klone MSN, RN

Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery

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    Can Text Convay Enough

    OP, you did use affect/effect incorrectly in your post. Normally I don't correct people's grammar/spelling on forum posts, but since this was a point of contention with which you disagreed, I thought...
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    Rnc-ob exam

    I used the Mometrix study guide to take the practice tests, then studied the areas I was weaker in. Good
  3. Yes, I went into nursing specifically to become a lactation consultant, so I knew from the very start that I wanted to work in OB/L&D. While in school doing our clinical rotations, I really...
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    MSN without BSN

    No, you do not need the BSN. However, you should consider a few things. First, because there are so many fewer direct ADN-MSN programs, you may find that tuition is a lot higher than if you found a...
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    New grad in L&D. Are these things normal?

    Really? That's ALL you got out of her post?? Frankly, I didn't even NOTICE that part, because I was focusing on the fact that she's a new grad in a highly technical and high-risk specialty thrown ON...
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    ANCC Tips

    Test for
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    New grad in L&D. Are these things normal?

    IMO this whole post is totally
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    New grad in L&D. Are these things normal?

    I've worked OB at 4 different hospitals all over the country, and NO!! THIS IS NOT NORMAL!! OR OKAY!! You are being horribly shortchanged. It's not fair to you, and it's not SAFE for your patients....
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    Cook cervical balloon

    How does it differ from a
  10. I've never heard of this certification. Who is the certifying body? The only similar certification I've heard of is the Nurse Executive through the
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    Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    Fomites, people!!! Seriously, I've had to run to the store to pick up a few things for dinner after work. So I'm guilty. But no, all these years later, I STILL judge those CNAs who went out drinking...
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    ADN in 2016 completely useless?

    I'm going to echo what others have said. It ABSOLUTELY depends on where you live. I just moved from Denver that is oversaturated with new grads due to the number of nursing programs in the community....
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    Is this legal for hospital to do this?

    I would talk to your union rep. We aren't good resources to guide you on your state
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    NRP 6th or 7th edition HELP!!

    I'm doing it right now, and I read that it's 90
  15. It's an oval plastic thing that clips to your scrub top and it's able to track where nurses are? Is there a trade name for them or are they called
  16. Outpatient
  17. Totally agree with Nursegirl525 that the trend is among young adults of all walks of life, not unique to any particular profession. I do believe it's a result of the instant gratification mindset and...
  18. Actually, state BONs are historically LESS stringent than many employers (such as the VA) and most graduate programs. Most state BONs do not require a school have *nursing program* accreditation in...
  19. I believe, depending upon the school, WGU would accept them. I know there is a regular poster here who did just
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    Nurse WWII Capes, HELP!

    Where and when would you wear a
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    Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

    i agree with this. When it's mere personality conflicts, I am a believer in letting people try to work it out amongst themselves. But this is much bigger than that, and I think it's inappropriate for...
  22. ITT Tech shutting down all campuses
  23. I've got about 2 more paragraphs to finish on the paper for this class. OMG, I hate this class. I feel like I'm writing about things I completely do not agree with or believe in.
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    I/M Injections

    The only site in which you need to aspirate is the
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    PKU test help

    I do what Elvish does with regard to swaddling the baby except the one foot. I will also hold the baby in one arm, which allows gravity to really help. It took me a few years to get proficient at it,...