TheMoonisMyLantern

TheMoonisMyLantern ADN, LPN, RN

Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU

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  1. Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I think taking pictures at work should be avoided in order to avoid these types of situations. Even when no patient information is revealed most places have policies prohibiting photography while...

  2. Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started in nursing, the hospital I worked at had Patient Registration type in the admitting diagnosis which would then appear on the Kardex we printed out. There were some pretty...

  3. On Call versus Case manager

    TheMoonisMyLantern posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi folks, So, I'm curious what your thoughts are on a on call weekend position (4pm Friday to 8am Monday) versus a case manager position (M-F 8am-4:30pm) in regards to work/life balance and overall...

  4. Should you report it if you have a disability?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Sillycat's topic in General Nursing

    I would encourage you to seek counseling to help manage your anxiety. Fear of public speaking is incredibly common and I'm sure you can get some good help for it. I would be wary of seeking a waiver...

  5. Patient Rituals

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Not a patient ritual but a ritual of a nurse I used to work with. She was a very strange lady, heart of gold though, I only worked briefly with her before she retired. Anyway, every time she would...

  6. Legal obligation for disaster relief

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to kardz30's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I hear what you're saying, but we go into this field knowing that we provide an essential service. It can suck working during a disaster but it's not really a big secret that it's expected of you when...

  7. Legal obligation for disaster relief

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to kardz30's topic in Disaster Preparation

    OP, what research have you done to find the answer to your question? I'm not an expert on legal matters, but you certainly have the right to refuse reporting to work during a disaster, it will however...

  8. Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should consider taking the job in order to get the experience. A commute sucks but honestly if you just accept it for what it is and get used to it you'll find a rhythm and routine. I know...

  9. On Call versus Case manager

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So, I do not yet know what the census or how large the service area is yet, I'll definitely ask though if I get asked to an interview. Thanks for your

  10. If I say "how stupid are you" will they take it as a challenge??

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes people don't realize how good they have it. I think every nurse at some point should work in an utter hell hole for a while so that they can appreciate the good jobs when they get them....

  11. Useless Shift Report Information

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I'm fine with a little or a lot doesn't really matter to me, both types can hamper the start of your day so I've learned to roll with whatever I get. I also try not to be judgemental of the nurse...

  12. Very hard time getting new job; what am I doing wrong????

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    It's always easier to get a job when you have a job. Unfortunately employment gaps no matter how justified can hurt one's marketability. My recommendation would be to look for opportunities outside of...

  13. I don't want to do it

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to KCMnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would be really reluctant to take on more stress and responsibility if they're not going to make it worth your while. At this point in your career you should be able to wind down and slide into...

  14. post-masters PMHNP what job to take in the meantime

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to kelseykelsey4's topic in Advanced Practice

    The new thing is to be a PMHNP with no psych experience

  15. ICU to Psychiatric Nursing

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to CardiacDork's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked med/surg and PCU for 7 years prior to getting into psych and do not regret the change. I always enjoyed working with psychiatric patients prior to switching over and since they were always my...

  16. Can Nurse Annie Call Me Back Please? (A typical day in the clinic.)

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm exhausted just reading what all your day consists of! It sounds like you're doing a lot of good work, thanks for the article it was very

  17. Angry and need to vent

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing will change until we accept the fact that the ways we currently treat substance abuse suck when it comes to establishing long term sobriety. As society there are so many myths we believe when...

  18. Retaliation for reporting abuse?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to nursehaley91's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice, just wanted to say that I'm terribly sorry this happened to you. But honestly if that's the type integrity management at that facility has, they're probably doing you a favor...

  19. I'm having a hard time finding an RN Job

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to nurse0000's topic in General Nursing

    So, in my opinion is that nursing has its ups and downs like every profession. However, the downs for nursing are substantial because many of them are unlikely to change without substantial systematic...

  20. Nurses Are Leaving the Bedside In Droves

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    "Nurses are leaving in droves and novice nurses are teaching more novice nurses. According to the RN Work Project, a study performed over 10 years to track career changes among new nurses, 17.5% of...

  21. I should be happy with this new "dream" job

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to proudRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the job is way too new to take any action such as leaving it. It sounds like a really nice job and sometimes it's okay to be bored, it allows for the cultivation of new hobbies and furthering...

  22. Nurses Are Leaving the Bedside In Droves

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    It's amazing how regional our issues can be in nursing. Where I live we have quite a shortage in most settings, hospitals do heavy out of state recruiting in an attempt to fill positions, so many...

  23. Nurses Are Leaving the Bedside In Droves

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    It's become overwhelmingly common place for nurses to get 1-2 years of experience before jumping ship and becoming an NP. Thus the reason the market for NP's is becoming saturated in areas. I've yet...

  24. Nurses Are Leaving the Bedside In Droves

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing, it's the only field I've ever worked in and I truly have a passion for it. That said, it has taken a heavy toll on my mental health. I won't blame nursing for my current condition but...

  25. I'm having a hard time finding an RN Job

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to nurse0000's topic in General Nursing

    You'll be much more marketable once you have a solid year of nursing experience and while the rehab may seem like a black hole there's a lot that you can learn there. You can also look at applying for...