amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. What the heck? (fat-shaming at work)

    amoLucia replied to HopefulRN4ever's topic in Home Health

    That little 'trick' is unbelievably helpful when times become super stressful. It addresses my dilemma immediately and at no cost or dependence on any one else. Sometimes, when I'm reeally...

  2. Walmart Pulls Guns, Ammo Displays in U.S. Stores, Citing Civil Unrest

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

    National Rifle Assoc. TY for the correction. They have considerable clout. For 2 days, I had a new appreciation for

  3. Walmart Pulls Guns, Ammo Displays in U.S. Stores, Citing Civil Unrest

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

    Any guesses if the American Rifle Assoc got involved with some subtle

  4. What the heck? (fat-shaming at work)

    amoLucia replied to HopefulRN4ever's topic in Home Health

    Daisy - is this my 'mirror' you referenced? I'm honored if you did. Truly, that technique is really a good self-affirming tool for folk to use when one is at the lowest low point for whatever. I...

  5. Betrayed by Management

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    kbrn2002 - I luv you! You wholeheartedly agree with my take on the situation and said it so clearly! And JKL33 is on board too. And others. Sad that we COBs are out of tolerance for these cheap...

  6. Can "listen to the science" be misinterpreted as the doctor is always right?

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! When a PMP is competing with Dr Google, any

  7. Constantly Making Mistakes

    amoLucia replied to Blueb's topic in General Nursing

    I believe we all sympathize with you as I'm sure we've all been there at times. Have to ask - what type of unit? Could it just be the level of care acuity of the unit that has you twisted up?...

  8. Allergies? Nope! Covid

    amoLucia replied to Ioreth's topic in Disaster Preparation

    OP - be easy on yourself. All your rationales sound reasonable to me, but then I'm not on the front lines. Nor do I have the extended circle to worry about. But your 'guilties' will prob only serve...

  9. Public Health as a New Grad?

    amoLucia replied to Phelixer's topic in Public, Community Health

    AndTheyCallTheWind - you're a fairly new member here. You have to have a certain number of 'quality' regular posts before you can PM through. I believe it cuts down on any trolling members trying...

  10. RN vs. EMT

    amoLucia replied to TaylorJ's topic in General Nursing

    He was the 'weakest link'! They just returned that TV game show

  11. New Unit New job

    amoLucia replied to SN2432's topic in General Nursing

    Be VERY, VERY cautious about facilities that offer such hefty sign-on bonuses! Like why are they being so generous??? And do they have a contract that you must sign? It would specify a length of...

  12. Hard to choose

    amoLucia replied to ThursdayNight's topic in General Students

    OP - I glad my thinking out loud has helped. Of course, it also helped that I knew the correct answer to be lisinopril in advance. But after years of experience, some things just jump out at you. Like...

  13. What the heck? (fat-shaming at work)

    amoLucia replied to HopefulRN4ever's topic in Home Health

    As a 'big girl' all my life, I really feel sorry for you. In fact, I'm envious of you for your healthy physicality and your ability to rationally deal with your indignation. It's a societal thing...

  14. Betrayed by Management

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    My sentiments exactly. Admin took advantage of OP. They most likely had someone else in the bullpen just waiting for the right time. Sadly, it took a tragedy for a position to open. They quietly...

  15. Walmart Pulls Guns, Ammo Displays in U.S. Stores, Citing Civil Unrest

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

    I think that Philly has had some 400 shooting deaths for 2020 so far. Between person-to-person shootings and police episodes, the city has been on edge. Add in political rallies and C19 disturbances,...

  16. So Discouraged...

    amoLucia replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    (((SchoolNurseK)))

  17. Bullied at work, and the DON won't do anything about it. (venting)

    amoLucia replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    Many facilities just outright BAN staff's foreign language speaking in pt care areas. It's written into P&P, employee handbooks, taught in mandatory Resident Rights inservice, etc. Of course, it...

  18. How to Increase My Chances at Becoming Unit Educator

    amoLucia replied to violet87's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I really wish you well. I hope your goals realize themselves. One thing - you mention CRNA. From my readings here, it's like schools expect ICU backgrounds for their programs (all those vents)....

  19. Friend diagnosed with cancer but can't get surgery?

    amoLucia replied to Juniper83's topic in General Nursing

    ruby -

  20. What's your opinion on nurses dating doctors?

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    SR - It's me, but I missed your point. Also, it's usually recommended that members here keep their screen names anonymous. Everybody & anybody reads posts

  21. Betrayed by Management

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    BSNbeDONE -

  22. Friend diagnosed with cancer but can't get surgery?

    amoLucia replied to Juniper83's topic in General Nursing

    I understood the intent of that precipitating comment. I've been dealing with the realities of the American HC system for 6 months for myself. So frustrating with the

  23. Hard to choose

    amoLucia replied to ThursdayNight's topic in General Students

    OP - I LOVE LOVE LOVE this question!! I laughed when I first read it, thinking how does a homeless person afford those meds?!?!!?! But then I started to think about it. Even though I retired 10...

  24. Friend diagnosed with cancer but can't get surgery?

    amoLucia replied to Juniper83's topic in General Nursing

    Muno - TY for the mini lesson. Very informational. I like continued

  25. Reasonable Accommodations

    amoLucia replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hyppgr8 - You've said pretty much what I was thinking. turtlesRcool - same re your response. OP - no one is trying to negate that you have issues needing accommodations, but it's just that...