amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Help- Unfair Scheduling and Favoritism

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

    One consideration here is that almost all holidays fall on Mondays. Is that allowing an inequitable distribution of designated holiday time??? This could be a bargaining chip for OP. Also, with...

  2. Considering infusion nursing

    amoLucia replied to J-lynn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    OP - go for it! It is a specialty unto itself and you will learn. And there are possibilities for your

  3. CNA Skills fair

    amoLucia replied to stema's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I once set up a pt room with all kinds of WRONG things and I would ask the CNA to record how many WRONG could be found. Things like pt all the way down in bed, one siderail down, no call bell avail,...

  4. Want to quit my CNA job

    amoLucia replied to nest2020's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How about going PRN at the CNA facility? Just to tell you, at many places, new CNAs, esp young nsg students, seem to have a hard time. It's part of the system that long-time experienced older CNAs are...

  5. Vanity Plates?

    amoLucia replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Or they THINK they

  6. Not able to be with mother with dementia in hospital due to Covid

    amoLucia replied to InSchool4eva20's topic in Disaster Preparation

    (((Wuzzie)))

  7. Thoughts from a brand new dialysis nurse

    amoLucia replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    ? ?

  8. Difficulty with respiratory issues as a new grad?

    amoLucia replied to Audacioustank's topic in General Nursing

    To pmath-RRT - TY for taking the time to explain information as education. I always appreciated it when someone would take the time to explain things like you just did. And I always breathed easier...

  9. Nursing School and Career with Back Problems

    amoLucia replied to person115's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I guessed 2 good options for you! Am glad that you are open to other possibilities. Particularly, in that schooling won't be as potentially jeopardizing as I seriously doubt that you'd be lifting...

  10. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    amoLucia replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    By George, Dude, I think you're onto something

  11. Vanity Plates?

    amoLucia replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    This was true eons back when I did some Visiting Nurse. We had a dashboard card so we could park in restricted parking areas for our visits. Several of our nurses got scoped out and had car break-ins...

  12. Switched schools! Yay!

    amoLucia replied to guest464345's topic in School

    Good luck to you. From one who just reads along and expresses my respect for you

  13. Vanity Plates?

    amoLucia replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I found a previous thread here that asked "Putting RN on license plate?" Interesting responses, esp precautionary, FEMALE SAFETY ones. Did some quick Google research. Each state has

  14. Vanity Plates?

    amoLucia replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    This has been discussed here before on AN with a mixed concensus. Physicians already have a courtesy designation plate. But not the others except to pay for something out-of-pocket. And that doesn't...

  15. Nursing School and Career with Back Problems

    amoLucia replied to person115's topic in General Nursing

    OP - it is a sad reality when you acknowledge that any slight, innocuous action might cause you to ZIG when you should've ZAGGED. Like you walk into a pt's room and skid on a puddle of spilled water...

  16. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    WOW!! The interesting stuff you learn here!

  17. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    herring - that sounds like my sister's

  18. Difficulty with respiratory issues as a new grad?

    amoLucia replied to Audacioustank's topic in General Nursing

    Am just another one here to play Devil's Advocate in that NOT everyone is in distress with slight wheezing. Also, sometimes even some deep breathing can help. And better positioning. I will make this...

  19. Super Lost finding a Nursing School.. HELP!

    amoLucia replied to Slcali's topic in Chamberlain College

    I hate to be one to throw another rock into your worries bucket, but be careful considering relocation for school. You'd prob have to pay out-of-state tuition in addition to all the other issues...

  20. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    On TV, goats were always eating dynamite

  21. Smoking and Oxygen policy

    amoLucia replied to AKRN63's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Fire safety issues aside, it must be remembered that it is the pt's home. Regardless of whatever WE perceive as right or wrong, the issue is at the pt's level. It must be remembered also that homes...

  22. What was your last non healthcare related job?

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in Nursing Humor

    Before nsg school, I delivered free samples door-to-door in designated areas. Like put the item in a baggie bag and leave it on a doorknob. I remember some kind of spaghetti sauce and some

  23. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    NurseBlaq - I don't quite get the inference re 'kids eat like goats'. I'm guessing they have voracious appetites and eat just about anything? Never heard it

  24. Question about uniforms

    amoLucia replied to MarkMyWords's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    NRSKaren - TY. I know I was just being lazy; I could have done my own research. But when I want to know something FAST, I don't have the computer skills to switch out and do some searching. And then...

  25. Question about uniforms

    amoLucia replied to MarkMyWords's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Grumpy - TY. I figured it was prob your employer. But now, what is NHS in the big healthcare pix? It's not US,