amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. How important is the nurse's comfort?

    amoLucia replied to guest1143647's topic in Private Duty

    Bottom line, I guess it's the 'king of the castle who sets the

  2. Prescribing Narcotics for Pt with Drug Abuse Hx

    amoLucia replied to NurseQT's topic in Pain Management

    Hppy - Am admiring your advocacy for addiction & substance abuse

  3. How important is the nurse's comfort?

    amoLucia replied to guest1143647's topic in Private Duty

    I'm guessing that the nurse is only a pop-in visit??? If it's a short time-limited visit, I don't see a problem to just grin & bear it. Questions - who is the caregiver? A permanent live-in...

  4. How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

    amoLucia replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, the disappointment! Am crestfallen!. It SOUNDS like it really should be on the calendar. (I'm such a believing

  5. How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

    amoLucia replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    sideshow - very interesting story. I'm guessing it's true re Amish Apprec Day. Such stuff one learns here! Always enjoyable. TY for

  6. Still hate my job after two years, advice?

    amoLucia replied to 0ldsoulss's topic in General Nursing

    DITTO!

  7. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They're quite prevalent in these

  8. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not in New Jersey! They don't call us 'the Garden State' for

  9. How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

    amoLucia replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Dani - re your new home story, all I can say is 'WOW!! Some ballsy folk out

  10. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Difficulty with froz veggies

  11. Certification without the Job

    amoLucia replied to vhirsch's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Sorry, can't answer your question. But I do have one for you - what is POA pressure

  12. I turned in my mentor because she was diverting morphine

    amoLucia replied to InSchool4eva20's topic in Addictions

    Kudos to OP (and all others) for having the courage to do what most prob were some of the most difficult decisions ever to be made. I've learned of nurses I've known/worked with who had similar...

  13. I want to rant.

    amoLucia replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Specialties

    Sorry to hear of your difficulties. Will hold good thoughts for you. Only thing to say is TRY to take care of yourself - eating, sleeping, exercising, personal time off, etc. Easier SAID than DONE, I...

  14. Single parent working 12 hour shifts

    amoLucia replied to Leolly's topic in General Nursing

    Don' know how 'new' to this site you are, so I say this respectfully. There are NUMEROUS postings here on AN for your request. Some responses are very resourceful. Respondents here are usually very...

  15. Socially distant home visit

    amoLucia replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Home Health

    Just revisiting the post - my CNA's employer provided her a nice thermal carry bag to protect the equip. She and others. Some folk are open to suggestions, esp when it serves a purpose to save them...

  16. Licensing in multiple noncompact states

    amoLucia replied to HairyPoppins's topic in General Nursing

    One issue - it can become expensive. You'll have to pay for each new license in each new state, and then you'll have to pay for the 'home' state to provide your info. Things vary state to state and...

  17. How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

    amoLucia replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    "Two people can keep a secret, if one of them is DEAD". - Benjamin Franklin Very

  18. Do you know anyone who was offended by Eskimo Pie ice cream treats?

    amoLucia replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Just FYI - Eskimo Pie Company has a cookie on the market; looks like the ice cream pie. Same company name for

  19. "Life does not cease..."

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Condolences to you, Davey

  20. How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

    amoLucia replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    'Personal information Police'. I like that. Too often folk forget the difference between 'being a friend' and 'being

  21. Covid 19 visitor restrictions

    amoLucia replied to Susie2310's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Susie2310 - points very well taken. I concur as one who was inpt 5/4 > 5/11. 'Been there, and experienced all

  22. How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

    amoLucia replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I hesitated to use that word myself. But it DID come to my mind. There are some folk who feel it's their God-given right to know just about everything personal about everyone else. And they take...

  23. Presentation for OB

    amoLucia replied to Triishha24's topic in General Students

    NON - mommy here. One thing that impressed me with new moms was the realization that NOTHING she would ever do again, would ever be based for herself ALONE without any thought of the child. Sheesh -...

  24. I put the blinders on and am regretting it

    amoLucia replied to Arafelle's topic in General Students

    OP - Forgive me, I'm confused. Have you actually been assaulted in a true physical sense of the act? Or are you just extremely aware and fearful of the reality of potential violence? Esp as is...

  25. How to deal with Nosy Co-Workers?

    amoLucia replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had the physical skill to raise just one eyebrow quizzically. Like as in. 'why the devil do you want/need to know?' So unless you have that terrific ability, I suggest just keeping silent and...