TheMoonisMyLantern

TheMoonisMyLantern ADN, LPN, RN

Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU

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  1. Too much noise! Stethoscope help

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, Sorry I promise I wasn't trying to trick you! It's good to hear of someone purchasing that stethoscope and being pleased with it. I may have to bite the bullet and do it. I have also thought...

  2. Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    I've been noticing the pattern as well which is unfortunate. A lot of posters seem to already know what they want to do when they post, they simply want the validation. That can be hard on the...

  3. Do students administer medications during OB?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to guest1122560's topic in General Students

    In both my LPN and RN clinical we did accompanied by our ob instructor. Usually hep b vaccine, rhogam, and a lot of motrin! We did get to start a pitocin drip one day, that actually excited

  4. Do you get covid pay?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to newgraduategal's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We get a differential of a couple dollars that pay roll sometimes remembers to add on. People have had a lot of difficulty getting it added to their checks for some reason. The differential is a nice...

  5. How to deal with lazy OB nurse?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Nurse_hmoob's topic in General Specialties

    Your post reminded me of a time I was working in the hospital and was starting my shift and as part of my routine I was looking at the 2100 meds for my patients. Pulled up the first one... big...

  6. Just wondering if anyone thinks that there's a mental illness component involved?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    The analogy of American Christianity worshiping Mammon I think is a pretty accurate way of putting it. I realize that many people find comfort, meaning, and strength in their religious beliefs,...

  7. Travel Nursing With No Hospital Experience

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to ineedachange1's topic in Travel

    Every job ad for travelers always requires at least 1-2 years the specialty they're hiring for. The good thing is that no matter what your specialty is, more than likely there's an agency out there...

  8. Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    You made the right decision to be honest. More than likely they would have figured you out despite the name change and no one likes to be on the receiving of deception. Even if you'd been successful...

  9. Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    Good question, she still posts occasionally, but it's very rare. I'm not sure why she quit being active, though I think it's because sometimes her opinion wasn't well received by some newer nurses...

  10. Help Ban Genital Cosmetic Surgery on Children

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    The desire to be "normal" and to have "normal" offspring is a powerful influence on people's decisions. Back in decades gone by, physicians wouldn't even tell the parents their baby was intersexed,...

  11. Failed orientation, now what?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to jms01's topic in General Nursing

    Davey, reading this gave me a lot of joy! OP, I'm sorry your orientation didn't work out, that's a tough break. Even though your outpatient nursing job isn't as exciting, at least you have a...

  12. House and Senate Democrats introduce legeslation to increase federal min. wage to $15/hr by 2025

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

    Of course they're making cuts, we have to keep the bourgeoise comfortable don't

  13. Legalities of Paper Charting

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to MOmama's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Diamox doesn't seem like something that would be a hot item for diversion but sometimes nurses divert very strange medications. I new a girl that got fired because she diverted a month's supply of...

  14. COVID-19: Cooling vests could alleviate heat strain caused by PPE

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Link fixed! It is very hot under all that PPE and staying in it for 8-12 hours working the Covid unit is just

  15. Required to do free visit??

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Stef_nurse's topic in Home Health

    Whether it's billable or not, these agencies aren't strapped for cash by any means. They have the money to pay, they just don't want

  16. House and Senate Democrats introduce legeslation to increase federal min. wage to $15/hr by 2025

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

    It's long

  17. Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring and COVID

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to macleod340's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Woah, that seems incredible. Getting a good pleth can be hard but shouldn't be THAT hard. Leadership needs to pick another product for you guys to use for your continuous pulse ox monitoring or else...

  18. Just wondering if anyone thinks that there's a mental illness component involved?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to guest1163268's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    There are evangelicals preachers that earn millions every year, that have more luxurious lives than celebs in Hollywood do, televangelists that will have a message of "Send a donation and I'll plant a...

  19. Pelosi sending Trump impeachment article to Senate on Monday; Trial Arguments start 2/9

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

    But the Republicans don't think it was an insurrection, they think they were just exercising their right to assembly and that things might have gotten a little out of hand, or that things are being...

  20. Getting off the "do not hire" list?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cmf2021's topic in General Nursing

    I can see how that would be embarrassing but I doubt it's that uncommon of an occurrence actually. If the company says they will review your file then maybe you have a shot, but I really wouldn't hold...

  21. Pelosi sending Trump impeachment article to Senate on Monday; Trial Arguments start 2/9

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

    They could show a video of Trump executing someone at his rally and his followers would STILL support him, and his followers include a large portion of elected Republican officials. No matter what is...

  22. What constitutes "a big deal"?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I've made many stupid mistakes over the years, the important thing is to learn from each of them. I think it's good that you're doing self reflection after a mistake, but try not to drown in it. A...

  23. How do you deal with workplace discrimination?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    These employers do not care about us, they only care about the bottom line. It's a cold hard truth, but the sooner you accept it, the sooner you will realize that you don't owe these people anything....

  24. Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    I miss Ruby Vee, she's a wise woman, I always enjoyed her posts and the fact that she was always realistic and honest with posters. MOM IM that's a new one for

  25. Calling in the “On Call” person when someone calls out

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Ginger27's topic in General Nursing

    There's certainly no legal/ethical dilemma when calling an on call person. I assume this person is the administrator or nurse manager that's on call? If so, then your co-worker is right, they...