amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Age vs Years Nursing

    amoLucia replied to Erika Patterson's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to

  2. Best Pulse Ox, Thermometer, BP?

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

    Just know that some facilities prohibit staff from using anything other than facility-provided equip. Has to do with accuracy and calibration stuff. And if you drop it, or it gets lost or stolen, you...

  3. New job, so discouraged and sad

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

    Just one other thing to remember - NOW is a terrible to be doing much of anything work-wise. Everybody is on edge with worry, be it overt or covert worry. I don't know if that'll help you see the...

  4. Why In today’s society do nurses still have to pay for our RN license renewals

    amoLucia replied to Kymmylala's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I'm reminded that some license costs may be tax-deductible for the nurse. After a quick review, I am surprised at some of the costs that get rolled into renewal fees - that's where costs go up....

  5. Questions for med/surg nurses. (school assignment)

    amoLucia replied to Technicasualty's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OP - we all understand the difficulties at this C19 time, and I believe that many here are truly sympathetic. HOWEVER, it's your questions!!!! Not just a couple, but like so many!! Some of your...

  6. Any nurses wished they had become doctors?

    amoLucia replied to Future MSN's topic in Retired Nurses

    DD & NurseBlaq - I'm joining you

  7. Coffee revenge...

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

    Caffeine Queen, here! Just found this club. Hope I can find it again. I guess I'm a 'platinum'

  8. Why In today’s society do nurses still have to pay for our RN license renewals

    amoLucia replied to Kymmylala's topic in General Nursing

    Licensure fees go into a State's coffers. It's income for the State. Plain & simple. That revenue offsets the state tax base. I cross-referenced NJ's Division of Consume Affairs under which our...

  9. Nasal cannulas behind the head

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Just FYI - there's a Youtube clip that shows how to wear face masks so the ear straps don't irritate ears. And some approaches make for a BETTER fit. Or provide for better wearer aeration....

  10. HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    "On the Road Again" you and Willie would make good

  11. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    amoLucia replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Paper towels and paper napkins are scarce also; I guess they're substitutes for TP.

  12. first job LTC need advice

    amoLucia replied to thecookingnursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    kbrn - oh,

  13. HATE bedside nursing

    amoLucia replied to Clueless in CA's topic in General Nursing

    BSNbeDONE - good for you!! ? When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Sounds like you hit the lemonade

  14. California Department of State Hospitals

    amoLucia replied to Guub's topic in General Nursing

    Civil service in NJ is NOTORIOUSLY slow; I would offer that many other states are prob so also. Esp in these C19 times. I'd just wait 'for the wheels of civil service to move on'. Good luck. Stay safe...

  15. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    amoLucia replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Add pulse oximeters to the list, right behind toilet paper. Becoming scarce to obtain since that article came

  16. Do pH nurses change their title to doctors?

    amoLucia replied to Future MSN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    For all the work that goes into an EARNED doctorate, the recipients deserve the accolade of Doctor. And where appropriate, I will use the title for

  17. DCFS opinions?

    amoLucia replied to Rasberry_RN_'s topic in General Nursing

    Michelle - my motto ='when in doubt, err on the safe

  18. Age vs Years Nursing

    amoLucia replied to Erika Patterson's topic in General Nursing

    RN 1974, age 24. Retired 2010, age 60. Health issues. Total 36 yrs active nsg. Gave up my license shortly after - age 62 ish. You piqued my curiosity. Can you give a few details about your project?...

  19. Felony ARREST (NOT CONVICTION) 25 yrs old

    amoLucia replied to Questions's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The original poster has not been back since opening the acct to post

  20. DCFS opinions?

    amoLucia replied to Rasberry_RN_'s topic in General Nursing

    This says it

  21. ADN w/ no experience moving to California

    amoLucia replied to dgreen2030's topic in General Nursing

    Orca - interesting post re correctional nsg. TY OP - you most prob will have a tough road ahead of you two. PPs comment what has been posted before by MANY, MANY other respondents. I've been a member...

  22. first job LTC need advice

    amoLucia replied to thecookingnursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just brought up the death pronouncement/certificate issue just so it doesn't get lost/forgotten IF nec. In NJ, we did pronounce and start the death certificate before we sent the pt off with the...

  23. DCFS opinions?

    amoLucia replied to Rasberry_RN_'s topic in General Nursing

    Just thinking - is not the doctor held to same responsibilities as a 'mandated reporter'? I mean, they have a license too. And 'do no harm' doesn't exactly mean

  24. HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Right now may not just be the right time now. Psst - be careful about telling too many people about those voices you're hearing!

  25. PPE concerns as we return

    amoLucia replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    to k1p1 & Betty - what happens if 'pvt nurse' calls out? Who then is resp for care, esp on short notice? What if nurse or student becomes ill mid-day? What a 'sticky wicket" for you guys!! As...