amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Nursing School Acceptance

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

    Congratulations to you on your perseverance and achievements. And TY for the comeback - it's nice to hear from folk, esp when it's a good

  2. For today - Monday, September 14, 2020

    amoLucia posted a topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    National Crème-Filled Donut Day and National Hoagie Day How can you lose with this

  3. For today - Monday, September 14, 2020

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

    Thought I'd pass this on - when I was a little kid, and people would ask "what do you want to be when you grow up?, I had 2 answers. First, I wanted to work in a florist shop because I loved cut...

  4. Blacklisted from HCA

    amoLucia replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    londonflo - I'm an Elizabeth I anglophile! This is new to me. Will

  5. Pathophysiology of Atelecatsis

    amoLucia replied to johnnyfyve101's topic in General Students

    OK - so now you've listed all the textbook S&S. So how is your pt doing? Like what matches all those textbook details you've recorded? I don't understand what your paper is requesting. That's...

  6. Pathophysiology of Atelecatsis

    amoLucia replied to johnnyfyve101's topic in General Students

    What are your thoughts

  7. Do you recommend agency nursing for nurses going back into the field?

    amoLucia replied to InSchool4eva20's topic in Agency Nurses

    Damion - you reminded me of a LTC place I worked where there 3 terrific LPNs on my shift. It took me about 3 months to realize they were AGENCY, they were scheduled so often. As the new supervisor, I...

  8. any tips to care 24 residents in LTC ?

    amoLucia replied to SoNan's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Rule #1 - with time, things go faster! Remember this! Even with all my years in LTC, incl supervisor, IC, SD, UM, all shifts, etc, if I got thrown a curve ball, it would knock ME off-kilter too....

  9. Will volunteer nursing abroad (3 months) hurt me before my 1st job?

    amoLucia replied to CXMurse1989's topic in Nursing Career

    My understanding of these volunteer nursing projects is that they seek EXPERIENCED nurses, not newbies who need extended training. (Note: I can be mistaken here.) Also, if OP were to serve...

  10. Blacklisted from HCA

    amoLucia replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    I snorted my soda when I read this!! There WAS something that commented that they are part owners of a rating company or employment references investigation service (?). Didn't do any further...

  11. Blacklisted from HCA

    amoLucia replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    OP - you're being very defensive & insistent in your responses here. NO ONE is trying to challenge you down. But your responses are typical of someone who isn't getting the answers wanted. It's...

  12. Frustrated

    amoLucia replied to SnipRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sorry things had to come that level. BTW, if your back wages are worth it, you might want to consider contacting your State Dept of Labor. Or a lawyer to help you out with all your contract...

  13. Diabetic Students - WHEN TO CALL PARENTS?

    amoLucia replied to pineappleupsidedowncake's topic in School

    OP - you might want to consider changing your screen name here to something anonymous. Lots & lots of folk read this site and social media is not always friendly. Ask the mods for help as...

  14. IV insertion practice needed

    amoLucia replied to pedsnurseIJAG's topic in General Nursing

    Neo Soldier - the suggestion for a phlebotomy course is a good idea. It's all about the stick and the advancement of the caths that are the

  15. Need advice, I am not sure what is my current status.

    amoLucia replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    It is prob highly unlikely that OP can request AND RECEIVE any more extended orientation time. There should be P&P around somewhere for her to pull and check out what to do. It would have been...

  16. Not sure what to do

    amoLucia replied to love_of_sunflowers's topic in General Nursing

    sunflowers - best wishes & good luck to

  17. Do you think it is a mistake going into nursing for me?

    amoLucia replied to nursetobeat33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This surprised me, big time! I'm starting to think that the pendulum has begun to swing back the other way - back to 'a calling'. How else could one defend the abominably crazy circumstances...

  18. Advice for breaking nurse residency contract

    amoLucia replied to HayRayRN's topic in Nursing Career

    TY for your continued updates. Glad that you are one of the fortunate ones where all your stars lined up in cosmic harmony. Too many folk just keep floating from one problem to the next

  19. Can RN lose license for fighting outside of work?

    amoLucia replied to Joanne15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I always think of this when nurses question whether they should become racy video sites 'participants'. Like so they can make some quick extra money while working. Don't know if it's ever been...

  20. For Today, 9/7/2020

    amoLucia posted a topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    National Salami Day AND National Beer Lovers Day - what a combo! ENJOY! Also New Hampshire Day and National Attention Deficit Disorder

  21. Suicidal patients food and drink provision

    amoLucia replied to skylark's topic in Emergency

    They do make BIG styrofoam cups. We used to use them all the time in LTC isol rooms. And then have those BIG paper disposable coffee cups like for fast-food

  22. Do you think it is a mistake going into nursing for me?

    amoLucia replied to nursetobeat33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I most whole-heartedly agree with you. I truly believe that's it's a newer generation of nurses who freq feel 'bullied' or subject to other 'mean nurses don't like me' sentiments. They're the ones...

  23. Acuity tool?

    amoLucia replied to elRae's topic in General Nursing

    SUPER TRUE to the

  24. need nightshift sleep/health tips

    amoLucia replied to guineapignurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Adjusting your sleep cycle to NOCs can take some significant time. Many night-shifters will tell you that is so true. Prepare your sleep environment, hydrate & nourish your physical self,...

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

    amoLucia replied to LvlupNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    So I guess it's still in your ballcourt. Do you feel comfortable with their intentions or do you still have your doubts? That should direct your forward actions. You can hang tight and continue...