TheMoonisMyLantern

TheMoonisMyLantern ADN, LPN, RN

Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU

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  1. Looking for thoughts/opinions of experienced nurses

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Nursing

    Correct me if I'm wrong Davey, but isn't NMS most common on initiation of antipsychotic therapy? My understanding is that this is a chronic patient in a residential setting and is likely to have been...

  2. System float?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    Every unit I've worked on float nurses were usually given less acute and more desirable assignments since they were a guest on our floor and were helping us out. I always want floaters to feel relief,...

  3. Back surgery during nursing school

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Laura H's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think it really depends. Most schools are not really empathetic about medical problems that arise, your mileage may vary but I doubt they're going to be very accomodating. Recovering from back...

  4. BSN to LVN

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Allison Joyce Solon's topic in School, College Programs

    Absolutely. I know several people that started out in an RN program but changed to an LPN program due to grades, life, etc. LPN programs are typically more condensed and can actually be quite intense...

  5. Outpatient Specialty Offices

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to JBMmom's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not an NP. However, most providers I've worked with would at the very least assess to make sure the patient wasn't in immediate danger and then refer to the appropriate service. I've also worked...

  6. Does being a nurse make you feel like a good person?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Very true, part of being a "good nurse" is having a good poker

  7. Filling in staffing holes?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, acuity is considered in addition to the census? Hundreds of flex nurses? Management that is able and willing to provide patient care? Ya'll

  8. Does being a nurse make you feel like a good person?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Lord knows we've probably ALL worked with a few nurses that despite being there to "help others" also presented as some pretty terrible

  9. Does being a nurse make you feel like a good person?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    The more "functional" higher income non "underclass" have disgusting habits as well. Apathy, avarice, egomania. Except with their accumulated resources and influence their disgusting habits can effect...

  10. Does being a nurse make you feel like a good person?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you should feel guilt for finding a job that doesn't wreak havoc on your mental health and personal life. I can relate to you in the sense that I've always enjoyed working with the less...

  11. Filling in staffing holes?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    A float pool or resource pool is very common in hospitals to help fill in staffing holes. In addition the person doing staffing for the shift will look at the census and staffing for each unit in the...

  12. Ready to leave bedside after only 1 year?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. It's obvious you have a lot of experience with this. It would make for an awesome article or thread discussion if you have the time and desire to share your

  13. Ready to leave bedside after only 1 year?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have these court cases been federal or state based? Where I live antiunion propaganda videos are shown during system orientation and company statements posted in breakrooms that under no uncertain...

  14. Anyone get anxiety prior to their shift?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you were an excellent bedside nurse, and that's the thing, we need nurses like that at the bedside. However, right now the expectation is for us to give our all every shift from a well...

  15. Another one wanting to bite the dust.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    As JBM said, this is NOT your fault. This is the hospital's fault for not staffing. As a profession we have to stop thinking like the battered wife that it must be our fault for administrators not...

  16. Mr. Potato Head, a Mister no more.

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

    Yes we all have much in common, we're all human beings and that's great. But the truth is that differences remain, and that should be celebrated not feared or shamed. In our society and throughout...

  17. We Must Demolish Traditional Universities

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Guest1168644's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's the problem though, it's not the same education. Yes online education can be very effective and has its place, but the content delivery has to be up to par. There are people who say they...

  18. Mr. Potato Head, a Mister no more.

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

    There's nothing wrong with identifying as a Mrs. or Mr. and there's nothing wrong with not identifying as either! I don't see how inclusive language or language that is respectful to the person's...

  19. Mr. Potato Head, a Mister no more.

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

    It's not categorizing, it's identity. Gender is a complex part of one's identity, it always has been, and it's simply not cut and dry. LGBT folks, we've been here in the shadows for a very long time...

  20. Distance Learning Systems.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to brutus00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Never heard of it. However, usually credible schools don't have to send out text messages to get people to

  21. Pay rate different for training period?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Jo89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Normal? No. However, not unheard of, I have read accounts of nurses who had a lower rate of pay during their orientation which I think is a terrible practice. If you like this job and it's your first...

  22. Looking for thoughts/opinions of experienced nurses

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever you get a wonky reading with a machine always obtain the data manually to confirm it's accurate. As others have said, a bp or pulse that low will not sustain life for very long so if those...

  23. Ready to leave bedside after only 1 year?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey now it had to be suggested. Every burn out thread requires us suggesting the poster should either take a vacation or quit their jobs. Just doing my due diligence

  24. Mr. Potato Head, a Mister no more.

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

    Oh gosh those candy cigarettes were so nasty but I felt like hot crap when I had them

  25. When Willpower Isn't Enough

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I think we are learning that obesity is actually a complex condition. It's not as simple as just don't eat so much and exercise a few times a week. Certainly that is the ideal solution for people but...