Lunah MSN, RN

EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

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    Any WGU mentors.

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

    I had an interview, but had to decline almost immediately as I had just committed to a part-time online teaching position for a minimum of one year. That "no part time/PRN" rule was a dealbreaker. I...
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    Mixing Medications

    Lunah replied to eleonrn's topic in Emergency

    IM meds can be mixed in a syringe as long as they are compatible. You should be able to check compatibility in a drug book or via a computer app - I remember at my last ER, Lexicomp had a...
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    Salary offer

    Lunah replied to ccmunurse's topic in Government, Military

    FYI, if this is for a GS position, you cannot negotiate your step (salary) if you have already accepted the job offer. You must negotiate prior to acceptance after you receive the first offer!! A...
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    Self-plagiarism?

    Lunah replied to SoCalSN's topic in General Students

    You said the dean didn't care about the same resources, that is what I was referencing. If you used the same resources and didn't word it differently, then your percentage match is going to be high....
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    Self-plagiarism?

    Lunah replied to SoCalSN's topic in General Students

    As you said, using the same resources wasn't the issue - it was reusing your work without discussing it with your instructor first. I suppose you'll have to see how it plays out. Good
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    Self-plagiarism?

    Lunah replied to SoCalSN's topic in General Students

    What does your student handbook say about it? Where I teach, students who repeat classes are only allowed to reuse certain things and they have to discuss it with the professor well in advance....
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    Failing by 8% advice?

    Lunah replied to anilea's topic in General Students

    There is no way for us to know if you can make up 8% - you need to speak to your school. If you withdraw it does set you back, but what if you fail? How much further does that set you back from your...
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    Is there no way to study for NCLEX

    Lunah replied to Guest1063608's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, you can study for any exam. This is a gimmick to sell a product. There are things that play into NCLEX study, such as test taking strategies and learning how to apply your knowledge to the exam,...
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    I'm having a quarter life crisis. BSN graduate with no idea what to do.

    Lunah replied to NNurseLina's topic in General Nursing

    Relax!!! You have plenty of time to think about NP. My advice: get some solid experience as an RN. So many new grads are rushing to NP without even knowing what they really like, or don't, in a...
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    Excelsior Paramedic to RN?

    Lunah replied to JDougRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Texas has issues with EC's NCLEX pass rates, as they should. They have fallen over the last few years, something EC is working to correct. For now, EC is okay in Texas and it will be some time before...
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    When do healthcare benefits start?

    Lunah replied to Gamecock RN's topic in Government, Military

    Should be at the same time. Make sure you take all the appropriate documents to BOLC (birth certs, marriage license) so you can get them enrolled in the
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    Excelsior Paramedic to RN?

    Lunah replied to JDougRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't think Excelsior is clear about Alabama because Alabama has not been clear. There are conflicting results/stories about BON responses and
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    Nurse to patient allocation in ER what is the criteria

    Lunah replied to Ouss's topic in Emergency

    If not, then you have a triage problem. They shouldn't be that markedly different. Are you using
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    Books for trauma nurses?

    Lunah replied to virgo7598's topic in Emergency

    Take the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - it comes with a book. That is one of your best
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    Trauma and ED nursing

    Lunah replied to ERnurse_casey's topic in Emergency

    How close are you to DC? What about MedStar or GWU? Both are ACS verified Level
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    Challenges of tranisitioning from staff nurse to Clinical Educator on the same unit.

    Lunah replied to Overtime Mom's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    It sounds like it will. The times when I have seen it not work is when someone who wasn't well respected (let alone well liked) or particularly experienced or expert was selected for an educator...
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    active duty while attaining an MSN/DNP

    Lunah replied to rnvmei's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations, by the way!
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    Excelsior Paramedic to RN?

    Lunah replied to JDougRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Not quite true - I am an EC grad. The only states where I cannot be licensed are California and Alabama, two places where I will never live anyway. I hold a multistate license and I am also licensed...
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    active duty while attaining an MSN/DNP

    Lunah replied to rnvmei's topic in Government, Military

    That's too bad. I got lucky with mine - during my first MSN (nursing informatics at Excelsior College), when I told my professor I was deploying, he gave me solid advice that actually got my annual...
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    ASN/ADN do not get hired in Georgia??

    Lunah replied to AbdoulRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I can't speak for Atlanta, but plenty of ADN-prepared nurses work in other parts of Georgia where I have lived (Savannah,
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    Excelsior Paramedic to RN?

    Lunah replied to JDougRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior is neither fast nor easy. But yes, still open to paramedics. Students must maintain employment in a direct patient care position that can be verified by a supervisor filling out a form at a...
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    The Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE): what the heck is this madness?!

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    Awwwww, thanks! That is nice to hear!
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    Army Active Duty FY18

    Lunah replied to Traumasaurus's topic in Government, Military

    I had my orders two weeks before I went to BOLC, lol. But I knew where I was going, I discussed it with my branch manager at HRC. Your orders for BOLC are usually TDY en route to your duty station,...
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    Army Active Duty FY18

    Lunah replied to Traumasaurus's topic in Government, Military

    We had a graduation ceremony after the common core portion of BOLC, then remained at Ft. Sam for two weeks for nurse track. This was 2011, so it might have
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    Army Active Duty FY18

    Lunah replied to Traumasaurus's topic in Government, Military

    No, I just wore business casual. I have no idea about Madigan, but I know plenty of 66Ts who have never been