Lunah MSN, RN

EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

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    Quit Job While Pregnant and Can't Get Hired

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

    The NCLEX has been in existence as "the NCLEX" since 1982. It absolutely is required to pass the NCLEX to practice as an RN in the US. In this case, the OP has a significant lag time between...
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    please share information about best online FNP programmes

    Lunah replied to Emeralda's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Chamberlain is a difficult program, from what I have heard from friends who graduated; lots of tests that are hard. As a matter of fact, I think you will find FNP programs to not be easy in general....
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    VA Hire Time

    Lunah replied to morningbelle30's topic in Government, Military

    Probably about 4 months, from what I have seen and read here. I have been offered VA employment in the past (declined it) and it took a little more than a month for the job offer alone after my...
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    Transitioning to ER. Any tips?

    Lunah replied to What?_ER?_Me?'s topic in Emergency

    Even after 18+ years of EMS and 10+ as an ED RN, I am very nice. But I caution people: don't mistake my kindness for weakness. Period. You are going to feel slow and stupid at first. That will pass....
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    LPNs in the ER

    Lunah replied to amandab13's topic in Emergency

    What an RN has after these courses is different. RNs hold verified provider status after those courses. You earn continuing education hours but you really should not say that you "have" TNCC and ENPC,...
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    LVN to MA after license suspension

    Lunah replied to So_Cali_LVN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Anyone can look up your license information online, so it's likely your suspension and any flags on your license will show up, for California or for any state where you have been licensed. I am a...
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    Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    Lunah replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    For the Army, I commissioned as an experienced ED nurse and they still cared about my GPA. I am not sure at what point they don't care. You should revisit this with your recruiter. Constructive...
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    Does it matter where you get your BSN from?

    Lunah replied to CPMSD's topic in Government, Military

    I did my RN-to-BSN with Chamberlain. Served 4+ years AD as a 66T (ED/Trauma). Never had my education
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    Unit is Total Chaos

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

    Just as an aside, true anorexia nervosa is not what you described, OP. You sound like your anxiety is making you vomit, which of course causes weight loss but does not involve the compulsions and...
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    Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    Lunah replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    If anyone told you it was easy to commission as an RN, they were not being truthful. They are very selective. Yes, 3.5 is the minimum GPA. You need at least a year of civilian experience because the...
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    Does it matter where you get your BSN from?

    Lunah replied to CPMSD's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure how the military would view a competency-based GPA like what you get from WGU, which is a max of 3.0 based on the pass/fail model. WGU is a non-profit,
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    Post nclex Clinical hours!

    Lunah replied to onoitsaldrin's topic in Excelsior College

    I am sorry to say the only mention of Virginia and precepted hours I've seen here are people in your position: wondering how/where to get it done. No one has come back to report success. If you are on...
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    Triage learn by fire

    Lunah replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    I had nitro when I developed postpartum CHF. That nitro headache is seriously awful! The worst headache ever. Good call.
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    Triage learn by fire

    Lunah replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    I had a 22 year old patient with EKG changes and an elevated troponin. I never
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    Triage learn by fire

    Lunah replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    I don't recall a STEMI pt who ever complained of a headache, but regardless, you use your experience, assessment, and clinical acumen. You can also typically get an EKG in triage in most places where...
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    Air Force Nurse

    Lunah replied to jemoiden's topic in Government, Military

    As jfratian said, you can get an MSN. The US military standard is that education must have ACEN or CCNE accreditation, and those agencies only accredit US schools. So just make sure it's an accredited...
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    Medical Waiver - Military Nurse

    Lunah replied to ADM_RustyShackleford's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with jfratian. You will also not be granted a waiver on anxiety meds. I believe you have to be off of them for a significant amount of time before they will even consider you. Officers don't...
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    Difficulty finding jobs?

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

    Look on indeed. You can also check the "careers" sections on school websites if you go directly to sites of schools that interest you. Do you have experience teaching online? Many/most require
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    Triage learn by fire

    Lunah replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    I also enjoy triage. I became a fast/accurate triage person. I also developed a very necessary skill: the ability to keep patients focused. What brought them in TODAY? What is different TODAY? I don't...
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    The Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE): what the heck is this madness?!

    Lunah posted a topic in Excelsior College

    So what is this exam?The CPNE is a rigorous 2.5-day exam consisting of four timed lab stations on the first night (Friday), then a minimum of three Patient Care Scenarios (PCSs) on Saturday and...
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    101 Things I Wish I'd Known Before BOLC

    Lunah posted a topic in Government, Military

    1. Do not count on getting paid for the first 30 days, although I got paid sooner than that. We started 23 March, and I didn't get paid until 15 April. This was during all the potential government...
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    Is it possible for a nurse to become a doctor?

    Lunah replied to madel23's topic in General Nursing

    That is awesome! It is a tough journey, and you will understand the phrase "drinking from a firehose" for real after your first year. My husband told me that year two was no lighter, but by that time...
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    Just got an ED RN position, Advice needed PLS!

    Lunah replied to Gem13's topic in Emergency

    The ED is very protocol-driven and task-oriented; yes, there is critical thinking because patients don't usually arrive with a diagnosis unless they are transferred to you, but it includes its fair...
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    What is the most versatile/useful non-clinical MSN while on active duty

    Lunah replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    That is the best deal going, and after I deployed with some amazing CRNAs, I seriously thought about it. But that is not where life took me, and I am good with that! One of my besties is about to...
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    What is the most versatile/useful non-clinical MSN while on active duty

    Lunah replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, congrats on almost being done with your MSN! I hope you are enjoying the ICU as