TheMoonisMyLantern

TheMoonisMyLantern ADN, LPN, RN

Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU

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  1. Let the Healing Begin

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to amoLucia's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I don't blame Trump for the pandemic. I blame him for the lack of response to the pandemic. To playing down how serious it was, for making accusations that it was yet another conspiracy made by the...

  2. Staff development frustrations

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Wow, 1000 canceled surgeries... You guys are going to be busy for a while as long as things stay open. Do you still work in any of the surgeries per diem or help with call? Do you like your current...

  3. I am under investigation by BON. Ethical question: Share or not share with potential employers?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a very crazy situation, I hope you are able to get out of it with your license and reputation

  4. Staff development frustrations

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Rose Queen, did you ever get this situation straightened out? Have you been able to remain in education with Covid going on or are they adding additional roles to your

  5. Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This is very true, and to credit the OP not only in this thread but others they have been receptive to criticism despite receiving multiple pot shots that's a rare find these

  6. COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I like that Flo, sometimes simple things just bring a smile to our faces. You know what I miss about pre-covid life? This is going to sound incredibly macabre but, funerals, actually. I hate so...

  7. COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Would you mind elaborating on this? What are some the ideas you've

  8. Managers, Nurses and Delegation: Who Has Authority?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This is an excellent example of a manager who was at the bedside as a nurse long enough, and is an expert in their specialty, to where they know what their staff requires for support during days when...

  9. COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't disagree with you, by all means I'm not enjoying the pandemic whatsoever and will be glad when this madness ends. The vaccine is a very very important piece of ending this madness, but it...

  10. Four 12s in a row?!?! ??

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Lordy Davey, you're doing better than me, sometimes I feel like I need a nap after I turn off my C-PAP machine

  11. Let the Healing Begin

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to amoLucia's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I get what you're saying and I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel the same sense of followers of that ideology alien to me. But we cannot forget, no matter what, that we are all just people....

  12. New ADON Job Concerns

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a bait and switch. The addition of being infection control, quality management, and ADON would be a deal breaker for me unless you're at an extremely small facility. Since you didn't know...

  13. Four 12s in a row?!?! ??

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    That's not a bad schedule, I like the idea of have the 12's sandwhiched between 2 8's, the first shift let's ease into it and the last one let's you coast out of

  14. Let the Healing Begin

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to amoLucia's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I agree with a lot of what you say. I wish we could have civil discourse but the problem with that is that the cornerstone of the Alt Right is exclusion of that which is not "normal". What cannot be...

  15. Let the Healing Begin

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to amoLucia's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I'm all for healing, but until the "Alt-right" trolls go back into the holes in the ground from whence they came, I don't think it'll be possible. Trumps presidency was a poison that seeped into...

  16. Waking up too early on work days

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to RNrhythm's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I go through cycles of this. For a while I'll sleep right up to the last second, hit the snooze as many times as I can afford and still have to drag myself out of bed. Then there are other times...

  17. Transitioning from shift work to skilled visits.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to guest1143647's topic in Home Health

    I see. The think with doing home health skilled visits is that of course you're on your own in the patient's house so you have to be pretty confident in your skills to treat the patient. You have...

  18. Clinical Instructor in need of suggestions

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Smooth Sailing's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Okay, I'm gonna sound like a stick in the mud, but here's my opinion, and bear in mind I am NOT an educator so my opinion doesn't count for much. I realize that activities are popular tools by...

  19. Intermittent cath issue

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to NurseEve93's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have seen some urological blood baths from catheters, it a lot of times is from trauma especially if the person has BPH, a UTI, or any condition were the urethra may be constricted or inflamed....

  20. I am under investigation by BON. Ethical question: Share or not share with potential employers?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    I do wish you luck, it sounds like you are in one heck of a mess and it's a shame that any employer would be so vindictive. I'm glad you're making sure you have adequate legal representation, as you...

  21. COVID Vaccine: False sense of security or green light?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Schweet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Pointing fingers at other politicians to excuse the inaction and incompetence of another politician with more power, influence, and authority is a poor argument. Yes, closing down flights to China was...

  22. Anyone volunteer into monitoring and then voluntarily leave

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to smilemk0's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I fail to see how these monitoring programs are an "alternative to discipline", they're archaic, punitive, and degrading to the people in them. There has to be a better way to "protect the public"...

  23. Legalities of Paper Charting

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to MOmama's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow... What was this person thinking? As you said, it is beyond ludicrous! I think you are making the right decision with getting away from

  24. Getting used to this med pass! Is it just me?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    At some LTC's all of the "daily" meds will be given at 0600 for certain patients to help lighten the dayshift med pass a little bit. At my facility all anti-diabetic meds are given at 0600 including...

  25. Told I am not helpful

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to whatintheworld's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everything you said. As I get older I've noticed I've become less trusting when it comes to my patients. There are a LOT of really excellent CNA's and Techs out there, and there are a lot...