Lunah MSN, RN

EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

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    ActiveDuty RNs, tell us about your week.

    Lunah replied to ufoturtle081's topic in Government, Military

    My husband was a medic, and I saw a lot of those spirit-killing things. Life is definitely better on the commissioned side of the house, but it is also largely dependent on not having toxic...
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    Reserves for new nurse/prior enlisted

    Lunah replied to silvestryj's topic in Government, Military

    There are many, many active threads in this forum that cover commissioning with the military. There is an article here with links to recruiter info as well:...
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    ActiveDuty RNs, tell us about your week.

    Lunah replied to ufoturtle081's topic in Government, Military

    I just want to second everything that SoldierMurse had to say - very accurate description of my experience in the Army (though I only did 4.5 years of active). With my deployment, though I was...
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    Anyone know about online MSN degree at Chamberlain?

    Lunah replied to AudreyLangston's topic in Chamberlain College

    As I said, I'd have to teach triple my current load to make what I make in the hospital, and I already spend probably 15-20 hours per week on my one class. I work 40+ hours/week in the hospital,...
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    New Trauma Nurse Help

    Lunah replied to Mariah87's topic in Emergency

    Did you take ACLS? That covers all the code algorithms. Trauma is a different animal, and you probably won't feel comfortable with them as a new RN because they can be very complex. Definitely look...
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    New Trauma Nurse Help

    Lunah replied to Mariah87's topic in Emergency

    This varies by facility and also by the severity of trauma. Our trauma nurses' roles are a little different, but they are dedicated trauma nurses and don't take assignments in the
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    Anyone know about online MSN degree at Chamberlain?

    Lunah replied to AudreyLangston's topic in Chamberlain College

    For the online visiting professors, they pay a sum per credit hour, and we are paid every two weeks. I teach a four-credit class, which is nice! But I'd have to teach three classes to make what I make...
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    Current LPN, completing BSN want to enter army

    Lunah replied to Tati1223's topic in Government, Military

    No, only RN time counts. Nothing on the neck that goes above the t-shirt line for the Army; the AF is even more strict. I commissioned into the Army with sleeves in progress, and I had to obtain a...
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    Nursing Informatics : demand, job opportunities, hiring

    Lunah replied to DowntonAbbey's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am so sorry about your pregnancy - I lost a couple of pregnancies myself, both while I was working two ED jobs at a time and I blamed myself (though it really wasn't my fault, just like it wasn't...
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    Called the Compliance Hotline...did I overreact?

    Lunah replied to nontoxic's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am so sorry. That is AWFUL.
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    Advice when applying for jobs

    Lunah replied to AxelNewRN86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the application asks for all former employers, then yes. Why would you not want to disclose? Are you afraid of looking like a job hopper? Consider also that a prospective employer might also...
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    Called the Compliance Hotline...did I overreact?

    Lunah replied to nontoxic's topic in Nursing Informatics

    This doesn't sound like a great environment; I hope you get some response to your report! Having staff members incorrectly labeled in the documentation sounds like a huge issue from several...
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    In a Pickle

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

    What a great pickle! Congrats,
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    Feeling like a failure in ER nursing

    Lunah replied to ERnurseH's topic in Emergency

    Drawing a specimen incorrectly absolutely can put a patient at risk, whether it is diluted or contaminated with leftover saline or whatever. What if treatment is initiated based on those results? That...
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    Improving ED flow

    Lunah replied to ER3KateRN's topic in Emergency

    There are two things that I have seen really help in my 13+ years of ED - having a provider in triage who does an MSE and sends non-emergent patients away, or at least having them go to a fast track...
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    Quit Job While Pregnant and Can't Get Hired

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

    Let's all simply agree there is a licensure exam, and the current version is the NCLEX - which is applicable for the
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    Break up during school

    Lunah replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    OP, you are worth so much more than how he treated you. If he comes back (and he might), just know he has shown you his true face, and ask yourself if you are willing to settle for someone who makes...
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    Need help on resigning!

    Lunah replied to Snr1003's topic in General Nursing

    Freudian slip? 'Cuz it sounds like a roaster! OP, put in your resignation TODAY. It's not worth all the stress.
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    I graduated from a non-accredited Nursing school and now wish to get my BSN......

    Lunah replied to zatara74's topic in General Nursing

    Chamberlain requires schools to be recognized by the Department of Education at the very least, so that might not work. WGU (a non-profit) could be an option: RN to BSN | Online Nursing Bachelor's...
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    Getting into the Emergency department

    Lunah replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to respond with "call an ambulance!" Haha. But as you will see, that will only get some people as far as the waiting room. Your orientation sounds like it will set you up for success!...
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    Army Reserve Initial Obligation & Incentives

    Lunah replied to InquisitiveAPN's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think they add them together like that - they aren't stackable, if you know what I mean. Again, I am no expert! Please keep us posted on your journey.
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    Army Reserve Initial Obligation & Incentives

    Lunah replied to InquisitiveAPN's topic in Government, Military

    6 years of experience doesn't equal O-3. 6 years of experience is only equal to 3 years of credit, and it takes more than 3 years to make O-3. For 2LT to 1LT it's 18 months if you were to commission...
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    Army: I've been selected... Heard nothing else

    Lunah replied to ChrisJ6991's topic in Government, Military

    I was active duty, 66HM5 (what is now 66T). My board was in November 2010, found out in early December 2010 I was selected, no orders until the first week of March 2011 (like the 7th or something)...
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    enlisted going to officer as a nurse

    Lunah replied to tt..89's topic in Government, Military

    2LT. One year of civilian nursing experience = 6 months of credit toward rank. You'll probably promote a wee bit faster to 1LT. Enlisted time doesn't count toward rank, but it will help your pay if...
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    New grad overwhelmed!

    Lunah replied to bsnorbust's topic in Online Distance Learning

    To clarify, CCNE and ACEN are two different accrediting bodies. ACEN used to be NLNAC.