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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...

  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...

  3. 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...

  4. Frustrated by job search.

    LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  5. Frustrated by job search.

    LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  6. Frustrated by job search.

    LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  7. 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...

  8. New nurse...new job!

    LMoonRN replied to LaylaHendrix23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. Frustrated by job search.

    LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  12. White nursing shoe recommendation?

    LMoonRN replied to RachAB22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, 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...

  13. Frustrated by job search.

    LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

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

  14. New Grad starting out at SNF?

    LMoonRN replied to violet_violet's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...

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

    LMoonRN replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  16. Frustrated by job search.

    LMoonRN replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NJFek, I feel your pain! I just graduated with a BSN in May and got licensed in Massachusetts in June. I have sent in numerous applications to hospitals, nursing homes, rehabs, assisted living...

  17. What is your splurge?

    LMoonRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Dunkin Donuts iced coffee with cream and sugar instead of skim milk and splenda, organic chocolate, Barnes and Noble (Could spend hours here!), a new album on iTunes, renting a movie, a steak

  18. Questions during a job interview for RN position

    LMoonRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello All! I was wondering if you could post questions that you think could be asked during a job interview for an RN position. I am a new grad with a BSN, RN and am still job hunting. I just want to...

  19. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    LMoonRN replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    "Greater things are yet to come and greater things are still to be done." "Lord let these hands be healing hands. Let everyone I come in contact with today, especially my patients, see You in me and...

  20. what do CNA's do in a hospital?

    LMoonRN replied to daisygal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    May I ask what state you work in? I was a CNA this summer in a LTC and I am also an RN student. I live in Massachusetts but go to school in New Hampshire and no hospital I have ever been in would ever...

  21. Any recommendations for a good winter hand cream?

    LMoonRN replied to Elektra6's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I like Neutrogena hand cream. The heels of my feet and my legs usually get very dry in the winter. For this I use a product called "Heel Rescue" that I got at

  22. Drug addicted nurses

    LMoonRN replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Regardless of how I may personally feel about the ethical/legal issues of nursing and addiction, I just wanted to send out a message of hope for everyone struggling with this issue. Someone very close...

  23. Waterproof Watch

    LMoonRN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hello All! I am new to the forums. I am starting my third year of nursing school. Last year during clinical I purchased a cheap $6 watch from Walmart with a leather band. It seemed to hold up during...

  24. New here, so lost, upset, and in need of support

    LMoonRN replied to chaotic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do not give up hope! Where there is a will, there is a way. I'm praying for you.

  25. Should medication aides exist?

    LMoonRN replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am disgusted by the idea of medication aides. I will never work with them! I do not believe unskilled aides should be dispensing meds withe life-threatening adverse effects. I will also never take...