Luna Nightingale

Luna Nightingale has 9 years experience and specializes in Neuro-Ortho.

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1. 8 or 12 hour shifts

   Luna Nightingale replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in General Nursing

   As a nurse, I have only worked 12 hr nocs , and I would never change it to go to days (although I have filled in and helped on days). We don't have a lot of doctors, PT, family, etc. to trip over, and teamwork is great on my unit. And no, lots of p...

2. Another reason unions suck!

   Luna Nightingale replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Union

   Au contraire. The terrifying thing is the thought of having a misogynistic, narcissistic, fascist/racist as POTUS...

3. Another reason unions suck!

   Luna Nightingale replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Union

   We have a union where I work, and it is very appreciated! Addressing vacation time, we have a scheduling committee for the unit I work. And I believe all the other units in the hospital do too. And it is conducted with fairness as its primary goal...

4. Asked to start a new graduate discussion group

   Luna Nightingale replied to mikala3's topic in General Nursing

   Prior to having a meeting with the new grads, I would draft and send out a letter/email/handout to find out what topics they might be interested in. Since they are already on the floor, I would imagine they have questions and might not where to find...

5. Home care case management new LPN but not new manager

   Luna Nightingale replied to AnieleiLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I agree with joanna73... Your priority should be focusing on the learning curve you need to deal with regarding being a new nurse. Your "chickens" are actually eggs that have just been laid :) I would highly recommend finding a position where you ...

6. Doctor My Eyes.....

   Luna Nightingale replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Thought I'd add a few... During my clinicals for nursing school, working "hands in" with the assigned nurse who was changing the dressings, packing, etc. on a paraplegic who had three decubs on his buttocks large enough to literally put my whole fis...

7. Different Color Pillows to Prevent Infection

   Luna Nightingale posted a topic in General Nursing

   Was wondering if anyone had any info on this topic... Awhile back I read an article/study (and darn it, can't remember from where) about using different color pillowcases. This was to help prevent using pillows underneath a patient's head that had ...

8. How much is your pay?

   Luna Nightingale replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

   Hi dld ~ I posted about my job as a new grad., but saw your comment and wanted to respond. I think that when you figure cost of living, etc., it probably averages out. Plus, it is so very important to be in an environment where you are happy to go ...

9. How much is your pay?

   Luna Nightingale replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

   I live in Oregon, and as a new grad (working now for 7 mos.), the hospital I am at in So. Oregon pays $26.34/hr, plus differentials of $4.00 nightshift and $1.75 weekends. PLUS, I get lots of calls for overtime and CNI (critical nurse incentive, whi...