be exposed to SNOW-driving. It's been 6 days since the snow. Wonder if OP ever...

  24. Hospitals & Letter of Recommendation

    amoLucia replied to NICUnLDRN's topic in General Students

    I've been retired some time, but to my knowledge, LORs also had to be timely, that is to say, not overly outdated. Particularly important when talking about clinical/school/work experiences. So...

  25. Parent Engagement

    amoLucia replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Are you including family