klone MSN, RN

Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery

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    How did you get the big pay raise?

    klone replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    Pay raises come with changing jobs. For ideal salary, you should consider changing employers every 2-3
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    Resigning

    klone replied to hazyblue's topic in General Nursing

    Wherever you go, there you are. Good
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    Is L&D all or nothing?

    klone replied to purple_zen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think everyone immediately knows if they're going to like it, but I would say that in order to do well in it and not burn out, you do have to love what you do. I would say that if you're...
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    Relocation benefits info

    klone replied to KathyRN26's topic in Nursing Career

    And yes, this is true. Sign-on bonuses are used to attract candidates. They don't offer them out of the goodness of their heart. If they don't offer it, it's because they don't need
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    Relocation benefits info

    klone replied to KathyRN26's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you mean a sign-on bonus, or actual relocation
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    What has been your career path?

    klone replied to mandymae92's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I went to nursing school because I wanted to work in OB/women's health. In fact, at the time, my only professional goal was to be able to become an IBCLC (lactation consultant). At that time, becoming...
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    klone replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Last year two students walked in (loudly) on group report at 0705. We start PROMPTLY at 0700. The day shift charge nurse kicked them out of the room. That's when I fell in love with her a little
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    Federal Nurse Staffing Bill Comparison

    klone replied to NursesTakeDC's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Which is why it's important to staff based on acuity, not nurse/patient ratios. On my unit alone, we could have 6 patients and need 1 nurse, or 6
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    klone replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Full circle, back to my OP! All the other nurses in this thread beg to
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    klone replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    You're my PEN TWIN!! The Pilot G-2 .7 is my FAVORITE!! 0.5 is too thin, and 1.0 is too thick. I make them order me a box
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    No BSN required if 20 yrs or more experience!

    klone replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Career

    I get it. It seems ridiculous to require a BSN of nurses who are looking at retirement in 5 years. If I were queen of the world, I would go so far as to waive it if you have 10+ years of experience,...
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    How long to work in one place?

    klone replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's absolutely not a bad thing. I apologize if I gave that impression from my words. It was meant to be more a defense for switching jobs every 3-5 years - that should not be looked upon as a bad...
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    How long to work in one place?

    klone replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. I think it's a sign of a high achiever and a person who is willing to take risks and push themselves. Inertia is comfortable and easy. Although, I would say 4-5 years is better than...
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    School a&p

    klone replied to Shay01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Respectfully, why do you think we might have more/different/better info than the admissions counselors at your
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    Senior nurse interview

    klone replied to belle22's topic in United Kingdom

    I would think of a specific emergency that might be likely to occur, and then answer how I would deal with
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    School a&p

    klone replied to Shay01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Alternatively... ...it seems you may have already answered your own
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    School a&p

    klone replied to Shay01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I predict you have a 72% likelihood of getting
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    School a&p

    klone replied to Shay01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you have a specific
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    How long to work in one place?

    klone replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this statement. I think there is value in staying at a place that has a supportive environment and longevity, but it does put one at greater risk of stagnating. That doesn't mean you...
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    Bathroom Break to Research Procedures

    klone replied to Quinofgrace's topic in General Nursing

    Your unit should have a "nursing skills" text book. If they don't, you should request they
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    Just got the passive aggressive CC email. Advice please!

    klone replied to SNAMATT's topic in General Nursing

    I think he said that you only CC someone if you DO NOT expect them to reply. If you want them to reply, you put them in the "to" column, not
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    Federal Nurse Staffing Bill Comparison

    klone replied to NursesTakeDC's topic in General Nursing

    Mandated ratios are meaningless unless you also develop an acuity rating. Oregon has new staffing laws that require the hospital create a staffing plan, based on acuity as well as census, preferably...
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    PRN Question

    klone replied to Okieatheart's topic in General Nursing

    It IS wrong. And possibly in violation of your state's labor laws. If you are required to be available, you should be provided "standby"
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    Calling out sick on orientation

    klone replied to JackieMarie1989's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good lord, no. If you're puking, stay home. Your manager will be fine with it. And if she isn't, you may want to reconsider working for
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    Just got the passive aggressive CC email. Advice please!

    klone replied to SNAMATT's topic in General Nursing

    I also think it's possible that since several of us were not aware of this elusive email etiquette rule, perhaps she was not aware