amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Ethics and patient follow up

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

    You make a good point. Am asking do you have any case management or navigator programs in place for these pts? I find I have to determine my need for return visits because I am seeing numerous...

  2. New to Here

    amoLucia replied to LovingLife123's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    Welcome to you. For me, weight lose is a necessity, not a luxury. I've struggled all my life, even right now, I WANT something. It's my megace making me want to eat the wallpaper! I have a very...

  3. Struggling with Anatomy and Physiology

    amoLucia replied to Cgreenz23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might want to change your screen name to something more anonymous. Someone from your school might recognize you and NOT be too happy about your post. Ask mods for

  4. Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    amoLucia replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it may just be a passing novelty thing. Over enthusiasm. Way back when I was the newbie, the 'net wasn't a thing yet, but the novelty 'toys' & things were. I had the...

  5. Can I get a job as an ADN?

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

    Please understand that I don't really mean to be MEAN to you, but you sound a bit unrealistic and immature re your future, personally and for nsg. As a CNA in a NH, you already see how hard the...

  6. Went to inactive license

    amoLucia replied to londonflo's topic in General Nursing

    ABSOLUTELY!! I retired in 2010 after 36 RN years (grad in 1974). My knees just weren't there anymore. I kept renewing for a few years post, but it was a CEU thing and cost thing. I knew I'd never...

  7. Nursing School Acceptance

    amoLucia replied to NurseStudentK75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ladyapj - congrats on your endeavors, past, present &

  8. For Today - 9/18/2020

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

    And he didn't invite me!?!? I forgot - he doesn't have my

  9. For Today - 9/18/2020

    amoLucia posted a topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    For today's menu - National Cheeseburger Day and Rice Krispie Treat Day. To honor our Military - Air Force Birthday and POW/MIA Recognition Day. Thanking them for their service. To our...

  10. What should I do in this situation? (Very afraid)

    amoLucia replied to LvlupNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Like the sword of Damacles - a sword hanging by a thread over your head. Just ... just

  11. School day documentation

    amoLucia replied to LilyRN99's topic in Private Duty

    Bathroom activity? Lunch? Friendly with

  12. Regular health office visits!

    amoLucia replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I guess that these are the little things that make it all so well worth while for you guys. Kinda like when one of my geri pts would just smile and and give my hand a squeeze. Kudos to you...

  13. What should I do in this situation? (Very afraid)

    amoLucia replied to LvlupNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    cali - good

  14. DONE DONE DONE!!! FREEDOM

    amoLucia replied to New mommy 26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats to you and good luck for your career's

  15. What should I do in this situation? (Very afraid)

    amoLucia replied to LvlupNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Always be the professional when leaving. Nothing ever comes about with negative/sour grapes - nobody cares! Prob feels like good catharsis FOR YOU. But nobody else. And like the internet, things CAN...

  16. Advice for preceptee

    amoLucia replied to Newnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    Heard something like this attributed to the Army - 'keep your eyes open, your mouth shut, and NEVER volunteer'. My Dad used to quote

  17. What should I do in this situation? (Very afraid)

    amoLucia replied to LvlupNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck to you in your future endeavors. And TY for the comeback here. Just know, even words of 'confidential' resignations spread faster than the current West Coast wildfires! Prob within a...

  18. Stay at home mom

    amoLucia replied to anoor16's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^^^^^^ This, very much so. Try your old employer as your best bet, if all was well when you

  19. any tips to care 24 residents in LTC ?

    amoLucia replied to SoNan's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You'll learn as you go along. And as you become more familiar with your residents' habits and their meds, some adjustments may be able to be made that will facilitate your med pass. Remember to...

  20. Older Friends

    amoLucia replied to Sophie Garcia's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I doubt you'll be going out together for clubbing or some rock concert. But I can see you two getting together for some easy shopping, or a lunch/brunch get-together. On a regular basis. And the...

  21. I'm a good candidate, why didn't they hire me?

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

    Beth - your explanations are quite good. Some sounded novel to me even as I've been out of the running for quite some time. You're right - the letter is just a form letter. Cut & dry. For...

  22. Thursday, Sept. 10 2020

    amoLucia replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    Been a BIG Girl ever since I was a kid. I've had my problems over the years, but recently major issues have come up. Weight loss is an absolute priority now. So I am making a conscious effort to lose...

  23. Will I get into trouble by checking my own blood sugar using hospital device?

    amoLucia replied to Ncap's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thinking back to OP's original post - suppose a hypothetical visitor came to the nsg desk with the same S&S and requested that Nurse Ncap might check her BG. Well, Nurse Ncap does NOT have a...

  24. Will I get into trouble by checking my own blood sugar using hospital device?

    amoLucia replied to Ncap's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    TY. Now that I know, I believe that I've seen postings in a past few ERs I've been. Even goes into detail re pregnancies, I believe. I just HATE when things get so abbreviated so

  25. Will I get into trouble by checking my own blood sugar using hospital device?

    amoLucia replied to Ncap's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Uh, for the antique nurse here, what is EMTALA?