Lunah MSN, RN

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    Army Active Duty FY18

    Lunah replied to Traumasaurus's topic in Government, Military

    There's a lot of stuff you'll pick up! I was a 66HM5, which is now the 66T. I am off of active duty, in the IRR for another year until my obligation ends in
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    Army Active Duty FY18

    Lunah replied to Traumasaurus's topic in Government, Military

    Just FYI, officers don't have an MOS; we have an AOC. :) All stuff you will
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    Excelsior College now requiring the TEAS for ADN program, suspends application acceptances

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    The video is at the start of the
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    Navy verses Army Nursing Reserves

    Lunah replied to Schaeffer's topic in Government, Military

    You'll have to check with a healthcare recruiter and see who is taking new grads. In the past, the Army has wanted new reservists to have at least 6 months of experience, but that changes with needs....
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    active duty while attaining an MSN/DNP

    Lunah replied to rnvmei's topic in Government, Military

    In the military, your "free time" is not really yours. A non-clinical MSN is a much safer bet - I did a Nursing Informatics MSN while I was active duty in the Army. Deployments can also happen in the...
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    Excelsior College now requiring the TEAS for ADN program, suspends application acceptances

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    I have no idea how much the TEAS costs. I'm sure a quick Google search could tell you, though. Excelsior costs are here, broken down by either multi-source or courses only: Excelsior College Costs...
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    Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    Lunah replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Direct Entry | Graduate Programs | College of Nursing | Marquette University Clinical Nurse Leader Pre-Licensure Program Entry Level MSN, MSN in Nursing for...
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    Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    Lunah replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    Regardless, the current admission requirements allow only LPNs/LVNs, paramedics, and certain classifications of military healthcare providers (Associate Requirements - Excelsior College -...
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    Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    Lunah replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    Work experience before and during the program is required for admission and continuation as a student with signed verification from an employer. The nursing school has a catalog available for download...
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    Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing ABSN Fall 2018

    Lunah replied to Ash2429's topic in School, College Programs

    I moved your post from the ER forum to the school/college programs forum to encourage
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Lunah replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    That's fine, I have heard them called "grenade pumps" because I guess you just toss them on the bed, haha. For the record, I am a seasoned nurse who keeps up with new things. Usually.
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Lunah replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    That setup has several points of failure when you compare it to these. I was seriously
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    rn

    Lunah replied to Yuti's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Neither are compact states. You will need to endorse your Illinois license into NJ. Best to start sooner rather than later because in many places employers won't consider you without a license...
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Lunah replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    They're called elastomeric pumps, and they are absolutely brilliant! If anyone reading this has no idea what we're talking about, stop now and Google. This is a great way to get around the eternal...
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    Staff Interview

    Lunah replied to lexi91114's topic in Emergency

    I am not sure you really can prepare for something that will gauge your fit with the staff. I would just think about the things that you would want to see in a manager. Have you worked nights? If so,...
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    How did you get your ER position?

    Lunah replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Emergency

    It would depend on the hospital. Having your CEN without experience only demonstrates that you are a good test taker, not that you are ready for the ER. But it also shows that you are motivated. There...
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    Hours as Navy nurse

    Lunah replied to Jjrn18's topic in Government, Military

    In the Army we were scheduled with six 12s and an 8 in every two-week period (40 hours). There were many times that I was called in to cover a civilian call-out (particularly on holidays), and while...
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    Nurse Corps Options

    Lunah replied to RnRnurse's topic in Government, Military

    There is a world of difference between officer and enlisted, your experience as an officer would be markedly different in the Army than what you might have seen with the enlisted. Good
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    Army Reserve OML FY2017

    Lunah replied to pedsrntn's topic in Government, Military

    How much experience do you have, and any specialty certs? They are usually looking for critical care and OR. Anything else is not really in
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    CEN

    Lunah replied to sockov's topic in Emergency

    A couple of good threads here: https://allnurses.com/emergency-nursing/cen-study-tips-1122371.html
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    Emergency situation-- how should I have handled it?

    Lunah replied to ksola's topic in Emergency

    How I would handle this as a nurse has no bearing on how you handled it - which was just fine, by the way!! Outside of a hospital the only equipment I carry is a tourniquet in my bag. If you're...
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    New Grad Struggles

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

    What sorts of jobs are you applying for? It sounds like most patients might feel scary for you right now; I would definitely give yourself a little more time before you bail. New employers might...
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    NCLEX a factor in the nursing shortage

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

    If they are failing because of fear and anxiety, then it's not the exam that is the issue, or even the students' education (or you); it's their test-taking strategies and abilities to cope with stress...
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    New Grad Struggles

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

    Welcome to allnurses! I have moved your post from the site feedback forum to the first year after licensure forum to encourage responses. Give yourself a little time! It is natural to be anxious...
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    Clinical nurse educators...

    Lunah replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Staffing? If the unit is critically staffed, then yes - even the directors will roll up their shirt sleeves. Call?