TheMoonisMyLantern

TheMoonisMyLantern ADN, LPN, RN

Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU

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  1. Vent

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    The level of my gratitude reflects the amount of effort put forward by management. Per your own words pizza is "easy." I don't require positive affirmation to do my job, what I do require are adequate...

  2. Vent

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    Very eloquently said as all your posts are! Thanks

  3. Vent

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    I can appreciate the challenges that educators face, but a lecture doesn't have to be childish to be interesting. For example, outside of the games and activities the presenters were talented speakers...

  4. Trigger Warning!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    So I did a brief search of "safe spaces" and wow, that is crazy. I thought they were about physically or mentally safe places where students know they won't be mistreated. From what I've read though...

  5. Trigger Warning!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I will admit that I am far and removed from what happens on the typical college campus these days. Even though I am a proud liberal I can still imagine people going to far like you describe. I'm sorry...

  6. Most common diagnoses and meds

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to dtran15's topic in Psychiatric

    So, there are very many different type of psychiatric units so it can certainly vary depending on the the type of floor. For instance some may specialize on intensive patients such as those that are...

  7. Trigger Warning!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I get what you're saying but I really think your mileage may vary with this. I live in a very conservative part of the country and throughout my life have faced vandalism, public humiliation, assault,...

  8. Bring back our childhood diseases!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Anti-vaxxers drive me cRaZy! The reasoning behind it is always wacky, "They cause autism", "They're used to mind control us.", "They're a money making scheme.". Let's just say that vaccines do cause...

  9. Trigger Warning!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I think this issue is more complicated than it seems on the surface. On one hand part of being a considerate and thoughtful human being is to be sensitive to the fact that we all have had different...

  10. Obsessive resident/Please help.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to NJEN's topic in General Nursing

    Tough situation, I'm sorry you're going through this. When patients become inappropriate it is vital to set firm boundaries, state to the resident the behavior is inappropriate and reaffirm that you...

  11. At a Crossroad

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to thehurd456's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is very harsh, you cannot blame a toxic workplace on the OP. It is in fact possible to be offended without "looking" to be offended. And some healthcare providers can look down on others though...

  12. If the government legalizes marijuana in the US...

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to GlenwoodUSN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm too tired at the moment to argue with you. All I'll say is try floating that idea over on the recovery form, I'm sure they'd all love to hear how weak they

  13. If the government legalizes marijuana in the US...

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to GlenwoodUSN's topic in General Nursing

    As a psych nurse surely you realize that being addicted to a substance doesn't mean that person is "weak",

  14. Nurses not caring

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see this where I work as well both with the nurses and the CNA's. It's so frustrating when people have such a crappy attitude, I don't understand why some people can't take pride in what they're...

  15. Since when is it okay to be late ?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You certainly have a point and I do agree with you. However, I don't believe the OP is inferring that this generalization is applicable only at her place of employment, I interpreted that this is how...

  16. Since when is it okay to be late ?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As an older nurse you should have learned in your experience that anecdotal data is often the least accurate. I also sincerely doubt that even with your vast experience that you've worked with...

  17. Since when is it okay to be late ?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    With all your knowledge and all your decades of experience, you still make sweeping generalizations about an entire age group of people. Believe it or not, not all of us younger nurses are entitled...

  18. Career in flames

    TheMoonisMyLantern posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't know why I'm writing this. I'm not really seeking advice. I guess I just need to vent, get it all out of me. The past couple weeks have been difficult. I have a good job, low stress, good pay...

  19. Nurses Smoking: Compassion Instead of Judgement

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    It's amazing how intense nicotine addiction and withdrawal can be. I think we sometimes downplay its intensity in comparison to other substances, "Oh it's just cigarettes." but damn when they have a...

  20. I need an experts opinions please !!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing, I'm sorry they treated you that way. No one should be made fun of because of the way they talk. Hopefully HR can assign some cultural awareness training to these...

  21. OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I actually worked at one hospital that had a special code they'd announce on the intercom when Joint Commission arrived. It'd be announced and everyone in management would be scrambling around, it was...

  22. Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Can someone banish this troll back to the bridge they climbed out from

  23. Dangers of teaching kids they can be boys or girls

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Did it ever occur to you that more people are identifying as trans because there is increasing support and less stigma that 20 years ago? Don't be so judgmental it's not up to you to control how...

  24. Nursing nightmares.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 recurring nightmares. One is where I make it to the end of the shift and have forgotten about a patient and haven't seen them all night. The other is where I'm at the nurses station and I...

  25. Career in flames

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for your reply, Viva. I do take my medications as ordered, I have learned the hard way that I have to take them. I really don't want to consider disability at this point in my life because I...