Lunah MSN, RN

EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

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    Working From Home: What's it really like? A Day In The Life Of A Clinical Appeals Nurse

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding the medications, it boils down to the patients trying the alternatives first, or providing notes showing that they have tried them or showing that they are stable/well controlled for X...
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    Working From Home: What's it really like? A Day In The Life Of A Clinical Appeals Nurse

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    I don't deny anything — that's above my pay grade. ? Only the medical directors (MDs/DOs) can do that. Things I see that get denied are usually because requirements aren't met in the first place,...
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    Rant About Covid Antivaxxers

    Lunah replied to SunDazed's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The Overlook Hotel in the book, also known as the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, I believe. Perfect!
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    Rant About Covid Antivaxxers

    Lunah replied to SunDazed's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's a lot of disappointment. Like that devastating blow when one of your parents said, "I'm not mad, I'm disappointed." That was just so much worse than being mad. Mad or hateful is a simple feeling,...
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    Lunah replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Home values have soared to incredible heights; it's not likely your coworker paid that much. Here is an example. Take my house in Virginia, purchased in 2006 for $259,000. (Note the year, you'll see...
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    Working From Home: What's it really like? A Day In The Life Of A Clinical Appeals Nurse

    Lunah replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    An insurance company pays my salary, but we are continuously reminded that the "members" (patients) are our priority. There is no incentive to deny anything, and we are specifically NOT to consider...
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    Surefire Tips to Starting the Toughest IVs

    Lunah replied to Serenity Mirabito MSN RN OCN's topic in General Nursing

    Some BP modules attached to monitors have a "tourniquet" setting, that is pretty helpful because it's self-regulating. It works well. I have also seen people use two tourniquets, but I think that may...
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    Are you okay with bartering?

    Lunah replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad I never worked in an inpatient area, in the ER if you leave, we turn your room over and give the bed away!
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    Are you okay with bartering?

    Lunah replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief, I read this as "bartending." Which might be a lot more effective than bartering! ? I agree, OP — the problem is when the boundaries continue to blur, it's that whole "if you give them an...
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    Forgot To Renew ?

    Lunah replied to Forgetfulandtired's topic in General Nursing

    What a relief, right?? So happy for you!
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    Forgot To Renew ?

    Lunah replied to Forgetfulandtired's topic in General Nursing

    You will be fine! Hopefully there is a grace period. If you use something like Google calendar, put it on your calendar. Stuff happens, life gets busy. I almost forgot about my car registration until...
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    Is it okay to go to an unaccredited LPN program if it is approved by the state BON?

    Lunah replied to AylaRose's topic in General Students

    Yep, I looked it up the other way, via ACEN.
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    Is it okay to go to an unaccredited LPN program if it is approved by the state BON?

    Lunah replied to AylaRose's topic in General Students

    All of the tech college programs don't have accreditation? Wow! Surprising. Sorry to hear
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    3 States Won't License Excelsior's ADN Grads

    Lunah replied to moretonel's topic in Excelsior College

    Testing out of the nursing courses is no longer an option, only online courses
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    Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

    Lunah replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Medicine is not nursing - very different disciplines. Have you thought about PA school? Likely a better return on investment in a shorter period of time. I know, you said no long, drawn out pathways,...
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    Radonda Vaught Fatal Error Case Timeline

    Lunah replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I posted that a page back. Also the revocation order. It can be appealed per the order, so she might do that
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    Are nurses really leaving nursing in droves?

    Lunah replied to Mqshell's topic in General Nursing

    I miss forensic nursing, I was a SANE for five years but too much mandatory call time (I was active duty military) killed it for me. I was just looking at some programs last night because I have GI...
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    How to change TN single state license to a multi-state license

    Lunah replied to raisaru13's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yep, you have to show Tennessee permanent residency with that declaration form. Hope that
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    How to change TN single state license to a multi-state license

    Lunah replied to raisaru13's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    You will probably need to submit a new licensure by endorsement application through the TBON website, to include fingerprinting, the background check, and the declaration of Tennessee as your primary...
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    Is it okay to go to an unaccredited LPN program if it is approved by the state BON?

    Lunah replied to AylaRose's topic in General Students

    Three? What? Did you look at the GBON site?
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    Radonda Vaught Fatal Error Case Timeline

    Lunah replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Very true, I think those other investigative documents (what were they, CMS and TBI?) paint a more accurate
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    Are there many jobs RNs can do that do not involve direct patient contact?

    Lunah replied to Kara638's topic in General Students

    Not all are low-paying! I actually make more now than I ever did at the bedside, with the exception of my time in the Army when I also received pay for housing and basic subsistence in my paycheck. I...
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    Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

    Lunah replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Three words: health information technology. As our world becomes more automated, this field will
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    Radonda Vaught Fatal Error Case Timeline

    Lunah replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if the TBON was waiting for the trial proceedings to take place, but then moved forward. The document with the revocation has a summary of events. Vaught Radonda- Dist. Memo and...
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    Radonda Vaught Fatal Error Case Timeline

    Lunah replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    She had her license revoked