Lunah MSN, RN

EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

Hello!

Editorial Team / Moderator

All Content by Lunah

  1. Lunah

    On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Lunah replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I mentioned that log rolling is becoming verboten, Wuzzie asked about alternatives that are suggested, so I posted the link to the ENA position paper that references alternative methods to move...
  2. Lunah

    Army FY 2019

    Lunah replied to msnapper's topic in Government, Military

    Yep - 50%. You'd have 5 years toward military rank. Not sure if they are commissioning people as CPT right out of the gate, though. BSN vs ADN time only matters in the Navy, if I recall correctly....
  3. Lunah

    On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Lunah replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is some kind of 6-person lift that is being suggested. ENA put out something on it:...
  4. Lunah

    On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Lunah replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Log rolling is discouraged if you have not ruled out an unstable spine or pelvis. Even in the new edition of TNCC, you would defer rolling the patient to inspect the posterior side if you have a...
  5. Lunah

    Do you have a side hustle?

    Lunah replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in General Nursing

    I did that too! Also sewed prom dresses for friends in high school. ? That was
  6. Lunah

    On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Lunah replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Backboards are merely for transportation, period. No real immobilization
  7. Lunah

    Poll: do you have professional liability insurance?

    Lunah replied to SDANG's topic in General Nursing

    No, they will go after your insurance so they won't come after you. Think about it as a buffer. And be glad you have it! Just having insurance does not make you a
  8. Lunah

    Experience required for RN seeking job in health insurance field

    Lunah replied to Waz's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have seen in those job postings, no. They are usually looking for clinical experience, case management experience, or a combination of
  9. Lunah

    Do you have a side hustle?

    Lunah replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in General Nursing

    For my first 6 years working in the ER, I had a side job as a desktop publisher/graphic designer. It was a holdover from my previous career, just one client with a monthly publication. I stopped doing...
  10. Lunah

    Bullied and Struggling in ICU

    Lunah replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If you're at a Level 1, definitely look at the other ICUs in your facility! Maybe Neuro ICU or CTICU? Best of luck, you've received some great
  11. Lunah

    On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Lunah replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, agree 100%. Honestly, I don't expect people without prehospital training to jump in
  12. Lunah

    On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Lunah replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I held c-spine in a parking lot a few months ago after an elderly person got knocked down by their spouse in the car... So, yeah. I can't not. Lol. But I don't expect people without prehospital...
  13. Lunah

    On Vacation - Would You Intervene?

    Lunah replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    We use an algorithm pre-hospital to determine if SMR is required. I can understand why a medic would be reluctant to relinquish c-spine as the elderly can often sustain c-spine fractures from...
  14. Lunah

    PICC Line Dressing Change Question

    Lunah replied to AgMPLGRL's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do a dressing change while anything is infusing. It seems like this would be the time when a PICC is at high risk of being dislodged. At least, that seems logical to
  15. Lunah

    MEPN equivalent to ADN?

    Lunah replied to SwimandTennis's topic in General Students

    I don't understand the point of an entry-level MS degree that comes with an RN if it's not an MSN. Because yes, you're an RN with a non-nusing Masters and no BSN. In the nursing education hierarchy,...
  16. Lunah

    Navy or Air Force nurse and religious beliefs honored?

    Lunah replied to Crsumanti's topic in Government, Military

    The military is a 24 x 7 job. What would happen when you deployed? This might not be a good fit for
  17. Lunah

    What else to add to resume????

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

    Moved to the Resume Advice forum to encourage responses.
  18. Lunah

    DNR/transfer to hospital

    Lunah replied to Cisl4him's topic in General Nursing

    DNR doesn't mean "do not
  19. Lunah

    Chamberlain University Nursing Informatics

    Lunah replied to RNLucille's topic in Nursing Informatics

    To be fair ... https://www.chamberlain.edu/admissions/tuition-expenses But I agree, I would look at state schools first, or private non-profits. I did my MSN in Nursing Informatics at a private,...
  20. Lunah

    Harrisonburg, VA

    Lunah replied to kmivey's topic in General Nursing

    I lived and worked in Winchester, VA, which is not far from Harrisonburg. The cost of living that far west of the DC metro area proper is much lower. And as you might expect, the pay goes along with...
  21. Lunah

    Does my manager know when I'm applying to jobs?

    Lunah replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my previous organization, it was considered a courtesy between managers/directors for one to let the other know if a person was being interviewed for a position in another department or area, so...
  22. Lunah

    Leaving federal job for nursing school

    Lunah replied to guest62419's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry to hear about your children's father. Do you have someone to watch the kids on weekends, evenings, holidays, or when you are called in? Many nurses I know (me included) seek out M-F positions so...
  23. Lunah

    Exhausted; I want a way out.

    Lunah replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I am so sorry for your struggles and your loss. For years I was blissfully and purposefully child-free. Then I met my husband. Then I actually got pregnant for the first time in my life at age 42,...
  24. Lunah

    CEN 2016!

    Lunah replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    All the info you need is here:
  25. Lunah

    AMEDD Direct Commission Course and BOLC - Army Stuff

    Lunah replied to ladmire87's topic in Government, Military

    @Gennaver — welcome back! You were around these forums when I was in the middle of direct-commissioning in 2010.