amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Burning Bridges?

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

    I'll agree that NOC shifts may be difficult to many. But I ask you - might something else be going on re your gen'l health status.? Your second paragraph describes S&S that might be of something...

  2. I want to work for the Union.

    amoLucia replied to LC0929's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    LC - I could be just whistling and you might be familiar with something different. My question - who pays those positions? Many NHs I worked had unions for their CNAs and a few had the LPNs unionized....

  3. I want to work for the Union.

    amoLucia replied to LC0929's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    You do recognize that both those activities are independent of your job as a staff nurse??? That you are still employed by some agency or facility that hired you to provide care to its pts? You still...

  4. Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    amoLucia replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm one of a few folk here who think that OP may have another idea or definition of 'cheerleader' - type person??? I'm thinking of an super BUBBLY, overly outwardly exhuberant (sp?) person....

  5. HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    DD - it's been 10 years! And the dreams are quite regular. Includes co-workers or a work space that were 'actual' people/places. Add to the dream that sometimes I find myself 'looking for an exit...

  6. I don’t have kids

    amoLucia replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    GSD - please know that many of us sympathize with you for the 'un-thoughtfulness' of those so inconsiderate. Stay safe &

  7. HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Went out 2010. You do begin to feel it 'sinking in' when you find yourself really starting to notice prices when your discretionary income is limited. I still have 'work environment' dreams. Just had...

  8. Constipation Remedy

    amoLucia replied to obeyacts2's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    This post was waaay before my start here, but just LOVE it. We called it 'POOP JUICE". Prune juice, appplesace and bran. Dietary would send up a big canister, premixed. Every nite on NOCs, I would set...

  9. Have you found yourself blurring the professional boundary?

    amoLucia replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    To me, there's 2 types of boundaries. Patients and other coworkers. With pts, I had no real problems. But with personnel, I knew when it was time to leave the job. For the jobs, I really liked the...

  10. Boost or other nutritional supplements

    amoLucia replied to ocean.baby's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I do prefer Boost to Ensure, but I used to buy it ONLY with a coupon when it was on sale. I used to whip up my own when I was more physical. Milk, some yogurt, frozen fruit (maybe cocoa) amd protein...

  11. Boost or other nutritional supplements

    amoLucia replied to ocean.baby's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Can you whip up something using a blender in the unit's kitchen? Like milk, a scoop of ice cream, fruit and some supplement powder (like they sell in stores or mail/TV or gyms)? Your facility could...

  12. Night Nursing School

    amoLucia replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    It's hard enough to get senior nurses to orient their own co-workers PROPERLY on the

  13. How long does it take to get your License in the mail after passing the NCLEX?

    amoLucia replied to Alessandra Romano's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I think NJ's government might just be a bit overwhelmed at this time. The BON functions under the Div of Consumer Affairs - don't know how much 'essential' personnel may be processing licenses. And...

  14. BID Prayer for Healthcare Workers

    amoLucia replied to akruthie's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Can't be logging, but will try to join you in spirit & offered prayers at those

  15. Have you found yourself blurring the professional boundary?

    amoLucia replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Funny that this topic has just come up again for me, although in a reversed-type situation. Just this past Monday. I have a companion/home aide who comes to my home twice weekly. It's a new...

  16. only toilet paper

    amoLucia posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I know this is minor for this critical time, but in the spirit of being helpful, I pass this on. Be aware - only toilet paper should be flushed down in the toilet. NO SANI-SWIPES.! Saw a snippet on TV...

  17. Disrespect & Profanity

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

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  18. The ANA is killing nurses

    amoLucia replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    brap740 - I think you meant the word VICIOUS??? As in ugly, mean, brutal? NOT viscous, as in slippery, slimey? Altho I could see slippery in certain contexts as well as vicious. Just FYI, mucho...

  19. If under investigation by your states nursing board, are you able to apply for endorsement licensure in other non-compact states?

    amoLucia replied to CCRNJames's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! What ever happened to 'double jeopardy? Get legal advice FAST. Maybe new attorney? Let the professional counsel sort it out so you can make informed decisions re future employment. Per TOS, we...

  20. First Nursing Job Offer - Advice Please

    amoLucia replied to itswild's topic in General Nursing

    If psych is your interest, go for it. It sounds like Civil Service, so a good place to start (yeah, salary a bit low, but the benes are well worth it!). Good

  21. The ANA is killing nurses

    amoLucia replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    TY. Will do some research. I am retired but my interest remains

  22. Non-compliance with Social Distancing

    amoLucia replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just the pix flashing up on my screen before the mom's post hit me strong. My prayers for her & her

  23. The ANA is killing nurses

    amoLucia replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Quick to ask - who is

  24. The ANA is killing nurses

    amoLucia replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In 1974 as a new nurse, I joined ANA thinking it was the 'professional' thing to do. After many years of membership, I never saw it THAT way, so I dropped my membership. Never regretted doing so and...

  25. Disrespect & Profanity

    amoLucia replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Go DD! Go DD! Go DD! (trying to do the wave like in the audience/grandstands) Hoping the best for you. Too bad it's too late to walk in with a