TheMoonisMyLantern

TheMoonisMyLantern ADN, LPN, RN

Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU

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  1. We Must Demolish Traditional Universities

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Guest1168644's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As was stated in the other thread and many other threads on this topic, online education isn't really the problem. It certainly has a place in higher education and even education in advanced practice....

  2. Do you agree with Gov. Cuomo?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    With the way nursing homes are ran how could anyone be surprised that the death toll is what it is? I've told my co-workers, and I get called paranoid for it, that when this pandemic is all said...

  3. Which Nurse are You?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Guest856929's topic in General Nursing

    Do Bitter Betty, she's gotta be the mascot of AN

  4. Grocery store workers hazard pay

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to 1gr8trnstudent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is a good point. The little guy won this battle and is getting some extra pay, that's a victory, even if it isn't necessarily

  5. Cleaning Products May Increase Risk for COPD in Nurses

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

    A very disturbing find. Think of all the healthcare settings where we use disinfectants on a daily basis, all these settings have various amounts of financial resources that may make it difficult to...

  6. Take Note of the Small Stuff

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to W. Barding's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Your family is lucky to have you in your corner Hppy, as are your patients. I think as a society we will face grave consequences from this pandemic. I think the social isolation is wreaking havoc...

  7. Grocery store workers hazard pay

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to 1gr8trnstudent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I get where you're coming from, but nursing is a dirty job. Infectious pathogens are simply par for the course. Our entire occupation is a hazard physically and emotionally. If you got hazard pay...

  8. Early Burnout?

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

    If you haven't started any of your nursing courses it's very possible that you're going to like it once you get started. If you're still doing general courses, they are just boring most of the time,...

  9. Non Clinical Positions For New Grads

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Prosper2018's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think most people care whether or not you have bedside experience. The reality though, is that most non-clinical positions are obtained by having years of clinical experience. But clinical...

  10. Which Nurse are You?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Guest856929's topic in General Nursing

    I go through several of these categories throughout the course of one shift!

  11. Leaving bedside

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to ap99's topic in General Nursing

    The poster above me said it all. You gotta give it more time, 6 months in is still pretty green and the longer you stick with this unit more than likely the more your anxiety will decrease at times....

  12. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    We're always comparing ourselves to others, or at least I know I do. The reality is that life is not a race, everyone accomplishes things in their own time, and that's perfectly fine! It was your...

  13. Lost a pill for my patient

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Nick Forthofer's topic in General Students

    Everything is going to be okay, you are not dumb, you are learning and you will be learning every day no matter how experienced you become. I still have days where it seems like everything I...

  14. Which Nurse are You?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Guest856929's topic in General Nursing

    Cynical, I hope these archetypes aren't based on just your current co-workers, if they are you may need to start putting some depakote sprinkles in the unit coffee pot!

  15. Tips to improve morale

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to travellingnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's great that you want to take action on your unit. I think the most important thing that you can do is to have a positive attitude when you go into work and as your encounter challenges in...

  16. Staying up with changing protocols

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Krista's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, aspirating for blood when giving an IM when the way of the dinosaur several years ago. It's hard to keep up with practice changes simply due to the sheer scope of practice that nursing covers!...

  17. Do you agree with Gov. Cuomo?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In my facility it was absolutely introduced by staff as we had very few admissions at the beginning of the pandemic and MD appointments were put on hold. However, I'm not sure that that could have...

  18. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So, you can diagnose someone with a personality disorder based off of a couple posts off a thread which you find personally offensive? Seems

  19. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm just going to disengage with you on this topic. It is obvious you are unable to separate your emotions and need to have your choice of school validated and attempting to be sensitive to that has...

  20. Just a Little Venting

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Kbelle's topic in General Nursing

    I view them as my colleagues as well and actually do have tremendous respect for their education, knowledge, and role in healthcare. I do not however feel sorry for anyone being called when they are...

  21. Just a Little Venting

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Kbelle's topic in General Nursing

    I have no sympathy for them nor do I expect any in return, I guess I'm just heartless!

  22. Nurse Trapped in Deadly Texas Pileup Crawled Out Car Trunk and Reported to Work

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Workitinurfava's topic in General Nursing

    Strangely enough, she and I actually developed a very positive working relationship. I admit that it took me a while to warm up to her after my first conversation with her! When we did become...

  23. President Biden thread

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

    So sorry, Karen. The loss of a spouse is devastating and I can only imagine the loss you're experiencing. We do appreciate you very much here on AN. Wishing you

  24. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It feels as though we're just going in circles, concerns about the current state of online NP programs are posted and then you or someone else shouts for data or studies which is a fair request but as...

  25. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It has nothing to do with jealousy, and no one is putting down students who are furthering their education. Concerns and criticism towards curriculum content and delivery, rigor, standardization of...