Lunah MSN, RN

EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

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    Staff Development/Nurse Educator

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

    Agreed. It's really crucial to read job descriptions and anything you sign very carefully. According to my job description, my biggest work area hazards are "punctures, muscle strains, and paper cuts"...
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    "Dancing Doc" Video....Just When You Think You've Seen It All...

    Lunah replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently (sadly) in Georgia, any physician is allowed to perform these types of surgery. Very weird. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution did a two-part article on this: Woman left brain damaged after...
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    Feeling stupid... feel free to give opinions!

    Lunah replied to taylormade26's topic in General Students

    You are a student. I don't even expect a new grad RN (or a not-ED-experienced RN who is experienced elsewhere) to "get it" and be functional in an ED after two days. We all start in the ED feeling...
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    Cen, tcrn, cpen, atcn, atls, ccrn

    Lunah replied to AubreyGurley's topic in Emergency

    In terms of prioritization for the board certifications, I would start with the CEN. It is going to give you a great base for everything else. It's been almost 10 years since I took my CEN, but I...
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    Opinions would be wonderful!

    Lunah replied to Ambetterlate's topic in General Students

    My eyeballs almost fell out at "8 children." I also read your name as "Amber Latte," so I probably need an eye exam, or coffee. :) I am just going to wish you luck and tell you that those two...
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    Common Patient Scenarios For ED Interview

    Lunah replied to UKRNBSN's topic in Emergency

    Are you sure they will ask scenario-based questions? A lot of places are doing more of a behavioral interview that focuses on you and your behavior, teamwork, communication skills, etc. If you do a...
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    Advice on a situation

    Lunah replied to Jw305's topic in Emergency

    Did you actually perform the discharge teaching? Did your patient not question what he was hearing? So you would prefer to possibly participate in an error rather than approach a "hard ass" and...
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    Informatics? Please help me because I'm 100% lost

    Lunah replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Nursing Informatics isn't typically your standard computer/IT support job - it's more about information and knowledge. I am not sure that a Bachelors would benefit you. I suggest reading through some...
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    Best Doctorate Degree

    Lunah replied to KansasFNP's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    If you want to perform research, PhD. If you want to apply existing research to clinical practice,
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    Transition from Trauma Research to ED Bedside Nursing

    Lunah replied to DFWEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Other thoughts - as much as I adore trauma (it's my passion/focus/job), it's a teeny drop in the ER bucket of presentations. Don't be surprised if despite your academic knowledge, they don't throw you...
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    Transition from Trauma Research to ED Bedside Nursing

    Lunah replied to DFWEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! How long is your orientation? I think you will find that theory and application comes with a bit of a gap, but you have a solid knowledge base. Don't be alarmed if you feel very slow...
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    Can you become an RN at age 19?

    Lunah replied to Drizzle203's topic in General Students

    I earned my first Associates degree at 19. I had college credits from taking AP classes in high school. Nerd
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    registering for nclex , previous prof license does PCT count?

    Lunah replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Certifications are not licenses. PCTs are not licensed. Certified, yes. If it's not taking it, I would not
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    Jersey college readmission

    Lunah replied to Cvlpn2010's topic in School, College Programs

    Good afternoon! I moved your post to the school/college forum to ensure maximum responses. Many schools do allow students to reapply. Good
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    Another Drug Seeker Post

    Lunah replied to Bossybootsi's topic in Emergency

    Nothing you have done is something I haven't seen. I am glad you are in recovery and I wish you all the best. I have seen some regular seekers turn their lives around, it's
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    Airforce Np base options

    Lunah replied to promomma's topic in Government, Military

    Jfratian is an experienced AF officer. His advice is solid, whether or not you like the answer. Your best bet would be seeking civilian employment with the military if you want control over where you...
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    Airforce Np base options

    Lunah replied to promomma's topic in Government, Military

    I wasn't sure if the OP was talking about seeking a commission or working as a GS civilian; it wasn't
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    Any WGU mentors.

    Lunah replied to javadown2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Please let us know if that has changed. It's been about 7 months since my interview with them, so hopefully it
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    As a PA, how can I be better for the nurses in the ER?

    Lunah replied to Warningsign's topic in Emergency

    One more thought - don't worry about being better for the nurses. Focus on being better for the patients, and everything else will fall into
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    As a PA, how can I be better for the nurses in the ER?

    Lunah replied to Warningsign's topic in Emergency

    Trust me, we notice. Some of us might even mention it, like "hey, do you want coags on this guy?" Those are sometimes more suggestions than questions. ER patients fall into a few buckets - sick, not...
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    Air Force Nursing Selection Boards Nov 2017

    Lunah replied to Buffness's topic in Government, Military

    Commissions into the military require Congressional
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    Air Force Nursing Selection Boards Nov 2017

    Lunah replied to Buffness's topic in Government, Military

    Commissions into the military require Congressional
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    US Army Nurse Reserve

    Lunah replied to 808murse808's topic in Government, Military

    I think you are seeing a small portion of people who deploy. I suspect if you were stationed near a post where a good portion of the resident division gets deployed, you would realize that the regular...
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    Low census/flex time

    Lunah posted a topic in Emergency

    Thought I'd post on this topic as it's very relevant today -- I got called off for an entire 12-hour shift! Wow!! Now, I don't mind one bit -- I always have stuff to do at home, and I have some PTO to...
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    Low census/flex time

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Usually those who are on OT go first, then per diem people. You probably aren't guaranteed your hours,