TheMoonisMyLantern ADN, LPN, RN

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 acute covid positive patients by myself with no cnas w...

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

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 their own way?

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 to come by. Not to mention you have had an amazing...

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 both of those, especially LPN. As far as encouragin...

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 something to explore, the pay is good, the work is st...

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 enough to handle things and then something will happe...

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 establishing, maintaining, and managing vascular ac...

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 and not think and behave as clearly as we should. I...

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 being alive would be better than the feelings I was e...

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 doesn't mean you won't be a good fit on another unit...

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 philosophy into nursing and medical practice. I g...

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 first session since so many symptoms are shared w...

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 dramatic.

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 game.

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. Maybe a physician, but not a nurse.

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

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 outbursts? Any reports of hypervigilance? Does he repor...

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 you've had enough, there's no shame in walking away. S...

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 is.

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 friendships fade after the work relationship was terminat...

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 you're currently doing.

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 in a more specialized area of nursing than med-sur...

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

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 be easy to secure a CNM job without that expectati...