Lunah MSN, RN

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    Nurse dating former patient?

    Lunah replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I clearly watch the ID Channel too often! Sounds like an episode of Dateline that does not end well for the nurse. But FWIW, I know someone who married a former patient on her floor, though she didn't...
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    Chamberlain FNP January 2018

    Lunah replied to babyiguama's topic in Chamberlain College

    Some of the professors in the graduate programs have crazy high standards for APA. I started the DNP program and learned even more about APA in the first course. Lol. And I completed the RN-to-BSN and...
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    Chamberlain FNP January 2018

    Lunah replied to babyiguama's topic in Chamberlain College

    There is a lot you can do to not give points away. ALWAYS follow the rubrics for every assignment and discussion thread. Meet the deadlines for the initial response post and be active in the...
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    Cardiac Monitoring/Strip Interpretation

    Lunah replied to Kiwi82's topic in Emergency

    We always did this back in the day, there were mounting forms just for this purpose. I always thought it was a good habit, we'd always get a baseline strip. It was an amazing day when we could start...
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    Quitting Small Residency for Bigger, Better Residency

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

    Sadly, it probably isn't a joke. Professionalism is dying a slow, painful death. I no longer take anyone at their
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    Is this considered bullying?

    Lunah replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing

    Just be aware that quitting without giving notice generally makes you ineligible for rehire. Be careful about doing that too often, especially so early in your career. Best of
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    Some opinions??

    Lunah replied to homieggg's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way for us to determine that for you. I suggest you make a list of pros and cons with the following items: commute, schedule, base pay, differentials, length of orientation, ratios (do...
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    Chances of a new grad starting in an ER

    Lunah replied to IndependentMN's topic in Emergency

    A lot of places offer ER nursing fellowships or residencies for new grads. You'll just have to look
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    Getting your recommendation letters from employer: how did you go about it?

    Lunah replied to guest545900's topic in Government, Military

    Could you get letters from your previous
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    Nurse Mom

    Lunah replied to Rattler86's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You are probably going to have to look for a private care provider unless you can find a place with extended hours. That is pretty much how everyone I know juggles childcare with hospital
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    What is an RN, BAAN?

    Lunah replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a Canadian nursing degree. If you Google "BAAN nursing degree" you'll pull up some Google books in which the authors (RNs) are listed as having BAANs, and they are from Canada. It must be...
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    Trauma Nursing

    Lunah posted a topic in Critical Care

    What is Trauma Nursing? Trauma nurses specialize in caring for patients injured through trauma, be it accidental or intentional. Trauma nurses must be well versed in stabilizing patients and...
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    Trauma Nursing

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, I discovered that last year! Apparently CCRN doesn't actually stand for anything. Very
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    130k Student debt for Entry MSN worth it?

    Lunah replied to ns90's topic in General Students

    No, that is not correct. There are other nurses with MSNs who are not CRNAs or NPs. A lot of the direct to MSN programs are for Clinical Nurse Leaders, who make pretty much the same as a new grad...
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    Failing the CPNE? Do colleges take excelsior credits

    Lunah replied to bethinct's topic in Excelsior College

    You have three opportunities to pass the
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    130k Student debt for Entry MSN worth it?

    Lunah replied to ns90's topic in General Students

    I was also comparing this amounts to my husband's medical school bills in my mind. He has some loans from undergrad and from medical school, but his medical school education has been largely funded by...
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    130k Student debt for Entry MSN worth it?

    Lunah replied to ns90's topic in General Students

    No, no, no! And again, no! Not worth it. Don't do that to yourself. Please, run the numbers: FinAid | Calculators | Loan
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    Excelsior or Traditional?

    Lunah replied to UroNurse:)'s topic in Excelsior College

    It certainly CAN be done faster, but typically it's a bit longer. People have received cancellation dates for the CPNE as well, so the wait was about 9 months. But those are not the norm. It's a...
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    Excelsior or Traditional?

    Lunah replied to UroNurse:)'s topic in Excelsior College

    Most students finish Excelsior in 2-3 years, not 18 months. The wait time for the CPNE alone is 12 to 14 months at the moment. EC's program is best for those with no traditional alternatives....
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    Three 12s vs Five 8s

    Lunah replied to jive turkey's topic in General Nursing

    Can I hear it for four 10s? lol. That is what I would love to do, but alas, I work five 8s (that are never only
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    Balancing Nursing and having kids

    Lunah replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    *hugs* I know that feeling. I wish you all the
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    nursing essay to get accepted

    Lunah replied to sking6182's topic in General Students

    I would take the assignment quite literally and tell them how you intend to be successful. Identify any challenges you face (time management/scheduling, funding, family or local support, etc.) and how...
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    Retiring in 3 yrs, Should I Get my CEN Certificate?

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

    Part-time employees get $500. It's a great
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    Balancing Nursing and having kids

    Lunah replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I happened to transition from bedside ER into a Monday-Friday educator position about eight months before I got pregnant. The pregnancy was unexpected after previous losses combined with my age, but a...
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    Should I transfer nursing schools?

    Lunah replied to anmomma16's topic in General Students

    Nine months is nothing in the grand scheme of a better set-up overall! Have you actually looked into the transfer and discussed it with the school? Sounds so much