klone MSN, RN

Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery

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All Nurses Members Gathering?

klone replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

Maybe
12 yrs RN, changing jobs, going before Nurse Council at wanna be Magnet Hospital

klone replied to coffeetalker's topic in General Nursing

Having a BSN is not a requirement of Magnet (unless you're a nurse
All Nurses Members Gathering?

klone replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

Yeah, well what about us non CCNs? Why don't we ever get any
California marijuana legalization

klone replied to Elky's topic in General Nursing

But it's illegal FEDERALLY. And in an at-will state, a hospital can fire you for any reason, or no reason, as long as it's not a protected reason (gender, age, ethnicity,
ACLS & circulating

klone replied to Surfandnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

I don't think it's particularly new. I had to take ACLS back in 2010 in preparation for our unit taking over C/S circulation and
California marijuana legalization

klone replied to Elky's topic in General Nursing

Huh? Um....every facility I've worked at that does pre-employment drug testing, does it for ALL employees, not just nurses. I guess you need to decide what's more important to you....working in...
ACLS & circulating

klone replied to Surfandnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

As Quazar mentioned, ACLS is required for post-anesthesia recovery. This is a requirement by TJC, CMS, and I'm sure recommended by AORN. I've worked in both types of places: facilities where...
3 weeks in L&D and wanting out

klone replied to jersey1993's topic in Ob/Gyn

You're out of your comfort zone. The feeling is normal when you do something new. It will get better and easier. Give it
RN shortage

klone replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

Or in the case of where I am, the location is remote enough that nobody knows about it. The conditions are good and the pay is very generous , particularly considering the cost of living, and the area...
That wasn't cool

klone replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Nursing

You have me confused with someone else. I never called you a troll; in fact, I defended
RN shortage

klone replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

There is definitely a nursing shortage where I live. The new grad RNs get snatched up by the hospital as soon as they pass their
That wasn't cool

klone replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Nursing

This is not Facebook. This is a forum for nursing professionals. If you cannot act professional, please go
job interview

klone replied to ssbrrr1981's topic in General Nursing

Are you interested in relocating? I know of a hospital that is actively hiring for ICU, med/surg, ED and
Why are nurse managers jerks?

klone replied to Cola89's topic in Nurse Management

In my experience, a successful manager needs both leadership AND butt-wiping skills ("butt-wiping" being a catch-all term for technical nursing skills). I've found that the most respect I've received...
FAQ on WGU and their pass/fail grading, and transcripts

klone posted a topic in Western Governors University

This is a question that comes up frequently, so I thought I would address it in its own thread. Please understand that this is in reference to the RN-BSN/MSN programs. I have no personal experience...
Unit Clerk Reading Allnurses.com ..

klone replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

Yep, you've just outed yourself! i remember at my last job, I was surfing AN and stepped away for a moment - walked back to my computer and the CNM sitting next to me said "I KNEW you were Klone!" As...
Hysterectomy question

klone replied to emtlpn's topic in Ob/Gyn

I can address that. The vast majority of hyst patients are post-menopausal. They're not grieving the loss of their fertility. The physicians like for all of their patients to be on the same unit,...
Hysterectomy question

klone replied to emtlpn's topic in Ob/Gyn

It would absolutely be reasonable to request that. Good luck to
Does biochemistry need for attending in crna?

klone replied to Anh Nguyen's topic in General Nursing

Be nice. She's just a
Does biochemistry need for attending in crna?

klone replied to Anh Nguyen's topic in General Nursing

Yes, this. Then go to university and get a
other side of the coin. again.

klone replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

This is a systemic problem. EDs everywhere are incredibly understaffed, both nurses and providers. It's a national issue that has reached crisis
Regular DNPs and Specialty DNPs

klone replied to SummerGarden's topic in Nurse Management

I understood you weren't talking about an NP program. The non-clinical DNPs I've seen have had specializations - usually it's organizational leadership. Off the top of my head I can't really think of...
Regular DNPs and Specialty DNPs

klone replied to SummerGarden's topic in Nurse Management

I don't understand what you mean by "regular DNP" - all DNPs have a
Online STABLE classes

klone replied to Repunzil's topic in General Nursing

STABLE is predominantly lecture, and a good (engaging) instructor will also have anecdotal stories and sometimes photos. Because STABLE instructors are not required to register their class offerings...
Online STABLE classes

klone replied to Repunzil's topic in General Nursing

No it doesn't. You might be confusing it with NRP, that does have a "mega code" component that students are required to

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