Lunah MSN, RN

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    Should I have accessed her port?

    Lunah replied to guest947568's topic in General Nursing

    Agree, Jory. But there is a trend to not initiate anything invasive beyond PIVs in the EDs. My last ED wasn't even supposed to place Foleys, they made it sound like the back hallway to the OR would be...
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    Haunted Hospitals/Units

    Lunah replied to AFJ32780's topic in General Nursing

    And then good luck getting to sleep!! Lol. I worked in an ER that was in an old hospital building, and we slept upstairs in old, unused patient rooms during some blizzards.... it was so creepy. I saw...
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    Should I have accessed her port?

    Lunah replied to guest947568's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your infection control department, there is likely a policy related to appropriate port access in your facility related to CLABSI
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    Can You Reapply After Rejecting A Job Offer?

    Lunah replied to ScaredRN's topic in Emergency

    You can always apply later. It's not like you quit without giving notice or something that would make you a "do not rehire" ... heck, you weren't even hired yet! Best of luck with your new
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    Is $85k worth it for BSN program with no guarantee acceptance?

    Lunah replied to nhayes1984's topic in General Students

    I get what you're saying and cost of living is definitely a factor, but if there are programs that are less expensive (you said "most nursing programs"), then it's not a regional thing - it's a supply...
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    What to do?

    Lunah replied to ScaredRN's topic in Emergency

    Factor in things like shift differentials, OT/holiday pay, education reimbursement, and other benefits when you compare the two offers. Also, the commute, location, and shift offering are important...
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    What is the workload like in RN-BSN programs?

    Lunah replied to MercedesC's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is really going to vary by program, but in a typical week I had discussion posts (initial post supported by evidence + at least two response posts on at least two different days) as well as...
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    2018 Fall Article Contest Top 10 - You Pick 4 Winners

    Lunah replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Voted!
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    Commuting to clinicals from 1 hr away??

    Lunah replied to nursingstudentwannabe's topic in General Students

    Yep. I lived in the DC area when I was in paramedic school. Everything was a lengthy commute! My paramedic clinicals were all over the Northern Virginia and DC area in several different hospitals -...
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    Online LPN to RN/BSN Help

    Lunah replied to SteelNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Aha, found it. According to their own site, they are ACEN candidates, not quite ACEN accredited:
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    I feel so dumb, lonely and angry all the time

    Lunah replied to Sincera2020's topic in General Students

    I have learned to "triage" my house. Is anyone going to die if there is unfolded laundry on the kitchen table? Nope. Between two jobs, a 20-month old toddler (toddler-nado!), and a husband in medical...
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    Army or Air Force NTP

    Lunah replied to Lmoranz's topic in Government, Military

    You would need two years of civilian ICU experience to be considered for Army critical care. One year of civilian critical care experience only equates to 6 months of Army
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    nurse educator options (need advice)

    Lunah replied to guest1074638's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I worked as a hospital-based educator and I also teach online in an RN-BSN program. Maybe hospital/unit education would be a good place to
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    Army or Air Force NTP

    Lunah replied to Lmoranz's topic in Government, Military

    Have you talked to an Army recruiter? For a long, long time they weren't taking new grads. But in either branch as an inexperienced nurse, you are going to spend 2-3 in a med/surg type area before you...
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    UMUC RN-BSN

    Lunah replied to msesay91's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You just have to learn to make a schedule for yourself each week and do not procrastinate! I repeat, do NOT procrastinate! I used to be a master of procrastination, but an online RN-to-BSN and two...
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    Seeking Advice RN to BSN programs

    Lunah replied to RobertJo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What about your state universities? Many schools have online RN-to-BSN programs and you can't beat the in-state
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    Online LPN to RN/BSN Help

    Lunah replied to SteelNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Accredited by whom? Regional and CCNE or ACEN? Those are the only types of accreditation that really matter in nursing, especially when it comes to furthering one's
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    RN-BSN program

    Lunah replied to Novicenursing's topic in Chamberlain College

    The RN-BSN courses at Chamberlain are a structured 8 weeks with weekly discussions and usually 2-3 other assignments throughout the course. You do receive letter grades, which is different than the...
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    What to do?

    Lunah replied to ScaredRN's topic in Emergency

    I would go on the second interview just for interviewing practice, and to see what they have to offer you and if you would be a good fit. You don't have a solid offer yet from A, but I wouldn't...
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    CVICU to ER

    Lunah replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Emergency

    Level 2 is typically the same level of clinical care, just without the residency programs; depends on your location and what kinds of traumas you'd receive. I actually prefer working in a Level 2 at...
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    On call - what is it like for other ERs

    Lunah replied to WiseAtHart's topic in Emergency

    Some places don't have float staff to cover, so this is how they get around it to ensure safe (safer) staffing. Did you know you would have to take call when you started working there, or is this
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing Sacramento fall 2019

    Lunah replied to EWKstudent_nurse's topic in Chamberlain College

    Good morning! I moved your post to the Chamberlain forum to encourage responses. Congratulations on your
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    What prerequisites can I test out of?

    Lunah replied to jamie777's topic in Excelsior College

    There is a document here: https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2018/12/Using_Exams_to_Complete_Your_Excelsior_College_Degree-.pdf That is from 2013, but I don't know if it is still...
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    What prerequisites can I test out of?

    Lunah replied to jamie777's topic in Excelsior College

    You can only have 7 ACE credits, and CLEP/DANTES is different (not ACE). I believe there is a "credit by exam" document from EC, I will try to dig up the link for
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    BLS renewal—ouch

    Lunah replied to T-Bird78's topic in General Nursing

    Our manikins for BLS where I last instructed were hooked to the computer. The female voice would give you feedback on your compression depth, speed, etc., but if you stopped for even a second, you'd...