TheMoonisMyLantern

TheMoonisMyLantern LPN, RN

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  1. Advice for new LPN in LTC/Rehab

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to dezire's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the job! It sounds like you've got some real advantages that you may not realize: people are there for 10+ years is a really good sign especially in LTC, you have experience as a med tech...

  2. I Know What Abuse Is; I Have Lived Through It

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby, I imagine it's not easy to write in such detail what you experienced. Over the years every time you have posted about the hell you experienced I have found it to be incredibly moving,...

  3. Go While You Can...Raise the Pay!!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to John Salyers's topic in General Nursing

    While unionization won't solve everything it would be a good start in many areas. Unfortunately the propaganda machine is strong against organizing and many still have the misguided opinion that their...

  4. Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) vs. Allow Natural Death (AND)

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the article. I think that could be a helpful for families facing the loss of a loved one. DNR makes them feel like they are giving up on their loved one and didn't do "everything" to save...

  5. When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Nursing CE Central's topic in General Nursing

    That's the thing, not everyone has the things you mention and most of the things you mention are not luxuries, but considered essentials in order to function and get by in our society. 1. Indoor...

  6. When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Nursing CE Central's topic in General Nursing

    It's really only been in the past few years that I've come to accept that many of the problems in nursing will only be solved through activism and forcing the hand of politicians. In my young doe-eyed...

  7. When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Nursing CE Central's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on my unit for 2 months and now have the most seniority on my shift, that's how many people have left in the past few weeks. Pay is quite good. Benefits are very good....

  8. Are nurses really leaving nursing in droves?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Mqshell's topic in General Nursing

    I moved back to acute care a few months ago, since then almost all permanent staff have resigned on my unit including the manager, assistant manager, and clinical team leaders. Some transferred...

  9. FDA Warns Against Nitrite "Poppers"

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

    Excellent article, definitely commonly used within the gay community here where I live and has been for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately the use has been so normalized that many people don't...

  10. Yes, Employer Can Require Covid Vaccine

    TheMoonisMyLantern posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Apparently per the EEOC's guidelines employers (not just healthcare related) can mandate vaccination of workers. The exception is a "sincerely held religious belief" or a covered disability. Just...

  11. Things I wish my patients understood

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't remember who had said that on here a while back, thanks for posting it again, I've used it a few times since reading it way back when

  12. NP Please help!!

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Mathew Reed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And of course the OP automatically goes for the "I hope you're never my nurse!" buckshot as though that should send a quake of dread through the community and cause us all to clutch our pearls having...

  13. NGT medications

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to diane e's topic in General Nursing

    In LTC the regulations actually require medications to be given individually through a PEG tube, which is absolute lunacy. Whether it's compounding or not I can't say either way. But the rationale...

  14. Things I wish my patients understood

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I wish patients understood that as nurses we are pretty much cogs on a wheel and have very little influence of policy and medical decisions In the hospital as bedside staff. I have this conversation...

  15. Getting Fired

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered private duty? You would be with only one patient for the duration of your shift as opposed to being pulled into many directions between the care needs of multiple patients. Be...

  16. Glad to see the families back

    TheMoonisMyLantern posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    At my facility (LTC) we began allowing visitation from families/friends a few weeks ago. Our residents had gone over 1 year without physical contact with their families, spouses, friends which had...

  17. Nursing: Virtual Simulation vs Real Life Clinical, which is better?

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Julie's topic in General Nursing

    On one hand I'm skeptical of "virtual clinicals", on the other hand clinical experiences overall seem to get more neutered with each passing year. Less time per day, per semester, per program. Less...

  18. LVN short shifts

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

    The nurses I know that work at methadone and suboxone clinics have shorter than usual hours 4 to 6 on most days. I don't know if it's just those clinics or if other methadone clinics operate...

  19. Wise Orders From Wise Doctors

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    OMG Davey, I love

  20. My Instructor Used To Be My Nurse

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to hikeclimb44's topic in General Nursing

    I don't disagree, but someone that doesn't have a full understanding of how clinical issues in psychiatry are described may believe there is judgement or mockery in the discussion when there really is...

  21. Nurses Refusing to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations!? | Nurses Week Contest

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    If there is no proven immediate safety concern then I think they need to give

  22. My Instructor Used To Be My Nurse

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to hikeclimb44's topic in General Nursing

    Playing devil's advocate. Sometimes discussing a scenario or details of a patient's behavior can sound derogatory but actually aren't. Sometimes abnormal behaviors, statements, etc sound harsh or...

  23. I think I’ll be fired and I really do need to vent my fears

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    I'll admit I haven't read all the responses up to this point. OP, I think it speaks to the point that this behavior is uncharacteristic of you due to the how remorseful you are. I'm going to take...

  24. My Instructor Used To Be My Nurse

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to hikeclimb44's topic in General Nursing

    I can imagine how hard that would be to listen to. I would caution you, even though the details may sound the same, to assume that she was talking about you. Believe it or not, a lot patients have...

  25. "Thank you for your service"

    TheMoonisMyLantern replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's so cringy when I hear someone say that to another person. I know people generally mean well, but it sounds so disingenuous. Don't get me wrong, every once in a while it's nice to get a...