amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Rising prices can almost be understood, if NOT considered acceptable. But if REAL price gouging is suspected, I believe it can be reported to authorities. I'm thinking Consumer Affairs or Attorney...

  2. Is this bad sign?

    amoLucia replied to dlee50's topic in General Nursing

    'Never put all your eggs in one basket' as the saying goes. It would most prob behoove you to keep your options open & active. To 'hurry up & wait' is prob the most excruciating part of a job...

  3. Question about uniforms

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

    Grumpy - what are

  4. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    amoLucia replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was blessed to have been in-pt at one very local excellent hospital two times this past year ... Just substitute my entry into the rest of the quoted PP's entry. Those nurses did important work!...

  5. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    amoLucia replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ditto,

  6. time to bathe patients--whose responsibility and is it every day/when?

    amoLucia replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    OUxPhys - this is very demeaning to all the LTC/NH HC providers who struggle to deliver good care to such a vulnerable population under conditions that I'd bet you can't even guess.. I'm sure if one...

  7. Could the police learn something from nurses?

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    This is my gripe with unions. I was in an uncomfortable position where I was expected to assist In the performance-based evaluation termination decision of my assigned subordinate assistant. Problem...

  8. Can I be a realtor through nursing school?

    amoLucia replied to Rosevee91's topic in General Nursing

    Lift - good to read advice from one who's been in the

  9. time to bathe patients--whose responsibility and is it every day/when?

    amoLucia replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Recent hospitalization early May. I don't remember any full type kind of bath being done - just freq peri-care/incont care when I was being assisted into positioning for tests or transfers or for...

  10. Can I be a realtor through nursing school?

    amoLucia replied to Rosevee91's topic in General Nursing

    cali - realistic

  11. Any advice on when to put in 2-wk notice??

    amoLucia replied to SweetBabyJames's topic in General Nursing

    TY - just making sure you don't shoot yourself in the foot. ? Good luck for your future

  12. Any advice on when to put in 2-wk notice??

    amoLucia replied to SweetBabyJames's topic in General Nursing

    ADVICE - DO NOT 'finely word' any negative reasons for your departure. Keep the letter neutral, sweet & short. Anything you say, even if meant in the best gentlest interests, can come back to...

  13. How far can hospital go?

    amoLucia replied to RNTX31's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe when all this C19 passes, the situation might revert back to its previous status. So it might only be temporary. Maybe? Ya

  14. D Day

    amoLucia posted a topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    A little late for this, but today is commemorative of D Day, June 6, 1944 and the landing on Normandy Beach in France during WW2. A thank you for their service for any veterans still alive. Sadly...

  15. New Grad RN on L&D unit. Discouraged and questioning my nursing career.

    amoLucia replied to RNeileen's topic in General Nursing

    OP - sorry, but the writing seems to be on the wall already. The postpartum recommendation tells me that TPTB seem to feel you DO have the potential to work out and remain employed at the facility....

  16. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Paper napkins are also on short supply, like paper towels. I bet they're all being used as substitutes for TP. I bet the raw paper pulp needed for mfg is going to all the new entrepreneurs who're...

  17. Hiring freeze?

    amoLucia replied to rubyagnes's topic in Nursing Career

    Both previous PPs said it all. Keep on looking. Things might still work out for you with those earlier

  18. Could the police learn something from nurses?

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    To me, it has always seemed to be that police officers (and other law enforcement staff), exhibit a 'brotherhood' mentality. Like a 'machismo' attitude. Even females in the services seem to absorb the...

  19. Could the police learn something from nurses?

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Daisy4RN - you're right. Nurses don't have to don flak jackets or bullet-proof vests to go to work And there should be some investigation by an outside agency to review the operations of the Milwaukee...

  20. Could the police learn something from nurses?

    amoLucia replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    One issue that is under-recognized is the role that the police UNIONS play when tragic situations arise. The unions seem to always (?) support the officer's actions. And the officers obtain the...

  21. Any advice on when to put in 2-wk notice??

    amoLucia replied to SweetBabyJames's topic in General Nursing

    This just about says it all! Don't shoot yourself in the foot by cutting your dates short and allowing your soon-to-be-ex employer to screw you on a technicality! As difficult as it may be, take the...

  22. I'm so ashamed of myself

    amoLucia replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    A life-threatening emergency necessitated my hosp stay 5/4 to 5/11. It was stay home and DIE or go to the hosp where C19 was lurking. From a pt perspective, it was the worst experience I've had to...

  23. Falsely accused of not passing patient meds

    amoLucia replied to Nurseroundface's topic in General Nursing

    To protect your license and professional reputation you might want to contact your malpractice carrier. FYI - deleted records can be reported to the Dept of Health if you're really sure. Taking photos...

  24. What is Abandonment?

    amoLucia replied to nycmoon's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Coral - you most likely just kissed your job good-bye. But what your DON is threatening is a very common ploy used to guilt you into working. Now there may be more to your plight, esp sine you mention...

  25. No Scott Toilet Paper?

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I thought it was being lost in the Bermuda