amoLucia

amoLucia

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  1. Direct Observation UDS

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I once told an ROTC recruiter that I wasn't interested in military because I couldn't 'pee on command' and I needed extreme privacy to pee. We laughed and went our merry

  2. Do I need to take a RN refresher course?

    amoLucia replied to SueK's topic in Home Health

    Knew I wasn't sure re those ages! Re home health - from my reading here, I think the documentation has increased

  3. Student nurse HIPAA violation question

    amoLucia replied to owenwither's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Ask your Medical Records person, but better still, ask the facility-designated HIPAA Coordinator. I think I remember that all HC facilities had to have one trained representative (?). Put your...

  4. Do I need to take a RN refresher course?

    amoLucia replied to SueK's topic in Home Health

    I think Medicare is 67 yo so I think you're talking a bit longer (I could be wrong here). How much will that affect your plans? Your health, current skill set and all those other things that...

  5. How to let your manager know you’re quitting after a week?

    amoLucia replied to happyhippo's topic in Nursing Career

    Just give notice and leave. You're not really a fully independent staff member so there's no great loss for them. Otherwise, I would be cautious that they don't take advantage of you and dump on

  6. Let's Put The Brakes On Drowsy Driving

    amoLucia replied to spunkygirl1962's topic in General Nursing

    Take No Chances - TY for repeating my stance re diagnosing some unknown med disorder. So surprisingly simple to investigate. Nurses - take care of yourselves. We are all so special to so

  7. Let's Put The Brakes On Drowsy Driving

    amoLucia replied to spunkygirl1962's topic in General Nursing

    Leader25 - condolences on your

  8. Continuous cardiac monitoring - legal (?) question

    amoLucia replied to Lynden74's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you have any pre-existing established P&P re continuous observation? Get it in prep of your meeting. Good opp'ty to bring this topic at the staff mtg. But keep it cool, calm &...

  9. To The Nurse Recruiter: Nope

    amoLucia replied to raindrop's topic in General Specialties

    Wanna bet some donuts that recruiter still knows that one particular nurse and/or the others?!?! Betcha she'd just like to sling some mud or just some juicy gossip! Good for you to follow your...

  10. Sunday April 10th 2022 Palm Sunday

    amoLucia replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    I can't get Braves games on my unfancy TV channels. Golf was on - BORING! The 'lobster' burger sounds good to me. I'm debating WHEN to use up somemore pantry can soups. Like for a big...

  11. Blood Forgotten in Coolers After Case Completion

    amoLucia replied to NurseBots's topic in Operating Room

    RickyRescue - TY for your comment re blood comparing it to an organ donation. I'm ready to cry as I read OP's post re wasted blood. I responded to another post re my emergent need of 2 units...

  12. Wearing Mask Incorrectly...

    amoLucia replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Good point this

  13. How to Successfully Advocate for Better Staffing

    amoLucia replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    SB - soooo many of us have already said this in all your past postings that it's like dripping down the wall! You seem not to care to listen and take heed, so it's your choice to be miserable....

  14. Direct Observation UDS

    amoLucia replied to Emergent's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Interesting info. I always wondered about this after hearing from Recovers and military. I can't produce STAT specimens privately, let alone

  15. Have you ever emulated a coworker in order to succeed with a patient?

    amoLucia replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    DD - can really relate to your 2nd post. I too, have learned much from watching others and then trying to incorporate others' into my own practice. FWIW, I have thought some folk were the...

  16. Any Nurses In Long Term Care Setting?

    amoLucia replied to dreamer0x's topic in General Nursing

    SBE - I usually agree with you, but I take some exception here. Pts freq do become 'friends' - not that I expect any invites to granddtr's wedding. Many do offer good wishes & prayers for me...

  17. Offered position in Home Health. Confused about pay?

    amoLucia replied to CG84's topic in Home Health

    I'm thinking Ig = immunoglobulin G??? But don't just take my word for

  18. Any Nurses In Long Term Care Setting?

    amoLucia replied to dreamer0x's topic in General Nursing

    JBMmom - we'd be good partners to sit & chat. I really liked

  19. Any Nurses In Long Term Care Setting?

    amoLucia replied to dreamer0x's topic in General Nursing

    JBMom - your post is what LTC is all about. So well said. OP - I'm assuming that your friend passed away QUICKLY, and without much distress. In her sleep, warm & dry, having had a good day...

  20. Friday April 8 2022

    amoLucia replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    dianah - the Renaissance Faire sounds really cool. I thought about attending something similar as I would love to 'dress up'. Your ativity sched will settle down eventually. Hey! How do I...

  21. Daily Rant Thread

    amoLucia replied to Raven Sierra's topic in General Nursing

    JBMom - It's called trying to SUCK UP to the TPTB. peach2218 - congats on your impending mommyhood. Am glad you're trying to take care of yourself and NOT cave in to the whims & demands...

  22. Thursday April 7 2022

    amoLucia replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    I know that swoozy feeling sitting on the toilet and the bloody mess. All I could manage was to push my Medicc Alert 911 necklace. When I was back from OR, my nurses were hanging my #2 unit ....

  23. Nursing Student Advice

    amoLucia replied to Reya's topic in General Nursing

    For every one person out there who doesn't like the job, there are prob hundreds, maybe thousands who do. They just don't make 'noise' about it. There's no 'LAW' that says you HAVE TO LOVE your job....

  24. Please Help Me! I’m Over It!!

    amoLucia replied to Nurse5678's topic in Private Duty

    ^^^ yes yes yes

  25. Thursday April 7 2022

    amoLucia replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Daily Diary's Entries

    Ado Annie - Thank you for your contribution as a blood donor. Two years ago, I emergently needed 2 stat units PRBC. I hemorrhaged r/t uterine bleed out. So I am extremely grateful to those 2...