amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Return to NP Practice

    amoLucia replied to Godsgirl73's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To Katie - a compliment for your in-depth, comprehensive suggestion list. To OP - good luck with your

  2. All I want for Christmas is . . .

    amoLucia replied to tining's topic in School

    Appropriate wish - applicable for anyone who might have contact with potentially vulnerable populations. I have various home therapies visiting, and I believe I got a nasty head cold from someone...

  3. schedule change

    amoLucia replied to ihavealltheice's topic in School

    I'd be curious why they're so nasty about your sched now.? I wonder is they already have someone waiting in the wings for your

  4. We should do Cadaver Labs!

    amoLucia replied to alexamasan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not quite the same thing, but I attended an autopsy for nsg school A&P. Amazing, fascinating, eye-opening, etc etc etc. By all means, it will be a learning

  5. Called by Law Office regarding patient fall

    amoLucia replied to frenchxtoast's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Call NSO!!!!!! They represent YOU! You are correct to be cautious, but you need PROFESSIONAL advice. Call

  6. School Nurse: Managing a scene/coworkers

    amoLucia replied to guest464345's topic in School

    To OP - I echo others saying you did a terrific job in your situation. And, WOW. I'm impressed by your assessment. ? To all PPs - I salute you all for your amazing handling of similar situations. Like...

  7. Benefits

    amoLucia replied to H51205's topic in General Nursing

    To any of you who responded - are you union and/or Fed/Civil Service??? Some of those packages sound like it when I worked. Only thing I'm NOT seeing is a uniform allowance. And I'll bet there's...

  8. While we were arguing; We disappeared

    amoLucia replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    For my early-this-year hospitalization with post rehab facility, this was the case for almost ALL of the nsg staff, proff & ancillary. Never knew how was who, and even asking was like pulling...

  9. What is your late pick up policy?

    amoLucia replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    Question - what is

  10. Question about part-time job description and the hours!

    amoLucia replied to ILNurse728's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You'll likely find that they are offering a position that staffs four eight-hour shifts per week (4 times 8 = 32 hrs weekly, then times that by 2 [2 times 32 = 64] for a 2 week biweekly pay-period,...

  11. Night shifters- try a weighted blanket

    amoLucia replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    to Thanks - I got the same pop-up

  12. Night shifters- try a weighted blanket

    amoLucia replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    In my casual readings, the weighted blankets read "spot cleaning only". Like no washing machine. Maybe machine is OK for some. I know I like to be weighted down with MULTIPLE comforters/quilts. I like...

  13. The one thing in nursing/medical that makes you shudder?

    amoLucia replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Pseudomonas a. in wounds has a nasty smell. (Pretty blue-green color.) And it seemed worse if the pt was

  14. Nursing Home: Tips on how to be faster in med pass?

    amoLucia replied to itsdebraanne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just re-reading this post after a long time passed when I came across this comment. I had NEVER thought about this before. But it seems to ring true regarding LTC facilities with problems, esp for new...

  15. The one thing in nursing/medical that makes you shudder?

    amoLucia replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    YES! I thought I was the only one who disliked blood hanging. Like it's fake or phoney! Always seemed to be more slippery or slimey than REAL blood. Personally, I HATED maggots in a wound. The wiggly,...

  16. salary or hourly

    amoLucia replied to HarmonyRN's topic in Case Management

    Also, be aware of "any other duties as assigned". You could be responsible for 'wearing many hats' in that

  17. New to assisted living is this normal

    amoLucia replied to Sam59808's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    to Dave - your assessment is quite appropriate. I do suggest that you change your screen name here. ABSOLUTE anonymity is improbable anywhere, but itwould do better to change it. to OP - be aware that...

  18. Nursing Smells You Love?

    amoLucia replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Fresh brewed coffee aroma WORKS FOR ME!!! When you walk onto the unit and the prior shift has a fresh pot just waiting for the next shift ... Bless their hearts! ? NIRVNA!!!!!!! Sometimes when...

  19. Is anyone else ever guilty because they feel they should have done more?

    amoLucia replied to Cobby545's topic in General Nursing

    to K+ - learned something new from you re 'graded assertiveness'. Never quite heard it called that. Great thing about nsg - always an opp'ty to learn something new even when retired.

  20. Is anyone else ever guilty because they feel they should have done more?

    amoLucia replied to Cobby545's topic in General Nursing

    Go easy on yourself! I retired some time ago after many years. I believe all nurses question themselves at some time or other. There are times when you just have to defer to a 'higher upper'...

  21. Removing Foley’s on intubated patients

    amoLucia replied to righteousjenn's topic in Critical Care

    Why intubated pts? I ask just like you. Are they intubated AND unresponsive??? I guess they'd not complain about being turned & managed for incont care. So, on the other hand, being intubated BUT...

  22. Unwilling link in the enabling chain...

    amoLucia replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I've said this before but it still rings true. I so admire you guys. For all the silliness & crap that you have to deal with ... You are the top of the chain in nsg specialties.

  23. Purewick Catheters- Risk for Infection?

    amoLucia replied to Devvie's topic in General Students

    to motomonkey - I asked for the foley. Staff did try to discourage its use; physician wasn't thrilled either. For everything going on at the time, it was the best option. Short term - 2 days; served...

  24. Purewick Catheters- Risk for Infection?

    amoLucia replied to Devvie's topic in General Students

    Just recently hospitalized. The staff showed me one of those devices. NO WAY FOR ME!!!!! Hooked to wall suction above my head! YUCK! Confines one to bedrest to be effective! Needs to be changed every...

  25. First time writing a care plan... help?

    amoLucia replied to holaitsdee's topic in General Students

    Please don't underestimate PAIN even in elderly pts. She is post-op and pain could be contributing to the confusion (as well as UTI and constipation). Any new