LMoonRN

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1. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

   LMoonRN replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

   Principle of double effect: You are giving the morphine to treat pain and/or dyspnea and as a consequence the morphine may hasten death. Hastening death however is not the original intention. To treat pain,dyspnea, and reduce suffering is and should...

2. fell asleep during night shift.

   LMoonRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   It is a tough situation but you couldn't help it. It's not as if you purposefully fell asleep and wanted to neglect the client's needs. Maybe in the future you could try to get the agency to not schedule you for doubles. As a previous reader suggeste...

3. Frustrated by job search.

   LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in New Nurse

   I got the job!!!! It will be on a subacute floor on days. This kind of scares me but I need to swallow that fear and dive in deep! I have a few weeks off before I start. It is only about 20 minutes from me.

4. Frustrated by job search.

   LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in New Nurse

   I will keep everyone updated if I do or don't get the position. I was recently reading something on the "Eden Alternative". It is basically a training/certification for nursing homes/ltc facilities by this company whose motto is to see ltc/snf as "pl...

5. Frustrated by job search.

   LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats NJFek! It is a start. I hope it works out for you. I had an interview this morning at the rehab/snf that called me. I could not believe how many questions they asked me! I was interviewed by the hr manager then the nurse manager. It was one ...

6. anything you wish you were told in nursing school that you werent?

   LMoonRN replied to karyan06's topic in General Nursing

   sarahsmile, Please do not be completely disheartened. This forum is a wonderful place for nurses, students, and CNA's. We must remember that the forum is also used as a safe place to vent. As someone who just graduated from a BSN program, I can give...

7. New nurse...new job!

   LMoonRN replied to LaylaHendrix23's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats! That's awesome. I would say all the above plus I found scrub pants that have cargo pockets helpful. It is good to use a "brain" or "cheat" sheet for patient info or come up with your own. I found a small sharpie helpful that I connect to my...

8. Ad says 1yr experience. Can a new grad apply anyway?

   LMoonRN replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

   I would most definitely apply to any jobs that say experience preferred. As previously mentioned, my motto as a new grad is to apply to any jobs that say experience preferred but I don't apply to any that says experience necessary.

9. ACLS

   LMoonRN replied to LMoonRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all your replies! I'll definitely consider the pros and cons of what you have all said. I'm not sure I have the money at this time but hopefully by the time the Fall comes I can swing it and in the mean time be studying. I have a hard time...

10. Frustrated by job search.

    LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in New Nurse

    KMC-RN-BSN: Thanks for your kind words. You seem very dedicated and self motivated when it comes to the job search. The mere fact you have already had several interviews means someone out there is impressed with you. Good luck on your upcoming interv...

11. ACLS

    LMoonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello to All, I just graduated nursing school in May with a BSN and am currently licensed as an RN. I was wondering how beneficial it would be for me to take ACLS. I do not have a job that requires it yet. (I've only gotten one interview at a SNF ne...

12. White nursing shoe recommendation?

    LMoonRN replied to RachAB22's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Kelsey clog by Dansko. It has a wider heel and better arch support. I can not walk in regular Dansko clogs but I love these. They come in black, white, and brown. I got them at the Walking Company for like 110. I love em!!!

13. Frustrated by job search.

    LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in New Nurse

    Got an interview offer from a rehab/snf place! Finally something. I am desperate at this point. I will let you know how it goes.

14. New Grad starting out at SNF?

    LMoonRN replied to violet_violet's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you for your input. May I ask why you say working at a SNF is rough? I am just curious. I have an interview at one on Wednesday (I am thankful for anything at this point.). I worked at one as a CNA at a SNF one summer and then I was a CNA on Me...

15. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    LMoonRN replied to Serrano2886's topic in New Nurse

    I am not employed yet but when I am I hope to start paying off student loans and credit cards and getting a car and apt. when the time comes. I live in the Boston area. I made almost $18 on nights as an aide and most nurses even in nursing homes get ...