TheMoonisMyLantern

TheMoonisMyLantern ADN, LPN, RN

Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU

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  1. Another one wanting to bite the dust.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    The worst assignment I ever got was 9 patients on a med oncology floor with no tech or secretary. Worst assignment I had on PCU was 6 patients one of which was a chronic vent. Recently had 16 sub...

  2. Another one wanting to bite the dust.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Right? I mean, I feel like we should launch a rescue mission for Martymoose and her

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

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

    I don't understand why people are disturbed by the removal of "Mr" from Potato Head. Accepted expressions of gender are changing. What's wrong with having a gender neutral toy that kids can build...

  4. Another one wanting to bite the dust.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Your job sounds awesome! Unfortunately in the time of COVID people are leaving the bedside in droves so I would worry that positions like yours are probably incredibly competitive and maybe even hard...

  5. Another one wanting to bite the dust.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    That's good of you to not leave your co-workers in a lurch. I think education is a great idea, I started out as a CNA and then an LPN, so there's a special place in my heart for education related to...

  6. Another one wanting to bite the dust.

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    10 patients on a cardiac stepdown floor is sheer lunacy. I know that there's a lot of competition for jobs away from the bedside right now, so maybe alternatives could be an option. LTC/SNF can be...

  7. Ready to leave bedside after only 1 year?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know things probably seem pretty bleak where you're at. Honestly, though, many facilities have kind of an ebb and flow when it comes to staffing. It'll get better for a while where you have just...

  8. What if I'm not meant to be a bedside nurse?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to jms01's topic in General Nursing

    You can certainly try for a wound care or infusion nurse position. Typically these types of jobs require experience particularly infusion companies, they want people who are already really good with...

  9. Patient abandonment/Professional Boundaries??

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to RoseT21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with what JKL said. It sounds like this nurse is crossing boundaries, it happens, we all have patients that we either identify with or connect with and it can be easy to get swept up in that...

  10. Anyone get anxiety prior to their shift?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Anxiety in nursing? HA. There have been times in my career that I have been absolutely paralyzed by it before a shift. It is a horrible feeling and there were literally moments where I thought not...

  11. What if I'm not meant to be a bedside nurse?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to jms01's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you should feel stupid or feel like a failure. This is a bump, a hurdle, something you can learn from. Some jobs are not good fits and not being a good fit on one unit of the hospital...

  12. Oral vs IV Pain Medication

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to kristine_bean's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting, I remember when the opioid crisis was first coming to a head reading about different experts who were saying that the pharmaceutical companies basically strong armed their pain management...

  13. Wild Mood Swings and Outbursts of Anger: What's Wrong with this Man? | Case Study

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I was leaning towards Intermittent Explosive Disorder or possibly PTSD and MDD. I also was thinking possible Panic disorder. I think providers should be cautious to diagnose a Bipolar condition on the...

  14. Sexually assaulted at work

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Thinkingx's topic in General Nursing

    The previous posters summed it up. I just wanted to say that I'm very sorry this happened to you, it is a big deal and you are not being

  15. I'm way too scared to even start. I need help

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    You'd be wise to look for an LPN refresher course in the state that you live in. This will help get you back in the

  16. When patients assault staff

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to CaliRN2019's topic in General Nursing

    There's such a double standard in the legal system when it comes to violence and health care workers. In my neck of the woods, a nurse or other healthcare worker wouldn't make the news if attacked....

  17. The Common Ground of Nursing

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you're enjoying your retirement, you certainly did your

  18. Wild Mood Swings and Outbursts of Anger: What's Wrong with this Man? | Case Study

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Does he have nightmares? What is the content and how often per week? Are they distressing? What happens when he feels "the world is coming to an end" does he become angry? Does he then have...

  19. Graduate Degree in Engineering? (Career switch worth it?)

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have faith in nursing, just not the powers that be that pull our strings. I have considered leaving nursing more than once over the years but ultimately I have stayed. However, if you know that...

  20. The Common Ground of Nursing

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, and I wish her no ill will and never had any anger towards her. It just hurt. It's never fun to be reminded how small and unimportant one

  21. The Common Ground of Nursing

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for you your posts, Davey. I do find it surprising that you are a loner though, I would have thought you more as a social butterfly based off your posts! I too have had a lot of...

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

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I will repeat, that I think this job is just toxic for you. I think you need a little longer at the bedside before you move up the ranks, and there's no same in that. You simple can't sustain what...

  23. Curious to know your thoughts...psych home health care?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to slove2718's topic in Home Health

    I started in acute care and I do think it provides a good foundation from which to build from. That said, more and more care is being provided outside the hospital and MANY nurses start as a new grad...

  24. Endocrinology Nursing

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to traumaRUs's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Nice article and intro to endocrinology nursing. It is so nice to see you post, I miss your wisdom and experience on these

  25. Mental Illness & Unable to Work Nights

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Josie French's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    My disclaimer is that I'm not a midwife. My understanding though, is that the normal expectations of a CNM is to be able to handle quite a bit of on call/after hours care. I don't know think it would...