amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. IM and PO Lasix together?

    amoLucia replied to missourinurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just trying to think this out --- pt would be receiving 40 + 40 Lasix to total 80 mg. That is an occ ordered dosage particularly for someone needing strong diuresis. Seeing that it is a time-specific...

  2. Chewing Gum

    amoLucia replied to Otessa's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have SEVERE dry mouth r/t meds I take and parotid gland calculi. Chewing gum is an approach for better saliva production & comfort. However, I don't chew gum simply because I BITE the inside of...

  3. "My Nurse"

    amoLucia replied to Appleofmyeye's topic in General Nursing

    Another PP commented re 'military' referrals. It occurs in the NON-NSG world all the

  4. Frustrating Nurse Family Members

    amoLucia replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    This is prob the most BEST-EST response I've

  5. DANG to OPIOIDS. Gimme STEROIDS!

    amoLucia posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ahhhhh! Prednisone! I have some health issues. This fact excludes me from using certain medications, particularly steroids and NSAIDS. ? Very upsetting. One of my health issues includes some mild CKD....

  6. Nursing Home Surveyor and Complaint Investigator Position - NYS DOH

    amoLucia replied to NYCnurse2020's topic in General Nursing

    Something more to think about - out of where would you be working? Albany as the State capital? I know in New Jersey, Trenton is centrally located for much of Civil Service. Surveyors could pretty...

  7. Nursing Home Surveyor and Complaint Investigator Position - NYS DOH

    amoLucia replied to NYCnurse2020's topic in General Nursing

    If you're planning to make the gov't position a permanent CAREER move, you've upward mobility possibilities. And if you've got educational credentials, then you have a really strong future moving up...

  8. Bad CPR techniques- do you say something?

    amoLucia replied to Peditra's topic in General Nursing

    JKL - TY. I guessed some kind of assist

  9. Nursing Home Surveyor and Complaint Investigator Position - NYS DOH

    amoLucia replied to NYCnurse2020's topic in General Nursing

    Civil Service! Not meaning to be silly, but Civil Service has great advantages. More than just money. And it is most likely union. But one needs to have a Civil Service mindset - it is different....

  10. Bad CPR techniques- do you say something?

    amoLucia replied to Peditra's topic in General Nursing

    Please, what's LUCAS? I'm thinking some kind of mechanical pump machine (or Resusci Annie's long-lost

  11. Job searching while under investigation

    amoLucia replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AbbeyR - If the prospective employer goes thru Personnel or HR directly, they may NOT be contacting your reference person. That might be an idea to check if poss with your reference source to see if...

  12. Doctor's Orders

    amoLucia replied to SchoolNurseK's topic in School

    Any chance that an MA or receptionist may be the one sending off the 'script? They just might NOT KNOW TO KNOW how to compose a correct 'script. MHDNURSE - wanna' bet that parent was texting or on her...

  13. I feel unsafe and unsupported

    amoLucia replied to jdstga's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sadly, this may be the way you might end up pursuing. Just keep detailed notes of who, what, when, where, etc. Esp when you do try to go up the

  14. What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

    amoLucia replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    And very

  15. What do you eat during your shifts?

    amoLucia replied to socal212's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of terrific ideas here for the meal-challenged shift worker. There are also numerous postings on AN that address similar quandaries like what to keep in the car for unplanned overtime, bad...

  16. What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

    amoLucia replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Dialysis pts and those with advanced renal/hematology diseases run chronically low. And I'm talking REALLY low. Yet those pts are freq AAO & walkie/talkies. Terribly pale & easily fatigued,...

  17. What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

    amoLucia replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Ask first "are you Jehovah Witness?" I may not agree with it, but I respect the pt's decision. Then repeat bloodwork - like chain of

  18. It’s official, I’m switching careers!

    amoLucia replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Some more congrats & good luck for your new future. It's always very gratifying when someone has really found their true niche. All the best to

  19. Lazy patient

    amoLucia replied to Katie622's topic in General Nursing

    An extension can be requested, but there are rules re timeframes anticipating discharge plans. That's why disch planning with all parties involved need to be brought up to speed. And done ASAP....

  20. Should I put Single Parent on my resume?

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

    TY. I've been out of the interviewing race for a

  21. Lazy patient

    amoLucia replied to Katie622's topic in General Nursing

    OP - are you still around? How about checking back

  22. Classmates who cheat

    amoLucia replied to Maroon horse's topic in General Students

    "Two people can keep a secret if one of them is DEAD" - Benjamin Franklin If a cheating scandal breaks out, I doubt that any possibility of anonymity will be possible. And re NCLEX, it is sadly...

  23. Lazy patient

    amoLucia replied to Katie622's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to your facility re inf control. I like the NO -NONSENSE

  24. Lazy patient

    amoLucia replied to Katie622's topic in General Nursing

    I'm impressed. Wonder how they view the PG

  25. Should I put Single Parent on my resume?

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

    Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that it's illegal for a prospective employer to ask about marriage & children during an