Lunah MSN, RN

EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    Lunah replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    The "terms of service," the rules that govern the website. Apparently Charlee wanted to cuss a little. ? No
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    Nursing Smells You Love?

    Lunah replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Whiteboard markers, alcohol swabs, and PDI wipes/Sani-wipes. ? And definitely benzoin! And definitely NOT the smell of Mucomyst (aka "swamp water" as my paramedic partner called it,
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    I'm in desperate need of help!!!!

    Lunah replied to aria9981's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure OP is not in the US. I am not sure what other countries typically have when it comes to unions, liability insurance, legal assistance specifically for nurses, etc., but it would be...
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    Lunah replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Many EMS systems have algorithms to decide if c-spine immobilization is even indicated. There are times when it isn't indicated, based on assessment and physical indicators. And a backboard is merely...
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    Do you think nurses aren’t taught enough about general emergencies/basic info about emergency medicine?

    Lunah replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I recommend for everyone is bleeding control training: https://www.bleedingcontrol.org/may/learn-how This is very valuable training and RNs can apply to be instructors once they have had...
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    BSN to MD

    Lunah replied to Mr.Mrs.RN's topic in Advanced Practice

    A good friend of mine is an RN with a BSN who is starting his third year of medical school. He still had to do o-chem, biochem, etc. — anything he didn't have already — and then the MCAT. A lot of...
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    Full Practice Authority

    Lunah replied to rkealy's topic in Advanced Practice

    That was why I asked — I didn't know. Thanks for the
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    Full Practice Authority

    Lunah replied to rkealy's topic in Advanced Practice

    Unfortunately it's all or nothing,
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    I'm in desperate need of help!!!!

    Lunah replied to aria9981's topic in General Nursing

    OP, it sounds like there are concerns about unsafe practice. I suggest you reflect as directed. If your license is in jeopardy, legal assistance would be a great idea. No one here can write these...
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    Chamberlain University Nursing Informatics

    Lunah replied to RNLucille's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Yes, in addition to being an RN. Look at posting history. They are a longtime
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    Chamberlain University Nursing Informatics

    Lunah replied to RNLucille's topic in Nursing Informatics

    The poster is already an
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Lunah replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I did, a few years ago. I was off Facebook for about 6 months until a friend emailed me and told me a mutual friend's cancer had returned and he was going downhill. I came back to show support to him...
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    Need some help from ILLINOIS

    Lunah replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    https://researchguides.uic.edu/c.php?g=591333&p=5223262
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    Do you think nurses aren’t taught enough about general emergencies/basic info about emergency medicine?

    Lunah replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Usually you control any bleeding if it's an open fracture and splint in position, unless pulses are compromised — then you need ortho and probably vascular pronto. Hopefully not out in the...
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    Need some help from ILLINOIS

    Lunah replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    This is my great great aunt, she graduated from the Good Samaritan Hospital program in Oregon in 1921. I have her class ring. ? I hope you find some answers,
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    Do you think nurses aren’t taught enough about general emergencies/basic info about emergency medicine?

    Lunah replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to say since that is my niche — paramedic, then ER nurse. But it honestly doesn't make me deeply knowledgeable in every area of nursing. I know a little about everything and a whole lot about...
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    Quitting a new job

    Lunah replied to HappyBeeps's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So are you a month in, or a few months? How long is your orientation? I was a paramedic and ER tech for several years prior to becoming an ER nurse, and despite my experience, there is still a...
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    Social Media and Doxxing - Your Thoughts???

    Lunah replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I am just a few years younger than you, and I feel the same. Sometimes I would like to chuck my smartphone and delete my Facebook
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    What's your favorite nursing task?

    Lunah replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Peds IVs, I was usually very good at them. Adult IVs too. I also love triage.
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    Guys, I'm an unintentional job hopper.

    Lunah replied to Tink87's topic in General Nursing

    I was a trauma educator from 2016 to the end of 2018, infection prevention from the end of 2018 until last week, and started a work-at-home appeals position this week. So that is 3 jobs in 3 years,...
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Lunah replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    And I would address her as Dr. Doe, just as I would refer to my brother-in-law as Dr. D when he finishes his PharmD program (in person I will probably just call him by his first name, lol). Your D...
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Lunah replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    That’s exactly what I said — PhD should be after the name, just like MD and DO. Not "Dr. John Doe" as the other poster said was on the badge. That is misleading. I will refer to a person who has...
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    You know what grinds my gears?

    Lunah replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    I will throw in some peanut butter balls and a nipplelizer (or possibly phenobarbital and a
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Lunah replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    Badges shouldn't say "Dr." especially when it's an academic degree like PhD. Every physician I have ever worked with has "MD" or "DO" after their name. I don't think that is a gray area at all because...
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    You know what grinds my gears?

    Lunah replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    People who use the phrase "grinds my gears," that really frosts my cupcakes! ? Just kidding, just kidding! Honestly, I can't think of anything because I had a great day. Okay, people who say...