Lunah MSN, RN

EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

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    RN to BSN Sep 2nd Start Date

    Lunah replied to annette.rn's topic in Chamberlain College

    Why are you taking an on-campus class? Just curious. I wasn't aware that anyone in the RN-to-BSN program did
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Lunah replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    You might be confusing me with another poster — I just said I washed my scrubs after each wearing, that is my brand of "caution." I am not that extreme that I practice isolation at home,
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Lunah replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    I am aware of how it works, I work in infection prevention at the moment. I also don't go to Walmart ever, hahahaha. ? But in the hospital we try to limit the potential of lateral transmission where...
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Lunah replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Much, but not all. Probably depends on where you work, too. But with things like CRE, VRSA, and now Candida auris becoming issues, I am going to continue to be
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Lunah replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Wash after each wearing! I work Monday-Friday so I have 5 sets and wash them all each
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    RN to BSN Sep 2nd Start Date

    Lunah replied to annette.rn's topic in Chamberlain College

    They are also working full-time as RNs with family obligations, but yes, once they figure out their groove, it gets better.
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    Three interviews on very different units - need advice

    Lunah replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    I am really glad your hospital is being so helpful in placing you. I joke that becoming a mother thawed out my cold, black ER nurse heart, but I am really not kidding. I can't deal with injured kids,...
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    Year of Experience

    Lunah replied to dhbrn's topic in General Nursing

    Day off of orientation = day 1 of experience. 365 days later, there is the year of experience. ? Just my own method of
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    Excelsior prerequisites/Acceptance timeframe

    Lunah replied to NRPboston's topic in Excelsior College

    I did both the developmental psych and sociology via CLEP, definitely recommend. I did the Micro exam through EC. It wasn't terrible, I got an A. This was 12 years ago,
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    How I got an A on the EXCELSIOR Anatomy Physiology Exam in 2 weeks study!

    Lunah replied to Tamkin's topic in Excelsior College

    @leahf - The "MSG101" you reference is SG101 (studygroup101.com) and it sounds like you have that already. That Pearson link is associated with the textbook. If you have the textbook, there are...
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    Does Chamberlain accept Straighterline credits?

    Lunah replied to Nagylyn's topic in Chamberlain College

    Chamberlain and DeVry no longer have a
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    RN to BSN Sep 2nd Start Date

    Lunah replied to annette.rn's topic in Chamberlain College

    Some of my students have struggled with taking two classes at a time, so make sure you stay organized to meet your weekly discussion requirements and get your assignments done on time. Good
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    Experienced RN cannot get interview!

    Lunah replied to lsnyder824's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It took me a year of applying to ever get a response. It's frustrating, but I have heard that these companies average about 350 applications for each remote position. Make sure you pick out the key...
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    Experienced RN Getting Interviews But No Offers

    Lunah replied to Sosckia's topic in General Nursing

    You have only applied for two jobs in areas in which you don't have experience as an RN, so I wouldn't give up just yet. A lot of people don't consider paramedic experience when they are looking at...
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    Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

    Lunah replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think you sounded entitled — you have worked hard to stand out, and it's frustrating when it doesn't work out like you thought. Did the M/S residency offer you days, at least? I know the...
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    OK, one more time...Masters in Education???

    Lunah replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    I use mine for teaching. The utility of any MSN is going to vary by area or
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    New nurse (BSN RN) interested in joining Army Reserve

    Lunah replied to laur97's topic in Government, Military

    If you have Army obligations, they aren't going to really care if you are in school. A civilian CRNA program would be a "full-time job," just as the Army CRNA program would be. If your goal is...
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    ENPC

    Lunah replied to lanaholler's topic in Emergency

    As PeakRN said, you need to know the steps of the pediatric nursing process for the skills exam. I have been teaching this course for four years, the current version seems to be much preferred by the...
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    ENPC

    Lunah replied to lanaholler's topic in Emergency

    @PeakRN - how did you feel about the new course
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    Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

    Lunah replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

    I understand, but you expressed that you could understand if it were a specialty; thus, my comment. Honestly, you are not a new grad, so it's great that this hospital accepted you into their...
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    Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

    Lunah replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

    Don't turn your nose up at med/surg, OP... it is actually its own specialty with a board certification (CMSRN). As others have said, beggars can't be choosers. You applied, you interviewed, you were...
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    Infection Control issue? - Pre-set up of yaunker and tubing to wall suction "just in case"

    Lunah replied to TheMursingMurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, this. Single patient use items that are open shouldn't be left in a room for patient after patient to come through. If a surveyor came in and asked if an open item had been used, you really...
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    Electronic Whiteboards

    Lunah replied to ERNurseDY's topic in Emergency

    Those whiteboards are great. One of the smartest things I've seen that ER implement. Their ER is brand-new and very nice, too. If I were a patient, I would appreciate all of that
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    Studying for the CNE exam

    Lunah replied to Skips's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I did pay for the full app, but I think there was a sale on at the time. You basically get a lot of practice questions, which I really like. I passed the CNE exam on my first attempt almost a year...
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    ENPC

    Lunah replied to lanaholler's topic in Emergency

    I will move your post to the ED nursing forum. Your instructor/course coordinator should provide you with the book (read it) as well as information about accessing the online modules well ahead of...