moonshadeau ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, APN, NP, CNS

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    The reality of educating patients about their meds

    moonshadeau replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    For some of the chronic conditions it has been shown that the more that you educate costs are reduced by "bounce-back" admits. It is a nursing/medicine's responsiblity to educate, but it the...
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    Anyone know of a Post-master's certificate program

    moonshadeau replied to moonshadeau's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thanks anyway. I agree that there should be some consistency with all of this. With the schools I have looked at the credits vary so greatly. I hate to say that it boils down to what I can get for...
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    Anyone know of a Post-master's certificate program

    moonshadeau posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Anyone know of a program that offers a post-master's certificate for NP (preferably adult or acute) that is online, that counts the credits of completed CNS course work? I know that there are some...
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    My Master Cardio stethoscope grew legs and walked out on me :(

    moonshadeau replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Mine disappeared after a code once. I put an announcement on the bulletin board at work and surprisingly enough it came back through interoffice mail. I always hated it though when coworkers would...
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    I was just laid off

    moonshadeau replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. I was in the same boat as you with losing a position I never really thought I would have to worry about. My colleagues and I had the intial "bad" karma, but have all since found some...
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    silly nursing question, hope u can answer it...

    moonshadeau replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    We had to practice starting IV's on each other. I still have the scar:D We never did NG's or anything else invasive. I hate to say that most of my practice was on real
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    Resigning while still on orientation--do I need to give 2 weeks notice?

    moonshadeau replied to Daysleeper's topic in General Nursing

    Just be honest with your hiring manager about your feelings. Be prepared to give 2-4 weeks as a professional courteousy, but they probably will not see it financially worth it to keep you around....
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    Post CABG patient has to go back to the OR!! Question about blood test levels

    moonshadeau replied to helpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    question- uri prior to surgery? was there a clicking sound audible on his physical exam? respiratory versus cardiac. occasionally, you can hear a split s3 on a patient with a possible clot in the...
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    MICU vs SICU-why the rivalry? Can't we all just get along?

    moonshadeau replied to sassyrn333's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have found that both units have equally challenging patients and patient flow issues. The biggest ah-ha I had about the differences between the two units is the physican management models are...
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    It's all happening so fast....

    moonshadeau replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I take back my advice from above. (that is what I get by posting before I read the entire thread)! If you think you would love it, then I would go for it. But follow your heart because no...
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    It's all happening so fast....

    moonshadeau replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, most leadership positions are filled with "someone in mind" even before the interviews start. It sounds like they want you. I agree with the rest, go for it and perhaps see if...
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    Have you seen a decrease in verbal abuse by physicians?

    moonshadeau replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You would have to look at the article to see what the methodology was. I can't speak to that specifically. I would love to read the article myself, but do not currently have access to do that. I...
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    Have you seen a decrease in verbal abuse by physicians?

    moonshadeau replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The Center for American Nurses recently performed a survey of over 800 nurses and found that surprisingly that NURSES were the most common cause of workplace hostility and violence. The other results...
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    First day of unemployment

    moonshadeau posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Never ever did I think that I would be unemployed, as I sit here on my first day of not having a job in over 10 years. It is a true shame that CNS' were not valued at my last job. To all my peers...
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    SICU Nursing Perspective: Compartment Syndrome

    moonshadeau replied to catamounts303's topic in MICU, SICU

    It sounds like you are speaking from an experience of abdominal compartment syndrome. Just remember that compartment syndrome alone can include a wide variety of pathologies and treatments....
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    sterile or tap water for meds?

    moonshadeau replied to wanderlust99's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would bet that this practice is one of those "sacred cows" that people don't like to kill. Unless there is some reason that people are not drinking the water in your area, there is no reason that...
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    Online CNS programs

    moonshadeau replied to RNangel98's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Texas Christian University was all online. I didn't have to go to campus, but I did once just to meet the instructors. Excellent
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    First day of unemployment

    moonshadeau replied to moonshadeau's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thanks for all the support. I did find a job- though I have yet to start. I will be in a CNS in an "NP" role once I get through credentialing and get prescriptive authority from the
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    Information Pearls: How to be a good ICU RN

    moonshadeau replied to vastudent09's topic in MICU, SICU

    1. Ask questions, even when you get off orientation- still ask questions 2. Keep your rooms clean. There is nothing worse than coming into a shift and your patients room looks like a bomb went off....
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    A question about danish , paper, and germs...

    moonshadeau replied to aKyRN81's topic in General Nursing

    No, not really and only because I know that in some bakeries things much worse happen on a daily
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    Upsetting Day with a side of Ethics issues.

    moonshadeau replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    Such an unfortunate situation. I am very sorry that this has happened to you. Good luck to
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    Who does your time cards?

    moonshadeau replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you should politely confront the person making these comments and tell him/her that if she has a problem with something on your time card that she should report it to the manager whose...
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    how you become a better critical thinker? independent decision maker? more confident?

    moonshadeau replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I can't tell you how to become more confident. I can tell you that you have been taught critical thinking skills all of your life and "critical thinking" is not just a nursing process. Word...
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    Why does the job process (hiring take so long)... I thought I had the job. Now I'm no

    moonshadeau replied to rainbowbright2's topic in General Nursing

    I applied for a new job the same day that I lost my last one. That was 5 weeks ago and I only recieved my first offer today. If you are looking for sympathy because it has only been a couple a days,...
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    Can a new grad start as a travel nurse

    moonshadeau replied to beachbutterfly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definately not. It probably isn't the answer that you want to hear. Having done some travel nursing I can tell you that it can be a pretty scary situation for an EXPERIENCED nurse let alone a new...