Lunah MSN, RN

EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

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    Bad idea to quit after 6m as a new grad for DNP school?

    Lunah replied to Theanxiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a fan of Patricia Benner's novice to expert model. Personally, I wouldn't even start an NP program until I was at least in the proficient to expert range. But that is just me — I would probably...
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    Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    Lunah replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    That physician in the ER who dropped the lubed-up speculum on the floor, picked it up, and then inserted that same speculum into the patient. ? ?? Poor patient was in the stirrups and had no
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    Bad idea to quit after 6m as a new grad for DNP school?

    Lunah replied to Theanxiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I had a bad experience with a DNP-prepared NP in a specialty clinic with my daughter; she dismissed my assessment of my child and the advice she gave me was 100% wrong. I refused to see her for...
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    Where are my work-at-home homies?

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    It's for a national insurance company, I'd rather not get more specific, though goodness knows that most people who know me, know me. lol. I have been applying to work-at-home (WAH) jobs for more...
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    Where are my work-at-home homies?

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I will let you know when I start the job, lol. Not for another couple of
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    Have to go back to hospital outside of clinical for homework info

    Lunah replied to Maki777's topic in General Students

    Agree with the above — do not log into the hospital's system outside of your clinical time and without specific permission to do so, and not just from the hospital staff. This would be a huge
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    Where are my work-at-home homies?

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I lose about the same amount of time daily to my commute because I have to park a fair distance from the hospital and wait for a shuttle. Most days I pull into the parking lot as both...
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    Where are my work-at-home homies?

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's in
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    Is 6 weeks too long to give resignation notice?

    Lunah replied to TheNoviceNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What does your employee handbook/policy give as the required notice? I'd give that
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    Does anyone have advice for a new grad NICU nurse?

    Lunah replied to Luna's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? Maybe not in your area, I guess? Our hospital (in Georgia) has a Level IV NICU. (It always trips me up because I have always done trauma, and trauma levels are opposite from NICU with Level I...
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    Does anyone have advice for a new grad NICU nurse?

    Lunah replied to Luna's topic in General Nursing

    Were you told you would get the orientation you envisioned, or did you just kind of expect that? What level is your NICU? I would suggest speaking with your unit educator, and you will probably have...
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    Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    Lunah replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    My clinic nurse at the VA (I was the patient) documented that I was not suicidal without even asking. Not that I was, but that just isn't right. She had no sense of humor, either. And she didn't wash...
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    Translating at Work

    Lunah replied to nursingmeow's topic in General Nursing

    Translating is for documents, interpreting is for patients. But yes, contact your interpreting services department — they should have a mechanism for certification. It's not easy! One of our ER...
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    Bad idea to quit after 6m as a new grad for DNP school?

    Lunah replied to Theanxiousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Find something part-time. Perhaps your manager will allow that if you tell her you are going to have to look
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    Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    Lunah replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    That nurse who charted PERRL bilaterally on that patient with a glass eye. Or pedal pulses on a patient with bilateral AKAs. Seen
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    Drug Seeking Patients

    Lunah replied to Quinnbee's topic in General Nursing

    *cue music from Frozen* Let it goooooooooooooooooooooooo... ❄️ Seriously, once you decide these incidents are not worth your energy or judgment, you'll feel better. Yes, if you are concerned for...
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    Fold and Mold Dressing Packing

    Lunah replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in Excelsior College

    No, it is molded in the hand after you gather corners like a parachute. What you describe is what we called the ribbon method. But it doesn't really
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    Fold and Mold Dressing Packing

    Lunah replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in Excelsior College

    When I tested in 2008, those terms were used interchangeably. Thank you for
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    I cant stand the attitude of many nurses

    Lunah replied to Lostsoull's topic in General Nursing

    I go to work to work, not to socialize. If I make friends with coworkers, that is great, but it is not my focus. Some places have established cliques and I don't care enough to force my way
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    Which units/wards have the least admissions/quiet?

    Lunah replied to Lostsoull's topic in General Nursing

    No way, 3 west for
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    is this normal? how can i feel confident and in control again?

    Lunah replied to msulliv4's topic in Emergency

    Those ratios are unsafe. You must be in NYC. I would head back to the previous position, if possible. Just being
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    Fold and Mold Dressing Packing

    Lunah replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in Excelsior College

    Try looking for the parachute method, I think that is what you are
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    How can I figure out if nursing is right for me?

    Lunah replied to ShouldIBeNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also not how it usually works. Depending on your area, if working in a hospital (and even in clinics), you will have multiple patients with multiple simultaneous needs; charting for 20 minutes would...
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    How can I figure out if nursing is right for me?

    Lunah replied to ShouldIBeNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is that what you think patient care entails? Fluffing pillows and fetching icewater? You really need to shadow or nurse or get some experience as a CNA (without making the excuses about why you can't...
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    How can I figure out if nursing is right for me?

    Lunah replied to ShouldIBeNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    These are red flags to me. I don't think you sound like a great fit for nursing. What was the other healthcare area that you tried? It'll be helpful if you are more specific. I was going to say...